Project Management Training Podcasts from Parallel Project Training

In this PMP® Prep Podcast we continue our journey through the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. In chapter 3 we explore the following

• The core interaction between the project management process groups and the project lifecycle.

• The organisation of the project management process and knowledge areas into five process groups, initiating process group, planning process group, executing process group, monitoring and controlling process group and closing process group. 

These podcasts are just part of our parallel learning system and for more information in PMP training you can visit our website www.parallelprojecttraining.com

PMP, PMI, PMBOK® Guide, are registered trademarks of Project Management Insitute, Inc.

In this PMP^® Prep Podcast we continue our journey through the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. In chapter 2 we explore the following

1. Project lifecycle characteristics
2. Product lifecycles and how they relate to project lifecycles
3. The interfaces between project and operations
4. The importance of stakeholders to project success
5. The influence of different organisations on the delivery of project
6. An explanation of organisational process assets.

These podcasts are just part of our parallel learning system and for more information in PMP training you can visit our website www.parallelprojecttraining.com

PMP, PMI, PMBOK^® Guide, are registered trademarks of Project Management Insitute, Inc.

In the PMP Prep Podcast we cover the first chapter of the PMBok^®Guide. This includes

1. What is the purpose of the PMBoK^® guide in covering the most commonly used area of project management knowledge.
2. What is a project as a temporary and unique transient endeavor?
3. What is project management as the application of knowledge and skills to the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control and final closing of projects
4. The relationship between project management, programme management and a project portfolio and the different attributes of each
5. The role of the project office and the different types of project office implemented by organizations from simple project admin to a project enterprise office.
6. The importance of managing the interface between operations and the project
7. The role of the project manager in the us of knowledge, and personal skills to deliver project performance.
8. A description of project enterprise factors and why they are important for project delivery.

This is the second in a series of prodcast to support those preparing for PMP certification training delivered by parallel project training in London.

In this PMP^®Prep Podcast we start our PMP certification series. This first podcast covers

1. What is the Project Management Institute?
2. What is PMP credential?
3. What is the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and how it related to the project management body of knowledge
4. What is the process to apply for the exam?
5. Hints and tip to help you prepare the PMP exam.

This is first of a series of Pod casts to be published over the next few weeks covering the entire PMBok^® Guide. For more information on PMP certification visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com

PMP, PMI, PMBOK^® Guide, are registered trademarks of Project Management Insitute, Inc.

APM Registered Project Professional (RPP) is a pan-sector standard  for those able to demonstrate the capabilities of a responsible leader, who have the ability to manage a complex project and use appropriate tools, processes and techniques. This podcast made in partnership with the APM includes those responsible for developing the new standard and those who have been through the RPP process and are now RPP assessors. 

The guests include

• John Zachar; APM product development manager for RPP, John has a wealth of experience in project management including the US Air Force.
• Graham Hawkins (RPP); Manager of the APM PMO responsible for coordinating a number of projects across the APM including the launch of RPP. Graham was awarded RPP as part of the pilot group and is now and RPP assessor.
• Neil Mooney (RPP) Training Director of Provek was also awarded RPP as part of the pilot group and is now and RPP assessor.
• Paul Naybour, host of the Parallel Project Training podcast channel.

In this episode you will learn

1. What is the Association for Project Management?
2. What is the Registered Project Professional Standard?
3. How Registered Project Professional with give your organisation a competitive advantage?
4. Why should I apply?
5. What is the application process?
6. What other sources of information and support are available.

Both Provek and Parallel Project Training have employees who are RPP assessors and can provide advice and guidance on how it can be used to support project management development in organisations. Please contact either the APM for more information about this new standard.   

APMP Project Management Distance Learning overview from Parallel Project Training

We will support you all the way during your course with the following materials.

1. Our highly acclaimed printed study guide with 275 pages, 75 high quality figures, sample exam questions and exam hints and tips.
2. Eight on-line e-learning modules which are closely integrated with the study guide. Try demo
3. A wide range of MP3 audio podcasts available direct on iTunes or from the Parallel Website. Try sample here
4. On-line tutor support via our community of practice. Visit the forum here

This podcasts covers the management of budgets in a project including accruals, commitments and accruals, planned and variance analysis. Hints and tips for controlling actual expenditure and forecasting work and cost to come. This is part of our Parallel Learning System as part of our APMP Training

This podcast described the different types of project resources, how they are acquired, planned and managed. It is part of Parallel Learning System and support those preparing for the APMP qualification

In this podcast we examine the steps involved in developing a project schedule, the advantages and disadvantages of using software tools to develop a project schedule and the different forms of presentation that can be used to display a project schedule. This podcast is part of our APMP project management training course. This includes a printed study guide, on-line e-learning and face to face workshop.

This module covers scope management including the use of a work, product, cost and organisation breakdown structures. It is part of the Parallel Learning System, for more information including printed study guides and APMP training courses.

This is part three of the Parallel Project Training APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management. It covers the definition of project success criteria, critical success factors, the project business case, project management plan and risk management. This is just part of the Parallel Project Management Learning System. APM Introductory Certificate Courses are available from Parallel Project Training in Reading and London.

This module is part of out podcasts APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management it covers the project lifecycle, handover and closeout, project reviews, organisational roles and responsibilites. It is just part of our Parallel Learning System which includes printed study guides, on-line e-learning and face-to-face workshops.

Paul Naybour, Business Development Director for Parallel Project Training has started building a directory of the best project managment sites on the web. The directory is growing fast with between one or two sites addign themselves to the directory every day. Add your site at http://projectaccelerator.co.uk/project-management-sites/

In this episode we discus the barriers to good communications with our guest Adrian Taggart and how they can be overcome. Based on the APM Body of Knowledge we cover the physical, emotional and geographic barriers to good communications in the project environment and the impact of these barriers on the success of the project. We also explore the use and format of a project communications plan to improve the flow of information in a project. This podcast is part of the parallel learning system an can be used in conjunction with our printed project management study guides, e-learning and APM project management training courses

In this podcast we discuss the typical responsibilities of the project manager, sponsor users, team members and suppliers. We relate these responsubilities to the APM body of knowlege. These podcasts are just part of our Parallel Learning System and can be used in conjunction with our printed APMP study guide

This podcast describes the APM project lifecycle and why projects are broken into phases. We also look at the difference between and project and extended lifecycle. This podcast is part of our parallel learning system can be used stand alone or in conjunction with our printed study guides, distance learning and face to face workshops.

This podcast looks at the challenges of managing in different project organisation structures including functional, project and matrix organisations. It is based on section 6.7 of the APM body of knowledge and explores the strengths and weakness of each organisation type. The can be used standalone or in conjunction with our APMP Training

This is part on one of our introduction to project management. It covers the project management and the project context. It is just one element of the Parallel Learning System which includes printed study guides, on-line e-learning, podcasts and face to face workshops.  For more details of the Parallel Learning System visit APM Intoductory Certificate . Remember we are with you all the way.

• What is social media?
• Can it really help deliver successful projects or is it just a fad?
• What are the challenges with Social Media?

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 5.4, procurement. This podcast covers procurement in project management, the purpose and content of a procurement strategy, the process of supplier selection, different methods of supplier reimbursement, and contractual types.  It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This module covers the project management business case sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the contents, purpose and roles involved in a project business case. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Parallel Project Training has launched a new micro site for the new APMP for Prince2 qualification visit the site at http://www.apmpforprince2.com/

APMP distance learning is now available from Parallel Project Training for £300. Complete your training for £300.

This module covers the project estimating sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the practical problems of estimating, and different techniques such as bottom up, top down, parametric and three point estimating.  It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This module covers the requirements management sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the description of requirements management process such as capture, analysis, prioritisation and testing, the factors used to structure requirements and the importance of requirements management. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This module covers the health safety and environment sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the purpose of HSE legislation, examples of industry specific HSE legislation, duty of care for a project manager and team member, responsibilities of the project manager for health and safety, HSE risk assessment and environmental legislation. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.6 Project Quality Management including quality planning, quality assurance and quality control in the project environment. It also looks at the benefits of quality management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with theAPMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.1 Project Success and Benefits Management, including success criteria, KPI's, critical success factors and benefits management process. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Parallle Project Training are launching and APMP Project Management Training Course in London on the 17th May 2010

This podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.2 Stakeholder Management, including the stakeholder management process such as identify, analysis, communications planning, and ongoing management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Special Edition with Lindsy Scott of Project Management Recruitment - Arras People. In this edition we look at the changes in the project management jobs market for employers and candidates since the credit crunch and how job seekers have to present themselves differently to be successful in this different market. From Project Management Training Course

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.5 Project Risk Management, including the risk management process initiate, identify, assess, plan responses and the overarching process. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Next week we have a special edition with Lindsay Scott, Director of Arras people on how to present yourself to employers in this new jobs market. Including the role of project management qualifications

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.6 Project Office, including the roles of the project office, different types of project office, benefits of a project office, and role of project support in project management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

A special edition with Donnie MacNicol from Team Animation, chair of the APM people SIG. What is complexity, how can it be reduced and what sort of leadership skills for making the transition to the leader of complex project. For more information on programmes to support leaders of complex projects visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com

How can you build a team without investing in team building activities? Why should we pay attention to team development? What are the challenges in building teams? How can these be over come? How can we manage a virtual team? This is a special edition podcast with Adrian Tillin of Malvern Drive Consulting, joining Paul Naybour and John Bolton from Parallel Project Training

News Flash, APMP study guide available today, Adrian Tillin as guest on next podcast and competition launched on web site

Parallel Project Training is pleased to announce that is long awaited APMP study guide is available today from www.parallelprojecttraining.com or Amazon.co.uk. Designed to accompany podcast and e-learning, this study guide is your first step towards professional project management. It is packed full exercises, case studies, quizzes and sample APMP questions.

We are also pleased to announce that Adrian Tillin of Malvern Drive Consulting is joining us for the next podcast on Friday 5th February 2010. The topic of conversation will be the highly topical “Getting the best out of others with no time and no money”. Adrian is a fantastic speaker on project management and well worth listening too.

Finally we are holding a competition for three copies of our APMP Study Guide, entry is free via our website, and all are invited to the launch of Parallel Project Training on the 19th March at Davidson House in Reading or via a Webinar. Come along a meet the team and witness the draw of the prizes. Please visit the web site for more details and the register for this free event.

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.5 Project Sponsorship, including the roles and responsibilities of the project sponsor, and how it changes in the lifecycle, why effective sponsorship is important and relashipship between the project sponsor and the project manager. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide 

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.4 Project Context, including the need to understand project context, the need to consider the internal and external context (environment) and the use of tools and techniques such as PESTLE and SWOT. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 6.6 Project Reviews, including project evaluation reviews, gate reviews, audits, post project reviews, benefits realisation reviews and explaining the benefits of project reviews. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 4.7 Configuration Management. It includes a description of the configuration management process and the reasons for requiring configuration management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.3 Portfolio Management. It includes the difference between portfolio management / project management and a discussion of situations in which portfolio management would be appropriate. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the a APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 3.6, earned value management. This podcast covers the principles of earned value management, planned cost, actual cost, earned value, cost and schedule variances, cost performance and schedule performance, forecasting cost and schedule performance.  It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.2 programme management. What is a programme? The roles of a programme manager? The benefits of programme management?  It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide 

The Podcast contains secret hints and tips for passing the APMP Exam. These include using the syllabus as revision notes, the style of questions and exam technique. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.1 Project Management. What is a project? How is it different from business and usual? What are the processes of project management? It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide