APM Project Management Training Guide

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  • Navigating the Basics: 10 Essential Tips for New Project Managers

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    Starting a new role as a project manager can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re overseeing a small team project or spearheading a major enterprise-wide initiative, the fundamentals of project management remain critical to your success. Here are ten essential tips designed to help new project managers get off to a strong start. 1.…

  • Government Apprenticeships Levy To Support New Project Managers

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    Ever since the 1980’s when professional qualifications in project management started to appear there has been a steady increase in the use of project management in all types of organisations. It is no longer confined to engineering or construction or IT software projects. In fact, project management is now used in almost every type of…

  • Running a Project Meeting

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    For a veteran project manager, running project meetings is common. For beginners and new project managers, however, this is a novel concept that can be scary. When a project manager is new to the game, there comes a time when a new project comes along – it could be about a new service, product, building,…

  • The Use of RAG Reporting

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    WHAT IS RAG RAG stands for Red, Amber and Green reporting. There are lots of programs that use these reports. Can we ultimately trust bosses that use the RAG results? Yes and no. It all depends on the situation. Let’s explore this a bit further.THE PROGRAM OF RAG Bosses use this program to indicate how…

  • Advantages of Using Microsoft Project

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    A basic knowledge of Microsoft Project is almost essential for any Project manager these days in order to implement project management planning and control techniques. This tool has helped Project managers everywhere to manage effectively and efficiently, transforming the way the world sees Project management. Understanding Microsoft Project thoroughly might take time but the efforts…

  • Update Your Project Management Qualifications with APM Body of Knowledge 6th Edition

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    Released on April 29, 2014, an updated APM Project Management Qualification course hit the markets with success. Previously known as APMP, the latest version of this course is based off of the sixth edition of Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge. Offering significant benefits and new developments that take a fresh approach on the…

  • Do You Need Professional Project Managers?

    Do You Need Professional Project Managers?

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    Both private business firms and large organizations that are involved in completing large projects recognize the true importance of project managers. With the amount of knowledge and experience needed on the job becoming more complex, businesses are realizing the true benefits of hiring a professional project manager (PPM) to control the project teams. Importance of…

  • Project Management Through Soft Skills

    Project Management Through Soft Skills

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    Project management may not be easy, but there are things which project managers can do in order to lead their teams through the softer though no less potent power of influence and gentle persuasion. They have no need to be heavy-handed with their employees. Instead, they lead through a combination of soft skills, honed and…

  • 5 Key Components of a Project That You Need to Get Right

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    Projects come in all shapes and sizes such as straightforward improvements to products or operations procedures through to new product research or major software development. But the key components that contribute to the success of a project are the same no matter how simple or complex the project is and whether it is being run…

  • PMP Training for Good Project Managers

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    Project Management Institute’s prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) credential shows employers you have the education, skills and experience needed to lead all types of projects successfully. PMI’s PMP program is recognized worldwide and throughout the project management industry, with over 400,000 project managers currently holding the certification across the globe. Certified project managers typically receive…