08/12/2022
A support programme for March 2023 APM Chartership (ChPP) applicants
A support programme for March 2023 APM Chartership (ChPP) applicants
The APM have announced an update to their ChPP standard, which will be rolled out in 2023. You can find more information on the APM website; https://www.apm.org.uk/chartered-standard/ The name, status and rigour of the chartered standard will remain the same as the current edition. Here are key dat...
22/11/2022
Measuring the effectiveness of quality management techniques
Measuring the effectiveness of quality management techniques
Quality is one of the most important outcomes for every project. But the effectiveness of quality management techniques are also important.
18/11/2022
The Ultimate Guide to Change Management
The Ultimate Guide to Change Management
Strategic change, which can be slow to trickle into the workplace, needs proper change management to adapt to new working practises.
31/10/2022
A Guide to Soft Skills for Project Managers
A Guide to Soft Skills for Project Managers
Soft skills are vital for project managers. Our guide takes a look at how you should be using them to be the most effective in your role.
24/10/2022
Project Communication - Your Ultimate Guide
Project Communication - Your Ultimate Guide
Types of communication, overcoming barriers to good communication, project meetings and reporting. More in our guide for project managers.
25/09/2022
Fake Agile – What is it and why it’s a problem
Fake Agile – What is it and why it’s a problem
Fake agile could be viewed as “building the wrong thing, righter”. Find out how to identify whether your projects are fake agile projects.
16/09/2022
Attending project management courses in Bristol
Attending project management courses in Bristol
Bristol is easily accessible and benefits from very good transport networks so is a fantastic location for a training course.
02/09/2022
Have You Got The Soft Skills Employers Want?
Have You Got The Soft Skills Employers Want?
There have been various studies and surveys that suggest many employers believe that job applicants who have just left college or university are lacking...
01/09/2022
How To Achieve A Good Work-Life Balance
How To Achieve A Good Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is very difficult to achieve but it's important to ensure we are always able to perform our best at work, and yet still enjoy everythi...
31/08/2022
Project management courses in Liverpool
Project management courses in Liverpool
Liverpool has stunning architecture such as The Liver Building. It is also a very accessible location perfect for training courses.
29/08/2022
Encouraging Collaboration Within Your Project Team
Encouraging Collaboration Within Your Project Team
When the responsibility of the success of a project rests on your shoulders you need to encourage collaboration on your project team to get the job done...
26/08/2022
Attending a project management course in Leeds
Attending a project management course in Leeds
Leeds is a Yorkshire city in the foothills of the Pennines. It is easily accessible and a good location for training courses.
24/08/2022
The complete guide to project reporting
The complete guide to project reporting
Accurate reporting is essential to manage risks and challenges and for project success. Find out more in our guide to project reporting
22/08/2022
Attending a project management course in Milton Keynes
Attending a project management course in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is a new town created in the 1960s. It has a very good transport infrastructure making it a great base for training courses.
20/08/2022
10 Critical Attributes For A Project Kick-Off Meeting
10 Critical Attributes For A Project Kick-Off Meeting
As any project manager will tell you, a good kick-off meeting is one that will bring your project team together, giving them a shared understanding of w...
19/08/2022
Attending a project management course in Reading
Attending a project management course in Reading
A project management course in Reading is a popular choice as it has good transport links from east and west and is just 40 miles from London
17/08/2022
What should be assessed in an updated APM PMQ based on BoK8 Part 2: Organisational Structures and Roles
What should be assessed in an updated APM PMQ based on BoK8 Part 2: Organisational Structures and Roles
he Association for Project Management (APM) has started work on updating its Body of Knowledge from version 7 to 8. This will result in a refresh of the APM qualifications, including the APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ). At Parallel, we are very keen to ensure this refreshed qualificat...
09/08/2022
What should be assessed in an updated APM PMQ based on BoK8 Part 1:Situational Context
What should be assessed in an updated APM PMQ based on BoK8 Part 1:Situational Context
Part 1:Situational Context The Association for Project Management (APM) has started work on updating its Body of Knowledge from version 7 to 8. This will result in a refresh of the APM qualifications, including the APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ). At Parallel, we are very keen to ensu...
08/08/2022
Project scheduling based on the APM PMQ syllabus and the 7th Edition of the APM Body of Knowledge.
Project scheduling based on the APM PMQ syllabus and the 7th Edition of the APM Body of Knowledge.
In this podcast we examine the steps involved in developing a project schedule, the advantages and disadvantages of using software tools to develop a pr...
19/07/2022
A Guide to Project Initiation
A Guide to Project Initiation
Complete guide to project initiation to help you navigate project uncertainties and help to bring order and control to your next project.
18/07/2022
The Ultimate Guide to Project Management Budgeting
The Ultimate Guide to Project Management Budgeting
Difference between a good project manager and an excellent project manager? It might be how well you deal with project management budgeting.
14/07/2022
A guide to training courses in Reading
A guide to training courses in Reading
Reading is one of the best-connected towns in the UK thanks to its position on the M4 corridor and Heathrow just a 25-minute drive away.
04/07/2022
Training courses in Tredegar, South Wales
Training courses in Tredegar, South Wales
As a location, Tredegar is easier to get to than you might think and makes a great place for training courses in South Wales.
29/06/2022
Attending training courses in Cardiff
Attending training courses in Cardiff
Training courses in Cardiff provide an ideal location in terms of venues, suitable accommodation, great transport links and downtime.
22/06/2022
Parallel Project Training updated their website address.
Parallel Project Training updated their website address.
20/06/2022
The essential guide to negotiation skills for project managers
The essential guide to negotiation skills for project managers
Project managers may know the theory of dealing with conflict but putting negotiation skills into practice can often be much harder.
16/06/2022
The essential guide to negotiation skills for project managers
The essential guide to negotiation skills for project managers
Project managers may know the theory of dealing with conflict but putting negotiation skills into practice can often be much harder.
28/05/2022
Attending a project management course in Doncaster
Attending a project management course in Doncaster
When attending a project management course in Doncaster you will find it to be a very accessible location and world-famous for horse-racing.
20/05/2022
Attending a project management course in Newcastle
Attending a project management course in Newcastle
Newcastle has been regenerated in recent years and has become a major business hub so is an excellent location for project management courses
12/05/2022
Attending a project management course in Glasgow
Attending a project management course in Glasgow
Glasgow is now a national cultural hub and is ideally situated as a location to attend a project management course and very easy to get to.
15/04/2022
Project Initiation - A Practical Guide
Project Initiation - A Practical Guide
A practical guide to project initiation including those all-important questions you really should ask at the start of any new project.
08/04/2022
Attending a project management course in Falmouth, Cornwall
Attending a project management course in Falmouth, Cornwall
Falmouth may not be everyone’s first choice of location for a training course but for those in the SW of England, it has everything you need.
03/04/2022
Attending project management training in Birmingham
Attending project management training in Birmingham
Birmingham is a perfect choice for a project management training course - centrally located in the UK with a great transport network.
22/03/2022
Attending Project Management Training in Leeds
Attending Project Management Training in Leeds
As a location to attend a project management training course, Leeds is well appointed with all the facilities and transport links you need.
18/03/2022
Attending project management training in Crawley, West Sussex
Attending project management training in Crawley, West Sussex
Crawley is 28 miles south of London and 18 miles from Brighton. It has everything you need when attending a training course, .
20/02/2022
Attending project management training in Manchester
Attending project management training in Manchester
When attending a training course in Manchester, in the North-West of England, you'll find a thriving city that has everything you need.
23/01/2022
How do we learn? Top tips on using your learning style to your advantage
How do we learn? Top tips on using your learning style to your advantage
Professional exams may be quite daunting and not suit everyone's learning style. So just what’s the best approach to studying?
17/08/2021
Effective Time Management - The Basics
Effective Time Management - The Basics
Learning good time management is the key to success in any career but perhaps more so for a project manager. As any project manager knows it is easy to fill you…
17/08/2021
The Key To Successful Project Management - Parallel Project Training
The Key To Successful Project Management - Parallel Project Training
Successful project management is the key element in simple projects such as designing a new kitchen, through to major infrastructure projects