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Parallel Training Project Management Blog

From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.

Should I re-sit the APM PMQ now or wait for the new format?

25th June 2024

At the moment, we’re receiving a wave of questions from people, all centered around a common question – which PMQ […]

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Free Simulated Exams for the New APM PMQ Parallel Project Training

5th June 2024

Hello. My name’s Paul Naybour from Parallel Project Training. We’re really excited about the relaunch of the APM PMQ qualification […]

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A new exam format for the APM PMQ

23rd May 2024

Say goodbye to long essays! The new APM PMQ exam features multiple-choice questions, short answers, and more. More accessible, flexible, […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism (LO15)

3rd November 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. I’m Ruth Phillips, joined by two of Parallel’s senior trainers, Carmen […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Diversity and Inclusion (LO14)

3rd November 2024

Hello, and welcome to a Parallel Project Training podcast on diversity and inclusion. This topic is linked to the APM […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Sustainability (LO3)

2nd November 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. My name is Ruth Phillips, and I’m here today with Carmen […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Change Control (LO24)

30th October 2024

Hello and welcome to a Parallel Project Training podcast. This episode aligns with the APM PMQ syllabus for exams starting […]

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Top 10 List - PM Mistakes

The Top 10 Project Management Mistakes That Even Seasoned Pros Make (And How to Avoid Them)

30th October 2024

When it comes to project management one thing that you will learn is that there are plenty of mistakes that […]

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Face-to-face training in Cambridge

28th October 2024

Here our senior training consultant Carmen Campos looks at some of the benefits of face-to-face training courses, especially when delivered […]

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Guide to Stakeholders - kick-off meeting

Preparing to host your first project kick-off meeting

24th October 2024

Project kick-off meetings can be tricky to undertake, nerve-racking and challenging. In fact, there is a good chance that you […]

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Face-to-face project management training in Derby

21st October 2024

We often rely on technology to help deliver training courses via live remote training and distance learning or e-learning. However, […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Conflict Resolution (LO11)

17th October 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. This episode is based on the APM, PMQ syllabus for exams […]

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In Conversation with Felicity Goldsack – Parallel Training Consultant

10th October 2024

Felicity Goldsack is a Project Management Training Consultant who joined the project management training team at Parallel Project Training in […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Team Management (LO13)

9th October 2024

Hello. Welcome to this Parallel Project Training podcast on team management. We’re using the APM PMQ syllabus for exams starting […]

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Podcast Transcript: APM PMQ (2024) Quality Management (LO18)

6th October 2024

Hello, and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. These podcasts are linked to the APM PMQ syllabus, launching in […]

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