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

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.

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APMP Project Management Distance Learning overview from Parallel Project Training

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

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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

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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.

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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 visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com.

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Part three of our APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management in now available as a video on YouTube. Based on JFK’s “We choose to go to the moon” speech at Rice University in the Summer of 1965 this video demonstrated  definition of success criteria, success factors, project management plan, risk management, estimating, configuration management and estimating.

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.