Course Overview
Parallel Project Training are ‘With you all the way’. As a delegate on our APMP Fast Track programme you have a unique opportunity to utilise a number of new and innovative approaches to learning. This is a multi faceted, engaging and popular learning event that will, stay with you throughout your learning experience and beyond.
It means you can learn at your own pace anywhere, on the train, on the bus, in the office, on the web, minimizing disruption to your employer and you and all at a significantly lower cost.
Included in The Package is
High quality APMP study guide which explains the APM Body of Knowledge in easy to read language, including sample exam questions and helpful project templates.
APM Body of Knowledge
Seven e-learning modules which integrate seamlessly with the study guide, following the same study structure page by page.
Seven podcasts to listen to on your media player again integrated with the study guide.
On-line interactive support from your learning cohort, via our tutor moderated forum.
3-day exam prep active learning workshop including the exam. With plenty of opportunity to compare notes and learn by doing. Led by a fully qualified and experienced tutor.
APMP exam
Learning Objectives - At the end of the course you will be able to:
Apply the principles of project management to your project.
Confidently sit the APM Professional exam with a clear understanding of what is required to pass.
Explain the benefits of project management to you and your organisation.
Before The Workshop
Once you are registered (or before if you contact us) you will get a call from your tutor to talk through the programme and provide any immediate help and advice.
You will receive our course study guide (RRP £49.00)
You can stream (or we can deliver media) containing the e-learning and podcast material
You will be able to download and complete your exam application form
During The Workshop
Refresh of the study guide and feedback on strengths and weaknesses, creating a learning objective for you.
Project Management in Context during which we differentiate projects from non-projects, explore programme and portfolio management, the influence of the business and political context on project success, the critical role of the sponsor in project success and support that can be provided by a project office.
Planning and Strategy including being clear how success will be measured from the outset, the influence of stakeholders on requirements, how that can (or cannot) be managed. Also in this section:
Preparing the project management plan.
Understanding and managing risk.
Planning, assuring and controlling quality.
Managing health and safety.
Executing the Strategy including driving the project forward to a successful conclusion
Clearly defining a clear scope for the project.
Defining a robust baseline schedule.
Panning and managing key resources.
Budgeting and cost management.
Controlling change to the project.
Tracking costs and progress with earned value management.
Managing project information and reporting.
Managing and escalating project issues.
Business and Commercial to ensure the business case is robust and the supply chain is delivering value by including
• The purpose, role and ownership of the business case.
• Working with suppliers through the procurement cycle.
Organisation and Governance to ensure the business remains in control of the project including
• The APM and British Standard lifecycle models.
• Completing effective project hand over and learning lessons from the project
• The forms and purpose of project reviews across the lifecycle.
• The nature of different organisation structures and the challenges of working in them.
• Clearly defining roles and responsibilities for the project and business deliverables.
• Understanding the benefits of methods such as Prince2TM.
• The principles of the Governance of project management.
People and the profession to encourage effective and strong leadership
• Managing effective communications.
• Building a project team.
• Leading projects to success.
• Dealing with conflict in a positive way.
• Negotiating from conflict to collaboration.
APMP Examination
• Thorough exam preparation.
• Three hour written paper invigilated by the APM.
AFTER THE WORKSHOP
You will be automatically registered on the Parallel community of practice, where you can join others who have been part of the programme, share experiences and develop your knowledge through the forum for as long as you want.
For more information email withyoualltheway@parallelprojecttraining.com or
telephone 0845 519 2305
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