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Project and Programme Management support office (PPSO) related courses

Asked by Oluwakemi David-Akinyemi 1 on 2 May 2013

Hello,

I am new to the APM and finding my feet in the Project management world.

For someone looking to develop a career as a PPSO, not necessarily a front line Project Manager; can anyone suggest professional courses i should be looking at completing?

Is there a clear difference between the 2 paths or does a PPSO ultimately lead to a career as a Project Manager?

 

Thank you.

K

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Microsoft Project 2010 and best marcos to use?

Asked by birdis01 on 6 April 2013

As a intermediate user of microsoft project, I would like to improve my skill of adding macros to show information which stakeholders and clients will be interested in?

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Asked by Mojmir VECERILEK on 7 March 2013

Could I know list of Project managers with clasification PRINCE2 Practitioner and Foundation?

Mojmir

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MS project 2010

Asked by Mazioz Wele on 22 February 2013

I am looking for the smart way to master Microsofot project 2010 . Do you know any tutorials  or website than we can help me ? 

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I need a confirmation is it a good choise?

Asked by Greg Pali on 19 February 2013

Hi

I want to interest about that I want to learn PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner online. I found a website (company) where I can do that. I just want to ask, is it a good choise? If I will finish this coure, they give me an "everywhere accepted" certeficate? Or can someone recommend an other (reliable) company where I can learn the Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner? 

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What are the main roles and responsibilities?

Asked by Amit Partap on 19 February 2013

What are the main roles and responsibilities  for a project manager?

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MSc Dissertation Interviews

Asked by Hawre Baban on 1 February 2013

 

Hi,

I am currently working on my final year dissertation for an MSc Construction Management programme and I need to conduct face-to-face interviews with project managers who work and have experience in the construction industry.  The subject of the research is critical success factors (CSF) within the context of technical skills versus human/peoples skills.

If you are interested and would like to help me out and work in Manchster/Greater Manchester, please let me know and will be in touch to provide you with more details.

Regards,

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Qualifications and membership - all somewhat confusing

Asked by Roger Thomas 1 on 23 January 2013

What is the relationship between the APM vetted 'full membership' grade (MAPM), where you have to demonstrate 5 yrs of experience, and the raft of APM exams, and the RPP, which seems to be similar to the MAPM, but involves a more in depth review of one's experience. I have just attained MAPM, but I am very confused by the levels of certification and how they relate together.

For instance under 'APM Membership' it says "Qualifications offer routes into APM membership" (in what way? are they a substitute for experience?).

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Becoming a Project Manager

Asked by Luke Morgan on 22 January 2013

Hello.

I have recently graduated from University with a general Business degree. I managed to find employment with a small property repair, maintenance and construction company on the south coast which deals with market leading insurance companies on a day to day basis.

Since working for this company I have taken on large amounts of responsibility in terms of managing small building projects and have realised that I enjoy managing projects and would love to start a career as a project manager.

 

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Six sigma and Agile

Asked by Mazioz Wele on 21 January 2013

Hi everyone, I have a question : 

Does Agile require six sigma to be successfull ? If yes, how to integrate six sigma in an Agile project management methodology?

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Anyone use Redmine?

Asked by Helen Curel on 20 December 2012

Does anyone have experience of using Redmine as a Project Management tool?  If so, how do you think it compares to other software packages available?

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Business Change

Asked by Bhav Patel on 29 November 2012

Why does business change often fail and what are the critical 'watch fors' or 'dos & don'ts' in major projects?

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Project Management Fees

Asked by Katie Barker on 19 November 2012

I'm seeking advice re how much a Project Manager would typically look to charge on a high end refurbishment project in percentage terms.

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Getting guidance when no one else in your organisation is APM

Asked by Katie Mason on 6 November 2012

I have recently passed my APMP and have consequently become an Associate; my organisation is a follower of PRINCE2 and there are no APM members available to help me with my Continuous Professional Development and (hopefully) progression into full membership. 

Is there a way of finding if there is anyone geographically close to me who may be able to help? 

What have other associates done when they need to provide referees for full membership application?

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Changing from quoting T&M to fixed price

Asked by Dave Scarbrough on 6 September 2012

One of my business managers is changing contract with his customer from undertaking work at T&M to only doing fixed price work.

Background is that the work is relatively small (in IT terms) infrastructure changes e.g. moving users around areas; new versions of std s/w.

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Experiences using the JIVE collaboration/social networking tool?

Asked by Dan McCoy on 21 August 2012

My organisation is currently piloting the JIVE collaboration/social networking tool and I'd be intertested to hear anybody's positive or negative experiences of using this to support their project work.

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Virtual Team building

Asked by Kwaku Asamoah on 14 August 2012

How do you introduce a new team member or group to a matured virtual Project Team?

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PM Tools

Asked by RobinHarrison on 23 July 2012

Hi,  Are there any users of Bamboo Software project management suite 'PM Central' out there?


Robin

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Best PMO Tools

Asked by Martin Horsted on 21 July 2012

As a PMO Manager, I have been out of the business for a few years. Can someone tell me what the best current PMO tools are on the market.

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Service Definition Documents

Asked by Beverly Taylor on 19 July 2012

Does anyone have any advice on the best way of writing a service definition document?

Thanks :o)

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Qualifications and Training

Asked by Joyce Moore on 6 July 2012

I intend to enrol on a course which will provide me with a qualification which reflects my experience (about 20 years in refurbishment, small construction and fit-out projects), is appropriate to my work sector and is well recognised by potential client bodies - mainly commercial, plc and private organisaitons.  Does anyone have a view on the specific benefits of the options available - APMP, Prince2 and PMP?  I would opt for APMP - but I'm interested in how the different options compare or differ.

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Document Version Control

Asked by K Henry on 27 June 2012

Does anyone have a guide (1 pager/diagram) on best practise in document version control?  I have looked everywhere and cannot find one.  I need something to explain the review process in getting a document from a draft v0.1, to an approved v1.0 etc  I have seen good guides on this in the past but cannot find anything now.

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German Speaking trainer

Asked by Mary-Jane Boughton on 26 June 2012

I am part of the APM Membership Development team and I have been asked by one of our clients if we can help with a requirement they have for a German speaking trainer who would be able to deliver an APMP course.

If you can help I would be very pleased to hear from you

Thanks

Mary

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Dealing with Disputes

Asked by MATTHEW DARE on 23 June 2012

Dear all,

 

I am hoping someone can help by giving me some tips or pointers to help resolve disputes with Quantity Surveys over prices, volumes and contract issues.

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WorkSpace Exploitation within Project Management

Asked by Carl Marsden on 14 June 2012

Has anyone any experience of using WorkSpace, which I believe is the next generation Sharepoint?

More specifically, how it's functionality can be best exploited for more effective (lean?) Portfolio, Programme and Project Management ?

 

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Are organisations in the UK applying a formal strategy to manage the realisation of benefits? if they aren't, why not?

Asked by Carlos Serra on 28 May 2012

Hello dear colleagues, I am a Brazilian project manager with over 12 years’ experience in project, programme and portfolio management. I came to the UK to do a Masters at the University of Warwick aiming to study different ways to improve the alignment between projects and business strategies, and then make projects more effective and meaningful.

Since benefits management practices seem to fit perfectly to my need, now I want to know if organisations in the UK are really applying them, and what are the existing barriers to use them.

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APM Introductory Certificate & APMP

Asked by Mark Howells on 18 May 2012

My company has requested that I gain an APM Introductory Certificate and also a APMP complete with its exam. Now I know that studying these takes time and also costs money, but I already have an Advanced Diploma (Level 6) in Project Management and i am already a full member of the APM.

My question is that is it worth me taking these courses and paying for them or is my existing qualification and APM status equivalent.

Mark Howells MAPM IEng MIET

 

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What different between PMP exam and APM exam

Asked by Calvin Hoong Fatt Chen on 17 May 2012

Did anyone know the different between the PMP examination and the APMP examination? I am considering taking the PMP exam and would like to know whether this qualification recognised by the APM?

 

Thank you

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Risk Management in Automotive New Product Development

Asked by Madhav Krishna Srinivasan on 15 May 2012

Hello Everybody.

My name is Madhav. I am an MSc.Programme and Project Management student from University of Warwick. I am doing my research on Risk Management in New product Development in the Automotive Industry. Here i am looking to understand the various techniques that companies apply during the Project Concept and Design Stage in order to mitigate Technical and Safety risks that would arise at the operational phase.

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Agile Project Management SIG - Any Interest

Asked by Ivan Harrison Proctor on 20 April 2012

Is there any interest in joining / setting one of these up. I’m running a large SCRUM project at the moment and have some experience in Agile techniques but I’m no expert but looking on the APM website there is very little about Agile techniques and methodologies and I just wanted to gauge if there is any interest out there.