CFA and the Association for Project Management (APM) have been successful in their bid for funding to develop a Higher Apprenticeship in project management. The aim is to create 775 higher apprenticeships in project management by 2016, with the support of a fund of nearly £800,000. This represents part of the £18.7m Higher Apprenticeship fund, […]
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Chairman John Armitt and director of construction Howard Shiplee from the Olympic Delivery Authority, along with former major projects director from the Cabinet Office Robert Assirati, have all been recognised on the New Year Honours list, along with other notable project and programme professionals. John Armitt CBE (pictured right), who is an Honorary Fellow of
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Were you aware that more than half of all business projects which are started are never finished? Among the projects that are completed, most could have been done sooner, to a higher degree of quality or at a lower cost. A well designed project management system helps managers use their time well and lead their
GPM’s new approach to project management education has sustainability at its core. The idea that in order for effective learning to take place, an appropriate teaching method must be employed with content that is practical and immediately applicable. Using an iterative process that combines explaining and hands on exercises that evolve throughout the four day
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Learning from best practice is common place in our profession. And who best to pass on their lessons learned than those identified as working on the most successful projects and programmes of the year? The Association for Project Management (APM) have interviewed two 2011 APM Award winners to get an insight into their winning formula
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GPM Ltd. and QA Ltd. are teaming up to deliver Green Project Management courses at The University of Technology, Sydney in Australia beginning with a 1-day introductory course on February 6th that provides an overview of Green Project Management and a 4-day Mastering GPM and Certification course from February 7-10th that delves into the practicum
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GPM to Partner with QA to deliver Green Project Management Courses in 2012 The schedule which includes twelve 4-day master’s courses is the first of its kind in regards to the emphasis on sustainability through project management. The pedagogy includes a hands-on iterative learning approach centered on EnVexes (Environmental Exercises) that tie the practical application
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The recent Salaries and Day Rates Review for Project Management Personnel, based on the 2011 Project Management Benchmark Report from recruitment specialists Arras People, shows that project and programme managers could earn up to £10,000 more per year if they hold the Association for Project Management’s APM PFQ along with the APM PMQ qualification (previously known
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome by Elizabeth Harrin shares 10 strategies for stopping feeling like a fraud at work. LONDON, UK, 5 December 2011 – A new ebook for anyone who has ever felt out of place at work is launched today. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Ten Strategies to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud at Work is a
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Plans for the UK second high speed railway took a significant step forward today with the short-listing four management consultancy organisations to the £50m to £70m development partner contracts. The scope of the contract includes developing the scheme in order to take the project to the next stage. The target is to place a Hybrid Bill into Parliament by October
