Ever feel like your projects are spiralling out of control? This week on Project Insights, we tackle the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – your secret weapon for project success. We'll break down what a WBS is, why it's essential, and how to create one that actually works. Get ready to organise your projects like a pro!…

AI is transforming industries left, right, and centre. And guess what? The world of PPPs is no exception. For those unfamiliar, PPPs are collaborations between governments and private companies to develop big infrastructure projects—things like roads, railways, and even smart city tech. These projects are massive, complex, and take decades to compl…

From initial planning to final delivery, scope management is crucial for project success. This episode of Project Insights explores the key processes and techniques involved in defining, documenting, and controlling project scope. We'll discuss how to avoid scope creep, manage changes effectively, and ensure your project delivers the intended value…

What's the difference between a waterfall and an agile lifecycle? Which approach is best for my project? This week on Project Insights, we answer these questions and more, exploring the critical role of project lifecycles in project success. Learn how to select the right framework for your project and maximise your chances of delivering on time and…

Ever feel like you're constantly fighting deadlines? This week on Project Insights, we'll explore the common challenges of project scheduling and share practical strategies for overcoming them. Learn how to manage competing priorities, handle unexpected delays, and keep your projects on schedule.By www.trainingbytesize.com

Unlock the secrets of efficient project scheduling! This week on Project Insights, we delve into Critical Path Analysis (CPA), a powerful technique for identifying the most crucial tasks in your project and keeping it on track.By www.trainingbytesize.com

"Explain," "analyse," "compare"... these command verbs can make or break your APM exam performance. This episode of Project Insights breaks down the most common command verbs used in project management exams, explaining what each one means and how to tailor your answers accordingly.By www.trainingbytesize.com

Welcome to our short series of micro lessons in Project Management. Maximising project benefits isn't just about financial returns; it's also about keeping stakeholders happy. This episode of Project Insights delves into the strategies and techniques for managing benefits effectively while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. We'll explore how to ali…

Project management can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode on Micro Lessons in Project Management, we break down the fundamentals of Project Management in a clear and accessible way. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips.…

I’m often asked how best to approach revising for the PMQ exam by people who are thinking of taking it and, somewhat expectedly, from people who are sitting the course with the exam booked and in the forefront of their minds. I had a think about what kinds of advice I give to people and decided to try and consolidate it in a single podcast so that …

A project life cycle provides a structured framework for managing a project from initiation to closure. It outlines the phases a project typically goes through, the activities within each phase, and the deliverables required at each stage. Think of it as a roadmap guiding your project journey. This short podcast explores the different types of Proj…

2025 updated Podcast on the new 2024 APM PMQ Online and Classroom Workshops and Exams. An invaluable insight for anyone taking APM PMQ training, and their APM PMQ Exam, with a number of hints and tips on the new exam format and what to expect. Written by Callum, lead APM Trainer for training byte size ltd. The new PMQ exam format, which is a two an…

Maximising Benefits and Stakeholder Satisfaction in Projects We've explored the building blocks of project management. Now, it's time to shift our focus to the ultimate goals: realising project benefits and achieving stakeholder satisfaction. Benefits Management: Delivering Value Beyond the Project Benefits management goes beyond simply delivering …

The LightBytes series looks at different areas of APM project management with Training Bytesize's lead APM trainer Callum Downing. This episode looks at scheduling and the critical path.By Martyn Kinch

The LightBytes series looks at different areas of APM project management with Training Bytesize's lead APM trainer Callum Downing. This episode looks at budgets, cost, and earned value management.By www.trainingbytesize.com

The LightBytes series looks at different areas of APM project management with Training Bytesize's lead APM trainer Callum Downing. This episode looks at risk management and procurementBy https://www.trainingbytesize.com

Attending an APM PFQ 2-day workshop or online course? Our lead APM trainer Callum chats through what to expect, and a breakdown of the syllabus through to the APM PFQ exam. Learn what to expect, and the syllabus areas covered. A comprehensive guide to the 2-day APM PFQ structure.By Martyn Kinch

Are you preparing for the APM PMQ exam in 2024? Our video guide offers the latest insights into the APM PMQ exam questions and answers, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to study for the exam. We understand the challenges new candidates face, which is why we have provided this APM PMQ exam questions and answers resource, tailored to re…

Recent SDI research suggested that customer satisfaction is the most significant indicator of success on the service desk, our lead trainer gives a short podcast on how you can improve customer satisfaction in line with the SDA Service Desk Analyst certificationBy Martyn Kinch

Are you about to take or re-take your APM PMQ exam? Our lead trainer Callum, takes you through his own hints and tips on what to expect and how to plan to pass. The APM PMQ exam is a 3 hour exam, and it is important to plan your approach to the exam, look at the time you have, and where to focus your effort for maximum points.…

In this episode, we take a look at Earned Value Management (EVM) which helps project managers to measure project performance. it helps to find variances in projects based on the comparison of work performed and work planned, and is very useful in forecasting. This episode is taken from the APM PMQ and APM PFQ syllabus and will help students studyin…

Victoria walks through what Training ByteSize Hybrid delivery looks like, from the classroom and remote user perspective.By Martyn Kinch

Training ByteSize has been delivering Public Private Partnership (PPP) and CP3P training across the world for many years now and have one of the most experienced training teams available. The CP3P certification program aims to foster a common minimum level of knowledge and understanding amongst individuals working on PPP's or those interests in lea…

An Agile Business Analyst (BA) plays a pivotal role within any team. They are the lynchpin between business stakeholders and the development team, and therefore need to be flexible, collaborative and open to changing direction at short notice. This podcast episode explores APMG's Agile Business Analysis course from the point of view of experienced …

Today we're sharing our top 10 tips to study online & explaining how you can have a successful learning journey. We caught up with our Chairman, Martyn Kinch, who has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and back in the 1990’s led the development of the world’s first accredited e-learning course for PRINCE2, so we consider him an expert when i…

Earlier this year APM announced they would be introducing an update to their Body of Knowledge, changing from BOK6 to BOK7. Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the transition will not make a formal change until January 2021, although you can take your BOK7 exam now should you wish. In this episode we give you significant insight into these …

Relatively new to APMG's portfolio is Agile Change Agent, a two day training course with certification which is designed to bridge the gap between the formal theories, models and techniques in Agile Project Management and Change Management. Many Agile courses focus heavily on the theory of this approach, but the Agile Change Agent training course t…

This podcast is an interview with the Project Director at Amex Global Business Travel about the roll out of Praxis within their organisation. He talks about why they chose Praxis, the lessons learnt, and the impact of using Praxis across their world wide network for major projects. Happy listening! www.trainingbytesize.com…

The APM are introducing the 7th edition of their Body of Knowledge this summer and exams under BOK 6 can be sat until the end 2020. So to give you the best chance of exam success before the 7th edition comes in, we caught up with our expert APM trainer, John, who shares his tips and advice to help you pass your Project Management Qualification exam…

Training ByteSize have delivered well over 2,000 successful BA Foundation Exams, and this podcast talks through the strategy that you should consider when planning to take the Business Analysis Foundation Exam, either in paper or online format. Happy listening! www.trainingbytesize.com

For anyone thinking of taking their APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) exam, here is a collection of hints and tips from our own trainer John, who has trained over 1,000 PFQ students with some of the best pass rates in the industry. It will provide a structure to your approach and study, and help you focus on the most important parts of the exam, and a…