I wish I had more time to dedicate to this channel, in which case I most certainly would. The PMQ is quite tricky, and the 7th Edition Study Guide contradicts itself in several places.

Thank you.

That's great news! Well done. I'm glad I could help.

@@capriciouslearning thank you, what's your advice on best strategies to get an entry level role such as pmo analyst ?

@@ManchesterStyle Ooof. That's a hard one, as it very much depends on your experience outside projects, and the industry you may be interested in. I'm going to assume you're looking to change career into a project role, and that you're in the UK. Absolutely look at a Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship. You're an excellent candidate with the PFQ already, and if you can handle a poor salary (probably), it will get you into work gathering that important experience, and it'll take you to the PMQ level. If that's not an option, then focus applications on the softer-skills you have - managing a team, accuracy of data, communications. If you have the opportunity to show off your new-found PM skills, work a project through using all the tools so you have a "portfolio" you can hand over and say "this is my work". It might just be a DIY project or something (built a new garden shed), but it demonstrates you can actually DO the stuff.

Hi. Thank you for the nice comments. I really skip on the recording software side, as I don't think it necessarily helps. I use the NVIDIA GeForce screen capture software - comes as part of the graphics driver software for NVIDIA graphics cards. My editing requirements are very low - I've been teaching and doing this stuff for many years, so often it's a 1-take recording. Hence I just use the free Clipchamp from Microsoft for most of my videos. I did however get a decent microphone, and use a Blue Yeti - a very reliable mid-range mic that's perfect for this sort of work.

That's amazing! Well done. It makes the time to do these all worth it.

@@capriciouslearning I can't thank you enough for uploading these videos here, it's great resource, especially for those who don't have any other course to study from.

@@capriciouslearning "Dear Reema, Congratulations. I am delighted to inform you that you have met the required standard to pass the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification .You achieved a score of 48 which is 80%". Had no access to any course or modules, my training provider cancelled my membership on purpose to bully me since I didn't pay for an extension. I am posting this to highlight that foundation level exams are quite possible to pass with self studying & good hold of concepts, resources on you tube, and online. Thank You @Capriciouslearning!!!

I'm very cautious about running courses for the PMQ, as it's such a weird and difficult exam. Poor exam performance is just a fact of PMQ. Even though these videos are aimed at the PFQ, note my repeated caveats that you can't use them alone! Having said that, with the (yet another) new version out, I will need to re-do this PFQ course, and a following PMQ one. Oh, and thank you for the kind comments and support :)

@@capriciouslearning Thanks for replying here and you are very welcome. I agree it's a very big responsibility. The format for PMQ is different, have heard it's tough, but nothing is impossible if practiced with a technique. For PMQ I will only go with a a course which is recommended because I have learnt my lesson now after losing straight 2k lol

Thank you. Although I'd strongly urge you to use the APM Study Guide and other resources if you're prepping for the PMQ - it's a real tough beast. Definitely do their practice paper, and get used to how they ask questions! They can be sneaky.

@@capriciouslearning I bought bought the study guide and BOK 7. I watch KZbin videos to get a simpler approach. Do you have a link to past questions? If you can help with this, I will be grateful. I look forward to more on this APM module.

@@oladimejigbolahan3974 There is a sample paper on the APM website: www.apm.org.uk/media/44867/apm-body-of-knowledge-7th-edition-pmq-sample-exam-paper-digital.pdf Alternatively, Google APM PMQ Mock Paper and that will take you there. Best of luck.

Am just uploading the next one! Thank you for your feedback - really encourages me to continue this series and get it completed.

Thank you. It's one area that takes a bit of effort to get your head around, so I'm glad you found it useful.

Hi. There is a practice paper available on the APM website - it's hidden away a bit, but you'll find it. I don't provide exam-sim services, as this video series isn't designed to replace formal study, but rather to provide some context to help get you going. The APM Study Guide is pretty good, and actually worth the purchase if you're seriously considering the exam. And no, I'm not sponsored by APM or anything ;)

@@capriciouslearning Thank you so much, I am now studying from the manual and your videos only for the exam. I was quite unlucky with the course I invested in, the trainer had no clue either, he was simply facing the camera and reading from a script in an extremely monotonous tone. I have therefore had no option but to study myself, am thankful that you have posted these videos, are incredibly helpful. Really appreciate it !!!

@@riyas9905 It grinds my gears when people try to teach something they don't have experience with. Sorry you had that. Please watch this space, as I am potentially (no promises) going to run a PFQ course with some FREE spaces for subscribers here. Just need to work out a schedule around other commitments.

@@capriciouslearning My exam is booked for 15th Feb, will try my best to secure a PASS. I have done PRINCE 2 foundation, PRACTITIONER, Agile foundation and change foundation. Hopefully some knowledge from those certs can be helpful. It's sad that these days there is no authority which can audit the quality of a course before a training provider starts selling them in bundles. I paid over £2,000, only to find out that those courses are nothing less than a mental torture lol. Thanks again for sharing these videos here, very helpful.

Best of luck with it!

Thank you. There's a few more to finish the series, and I'm hoping to get them done shortly. Risk will be done today :)

Late reply, sorry. The whole thing needs an overhaul and re-done to bring it up to date. As per your other comment, some wording changes. Quite a lot of change around Iterative Lifecycles.

@@capriciouslearning No problem. I cleared the exam 2 months ago. 🙂

Did I make a simple, fundamental maths booboo? My apologies. Hope the idea still made sense though.

Thanks!

Great to hear that Andrew. There have been some changes to the APM material, so I'd always recommend that this is just the start, and if you're planning to sit the exam, you'll probably want a formal study guide. I'd like to update this whole series, but I'm run off my feet delivering training currently.

Yes, Naz. As APM updated their materials and exam last year, all of these could do with a re-work and update. And of course, finishing in the series. I'll try and schedule some time to devote to this over the winter.

Just replied to your other comment. I really appreciate your comments, and this does encourage me to switch some priorities and get back into doing this!

Hi Andy. I fully intend to, yes. However I am up to my eyeballs with running project training programmes and apprenticeships, so finding time to record and edit videos is challenging.