1. APM PFQ Project Fundamentals

This is an updated version of the Project Fundamentals video.
In this video we look at defining what a project is, and the what we mean by Project Management. The content is designed to help you prepare for sitting the APM Project Fundamentals Exam, but also to get you started with managing projects in general.

[@ManchesterStyle]

Thank you very much indeed for your lessons and inspiration, I passed my exam on the 1st try. I watched these videos several times and read the APM manual. I also completed Quizes on Quizlet, thank you for your help and kindness

[@capriciouslearning]

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

[@ManchesterStyle]

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

[@capriciouslearning]

@@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.

[@ManchesterStyle]

Thank you , thank you and thank you very much indeed

[@ManchesterStyle]

I would gladly pay for this content , excellent teaching - I want to teach the history of ancient Egypt - the unknown history, that's my project , can you please tell me what software you used to record this, the presentations and audio is just marvellous, I'll be very grateful for the information

[@capriciouslearning]

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.

[@riyas9905]

Can we please get full acess for these videos along with some exam simulator to practice sample questions? Thnx

[@capriciouslearning]

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 ;)

[@riyas9905]

@@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 !!!

[@capriciouslearning]

@@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.

[@riyas9905]

@@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.

[@capriciouslearning]

Best of luck with it!