Parallel Project Training Joins Forces with Carnegie Enterprise

– In a new venture Parallel Project Training and Carnegie Enterprise are combining their expertise to deliver APM PQ training in Scotland during December 2011 –

Reading, UK. 31 October 2011: The Association for Project Management Practitioner Qualification (APM PQ) is an internationally recognised project management qualification aimed at project professionals experienced in managing non-complex projects. It provides experienced project managers with the opportunity to display their capabilities in planning and controlling projects, managing risks and major change, and working effectively as a project team member in addition to demonstrating their understanding of project management techniques. APM PQ project management training involves assessment of individual work based on case studies and current project management issues, discussions and problem-solving in groups, and candidate interviews.

Reading-based training company Parallel Project Training has recently embarked on a collaboration with Carnegie Enterprise to deliver their 3-day APM PQ training course at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline, Fife from 19^th – 21^st December 2011. Parallel Project Training is an accredited APM PQ training provider and offers APM training and coaching at a variety of locations across the UK at every stage from Introductory Level right through to the prestigious Registered Project Professional credential. They offer a comprehensive approach to project management training by promoting project management professionalism through both qualifications and continuous professional development in response to growing demand from individuals and organisations.

Speaking from their Reading headquarters, Paul Naybour, Business Development Director at Parallel Project Training, commented, \”We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Carnegie Enterprise – their experience providing project management training and consultancy across a range of client organisations within both the private and public sectors complements our innovative approach to training and our commitment to promoting excellence in project management. Our team of experts provide an intensive, continuous assessment training solution to enable every candidate to achieve their full potential. The APM PQ is the only project management qualification in the UK that assesses the capability of a project manager and we are proud to have the opportunity to enhance the range of project management courses available at the Carnegie Conference Centre\”

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About Parallel Project Training

Parallel Project Training was formed by John Bolton and Paul Naybour and is supported by a pool of associates, advisers and consultants. Paul’s background is in the management of rail and infrastructure projects, leading major training programmes for many of the key players in the rail and transportation sector.  In addition to rail experience, John has a strong pedigree in major programmes in the software and services sectors along with significant involvement in the management and development of professional project managers. Both are very highly experienced project management professionals, each having over ten years experience as project management development professionals.  Parallel Project Training is based in Reading and offers a highly innovative approach to project management training. The courses include PMP, PRINCE2, APM PMQ, planning, risk management, estimating, and project leadership and will lead to accreditation where available. They are delivered using a combination of printed study material, e-learning, podcasts and classroom workshops. Parallel offers exceptional value for money with their innovative approach to efficiency and reducing impact on the environment – offering more for less.