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What is project management?
Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. Projects are the vehicles of change in an organisation. They are not the repetitive business-as-usual type of activity.
Definition from APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition
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| Thought Leadership
The latest thought leadership from APM on current and future trends in project management. Intelligence and insight from across the project management sphere and from the world of politics and public policy.
| Research
APM’s research programme aims to advance new and existing knowledge in the delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios. APM has a broad range of research initiatives and activities that are open for you and your organisation to engage with at any one time.
| Project Journal
Project – the official journal of the Association for Project Management (APM) – is circulated quarterly for members only, and online for regularly updated news, blogs and content. Project covers the latest news, opinions and insights for those in the project community.
| APM Competence Framework
The APM Competence Framework sets out the competences required for effective project, programme, portfolio management and project management office (PMO).
| APM Podcast
The APM Podcast covers discussions and insights on the latest project management topics. Browse our podcasts below and listen for FREE today.
| Mental health toolkit for project professionals
Explore our resources for useful advice and practical tips for project project professionals.
| Bookshop
We publish a growing range of books and guides, from general to specific interest topics, as well as study guides, available for purchase. Members get access to free downloads and discounts.
| Webinars and events
We host a full range of events including national project management conferences, project management awards, community events and FREE webinars.
| APM Glossary
This glossary is a unique collection of popular project management terms sourced from the fifth, sixth and seventh editions of the APM Body of Knowledge and other APM publications.