Breaking Down the QQI Component Certificate

For any Project Manager out there who has children, pets or lawnmowers, there really is not much time left in the day to study for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. But, if your organization is looking a bit shaky or if circumstances require you to relocate, then having some sort of formal, project management qualification […]

Applying for the PMP Exam

For some people, the fact that obtaining Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification involves doing an exam is enough to put them off. However, many potential PMPs® never get beyond the application process. This is a pity because, with a bit of forethought, the application process can be reasonably painless. On this page: Reflecting on Real-World Project Management […]

Requirements for 21 CFR Part 11 Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures.

The questions about 21 CFR Part 11 comes up almost daily when doing computer system validation and software validation: “What is 21 CFR Part 11?” “Does 21 CFR 11 apply?” “What about CFR 21 Part 11?” etc So over the next few weeks; we are going to do a series of articles explaining this topic. […]

Stakeholder Management: Engaging the Boss

In the previous article, we explained the importance of speaking the same language as the boss and making sure that your project fulfills its expectations. However, being able to speak the boss’s language and being aware of where your project fits into the overall strategy, may not be enough to establish a successful, professional relationship […]

PDU Requirements in Project Management

The Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® accreditation is a professional qualification and the big difference between this and an academic degree is the need to maintain it. This is because the Project Management Institute realizes that what you study for in the PMP® exam will not remain the same as the profession advances. It […]

Informative Webinars

Velopi will be holding two informative webinars for Limerick Chamber. Part 1 – What is Project Management?                Thursday 15th April 2021 12 – 1 pm This one-hour webinar will answer the following questions: REGISTER WITH LIMERICK CHAMBER Part 2 – What is PMI® Certification?                […]

Upcoming Webinar: The New PMP Exam and the Approved Training Partner (ATP) Programme

The New PMP® Exam and the Approved Training Partner (ATP) Programme The Project Management Institute has changed the makeup of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam radically. The good news is that the new exam is still based on the sixth edition of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). However, the Project Management Institute wants […]

Want to try Agile Project Management?

If you have customers who are not sure what they want, or you are dealing with unproven technologies, it makes little sense to follow the sort of project planning methodology that is laid down in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Why go to all the trouble and effort to […]

Define a Strategy: Expansion Method Matrix and More | Velopi

What comes to mind when you hear the word “strategy”? For most of us (whether Project Managers or not) it suggests some sort of high-level, long-term plan. It also conjures up images of a “big picture” – some sort of over-arching vision for the organization in question. Terms like “long-term” and “high-level” are useful in […]

Handling Project Risks

We have written about risks before. We have suggested ways to identify risks and we have looked at Expected Monetary Value. However, identifying risks and prioritizing them is all very good, but what do you do when a risk materializes? In other words what risk response should you put in place? On this page: This […]