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APM PFQ 7 S1
Glossary for APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
Term | Definition |
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Project | A unique, transient endeavour undertaken to bring about change and to achieve planned objectives. |
Project management | The application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. |
Programme | A unique, transient strategic endeavour undertaken to achieve beneficial change and incorporating a group of related projects and business-as-usual (steady-state) activities |
Programme management | The coordinated management of projects and business-as-usual (steady-state) activities to achieve beneficial change |
Portfolio | A collection of projects and/or programmes used to structure and manage investments at an organisational or functional level to optimise strategic benefits or operational efficiency |
Portfolio management | The selection, prioritisation and control of an organisation’s projects and programmes in line with its strategic objectives and capacity to deliver |
PESTLE analysis | A PESTLE analysis is a framework to analyse the key factors (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) influencing an organisation from the outside. It offers professionals insight into the external factors impacting their organisation. |
Business-as-usual | An organisation's normal day-to-day operations. |
Constraint | A limitation or boundary imposed by senior management or some external authority |