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Project Management External Links
The following websites provide information about project management and includes links to national and international project management professional bodies.
Disclaimer: These website links will open in a new window as they are websites outside the eGovernment domain. The accuracy of the content is not endorsed and cannot be verified by the Tasmanian Government.
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Professional Organisations Information Sites Scheduling Tool Sites Commercial Sites
Professional organisations
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Association for Project Management (England)
The Association for Project Management is the largest independent professional body of its kind in Europe. APM's focus is to promote and develop project management through activities including qualifications, accredited training, research, publications and events. At the heart of APM is the APM Body of Knowledge; the forty-two areas of knowledge required to manage any successful project.
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Australian Computer Society (ACS) - Tasmanian Branch
The ACS - Tasmanian Branch was established in 1966 as a result of the merger of then existing State-based computer societies. It has become the recognised association for IT professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry, and providing a wide range of services and opportunities for networking and career enhancement.
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Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
The Australian Institute of Project Management is the professional association for project managers and project management users. An AIPM Chapter has been established in Tasmania. Contact details and membership information is available on the website.
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Project Management Institute (PMI®) - USA
The Project Management Institute was founded in 1969 and has grown to be the organisation of choice for project management professionalism. PMI establishes project management standards, provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification that organisations desire for their project leaders.
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Project Management Institute - South Africa
Project Management South Africa was formed in 1997 as a National Association to represent project management professionals across all sectors in South Africa. The membership is drawn from a diverse cross section of industries and ethnic groups.
Information sites
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AllenWeb
General project management information such as project management quotes, information on the history of project management, links to project management organisations, and lists of project management conference papers. Other areas include: leadership, project finance, decision and risk analysis, screening of projects, credit rating agencies, automation project management, enterprise automation projects, business process reengineering modelling, business assessments and training.
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allPM
General project management information, including project management articles and tips, forums, links, templates, announcements and press releases, Project management glossary, events calendar, white papers and jobs.
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Anthony Yeong's Project Page
Links to project management resources, including: project management associations/institutions, general project management resources, project management learning, project management software/tools, study resources, Prince2, project management glossary, project management sites newsgroups, Chinese project management sites, project management books.
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Benchmarking Partnerships
Corporate website offering benchmarking workshops, partnerships, gap analysis, strategic planning, and training. Enables the establishment of partnerships with key people in other organisations to help share and leverage knowledge and capability in order to implement sustainable innovations.
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Cutter IT Journal: the journal of information technology management
The Cutter IT Journal is known for its technical excellence, its objectivity, and its up-to-date coverage of issues facing IT managers worldwide. Authors address critical topics, with each issue devoted to a particular topic. The articles range across project management, information management and IT management. Includes many case studies and technical solutions.
Please note: Tasmanian Public Sector employees may request articles from this journal by contacting the Library, Dept. of Premier and Cabinet. library@dpac.tas.gov.au.
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Gateway Reviews and Best Practice Guidance, Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria
This package is an output of the 'Gateways Initiative', and provides support to Victorian departments in the development and implementation of asset investment projects and program. Offers four tools designed to complement – not replicate – existing departmental processes as much as possible. Content includes:
* Gateway Reviews: best practice reviews that provide targeted feedback at key decision points during a project’s life cycle
* Investment Management Standard: identifies those points in the investment lifecycle that are critical to shaping investments and delivering greater value for money
* Life Cycle Guidance: material to aid the development and clear presentation of robust information supporting asset investment proposals
* Project Alliancing: is a form of procurement suited to dynamic and high risk projects where a government entity collaborates with one or more service providers to share the risks and responsibilities of project delivery
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gantthead.com
Gantthead is a community for project managers, including articles, templates, downloads, references, discussions, tools, examples, access to experts, news, advice and 'just-in-time' consulting.
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GoPM (Governance of Project Management)
This is the website of the Governance of Project Management Specific Interest Group. It is sponsored by the Association for Project Management based in the UK, but has no limits for participation either geographically, by profession or by sector. They have full time managers, management consultants, project and programme managers, lawyers, company secretaries and other active members from government, charities and the private sector.
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Management Training UK
Links to online Project Management training opportunities and project management software reviews.
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Max Wideman
A personal website of Max Wideman offering various resources for project management including: issues and considerations, papers and books, short articles, guest articles.
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Office of Government Commerce (United Kingdom)
A comprehensive project management resource website called Successful Delivery Toolkit, consists of four main areas: key issues, workbooks, delivery lifecycle and reference.
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PMForum
Project management resources such as a calendar for project management events, resources, directory, forum, community, library, and directories.
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PM network online
Limited full text access to articles from the monthly publication Project Management Network.
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Prince2 Project Management User Forum and Group
An information portal designed to serve as an interactive open resource to support Prince2, and project management in general. Includes a wide range of facilities, including an FAQ, directory and download area. Membership is free.
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ProjectConnections.com
Access to templates, resources, problem solving and a subject index in return for a subscription fee (free trial available).
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Project Magazine
A seasonal magazine with project management articles. Includes a discussion forum, software reviews and book reviews.
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Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
The 'Project Management Body of Knowledge' (PMBOK®) is an inclusive term that describes the sum of knowledge within the profession of project management. This full body of knowledge includes knowledge of proven, traditional practices, which are widely applied, as well as knowledge of innovative and advanced practices, which may have seen more limited use.
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Project Management Framework (Department of Information Services, Washington)
The framework fulfils the function of a virtual project management office for Washington State. It is divided into initiation, planning, execution, closure, maintenance and operation and the website provides tools and tips for ensuring successful portfolio investments.
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Project Management Programs - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) often seen in various newsgroups on the Internet, regarding project management and project management software.
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Project Manager Today
A website for a paper based magazine. Includes sections on software reviews, education and training, books, a knowledge base, events, project management world associations, consultants, media pack, vendors and distributors, recruitment and a members site.
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Project Smart
Internet-based project management resource that helps managers at all levels to improve their performance. Provides a knowledge base for those involved in managing projects of all kinds.
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The Project Management Centre
Project management portal bringing project information together, including a project management community, learning resources, products and services, training, articles, bookstore, links, organisations and jobs.
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UNE Partnerships - alternate link
UNE Partnerships is the education and training company of the University of New England, Armidale, NSW. It is a Registered Training Organisation offering project management qualifications at all levels. Courses are endorsed by AIPM & PMI and are available by distance education, workshops and in-house delivery to individuals, small groups and larger organisations. These qualifications are nationally accredited and may provide a pathway to both higher tertiary qualifications and improved employment opportunities.
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University of Sydney - Outreach Programme
Project management graduate program at the University of Sydney virtual campus.
Scheduling tool site
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InterPlan Systems (commercial)
Offers software for estimating, planning, scheduling and managing projects.
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Planweaver (commercial)
Product website for Planweaver project management web-based software application.
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The Project Management Centre
Extensive listing of scheduling software.
Commercial Sites
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@psaproject
Project management services, online project systems, project management methodology, online competency assessment and professional development/ training.
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@Task
Web-native extended project management tool that increases organizational efficiency, individual accountability and managerial effectiveness by allowing businesses to define initiatives and projects, automate processes, and distribute real-time data in a secure and easy-to-use environment.
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AceProject
Offers web-based project management, bug tracking and timesheet software from a basic free system to a more powerful hosted package.
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APM Group
Provides a variety of services in programme and project management, including skills gap analysis, capability tests and assessment centres as well as being heavily involved in PRINCE2, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), M_o_R (Management of Risk) and the new PPM Diploma.
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Global Value Management Pty Ltd
Offers a structured and analytical participative process that facilitates the involvement of a broad range of stakeholders, clients and customers, ranging from small groups of three to five people up to over 100 participants to identify innovative approaches and solutions to customers problems.
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Human Systems
Dedicated to the corporate assessment and improvement of project, programme and portfolio management practices.
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Interthink Consulting
Develop and implement an organisational approach to project management, and create the tools to measure and demonstrate its value, effectiveness and contribution to the organisation.
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ITtoolkit.com
Project management methodologies, best practices, policies, IT planning resources articles, "how-to" resources, tools and templates.
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Left Field Project Solutions
Offers a range of workshops and consulting services across the field of project management. The Left Field approach combines strong technical knowledge with leading-edge expertise in people management and development.
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Method123.com
Free demos, extensive templates for complete project management life cycle, project kits, and a support centre.
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Paradigm Learning - Countdown : a strategy game for project teams
Manage time, costs and requirement; plan execute and control projects; create project success.
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Policytechnologies
Corporate website for document control software, including Policy & Procedure Manager™
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Projectmanagement
Offers project managers access to a wide variety of resources. This is a joint venture between gantthead.com and Technology Associates International, the premier PM consulting firm specialising in delivering Microsoft Project solutions, consultancy and training to a worldwide client base.
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Project Management (Applied Information Management Solutions Pty Ltd)
A useful resource, in particular for any project managers wishing to work and be certified in Australia, offering free PMP related training material, and a comprehensive section on Australian Institute of Project Management training.
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Project Perfect
Project management software and project management tools to help with your project planning. Integrated with Microsoft Project with additional tools for issue tracking, risk management and scope management.
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RIQTek
A supplier of standard and customised system development lifecycle (SDLC) management software. Integrates a set of products into a single platform to assist companies in managing and tracking the lifecycle of application developments.
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Sigma Management Science
Offers a range of high-level advisory services centred on IT strategic planning and the management of business projects. Clientele includes some of the world's largest companies, with their assignments highlighting extensive overseas experience.
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Thomsett International
A recognised innovative and effective project management group providing consultancy and education in a number of areas including project management, business systems analysis, project team management, and mentoring.
