The APM Body of Knowledge 7th Edition provides a foundational resource for understanding and developing professional project management. It is a reflection of a growing field and acknowledges that work based on projects is essential for decision makers, leaders and influencers of all levels, and across all sectors.

Project management software is designed to help in planning, scheduling and tracking. It has features like Gantt charts and Kanban boards. It also includes an interactive dashboard and time tracking tools.

Stakeholders in a project are typically divided into secondary and primary stakeholders. Primary stakeholders read this are the main decision makers who actively participate in a project and have significant influence over the outcomes. Secondary stakeholders might participate in meetings or take some part in the project, but don’t have much influence.

There are many different kinds of project management methods. Lean and agile methods are among the most sought-after. Heuristics, critical chain project management, as well as lean and agile approaches are also very popular. The PRINCE2 methodology is a good example of a systematic project management approach. It divides the project into seven steps: directing a Project, Starting Up an initiative, launching the Project, Managing Product Boundaries, Controlling an Event as well as Managing Product Delivery and Closing a Project.