The Benefits of APM Multiple Learning Platforms

The latest APM (sixth edition) qualification involves multiple learning platforms to enable every single user to benefit from the training. Learning in a one dimensional way is not beneficial to everyone and can leave some course users susceptible to slowed learning and decreased course content absorption.

People learn in several different ways so it is important that all of these types of users are able to access innovative project management courses with as much ease as possible.

Here are the different ways people learn and how the new APM qualification accommodates those learners:

Solitary

This involves self study where users tend to work best managing themselves and their learning pattern.

Courses can be completed individually with no use of support services if the user doesn’t deem them necessary. Users can use podcasts, a full study guide and E Learning to complete the course with some providers also offering access to additional support if needed.

Social

Group scenarios work best for these learners where they can collate information from the group and engage socially in order to understand course content better.

Access to an online exam prep study group for all learners including those completing long distance suits this type of learner. This sometimes includes on-line tutor assistance and group sample questions to help learners prepare for exams together.

Logical

Specific logic, formulas and calculations are used in order to learn, these learners tend to be cold to creative engagement.

The best project management training includes a clear and concise study guide that acts as an accurate factual reference for those completing the course.

Physical

This is where sensory perception is key to the learner gaining an understanding of the course content. In children this could be where they understand mathematical problems through dance or movement, and in adults it could be where they use physicality to describe or discuss a problem. For example; a project manager may have their team members explore their motivation for a project with role play or hot seating.

Training providers that offer E Learning, which involves plenty of interactive media, enables this type of learner to understand the course better.

Aural

This is when people focus a lot on sounds, for example; a child will understand the alphabet better when they learn the song, rather than when they read it on paper.

Podcasts will also be of use to people who learn this way as learners pick up rhythm from the way people speak. Podcasts are easy to access and enable Aural learners to learn anywhere, anytime.

Visual

A person struggling to understand a strategy that has been presented to them vocally may understand it better if it is presented using a diagram. They may also gain a better understanding of concepts by watching videos.

E Learning facilities are full of interesting media to help visual learners understand an overview of each course section. This system enables users to use the study guide and reinforce their understanding using the E Learning facility.

Verbal

People who learn best through verbal communication lean a lot on words and how tasks are described.

One training provider, Parallel Project Training, has 31 APM 6^th Edition podcasts that come with their course, covering each and every section, so those who want a little more verbal explanation of the course contents can enjoy the podcasts any time.