The Importance of Agile in a PMP Certification Course

The Importance of Agile in a PMP Certification Course

The PMP certification course comprehensively overviews project management principles and practices. While the course focuses on traditional project management methodologies, there is also a significant amount of content dedicated to Agile principles and practices. As more organizations utilize Agile project management, including the Scrum framework, project managers must learn to differentiate and blend Agile and …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Iteration vs. Flow-Based Agile Choosing an Approach

Iteration and Flow Based Agile: Which Approach Should You Choose

Agile project management is a concept that approaches the project planning process by breaking a larger task down into smaller cycles called “sprints.” This agile approach allows project management professionals to guide teams through projects more productively. Central to agile project management is the idea that an agile team works toward a common goal as …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

7 Traits of Servant Leadership in Agile Project Management

7 Traits of Servant Leadership in Agile Project Management

Servant leadership has proven highly successful in Agile project management, an iterative approach focusing on the continuous release of information and customer feedback. It has been a standard in Agile project management for many years. The term “Servant Leader” is attributed to a paper written by Robert K. Greenleaf in 1970. In this paper, Greenleaf …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Introduction to Agile Release Planning

Introduction to Agile Release Planning

Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders should understand Agile project management — an approach that helps organizations manage risk and adapt to a world of constant change. Underpinning the agile approach is agile release planning, a concept that anyone holding or seeking an agile certification must master if they want to lead a successful agile …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

How to Use Agile in Project Management as a PMP® Credential Holder

How to Use Agile in Project Management as a PMP® Credential Holder

A Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification shows that, as a project manager, you understand the agile approach to project management. The PMP certification exam requires you to have an understanding of standard agile methodology, tools, and techniques and how to integrate the agile approach properly into a project environment, when beneficial. On this page: Agile …

Megan Bell

ITIL vs. Agile Choosing Your Next Certification

ITIL vs. Agile: Choosing Your Next Certification

When it comes to project management, several certifications and frameworks can be used to improve one’s skills and knowledge. After completing your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, consider pursuing a complimentary certification in either Information Technology (ITIL) or Agile (PMI-ACP)® to further your expertise. The many approaches to project management, including predictive, adaptive, and hybrid, …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Is Agile on the PMP Exam in 2023?

PMP® Exam 2023: How Much of Agile is Included on the Exam?

If you have your sights set on earning the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, you will have to take and pass the PMP® exam as part of that process. Questions on this exam cover three domains: people, processes, and business environment. All of these domains address Agile concepts, which means you should take steps to …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

The Organizational Structure of an Agile PMO

The Organizational Structure of an Agile PMO

Enterprises are always running multiple complex projects simultaneously, and the field of project management is always finding ways to become more efficient. Recently, companies have begun establishing project management offices (PMOs) to ensure project management expertise and knowledge is shared throughout the organization. However, project management must also evolve and adapt as businesses change rapidly. …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

What is Agile Transformation?

What is Agile Transformation?

Every company is looking for a competitive edge, whether it’s by hiring the best people, developing the best products, or establishing compelling branding. More companies are emphasizing employee creativity, innovation, and collaboration by embracing agile transformation. While this process might sound arduous and complicated, organizations can realize the untapped potential of their employees through careful …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

How to Transform from Waterfall to Agile

How to Transform from Waterfall to Agile

There are at least two reasons why traditional waterfall (or predictive) project management has been a go-to project management approach — it provides more control over the project. It also produces comprehensive documentation along the way that can be valuable for future enhancements. However, this control doesn’t always allow for the flexibility needed by some …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO