Conversation with a PMI-PBA Certification Holder

A Conversation with a PMI-PBA Certification Holder

Pursuing a professional certification, such as those awarded by Project Management Institute® (PMI)® and International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA)®, is no small undertaking. It requires focus, determination, and tenacity. Especially, the PMI-PBA Certification.

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

2021 Development Plan

Plan your 2021 Project Management Training

As you would approach any high impact effort, you need a plan for your own professional development. Your Project Management Skill Development plan should be more than just “get a new job!” which in fact, is a desired outcome not a plan. Carefully consider your goals, resources, and timeline to create a measurable and actionable …

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Project Manager as Leader

Project Manager for 2021: Manager and Leader

Regardless of your company or industry, 2020 changed lives and careers. For Project Managers, the challenges of guiding a team through work processes are now heavily impacted by changes in team member’s personal environment in addition to changes in the business. To navigate 2021, Project Managers must balance management and leadership skills, and know when …

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LinkedIn for Your PM Career

LinkedIn For Your Project Management Career

What is LinkedIn LinkedIn is a network founded in 2002 with a focus on career development, job advancement, and professional networking. It’s power of influence is supported by the $26.2 billion price tag Microsoft paid for it in 2016. Unlike Facebook, Instagram or other social networks, Linked is an “employment-related social network” offering members professional …

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Why Choose a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) for Your Training

Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Authorized Training Partners program ensures that all training content and instructors are aligned with industry standards so you can be confident about the variety of courses in your area. Whether you’re looking for an entire project management course, or if it’s just a refresher on key skills like communication – Project …

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Managing Unrealistic Project Schedules

There you are, making yet another change in your once perfect project schedule; the client keeps changing the scope, the team’s productivity is slipping, and your budget cannot cover the newly requested features. How did this happen? Project Managers of all levels of experience and in every industry will face the dreaded project with an …

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Diversity and Diverse Teams

Managing Diverse Project Teams Requires Diverse Skills

Project teams are as varied as the industries in which they work, with those of different skills or backgrounds working together in new and evolving ways. In fact, diverse teams continue to be more common as they reflect the workforce itself; they can also lead to an array of challenges for the project manager seeking …

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How To Prepare Employees for Online Learning

The workforce is experiencing unprecedented change with stay-at-home orders and extended work-from-home environments. Not to mention those that are balancing working-from-home with school-aged kids, pets, roommates, and family members underfoot for long periods of time. In a near-future state with higher proportions of the workforce not coming into the office, it is critical for training …

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Project Management Mentoring

Virtual Mentoring to Advance Your Project Management Career

The most successful Project Managers inspire others to reach goals, apply critical thinking skills to complex situations, and navigate organizational challenges. One way to enhance your Project Management career is through mentoring as either Mentor or Mentee. And mentoring as a development tool is recognized and respected by the C-Suite as an important training investment. …

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Online Training for PMP® and PMI-ACP® Accreditation

Online Training for PMP® and PMI-ACP® Accreditation

Virtual classes combining live instruction and online materials enable you to learn from the experts from the convenience of your home office space. To prepare for your Project Management Professional or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMP® or PMI-ACP®) certification, start with a virtual training that provides the opportunity to: engage with the faculty directly, expand your …

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