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Introduction to Project Management Basics

Do you feel overwhelmed with your projects? Learn the basics of project management, including tools and principles, so you can effectively and efficiently manage projects to a successful outcome. Knowing the basics of project management can also help you decide which professional certification to pursue to best meet your career goals. On this page: Basic […]

Risk Management

Risk Acceptance as a Risk Response Strategy

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

A project risk is an event that has not yet happened and that may positively or negatively impact a project if it does happen. Negative risks are referred to as threats, and positive risks are referred to as opportunities. Every project is characterized by both types, but many project managers actually do not pay much

Project Management

7 Ways to Improve Project Efficiency

Kyle Puckett

As project management shifts toward more transparency, clients are increasingly interested in how well the team spends its time and resources. Project teams are expected to “do more with less,” and to “work smarter, not harder.” While these are good practices to adopt in general, the challenge for project managers is quantifying how much value

Corporate Training, Project Management

How to Set Up a PMO: 8 Simple Steps

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

The world of project management is full of abbreviations, and one of the more commonly used acronyms is PMO. But what exactly is a PMO, and why is it important for project managers to understand how to build one? This article walks you through everything you need to know about PMOs, including how to build

What Is the Difference Between PMO and EPMO

Corporate Training, Project Management

EPMO vs PMO: The Similarities and Differences

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

A career in project management can be exciting and fulfilling. You get to gather resources, assemble teams, and support them so they can meet deadlines and goals. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to boost the company’s bottom line, build capacity in workers, and develop your ability to motivate others. This typically happens in a

PDU

What is a PDU?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

You’ve worked hard to earn your Project Management Institute (PMI)® certification. Now, you need to keep your credentials active by earning PDUs. But wait, what is a PDU and what does PDU stand for? PDU is an acronym for Professional Development Unit, which is a one-hour block of time invested in professional development related to

Risk Management

Introduction to Cost Risk in Risk Management

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

As a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)®, your success depends on managing project risks, including cost risks. A primary concern of many stakeholders is the project exceeding the budget, so a solid risk management plan that addresses cost risks is essential. This article explores types and examples of cost risks and how

How to Use Risk Matrix in Project Management

Risk Management

How to Use a Risk Matrix in Project Management

Megan Bell

“Overwhelmed.” That’s how most project managers feel when staring at a list of 47 identified risks, wondering which ones deserve their immediate attention. Risk is always with us, but the risk matrix transforms that chaos into clarity by mapping each risk’s probability and impact into a visual tool that instantly shows what matters most. Within

Introduction to “Leadership in Project Man

PDU

Developing Leadership Skills in Accordance with the PMI Talent Triangle®

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

If you have a PMI certification, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, you know how critical leadership skills are. For one, you must learn leadership techniques and styles for the PMP exam. And on the job, a good project manager both leads and manages. Project Management Institute (PMI) recently updated the Talent Triangle to

PDU, PMI Talent Triangle

PDU Requirements for Maintaining Your PMI Certification

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

PMI uses Professional Development Unit (PDU) requirements aligned to the PMI Talent Triangle® for their Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS). This is used to manage certification status for all credential holders. On this page: Maintain your PMI certifications like the PMP® PMI Talent Triangle® PDU requirements Ways to earn PDUs Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS)