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March 18, 2020 July 11, 2023

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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March 11, 2020 December 20, 2021

Determining the True Costs of Corporate Training

Training managers know that training encompasses much more than what happens during the class itself. There is an infrastructure of talent, logistics, training materials, vendor management, and employee engagement that must come together for effective learning to occur. Training Magazine’s Industry Report, a standard for over three decades, reported in 2019 total U.S. training expenditures …

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March 4, 2020 July 7, 2021

Complex Projects: Go Slow (To Go Fast Later)

Achieving a high success rate for complex projects is something that many Project Managers strive to do. The only way this can be achieved, though, is by addressing its problems as early on in development as possible. Otherwise you have issues like product design and implementation failure which can be detrimental to the business, as …

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February 26, 2020 December 20, 2021

Use ROI to Demonstrate the Value of Corporate Training

Learning and development professionals should be able to provide evidence of ROI value from L&D programs in order to get funding. Learning is the keystone for success, as it allows companies to attract new talent while developing current employees’ skillsets; which leads into increased productivity. Most managers are seeking ways to extend product development time …

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February 19, 2020 September 1, 2022

How Do You Handle Unresponsive Key Project Stakeholders?

It is a common challenge for anyone who has managed projects for a meaningful amount of time. One or more of your key stakeholders who are integral to the successful completion of the project appears unwilling to engage as expected. It could be the project sponsor who ignores your pleas for assistance with a project …

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What PMs Need to Know about Policy and Procedure

February 12, 2020 December 20, 2021

What Project Managers Need to Know About Policy and Procedure

With 49 processes in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, it may seem hard to believe that there is any other formal documentation left to write for a project. The PMBOK® Guide details how those 49 processes are organized, and as John Filicetti, PMP, MBA shares, the resulting five …

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February 5, 2020 July 14, 2022

Six Sigma vs PMP® Certification: Which One is Right for Me?

I’m sure you’ve heard this question before: “Which is better?” It’s a difficult one to answer, but it seems like the people asking are looking for an easy way out. They want someone else to make their decision and save them from making tough choices on what they should go for: PMP® Certification vs Six …

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January 30, 2020 September 21, 2023

PMP® Certification Salary: Increase Your Earning Potential in 2023

Have you considered earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification? This is the gold standard of project management certifications and comes with a number of benefits for those who pass the exam. One of those benefits often includes a significant bump in salary for those who earned their PMP Certification. Explore this article to learn more …

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January 29, 2020 November 24, 2021

The Value of Corporate Training

Corporate training is a way to provide employees with the ability to adapt, learn new skills, and increase their productivity. The value of corporate training programs has been proven time-and-time again in recent years when faced with global challenges such as economic downturns or emerging technology disruptions. Are you considering an investment in corporate training? …

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January 22, 2020 December 20, 2021

How to Create a Powerful Project Management Resume

Today’s Project Manager must have a resume reflecting the expertise and skill-readiness for a digital age rife with change. The Project Management Institute (PMI) reported 1.4+ million certifications worldwide in their 2018 Annual Report, indicating the global significance of the profession and the incredible competition in the job market. Use the steps below to create …

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An Introduction to Agile Project Management

How Do I Maintain My PMP Certification? A Tutorial on PDUs