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December 6, 2022 March 31, 2023

What are the Three Components of the PMI Talent Triangle®?

Project Management Institute (PMI) identified the PMI Talent Triangle® skill areas to guide Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders in their continuing education efforts. These skill areas are Business Acumen, Ways of Working, and Power Skills. On this page: The Three Components of the Talent Triangle PMI Talent Triangle skill areas | Business Acumen PMI …

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November 30, 2022

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, …

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November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022

What is Schedule Data in Project Management?

As a professional project manager, you rely on accurate data to make decisions. At each stage of the project, you need to know what resources are available to you and how well they’re working to meet the project’s goals. When it’s time to plan and monitor the project’s schedule, you’ll use the schedule data available …

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November 22, 2022 November 22, 2022

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 …

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November 22, 2022 November 22, 2022

PMP Exam Prep: Using a Project Schedule in Project Management

Organization, efficiency, and transparency are all central to good project management. Every project benefits from having a schedule outlining the tasks that need to be accomplished. Project schedules should be updated regularly to reflect any changes in the timeline or milestones of the project. This will help ensure everyone is on the same page and …

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November 18, 2022 November 18, 2022

How to Use a Schedule Model in Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders are expert organizers capable of seeing complex projects through to completion. Directing projects from beginning to end is no small feat, and project managers employ an array of tools to ensure tasks are assigned, team members are aligned, and projects are completed on time and within the allotted budget. …

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November 14, 2022 November 14, 2022

Why Resource Limited Scheduling is Important in Projects

No matter the scope and size, every project faces limited resources and capacity. There’s no such thing as an unlimited budget and resources. This is why project managers have to evaluate what they need to complete the project within the schedule and allocate their resources in the most effective ways. No matter where you are …

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November 11, 2022 November 11, 2022

Implement Pull Scheduling in Your Projects

Every project needs a way for all stakeholders to share input and collaborate effectively to optimize the flow of deliveries based on resource capacity, materials, and other information. This is where project managers employ pull based schedule planning. This is an agile-based approach often used to substitute certain scheduling practices by piecemealing the schedule into …

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PMI-ACP® vs. PMP® Certification Comparing Salary and Job Outlook

November 7, 2022 November 7, 2022

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner® vs PMP® Certification: Comparing Salary and Job Outlook

As a project manager, you want potential employers to know you have what it takes to lead teams and elevate the company’s reputation. Your work experience speaks for itself but earning one or more project management certifications from Project Management Institute (PMI) or another reputable organization validates your expertise and shows you’re invested in your …

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November 4, 2022 November 7, 2022

Using Contingency and Schedule Reserve in Your Projects

Nearly every project comes with surprises that can delay or disrupt the work. Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders know this and spend time considering possible risks as they work through the project’s planning phase. Other surprises are unknown because they may exist outside the realm of risks identified by the project management team. This …

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