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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. If you have even a passing interest in the field, then you’ve bumped up against PMI. As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends.

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What is a Project Management Certification? And Why Do I Need It?

The IIL Blog

Project Management certification demonstrates an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skill in project management – and in many companies, it’s a requirement for new and current project managers. Questions increase the relevance and value of the certification. So – what does certification do for you?

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Inspiring Women in Project Management: Amy Hamilton

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I decided in 2007 to obtain my PMP® and that is when I really become serious about formal project management. I have been a Board Member in several professional organizations including my local PMI Chapters. I have been in the IT field since I graduated from Eastern Michigan University and was commissioned in the US Army.

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The Diversity of Project Manager Position Types: How to Choose a Job Among Different Titles

Epicflow Blog

Then they can get a certification or a business analyst degree and try themselves as a project manager in this field. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2007—North America, Atlanta, GA. This makes the job of a project manager a great option as the second occupation. References. Lindsay Scott (2015). Arras People.

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#PMOT – Who are the Project Managers on Twitter to Follow?

Online PM Courses

Serving the project management community since 2007 with fresh project management articles every day! PMI: @ PMInstitute. PMI’s blog team: @ PMvoices. Has a wide portfolio of professional training certifications & cyber security solutions. PMI Madrid-Spain Board of Directors. PM Blogs and Bloggers.

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ITIL for Project Managers – Should you?

Online PM Courses

The ITIL Refresh Project issued ITIL Version 3 in 2007. ITIL Version 3 is now known as ITIL 2007 Edition, and In 2009, the OGC officially announced that it would withdraw ITIL Version 2 certification. In July 2011, the OGC published the 2011 edition of ITIL to update the 2007 version. ITIL 2011 Edition. Guess what!

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The 23 Best Project Management Books For Upgrading Your Career in 2020

Planio

Author: The Project Management Institute (PMI). In fact, if you’re taking the PMP certification it will be your textbook. The PMBOK might not be the best option if you’re not looking to get a certification or want something more specific to your niche. Published date: 2007. Published date: 2017 (6th edition).

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