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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. Elizabeth, what’s the story behind the PRINCE2 methodology? PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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Should I take CAPM or PRINCE2?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Recently I was contacted by someone who wanted advice about which project management certification scheme to pursue. She asked whether she should take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or the PRINCE2 Foundation. Is it possible to take CAPM and then PRINCE2 Practitioner or are the standards different, she asked?

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Project Management Trends [2020]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here are the top project management trends for 2020/21 I think you should be watching out for. Long-time readers will know that I believe certification schemes to be useful, but not the only thing that a successful project manager needs. If soft skills are essential, how do we get them if not through certification training courses?

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Quick and Easy: This is New in the PMBOK Guide Edition 7

Inloox

In 2020, the institute counted more than 600,000 members in over 200 countries, making it the PM organization with the largest membership worldwide. Along with PRINCE2 and IPMA , it is one of the world's leading project management approaches. The Ultimate Guide to Project Management Certifications (Part 1): The PMI Certifications.

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How to Become a Project Manager and Succeed in the Business World

ProProfs Project Management

What Certifications Do You Need To Become a Project Manager? PRINCE2 (Projects In Controlled Environments). Agile Certifications. What Certifications Do You Need To Become a Project Manager? You need to accomplish a few certifications to show your credibility during the interview process. Agile Certifications.

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What Do Companies like Apple, Amazon and Google Look for in Project Managers?

Epicflow Blog

Certification. It’s a great plus for a project manager to have a formal qualification and receive a certificate demonstrating their proficiency. Project Management Institute suggests the following variants of certifications for PMs: . Project Management Professional (PMP) is the most essential certification for project managers.

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Project Management Trends: 2018 Topics to Watch

LiquidPlanner

The updated PRINCE2 guidelines that were released this year also include information on tailoring for your environment. Certification has always had its place, and I’m happy to go on record saying I think there is a bewildering choice of certifications for project managers. You don’t need a certificate to do that.

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