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The PMP: Worth It Or Not?

Bridge the Gap Consulting

Let me get my initial rant out of the way. The PMP is an initial gatekeeper for lazy HR and recruiting professionals who use it as a screening tool. PMI says 88 million people will be in project-related roles by 2027, so should I have a PMP to set me up for success? Is the PMP worth more than agile certifications?

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Seven Future Trends in Project Management

LiquidPlanner

Whether you look at PMI’s model or agile models like the Scaled Agile Framework, strategy only becomes real when it is linked to the work that people in the organization are doing,” says Stephen Townsend. “So Agile is gaining in popularity and becoming the standard for many companies across a range of industry sectors.

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Project lead: Role, responsibilities, and the skills you need to succeed

Resource Guru

If you really want to take it to the next level, you might want to explore becoming an agile project leader. Agile project leader skills Now we’re talking about some serious project management leader stuff. You can develop and build on existing skills. But a bright future lies ahead.

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

ProProfs Project Management

million new project-oriented roles every year, starting from 2027. Agile Certifications. Agile Certifications. At present, many industries are following an agile approach to complete business projects on a successful note. Thus, going for agile certifications could be a blessing for you. Leadership. Communication.

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10 Essential Project Management Skills for Project Managers of 2019

nTask

A project manager needs to have special abilities for successfully executing projects from initiation till closure. How critical is it to work on these skills is evident from statistics forecasting that by year 2027, the need for skilled project management-oriented individuals will increase by 87.7

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Success in Disruptive Times: PMI’s 2018 Pulse of the Profession

Online PM Courses

The theme of disruption is is more about the need for agility in the face of rapid commercial and technical changes. That comes from the 2017-2027 Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap Report, which I referenced in our earlier guide to the best project management surveys. This Year’s Theme: Success in Disruptive Times.

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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

Epicflow Blog

According to PMI’s Job Growth and Talent Gap in Project Management 2017-2027 , organizations’ need for project talent has significantly increased since their previous investigation in 2008. million project experts by 2027. PM’s responsibilities depend on a project life cycle stage (initiation, planning, execution, and closure).