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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

Private Sector Project Manager Selection The birth of modern-day project management is most frequently attributed to the engineering community, mainly aerospace and defense. Client/Stakeholder Collaboration In the early years of growth, the aerospace and defense contractors were marketing- and sales-driven companies.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

As an organization, it offers training and certification in project management, and it reports regularly on industry trends. It researches, educates, develops industry standards, publishes a journal, hosts conferences and offers a globally recognized certification. Certification. The organization serves over 2.9

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Connecting with Business Communities | Nicole Friedberg on “Lean Six Sigma” and the Importance of Lean Six Sigma Skills

International Institute for Learning

You have over 15 years of engineering and project management experience in the defense, aerospace, automotive, financial, and academic industries. Is getting a Lean Six Sigma certification really important? What would you say are your top reasons for getting a Lean Six Sigma certification? You’re also a Master Black Belt.

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Agile: Past, Present, & Future. A Conversation with Agile Trainer, Rubin Jen.

International Institute for Learning

Rubin Jen has been in the project management field for over 23 years, spanning aerospace, engineering, telecom, software development, outsourcing, consulting, not-for-profit and government sectors. He has worked with companies such as Bombardier Aerospace, Celestica, Accenture and the Ontario Government.

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The Agile Project Manager

International Institute for Learning

It’s easy enough to just pick up the Scrum Guide, obtain a certification and just try doing it. Rubin Jen has been in the project management field for over 25 years; Spanning aerospace, engineering, telecom, software development, outsourcing, consulting, and government sectors. Well, it’s not quite that simple.

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9 Great Reasons to Choose a Project Management Career

Project Bliss

And now project management is more solidly established in our work culture, with classes, degrees, and certifications available. Project managers are used in IT, healthcare, entertainment, the food and beverage industry , aerospace, and many more industries. So I’m happy that I eventually – and by chance – came around to it.

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How Did I Get Here: A Career Profile of David Lewis, PMP

ProProject Manager

I hold the Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification. Many of the most promising opportunities included requirements or strong preferences for PMP certification. That prompted me to do the required coursework and take the PMP Certification examination. Which credential do you have? your career?