The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you looking to change careers or grab hold of the ever-evolving world of project management? As 2024 unfolds, certifications beckon with more promise and potential. This article is a curated list of the top certifications. What Are the Best Project Management Certifications?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2023. If you hold a CAPM ® certificate, you need to earn 15 PDUs every three years.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Frohnhoefer In today’s competitive job market, professional certifications hold substantial value, particularly in specialized fields like project management. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification stands out as the gold standard, recognized, and respected worldwide.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You can earn PDUs (professional development units) for ongoing certification renewal, such as for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, from reading. I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Project management is no different. 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. Quick Facts About PMI. The PMI footprint is huge.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There was a question in our Facebook group recently: where can I get project management templates? And another question: where can I get free or cheap project management training materials? There are many premium project management templates available — including my template bundles and ebooks. And training to choose from.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2022

Earlier this year, searches for “project management” reached an all-time high on Google , and these searches are widespread, reaching the far corners of the globe. The surge in project management is creating a career path for changemakers. Here’s what those career benefits of project management look like.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into performance domains.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? This article is for you! Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. Is this true?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Alan Zucker We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? Why is ERM important?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? In this article we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2020. If you hold a CAPM ® certificate, you need to earn 15 PDUs every three years.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. Is this true?

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? Why is ERM important?

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The article below may have inclusions, such as additional information or context provided on specific topics, or exclusions, such as those steps included in product demonstrations. Risk management is the process of identifying, analyzing, and preparing for risk. Value of a PMI-RMP Certification.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. Who is the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I have updated my responses in order to better reflect the PRINCE2 and A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge — PMBOK® Guide , as at October 2021 as the PMBOK® Guide has been updated since this interview first took place, and PRINCE2 US was launched in 2020. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. For example: a project management artifact is the project closure document.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Let’s expand that simple answer. Of course not.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. In project management, artifacts relate to documents, templates, outputs or a specific deliverable. For example: a project management artifact is the project closure document. What is an artifact?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

What does a business analyst do on a project, and how is that different to the role of the project manager? First, let’s look at the different responsibilities for the roles of business analyst vs project manager on a project. They work with product managers or product owner as well as other stakeholders to do that.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The PMI-RMP® credential is an industry renowned certification, certifying that Risk Management Professionals have the necessary knowledge to apply project risk management knowledge, principles, tools, and techniques. This article will assist you in preparing for the PMI-RMP Exam.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

EMV is a risk analysis tool that helps establish the contingency reserves for your project activities. It’s a statistical technical for quantifying risk. You would use it to: Establish which new product option or solution is best Establish the contingency reserve required to offset project risk. That’s a negative risk, a threat.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This year, we participated in the Project Management Institute’s annual PMI Summit, held in Atlanta. While many of them did not have a lot of time to spare, we still managed to connect with at least over a hundred people with whom we had some great conversations. Has it become easier in many ways?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. In this article, I explore these principles to demonstrate that any organization can apply them to improve its “way of working.” How we manage and lead defines the organization. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. Culture drives our success.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? This article is for you! What can you do with a degree in project management? The simple answer is: you can get a job as a project manager. About 16% of project management jobs require a degree (not necessarily a project management degree).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

A project manager approached me recently with a problem. That didn’t sit quite right with her (and she didn’t know she was a perfect example of a project management ethics case study when she was telling me the story!). What is Ethics in Project Management? What are ethical issues in management?

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MPUG

MAY 17, 2023

In this article, I want to share with you the value of becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI). There are numerous reasons to obtain this certification, and while I could easily enumerate 20, let’s focus on five key points for now.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The PMI Talent Triangle is a simple tool that reminds us all about the value of a broad range of professional skills. I have project management nailed.’ All of the professional bodies and providers of general project management qualifications recognize that this is far from the truth. ’ Not at all.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. But all those high-profile leaders got started in the same way that you can: managing smaller initiatives, practicing their core skills and learning through training and on the job. Here are my thoughts on whether or not you need a degree.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 8, 2018

The PMI is currently the most widely used source of professional project management accreditation. To win your coveted CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP, to will need to chalk up enough education Contact Hours. In this article, we set out to answer all your questions. Project Management. PMI Contact Hours and PDUs.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Up your game with new project management resources If you had to pick a few people who are helping you grow and mature as a project manager, who would those people be? She is the author of The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. Susanne Madsen. She also features guest posts on her website.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

Project Management is a systematic and organized approach to planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a team to achieve a specific goal. Key to understanding Project Management, is to understand what a project is. Likewise, the project manager can set milestones, dates by which important aspects of the project need to be met.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

In this article, I’ll share 10 expert tips from a range of people about their experiences to help you choose the right higher education goals for you, so you can make the right choice for your career. What’s the difference between a Master’s in Project Management and an MBA? In other words, you might not be a project manager forever.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There are only a few thousand Portfolio Management Professionals (PfMP ® ) worldwide, according to PMI, making this a truly elite qualification. It is also one of the most difficult certifications to obtain, because a candidate must have a specific experience requirement and they need to follow a meticulous application process.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The biggest risk in any project is not to act on the risks in a projec t. – From the Book, I Want to Be A PMI-RMP. Every management professional understands this aspect of a project, program, and/or portfolio. Therefore, risk management is a dedicated area of expertise.

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