Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, I’ll look at 5 activities you can try in your daily team standup meeting. Here are 5 activities we tried to re-energize our project standup meetings, with tips for you to try them with your project teams too. Tip: It does help to have someone facilitating these activities so that they actually get done.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

Is your re-certification cycle coming to an end for your PMI certificate? Read on for tips on how to earn PDUs fast. The PMI Continuing Certification Requirements guidelines are laid out in the CCR Handbook , which you can download from the PMI website. You’re in the right place!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. Later in this article is an example of an ethical scenario that Jeff Furman found himself in on a project. What is the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 20, 2023

Do you need PDUs for the Certified Associate in Project Management ( CAPM ) ® certificate? In this article I’ll explain what this means for CAPM certification holders and how you can maintain your credential without having to take the exam again. This goes for all kinds of professional organizations, not just PMI.

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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. In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Power Skills PDUs. In this article we’ll look at what Power Skills PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Power Skills category.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Is your re-certification cycle coming to an end for your PMI certificate? Read on for tips for how to earn PDUs fast. The PMI Continuing Certification Requirements guidelines are laid out in the CCR Handbook, which you can download from the PMI website. Become a PMI Member. Buy The PDU Podcast.

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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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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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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. Here are 10 expert tips to help you decided whether to go the MBA or the Master’s in Project Management route.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

In this article I’ll share 15 easy ways to develop professionally. Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else — it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. There are even free project management certificates you can do, completely online.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Do you need PDUs for the Certified Associate in Project Management ( CAPM ) ® certificate? In this article I’ll explain what this means for CAPM certification holders and how you can maintain your credential without having to take the exam again. This goes for all kinds of professional organizations, not just PMI.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

PRINCE2 was the first project management certification that I got. In this article, I’ll share my top tips for choosing the best PRINCE2 course for beginners – whether that’s you or someone in your team whom you are advising. Perhaps this is going to be your first project management certification. On to the courses….

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

Learn More Top choice Google Project Management Certificate Google Early career professionals 5.0 Yes See the course Top choice Google Project Management Certificate Google Early career professionals 5.0 Yes See the course Top choice Google Project Management Certificate Google Early career professionals 5.0

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Tip Set meaningful and workable goals and put one person in charge of making final decisions. Working with the wrong people PMI’s Pulse of the Profession report shows that for every $1 billion invested in the United States, $122 million was wasted due to poor project performance. A version of this article first appeared in 2017.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

Tip Use the ‘search in course’ feature to quickly find the topics that you are looking for. That’s fast, especially in comparison to the Google Project Management Professional Certificate which is more like a 6-month commitment. Finally, there is nothing in the course about soft skills (the ones PMI calls Power Skills).

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here are some resume tips to help you get noticed and, hopefully, land your first job as a project management professional. You are ahead of the game if you have an internship that you can feature, even if it is not project management specific (see tip #1). Here are some project management certifications to consider.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The whole course is hugely practical, with real-life tips and strategies for making it easier to work with others. You will get an attendance certificate. I am not a PMI ATP but that does not stop you claiming PDUs. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Can I claim PDUs?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Veronica Thraen September 20, 2023 In a previous article, I provided three ways to test your readiness for a career in project management when you are looking for a change or just starting your professional career journey. Invest in a project management certification. Another added benefit to having a certification: higher salary.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2022

What’s your top tip for project managers wanting to inspire their project teams to do their best work? And three times a year I teach an ICF approved coach training course through the Center for Coaching Certification. The courses are all eligible for PMI PDUs which is great! So how do we do it? I love this question.

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Binfire

AUGUST 15, 2017

This article is a guide on how to obtain a project management certification and resources you need to do so. This is a live document and I will update it as we gather more information talking to people who take the certification exam. If you are planning to get a project management certification, this article is for you.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Here are three tips to help you manage projects like a pro: Embrace a hybrid delivery approach. And the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification for project leaders to better understand predictive, agile and hybrid approaches, that can help them to work smarter be better equipped to achieve improved project outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

And this article is a summary of what they replied. I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. It can serve as a baseline, but most project managers ought to layer some sort of agile certification on top of it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. That’s how to become a project manager in a nutshell, but in this article I’ll explain three routes to entering the profession and share the stories from 5 people who chose project management as their career. APM also has entry level certifications.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

In addition to her books, Susanne provides great articles on her website. When I first discovered her website, I quickly found out that her articles and resources are great for guys too! Read one of Kiron’s blog articles from his blog— Easy in theory, difficult in practice , and you will see that he knows his stuff.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

Tip: Take risk attitude into account when allocating probability and impact, especially if you think the organization is risk averse. The real answer for project managers is because it might come up in your project management certification exams. Document your decision in the project’s decision log. EMV analysis example.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

What is a Project The Project Management Institutes (PMI) PMBOK defines a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.” Since then, the discipline has evolved and grown, and it is now used in many different industries.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2019

In this article I’ll share 15 easy ways to develop professionally. Whether you want to achieve a certification , gain more confidence, build your technical skills or something else – it isn’t going to happen unless you make it happen. She asks me for tips, I ask her. It’s important, but not “I’m going to get an MBA” important.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation. This article explains influence, power and how project managers can create empowered teams that tap into the Drive motivators of autonomy, mastery and purpose. Check it out!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. In this article we’ll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. Tip: Think about the team structure you have set up.

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Sarah M. Hoban

MAY 16, 2023

For those not in the know, professional development units, or PDUs, are continuing education credits required to maintain Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications. The most common PMI certification is the Project Management Professional, or PMP, with 1 million plus certification holders worldwide.

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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For more detail on what a project manager does, this article will give a long list of activities: . This article explains in easy-to-follow language how to create a project schedule. Project Management Certifications. And you can move into project management and then decide if you want to pursue certification.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

In addition to her books, Susanne provides great articles on her website. When I first discovered her website, I quickly found out that her articles and resources are great for guys too! Read one of Kiron’s blog articles from his blog— Easy in theory, difficult in practice , and you will see that he knows his stuff.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This article will help you figure it out. . According to one of the PMI studies , a good project manager has a comprehensive view of a project and its role for a company. Once a project manager completes necessary certifications and starts their career, they shouldn’t stop their personal and professional development. .

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MPUG

MAY 22, 2023

In the previous article, we discussed Key Concepts and Benefits of Citizen Development. In this article, we will be discussing the three different offerings provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for citizen development. PMI offers three different levels of education and certification for citizen development.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Screen capture from Buffers walk-through demonstration, available in original article. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of the recently unveiled lead and lag times for task dependencies, providing project teams with unprecedented control over project timelines.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

What’s your top tip for project managers wanting to inspire their project teams to do their best work? Sign up for Ruth’s Mid-Month Project Motivator newsletter , for monthly tips on how to use character strengths, build team engagement and increase your skills as a project motivator. So how do we do it? I love this question.

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