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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

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While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. Create project management documents such as a project budget, project schedule , resource management plan and a risk management plan. Leadership and communication skills.

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Free and Low Cost Project Management Resources

Rebel’s Guide to PM

However, if that isn’t the case, you’ll be looking for free project management templates and training you can use as part of a discussion with your leadership team about why they should really be investing in resources that help you deliver change more effectively! Everything from risk management to a comprehensive course.

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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

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Project managers plan, budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools , sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s already been approved. There are two major certifying bodies, PRINCE2 and the Project Management Institute (PMI). What Does a Project Manager Do?

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Gate Reviews: What Project Managers Need To Know

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module. PRINCE2® requires at least two management stages: one to initiate the project and then however many you need after that to do the rest of the work.

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How to Start a Project Management Career

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PMI offers PMP certification, but also PRINCE2 Practitioner, though this methodology is mostly found in the UK. They develop strategies, develop IT risk management plans and maintain schedules and budgets. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has Project+.

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How to List Projects on Your Resume: A No Stress Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You can draw a recruiter’s attention to your skills, teamwork, leadership, and achievements. For example, perhaps you’ve contributed to lots of project budget planning as part of projects but only lead the effort to create a project budget from scratch just once. The more recent the project, the better. Include the dates.

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PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner: Everything you need to know to get this Certification!

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What is PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner? PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner. The aim of the first qualification is to provide a background on the concepts, process, terminology, and techniques needed to be able to successfully manage projects using Prince2. PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification Course - Who Should Do It?

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