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Free and Low Cost Project Management Resources

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I’ve also included some low cost/high value resources that I find myself recommending frequently to people who are on tight budgets. Over the years I have reviewed, used and tested dozens of training courses and study materials, so you don’t have to take any chances. Provides 35 contact hours required for the exam as well.

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How to Start a Project Management Career

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Many colleges offer a course of study in project management, but you can also study business management, engineering and other disciplines. PMI offers PMP certification, but also PRINCE2 Practitioner, though this methodology is mostly found in the UK. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has Project+.

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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C – Project Management Terms Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Developed from a US Department of Defense study, the model is used to develop and refine software processes. Cost overrun This is the actual cost that exceeds the estimated cost in the budget, also known as a cost increase or budget overrun.

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The Best Free Online Project Management Certificate Courses (2023)

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I’ve focused on courses that are aimed at beginners because if you have some experience leading projects, you are probably beyond what most of the free courses can teach you (and hopefully you can have a chat to your manager about funding professional training for PMP , PRINCE2 or another qualification. Happy studying!

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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Kanban project management has been around since the late 1940s, when it was studied by Toyota to use the rate of demand to control the rate of production of its vehicles. What It Is: PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments, and is a structured certified methodology. It requires a certification to practice.

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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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Coursera Plus: Why It’s Worth It (in 2023)

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If you hold a professional certification like the Project Management Professional, an APM qualification, or PRINCE2, you’ll also be expected to carry out some professional development each year as well. There is another way to build your skills and manage your budget: Coursera Plus. What is Coursera Plus? Agile methods?

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