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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. Elizabeth, what’s the story behind the PRINCE2 methodology? PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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Forget everything you think you know about project management training

Rebel’s Guide to PM

For too long, this profession has been all about getting the certification and ticking the box to say you’ve taken an exam. There are exam-based classes for the Project Management Professional ( PMP )® exam and PRINCE2 (both popular options for the discerning PM). But everyone has a PMP ® certification! Lots of people do, yes.

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Growing Your Project Management Career in 2024: Strategies for Success

The IIL Blog

Pursuing Project Management Certifications Pursuing project management certifications such as CAPM, PMP, or PRINCE2 is a strategic move for professionals looking to advance their careers in the field. Certifications validate your knowledge and skills and enhance your credibility and competitiveness in the job market.

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Reasons to Adopt AgilePM®

The IIL Blog

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

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How To Make Time for Professional Development

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Conferences and seminars. Book a day out of the office for a classroom course or a conference. Making Time to Study for a Project Management Certificate. If you are working towards a certification at your own pace, you’ll need the commitment to see it through. Reading books. Schedule it. That’s the “secret”.

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Getting Into Project Management – Five Steps to Take

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

A popular way to try and kick start a career has been to take a PRINCE2 course and hope for the best. and ends with the same generic answers: “W ell I’ve done a bit of it in my current role ” or “S omeone said I would be good at it ” or even worse: “B ecause I’ve just done my PRINCE2.”. Attend webinars, seminars and conferences.

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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

Epicflow Blog

What Are the Best Certifications for a PM and How Much Do They Cost? We recommend the following world-renowned certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) (costs from $405 for members and $555 for non-members); . Prince2 certification (pricing starts from $540); . It depends on the certification.