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What PRINCE2® certification should you get?

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Are you looking at what PRINCE2 ® (PRojects IN a Controlled Environment) certificate you should get? There are 4 PRINCE2 certificates: PRINCE2 Foundation (6 th Edition). PRINCE2 has its roots in the UK public sector and government but is now used and loved around the world. Choosing the right certification is important.

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IT Governance: Definitions, Frameworks and Planning

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IT governance ensures that IT departments are prepared for what’s next, without losing focus on what matters. What is IT Governance? At its base level, IT governance is one or multiple processes that enable the IT staff to better manage risk and operate at its most efficient to the benefit of the organization on the whole.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

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Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. It was renamed PRINCE. The most recent major update came in 2023.

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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

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It’s perfect for anyone in (or wanting to be) an assistant project manager, junior project manager, or, frankly, anyone who doesn’t yet have the APM PMQ certification, as that’s what you get at the end. The application process requires you to show that you have 5 GCSEs at C or above and A Levels or equivalent. So that’s a ballpark.

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How to Start a Project Management Career

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It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. Whatever path you choose, learning to use project management software is going to facilitate that process. You never know who might be involved in the hiring process.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

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First came PRINCE in 1989 as the UK government standard for IT project management. In 2020, AXELOS, the awarding body for the PRINCE2 family of certifications, launched a version specifically aimed at the US market, with relevant vocabulary and case studies. PMI regulates the PMP certification. In brief, how does PRINCE2 work?

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Post-Construction Phase: How to Close a Construction Project

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Project management software will help make this process more efficient. If everything is deemed okay, then the architect will sign a certificate of substantial completion. Handoff & Turnover While not a specific moment in time, the handoff and turnover is a process. Our secure timesheets streamline that process.