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Questions to ask a project management mentor

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I’m thinking of taking a project management certification. Which certifications do you have and what was your experience of getting them? Who are the key influencers for Y? Ask about how they manage to juggle their professional life with being present at home! Which of these do you think would be the best fit for me?

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3 Exam Content Outline Domains for the PMP exam

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. These guidebooks give you a week-by-week study plan to follow to help you in your quest toward your PMP certification. Earn your PMP in 4 or 12 weeks!

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Sauce & Spoon: Tips for Your Google Capstone course

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I’ve been managing projects for over 20 years and I found the Google Project Management Certificate capstone course quite tricky. For more general tips on how to earn the Google project management certificate quickly, read the story of how I passed the certificate in a week. Recommended Google Project Management Certificate 5.0

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Construction Project Manager Job Description (with Free Example!)

ProjectManager.com

Education and Certification for Construction Project Managers. Are Certifications Required for Construction Project Managers? Certifications are helpful, but not required. It’s more likely that an experienced construction project manager will acquire certifications as they mature in their job. Aerial Lift Training.

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Productivity: creative versus reactive leadership

Scrum.org

This is a key skill that helps us influence change and create greater impact that is in alignment with our intentions. How frequently do you feel pressure to learn about the new trendy [fill in the blank] agile practice, read the books everyone is talking about, and keep getting more certifications? Where do we go from here?

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9 Essential Project Management Competencies

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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. Soft skills include: Communication Leadership Self-awareness Confidence Resilience Teamwork Business acumen Influencing and negotiating Networking Stakeholder engagement.

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How to Become a Project Manager in 2022: 3 Ways to Get A Job (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There are lots of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate certificates and degrees with a project management concentration. Over your time as an apprentice, you’ll develop the skills and behaviors required to succeed in the job, and these are assessed during a presentation and discussion-format interview at the end of your apprenticeship.