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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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Scrum allows you to create flexible project plans that can be adjusted at any point without impacting your project or budget. Of course, that’s true in any project, but it’ll come fast and furious in a scrum environment. On the other hand, tasks can be added to a kanban board at any point of the project life cycle.

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Free project management certifications

Moira Alexander

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is one of the biggest MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms available and offers many project management (PM) courses. You can take individual courses at no charge, and many of them can be accredited towards an edX credential. Related Video.

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Project owner: How to take ownership of a project

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Ownership in project management Within a project management team , a project owner usually sits above the project manager. Project owners work closely with the project manager throughout the project life cycle. Without it, it’s likely that the project goes off course—fast.

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What Do Companies like Apple, Amazon and Google Look for in Project Managers?

Epicflow Blog

It’s a great plus for a project manager to have a formal qualification and receive a certificate demonstrating their proficiency. Project Management Institute suggests the following variants of certifications for PMs: . This certification course covers Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD).

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10 Habits of Successful Project Managers

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Good work habits such as this one help keep clients in the loop, build trust and rapport between project stakeholders, and make space to pivot in case problems arise during the project life cycle. Learning a new project management skill can improve the quality of your work and encourage higher productivity.

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Why You Need Milestones in Project Management

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For example, a project for building an online education platform might have a goal to release three new courses, but a milestone when it reaches 100,000 subscribers. Milestones can be included on an overall project report to show stakeholders what has been completed, what’s on track to be completed, and what is likely to fall behind.

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

Epicflow Blog

In view of the tendency towards digital transformation, a modern project manager should have knowledge in Cloud Technology, SAP Global Systems, SFDC, Gainsight, Pendo, and Tableau. Besides, familiarity with CRM and accounting/finance ERP systems is a great plus. What Does a Project Manager Do? LinkedIn’s Learning Hub.