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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Are you aiming to achieve your PMI Agile Certified Professional ( PMI-ACP )®? The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. Pick one book to supplement your PMI-ACP studies. Short on time? Recommended.

PMI 195
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What Is a Project Sponsor? Defining This PM Role

ProjectManager.com

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the project sponsor role can be broken into three parts: vision, governance and value or benefits realization. Defines the criteria for project success and how it fits with the overall business. Defines project roles and reporting structure. Governance.

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Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. Rather, it’s a team effort guided by standardized processes, well-defined roles and responsibilities and collaboration.

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Best 12 Project Management Certifications (2022)

ProjectManager.com

But before looking at them in more detail, let’s first define what a project management certification is. ProjectManager is online project management software equipped with Gantt charts, kanban boards, task lists and more. Price: PMI members, $225, nonmembers, $300. What Is a Project Management Certification?

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Navigating Project Uncertainty with Decision Trees

Project Risk Coach

Define the Decision Problem Clearly state the primary decision that needs to be made, such as choosing a development methodology, selecting a software tool, or deciding on a feature set. Next, define what you are trying to achieve with this decision (e.g., minimize cost, reduce time). Click here to view table.

PMI 221
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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

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For example, manufacturing product managers are responsible for tangible products, while software development product managers will have different teams and agile workflows to assist in the software product launch. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification by the PMI. What Is a Project Manager?

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10 Knowledge Areas of project management (PPT & PDF included!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Material on the Knowledge Areas can still be found in the PMI web guidance which members have access to, called Standards Plus. Even if you aren't in the PMI world at all, the Knowledge Areas give you a good grounding on what to know and do to keep your projects moving forward. PMBOK 7 talks about the 8 project performance domains.

PMI 207