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Do you need a project management degree?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. A good starting point if you want to check out what is available is this free course from PMI. Kickoff from PMI.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. PMI reports an expected global need for 25 million new project professionals by 2030. Is this true?

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5 Reasons Engineers Need to Develop Project Management Skills

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Here’s a lesson I’m thankful I learned early in my career: successful engineering projects rely more on non-technical skills than technical skills. One can’t design a building without knowledgeable, skilled structural, MEP, and fire engineers. An airplane isn’t safe unless there are skilled aeronautical engineers involved.

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7 Ethics Tips For Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. The PMI website says: Ethical choices diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. What is the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

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The 18 Most Influential People in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Project Box’s clients include well-known companies like the Project Management Institute (PMI) , Accenture and Psychology Today. Who to Follow in Project Management. Morgan Chase. Jon Terry . Ron Rosenhead.

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Project Communication Management: What is it all about?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.) who support it.

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Project Management: Principles, Practices & Context

Velociteach

Traditional project management practices are grounded in engineering. Lean manufacturing influenced the quality movement, Agile , and DevOps. PMI’s PMBOK® Guide The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a leading industry voice. PMI initially approached project management from a process-centric perspective.

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