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10 Easy Ways to Get PDUs & Stay PMI Certified

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If you hold a qualification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) like PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Professional), CPD is mandatory. The PMI measures CPD in Professional Development Units, or PDUs. PMI’s PDU Requirements. Two Types of PMI PDUs. What is a PDU?

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Top 10 Project Management Qualifications

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Project planning is the second stage in project management, after initiation and before execution, monitoring and controlling and closing. Risk Management A project risk is an unexpected event, which can be positive or negative. Project budgets are estimated by project managers and then approved by the project client or stakeholders.

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5 Key Statistics on How the PMP Certification Will Boost Your Salary and Career

The IIL Blog

Through professional associations, online forums, and networking events, PMP-certified professionals can connect with seasoned project managers, exchange insights and best practices, and stay updated on the latest industry trends and developments. Where Can You Get Your PMP certification?

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Top Project Management Conferences of 2020

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Laszlo Bock, formally on the senior management team of Google, will be the closing speaker of the event. PMI EMEA Congress. The event focuses on sustainability in projects, programs and portfolios, with a long-term and enterprise-level view. More information will become available on the site as the event date gets closer.

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What Is a Program Manager? (Job Description Included)

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They plan the overall program and monitor progress to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects and programs. As with any profession, it’s also advisable for you to participate in professional events such as conferences and seminars to stay on top of the program management best practices. to manage the program.

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The Confusion Over Risk

Project Risk Coach

COSO Integrated Framework The possibility that events will occur and affect the achievement of objectives. PMBOK® Guide An uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or more project objectives. As you identify and monitor risks, review the definitions. Provide examples.

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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. Progress monitoring and reporting – helps through regular overview of project progress, accomplishments, path forward, and next steps.