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Should I take CAPM or PRINCE2?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She asked whether she should take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or the PRINCE2 Foundation. Is it possible to take CAPM and then PRINCE2 Practitioner or are the standards different, she asked? And are the Project Management Professional (PMP® ) and PRINCE2 seen as equivalent by employers in the UK?

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The Confusion Over Risk

Project Risk Coach

For projects, I recommend the PMBOK® Guide or PRINCE2 definition. 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. How About You?

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

When to Use It: Like agile, the scrum methodology has been used predominantly in software development, but proponents note it is applicable across any industry or business, including retail logistics, event planning or any project that requires some flexibility. PRINCE2 came about in 1996 as a more general project management method.

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9 Best Project Management Certifications in 2024

The IIL Blog

It reviews each of the key offerings, from the globally acclaimed Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PRINCE2®, to the more agile -minded certifications like ScrumMaster and Product Owner. PRINCE2® Practitioner PRINCE2 ® Practitioner certification is designed for project managers, aspiring project managers (i.e.,

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Book review: Risk Happens

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: The book is not method specific, so it doesn’t matter if you use PRINCE2® , the PMI® equivalent or any other national or international standard. Mike Clayton. Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects.

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PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner: Everything you need to know to get this Certification!

Techno-PM

What is PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner? PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner. The aim of the first qualification is to provide a background on the concepts, process, terminology, and techniques needed to be able to successfully manage projects using Prince2. PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification Course - Who Should Do It?

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6 Real Project Managers Show You How To Manage Multiple Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Of course you need a certain degree of flexibility because unexpected events can happen in a project you’re currently not working on, but it helps a lot to have rough plan when to do what in order not to feel overwhelmed by the tasks of the multiple projects. That means at the beginning of the week dedicate different time slots (e.g.

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