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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.

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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

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Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Maja Mrsic Here are 3 examples of projects that didn’t go to plan. Other leaders have to face the wreckage this leaves behind.

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The PMI-SP Certification & uCertify Training Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is the PMI-SP Scheduling Certification? PMI-SP® is the PMI Scheduling Professional credential. What are the PMI-SP® Application Requirements? You can apply for PMI-SP if you meet the application requirements. The uCertify PMI-SP Course. I was given short-term access to the uCertify PMI-SP course.

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Benefits Management for Projects: How to Make a Benefits Management Plan

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Having a benefits management plan lets project managers maximize these outcomes for the organization and stakeholders, and it’s part of any successful project management plan. This is done by identifying, planning, measuring and tracking benefits from the beginning of the project to the end, when all benefits have been achieved.

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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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Best 12 Project Management Certifications (2022)

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Some organizations, such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), will ask you to meet some requirements to be allowed in the program, such as having a bachelor’s degree, months of project management experience or even another project management certification. Price: PMI members, $225, nonmembers, $300.

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Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

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In other words, you can look at an organization with strong project management maturity as one that’s managing the planning, execution and compilation of its projects well. These responsibilities usually fall under the purview of a project management office (PMO) and can be facilitated by using project management software.