Lately, I have noticed a surge of posts declaring “Agile is dead” or critiquing it harshly, often accompanied by provocative wording. I understand where some of these frustrations come from—misguided implementations, shallow adoptions, and over-promising results have muddied the waters. But I strongly believe that at its core, Agile is alive, relevant, and transformational. Agile, […]
Keeping your PMI certifications active requires earning Professional Development Units (PDUs), which are critical for maintaining your credentials. In this article, we’ll summarize key ways you can earn PDUs, focusing on educational activities and giving back to the profession.
Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue a career in project management. This likely includes pursuing a Project Management Institute (PMI) certification such as the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® or the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®. With your certification and career goals in mind, you will need to spend some […]
In order to maintain your PMI Certification you will need to follow the requirements of the Continuing Certification Requirements or CCR, program. You will need to earn and then report Professional Development Units, or PDUs. PDUs are one-hour blocks of time that you spend learning, teaching others, or volunteering. To report PDUs to PMI you […]
As a new project manager looking for employment, getting your PMP credential makes a lot of sense. Many job postings ask for it, and it shows a fundamental level of understanding plus a commitment to the profession. However, what about experienced project managers? Maybe you have 10+ years of project management experience already. You earned […]
Create a one-page business case Your employer needs to see a return on their investment. You can create a compelling case for them. The proposal should include the cost, and benefits, For example, “As you know, I have been expanding my knowledge of agile approaches to serve the company better as we take on more […]
According to PMI, the new Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam will better support project professionals in their career journeys by testing the skills entry-level professionals need to understand project management fundamentals, as well as predictive, adaptive and business analysis principles. For more details, check out the updated Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® […]
Create a one-page business case Your employer needs to see a return on their investment. You can create a compelling case for them. The proposal should include the cost, benefits, “As you know, I have been working on improving my project management skills to serve the company better. I want to ensure all the projects […]
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of Agile and Scrum, or is your organization about to embark upon an Agile transformation? You may have heard about the various Agile approaches, including Scrum, SAFe, Disciplined Agile, and more. It can be challenging to determine which framework is best. The decision determines the training and PMI […]
In this Spotlight on the Profession article, we will discuss certifications in project management. There are a variety of organizations that offer certifications in project management. This article focuses on certifications offered by the Project Management Institute, or PMI. In a rapidly changing, projectized world, a project management certification validates to employers that you’re ready […]
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