Should I take CAPM or PRINCE2?
Are you a new project manager looking for your first certification? Here’s my take on whether CAPM or PRINCE2 is the best route forward for an aspiring project manager.
Training
Learn about the best project management training and certification courses and watch Elizabeth Harrin’s training videos. Plus sign up for live training when the next course runs!
6 reasons to get certified in project management
This is an article by Krishna Kumar, CEO of Simplilearn Solutions. Have you ever wondered why, after spending roughly 15 to 17 years of our life in the process of completing your formal education, most of us follow the same routine of job hunting, rejection, and sometimes, selection in this fiercely competitive, dog-eat-dog world? So…
4 Reasons Project Management Skills Should be a Priority in Early Education
This is a guest article by Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, PMI, North America The pandemic of 2020 and beyond has revealed a plethora of urgent needs across various aspects of society. One of those needs that cannot be ignored is the importance of school-aged children feeling a sense of independence and ownership when it comes…
Forget everything you think you know about project management training
Project management training courses are everything you need only part of what you need to succeed in this job. We’re flipping the script. For too long, this profession has been all about getting the certification and ticking the box to say you’ve taken an exam. Let’s set the record straight about what it takes to…
PMI Kickoff: Free Project Management Training (Review)
Kickoff is a free PMI training course that offers agile and predictive learning journeys, and is perfect for beginners. Learn more about why I recommend it and how to access it for your team.
Meeting Management Techniques for Project Managers
Are you looking to run more productive project management meetings with your team? Here are some meeting management techniques and best practices to help you out. I’ve also included my personal pre-meeting routine.
How The PMP Exam Changed in 2021
The PMP exam changes in July 2020. Find out what is new and what you should be doing if you are studying now to take the test.
Making Workshops Work webinar
Making Workshops Work covers the process of designing and delivering engaging, well-run and effective sessions, starting with an initial idea and through careful, step-by-step preparation to running them successfully, despite the inevitable challenges.
Master’s in Project Management vs MBA: 10 Expert Tips to Help You Decide
Get 10 expert tips from a range of people about their experiences to help you choose between a Master’s in Project Management vs MBA so you can make the right choice for your career.
Keeping up to date: the value of training
I meet a lot of dynamic, switched on women doing what I do. After all, most people who attend conferences and networking events, or who get in touch with me through this blog, are people who are already aware that it takes a bit of effort to get on. Sometimes though, I meet people who…
How to make time for professional development
The best project managers invest time in professional development. Here are ways to make time for professional development in your working week.
PMP Exam Changes: Why you should consider taking the exam now
The PMP Exam is changing on January 2, 2020 which leaves you just enough time to study and take the exam before it does. Find out why you want to.