Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2020

In this article, we’ll look at the things that make up a typical project management job description, and then look at some specialist industries plus the role of a junior project manager. You should be able to copy and paste from this article to create a job description – and then simply edit it to fit the role you are writing it for.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

This article is for you! But you will benefit from a project management certification such as PMP® , CAPM® or PRINCE2® in order to get a job as a project manager. There are lots of online courses that make it easy to take a short certification program. Government jobs typically pay better than working in education.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Recently I was contacted by someone who wanted advice about which project management certification scheme to pursue. Prerequisites for the certifications. The main difference between the Project Management Institute certifications ( CAPM / PMP) and the Axelos certifications of PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner is experience.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

In this article, we’ll go through what they mean and what you can expect to do in one of those roles. However, in this article, we’re focusing on people who predominately manage projects. Pin for later reading: This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Alan Parker Blog

JULY 27, 2024

Introduction ISO 27001 certification is for organisations, not individuals. However, some supporting certifications hold significant value for individuals, particularly those working in information security, IT management, risk assessment, and compliance roles. Either way, certifications reflect a deeper understanding of ISO 27001.

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Alan Parker Blog

JULY 28, 2024

Introduction Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone for organisations dedicated to enhancing their information security management systems (ISMS). Certification demonstrates adherence to information security standards and helps build trust with customers and partners. We will examine both aspects.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Below are a handful of articles weve recently published on our blog that go into those details. Related Project Initiation Content Testing a project to see if its worth pursuing is what a feasibility report is for. There are other things project managers can do to figure out if a proposal should be approved and, if it is, how to initiate it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam. In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are in the exam content outline and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one for the test.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s perfect for anyone in (or wanting to be) an assistant project manager, junior project manager, or, frankly, anyone who doesn’t yet have the APM PMQ certification, as that’s what you get at the end. It took me a while to dig out my school certificates, so I hope you know where yours are! So that’s a ballpark.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects. Read Peter Landau’s article How to Write a Business Case to learn more about its structure.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2022

And three times a year I teach an ICF approved coach training course through the Center for Coaching Certification. Her 25 years’ experience is in a variety of industries including financial services, state government, and non-profits. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 27, 2020

I’m a Fellow of the Association for Project Management and I have a number of other degrees and certifications but what’s most relevant to you is that I work with and hear from project managers every day who have similar struggles. He’s an author and has a background in engineering and technology, as well as government contracting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 30, 2024

In this article, we look at everything RAID -- and it's a key tool for project managers. We assume Joe will have completed his security testing certification by the time of the testing phase and we won't have to delay testing or hire in an external consultant. It is part of the governance and control mechanisms around your project.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Which Agile Certification program should you follow? And in this guide, I will share everything I have found out, in my longest article ever. Classifying the Agile Certification Providers. This article is a companion to our earlier guide: ‘Project Management Qualification: Should I or Shouldn’t I?’

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The IIL Blog

JULY 17, 2024

million certificate holders, and Scaled Agile (SAFe) reports over a million trained practitioners. Large bureaucratic companies, government agencies, and organizations with low agile maturity fit this pattern. He authors monthly articles, is regularly quoted in the industry press, and is a podcast guest.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

In this article, I’ll share 10 expert tips from a range of people about their experiences to help you choose the right higher education goals for you, so you can make the right choice for your career. Consider project management certifications. “In Check what’s in most demand. Look for accredited degrees.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. Example risks: Performance testing requirements are not met Performance testing criteria are not set in time/are not meaningful Certification is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Governance risk.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The first article in this series described the boundaries and color-mix of approaches: Predictive. This article discusses how these approaches may be reflected in central project management domains. He authors monthly articles, is regularly quoted in the industry press, and is a podcast guest. Agile (Scrum). Hybrid-Predictive.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Consequently, do not privilege internal team members over external ones if not mandated for legal or governance reasons. Engaging with governance people: Understand the constraint they are working under; try walking in their shoes. Product Mindset Related Posts.

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Henny Portman

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

MP differentiates between portfolios managed under single-board governance (a portfolio committee) and those with dual-board governance (a portfolio investment committee and a portfolio delivery committee). The next chapter puts portfolio governance in the spotlights.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This article presents the top 25 project management influencers who have distinguished themselves through visionary thinking, practical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to advancing the profession. He has written more than 8,000 articles, eBooks, and white papers on project management.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

This article is a tribute to the individuals who are shaping this dynamic field. Partnering with Greaterthan, they guide organizations in adopting self-organization, distributed leadership, and participatory governance. A former CTO and Executive Director, he also led high-impact digital projects for the UK government.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

PRINCE2 is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. There are two levels of PRINCE2 certification: Foundation and Practitioner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Below, I list the best agile books for your certification studies. Self-paced with video training modules, you'll quickly be on your way to your agile certification. Keep reading for my analysis and reviews of the best PMI-ACP prep books that will help you understand agile methodologies and earn your agile certification.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of ITIL 4 and discuss how the ITIL framework has supported their career progression. The ITIL certification scheme provides a defined learning path benefiting the individual at each designation. What is the certification path to an ITIL Master? Browse IIL’s ITIL Courses here!

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this article, I would like to provide a simple guideline to select the right SAFe course for you, if you are willing to take up one. – Applying Lean Governance. I believe this article would provide some insights into which course would be more helpful for you to improve your knowledge on SAFe. Lean Portfolio Management.

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Ron Rosenhead

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Donnie MacNicol posted a link to a great article that goes some way into explaining why leadership development is not working. The article ‘The “Dirty Fish Tank” training model and the modern method for developing leaders’ is by Craig Ross, Angie Paccione and Victoria Roberts. Then return the fish to the tank. All OK now?

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Alan Parker Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

This article will explore the key differences between ISO 27001 and NIST, their benefits, and considerations for choosing between them. The ISO 27001 certification process is rigorous and requires external auditing, making it ideal for organisations looking to demonstrate compliance and build trust with stakeholders globally.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

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Ganttic

JANUARY 6, 2021

With over 14,000 articles from industry experts, more than 1,000 templates, and access to peer advice, the site offers diverse perspectives and experiences from professionals around the world. IT also comes with a number of tools including how-to articles, information related to certifications and much more.

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nTask

JANUARY 21, 2021

In this article, we are going to talk about the SharePoint alternatives that the market has to offer. Here is a list of the applications that we are going to talk about in this article. This is the case with SharePoint. 9 Best SharePoint Alternatives to Use in 2021. 9 Best SharePoint Alternatives to Use in 2021. Table of Contents.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

And three times a year I teach an ICF approved coach training course through the Center for Coaching Certification. Her 25 years’ experience is in a variety of industries including financial services, state government, and non-profits. I will be running some workshops and doing some coaching.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. Public Sector Project Manager Selection In most government agencies, PMs were seen more so as project monitors rather than project managers. The assignment as a government project monitor was seen as an add-on to one’s normal job.

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Alan Parker Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

It is a pivotal reference guide for stakeholders and is essential during certification audits. This article explains the Statement of Applicability, why it is important, how it is constructed, and how organisations can best use it as part of their ISMS. It is considered a central document within the ISO 27001 framework.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2022

This is a guest article from Sidar OK, an executive coach who supports employees wishing to increase their income by becoming an independent consultant. After I came to this realization and paid long-overdue attention to my resume, I had the honor of working with multiple Fortune 500 companies and well-paying government institutions.

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nTask

JANUARY 5, 2021

Despite being a sleeker and more robust application than all of its previous versions, the application is not for everybody, and that is why, in this article, we are going to talk about 7 of the best JotForm alternatives that you can find on the market in 2021. HIPAA compliance certifications. Top JotForm Alternatives to Use in 2021.

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