Identifying The Difference Between PgMP® vs PMP®

With so many certifications existing in the spectrum of Project Management Institute (PMI), it’s no wonder that candidates are overwhelmed by the selection of credentials they need for their career. It’s not all about which certification has more value, but rather which certification caters to the preference of...

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Which Certification Is Right PMP® Or PMI-ACP® ?

PMP® Or PMI-ACP®? Needless to know whether you have come up with this dilemma or not! It’s a way too common these days. Almost 50% of people looking for professional certification are wondering which one to opt for in between PMP® and PMI-ACP®. First and foremost it would...

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Common Success Factors, Uncommon Success in Europe

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Whether implementing Six Sigma in Munich or Manhattan, Paris or Prague, certain common factors are critical for success. Nonetheless, how one successfully applies these factors is culturally dependent. Universal Critical Success Factors Accepting the General Electric definition of Six Sigma as “completely satisfying customers’ needs profitably” means that...

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Distinction between ITIL and PMBOK

ITIL (formerly an acronym for Information Technology Infrastructure Library) is a set of detailed practices for IT service management (ITSM) that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business. In its current form (known as ITIL 2011), ITIL is published as a series of five core...

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Prince2 Processes

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A process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective. PRINCE2 has activities for Starting Up a Project, running a project, and many others. It groups these into processes. PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management. There are 7 processes that guide you...

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ITIL - Service Strategy Overview

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Service Strategy helps to design, develop and implement service management as organizational capabilities and strategic assets as well. It enables a service provider to consistently outperform competitive alternatives over time, across business cycles, industry disruptions and changes in leadership. Service strategy comprises of the following key concepts −...

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Project Management vs Program Management vs Portfolio Management

These are very important topics from a PMP exam point of view and you are going to see some questions on these topics in your exam; therefore, make sure you understand these topics well. Okay, let’s get started. Project “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create...

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Best Practices in Project Portfolio Management

Maintaining competitive advantage in a world of rapid change and constant disruption is vital to organizational success. Mature portfolio management practices are needed to drive innovation while remaining aligned with strategic goals. But who is responsible for initiating tomorrow’s projects today? Project portfolio managers and leaders are needed...

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Top 12 Project Management Certifications for 2018

Top project management certifications 1. PMP: Project Management Professional The gold standard in project management certifications, the Project Management Professional certification is a rigorous test that covers absolutely everything you need to prove your knowledge and skill in managing the "triple constraints": time, cost and scope. The Project...

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PMP® vs. CAPM® Certification: What’s Best For You?

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Global organizations are in dire need of skilled project managers. More than 2 million new project-oriented positions will need to be filled worldwide each year between now and 2027, according to a 2017 report by the Project Management Institute (PMI). For those striving to grow their career in...

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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

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Professionals who enjoy the flexibility and power of agile methods will now be able to demonstrate their full capabilities through a formal certification process. The Project Management Institute offers a formal credential for agile users. As agile methods continue to grow throughout the global marketplace, the need for...

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