Advance Your Project Manager Career

Discover career advancement opportunities in project management, from mentoring the next generation of project managers to leading innovative projects. Explore the possibilities here.

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12 Key Project Management Skills

You'll want to have a basic understanding of project management principles to be a good project manager, but workplace skills are just as important.

July 20, 2021

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Agile vs. Scrum: Key Differences + How to Choose

One is an approach to project management while another uses that approach to form a complete methodology. Learn more about Agile and Scrum and whether they're best for your project's needs.

July 13, 2021

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12 Project Management Methodologies + How to Choose the Right One

Set your project up for success by applying the right project management methodology.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] An aspiring project manager reviews project management skills to learn.

12 Key Project Management Skills

You'll want to have a basic understanding of project management principles to be a good project manager, but workplace skills are just as important.

July 20, 2021

Article

[Featured Image] Three coworkers discuss the contents of a whiteboard covered with post-it notes.

Agile vs. Scrum: Key Differences + How to Choose

One is an approach to project management while another uses that approach to form a complete methodology. Learn more about Agile and Scrum and whether they're best for your project's needs.

July 13, 2021

Article

Build project management skills and explore your career trajectory

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Johns Hopkins University

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Resource Allocation, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Leadership

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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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University of California, Irvine

Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Program Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Planning, Project Documentation, Leadership

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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Harvard Business Review

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Process Improvement, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Team Performance Management, Scope Management, Cost Management, Performance Metric, Stakeholder Communications, Business Priorities

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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10 PMI Certifications to Level Up Your Project Management Career in 2025

From the associate level CAPM to the portfolio management credential PfMP, the Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several certifications for project managers at different stages of their careers.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A project manager in a blue button-down leans against a whiteboard with colorful post-it notes on it.

PMP Certification: Eligibility, What's On the Test, and How to Prepare

With over a million certification holders worldwide, the PMP is widely recognized and has been linked to multiple benefits for project managers. Here's what you need to know to get started.

February 22, 2021

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[Featured image] A project manager stands in an office, smiling.

12 Project Management Methodologies + How to Choose the Right One

Set your project up for success by applying the right project management methodology.

March 30, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A project manager is discussing the life cycle of a project with a coworker.

10 PMI Certifications to Level Up Your Project Management Career in 2025

From the associate level CAPM to the portfolio management credential PfMP, the Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several certifications for project managers at different stages of their careers.

March 30, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A project manager in a blue button-down leans against a whiteboard with colorful post-it notes on it.

PMP Certification: Eligibility, What's On the Test, and How to Prepare

With over a million certification holders worldwide, the PMP is widely recognized and has been linked to multiple benefits for project managers. Here's what you need to know to get started.

February 22, 2021

Article

Advancing your career in project management can open up opportunities to take on senior roles, earn a higher salary, and see innovative projects through to completion. Consider building high-impact skills like leading teams, working with the latest technologies, using different project management methodologies, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Explore the following resources as you advance your project management career: 

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