Certification Confusion

Advertisement [Training and education news brought to you by ProjectManagement.com]( October 18, 2018 Welcome to Certification Update, focused on sharing the latest trends in career development and advanced learning. In this issue, we look at the increasing confusion that comes with more certification options, send you back to school, question your career development outlook and help you stand out in the competitive job market crowd. Plus, our blogs help you study resource management and give you some certification tips! "A grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on Halloween." - Erma Bombeck []FEATURED ARTICLES Certification Proliferation...and Confusion By: Mike Griffiths Project management credentials have proliferated. This creates problems for project management professionals and hiring managers alike. How can they compare or rank one over another? And what does this mean for our future development? [ [See the full story]( ] Back to School By: Bruce Garrod There are endless options and considerations when choosing how to ensure ongoing personal development. But if you stand still and depend on past education and current experience, you're unlikely to realize your full career potential. [ [See the full story]( ] Your Career Development Focus Is (Probably) Wrong By: Andy Jordan This practitioner talks with a lot of project managers who are looking to advance their careers. He sees a consistent theme in their focus—deepening skills instead of perfecting execution of their current skill set. [ [See the full story]( ] How to Stand out From the Crowd: Being a Successful PM in a Competitive Market By: Emily Luijbregts Long gone are the days when project managers were rare commodities. What can you do to make yourself stand out in a crowd of impressive resumes and unprecedented competition? [ [See the full story]( ] What's Your Point of View? By: Laura Burford Your POV helps people understand you and how you think. It highlights your leadership knowledge and skills. If someone asked you about your project management standpoint POV, how would you respond? [ [See the full story]( ] "Where there is no imagination, there is no horror." - Arthur Conan Doyle []BLOGS The Money Files by Elizabeth Harrin Have you got your copy of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Sixth Edition yet? It’s worth a look, especially (and of course) if you are planning on going for a PMI certification. Elizabeth highlights [What’s New in Project Resource Management (Part 6: Control Resources)](. Random Thoughts by Eduard Hernandez Almost two years ago, Eduard posted a thread in our discussions forum asking for advice toward achieving the Microsoft Certification in Managing Projects with Microsoft Project. Several good tips were given...and our blogger just passed the exam! He [shares his journey in his latest entry](. Certification Insider by Cornelius Fichtner the last several years, there has been a focus on helping senior people in the workplace connect with and manage the newest generation in the workforce: millennials. However, this new generation is now moving from entry-level to management positions. Find out [How Millennial PMs Get Results Without Authority](. And Cornelius shares more lessons and interviews in his [latest podcasts](. Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice by Kiron Bondale When we categorize the multiple competencies that are required to be a successful project manager, we find the need to have a solid foundation of project management theory and practice, coupled with significant soft skills and sufficient domain expertise. Kiron shares more in [Project management education should be like riding a tricycle](. []PM CHALLENGE Q: [The formula for the EAC forecast for ETC work at the present CPI is ____.]( [[answer this question]( [O EAC=BAC/cumulative CPI]( [O EAC=AC+BAC-EV]( [O EAC=BAC/cumulative SPI]( [O EAC=BAC/cumulative BCWP]( [PMchallenge]( is a great way to hone your PM knowledge and skills. Answer as many or as few questions as you like! We'll explain each answer and update your profile with the ones you get right to show how far you're progressing. Plus, engage in our [PMwars](! []CAREER ADVANCEMENT [PMI® Annual Virtual Student Summit]( FREE VIRTUAL EVENT FOR STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS! Students and entry-level professionals are invited to join PMI for a free virtual event on October 30, 2018 to network with colleagues, learn at educational sessions, and find resources in the virtual exhibit hall. Sessions will include using project management to climb Mt. Everest, branding yourself for career success, artificial intelligence and the user experience, and more! #PMIStudentSummit "Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." - Stephen King []PDU FINDER [They Is We; Them Is Us: Life Lessons from a Career in Project Management]( Inevitably, project managers will find themselves in situations that challenge their accumulated knowledge in the field. If you ever find yourself faced with such situations that leave you talking to yourself, muttering statements like "They would never let me do what I learned at this place" or "I’ll never be able convince them that what they have asked me to do is wrong," then this webinar is for you. []RECENT ARTICLES [Is Independent Work for You?]( By: Laura Burford The rise of the independent worker is changing the career landscape for many of us. Have you considered becoming your own boss? Where should you start? [Become a 'Double Threat' PM: A Hybrid Career Strategy]( By: Bruce Harpham We spend many (perhaps too many) of our waking lives at work, so it makes sense to make the most of it. To immunize yourself from layoff and missed opportunities, this practitioner recommends becoming a double-threat PM. [Don’t Bother Up-and-Coming Project Managers]( By: Christopher Cook While you want to safeguard every movement and communication of new project managers, the best way for you to manage is to stand back and watch a few failures. [Changing Demands for Talent Education]( By: Kevin Coleman An increased emphasis on talent management and the demand for adequate staff must be aligned with and integrated into the organization’s business and operations strategy and model. Are you prepared to craft a tailored talent management strategy? As always, your feedback and suggestions are welcome. How can we make your experience better? Is there something you haven't been able to find? 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