Professional Development and Certification
Description
Project management career development, professional certifications, continuing education, and industry best practices
Learning Objectives
Learners will understand the project management profession, available certifications and career paths, continuing education requirements, and strategies for ongoing professional development in the field.
Topics (8)
PM career progression, specialization areas, industry-specific opportunities, and career development strategies.
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner levels, methodology principles, themes and processes, and global recognition.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe certifications, and other agile certification pathways.
PDU (Professional Development Unit) requirements, continuing education options, professional networking, and staying current with trends.
Digital transformation in PM, AI and automation trends, remote project management, and future skill requirements.
PMI chapters, professional associations, online communities, mentoring relationships, and knowledge sharing platforms.
PM maturity models, organizational PM assessment, PM office establishment, process improvement, and change management for PM adoption.
PMP eligibility requirements, exam preparation, PMBOK Guide knowledge areas, and PDU requirements for certification maintenance.