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PMP exam prep training is available from many sources, but a large number of candidates are seeking online, web-based PMP prep training for its cost and convenience benefits. However, online training can mean a number of different things to people, including web-based classroom training, reviewing visual material online, collaborating with other students, interacting with training, downloading material, and much more.

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Program Management within an organization involves managing longer term initiatives that involve multiple projects. The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers a Program Management Certification – the Program Management Professional (PgMP) – for experienced professionals who are interested in advancing their knowledge of program management and credentials for a continuing career in program management.

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IT project management is a very wide-open field, and can readily refer to IT infrastructure project management or software application development or both. Opinons vary as to what appropriate training means for IT project management, including the depth and type of technical skills, the unique project management methodologies, and a great deal in between.

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I just finished reading a book which, among other things, highlighted the importance of having passion in your projects. The results of this passion were many compelling and highly successful projects.

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Podcasting has become very popular, and there are several project management podcasts available for review. Here we list 7 of the more popular PM Podcasts found on the internet.

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On December 11, 2007, PMConnection announced the introduction of “The Project Management Search Engine” product. This is a wonderful idea, and is true to the name and mission of “PMConnection”. Here are my thoughts on what practical innovation and usefulness it brings to the table.

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Without Instant Messaging, the use of the internet and broadband technology would be greatly under valued. Thanks to this method of communication, contact between individuals using the internet may be conducted in real time, regardless of their location. Without Instant Messaging, it wouldn’t be impossible for someone in Calcutta to communicate with someone in Prague and talk business, close deals, handle project management issues, discuss personal issues, even gossip.

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We as Project Managers are often in situations that put us in leadership roles, directly leading teams of individuals. In such roles, there is sometimes a tendency to ‘detach’ ones self from the collegiality that might exist on – and be beneficial to – the team.

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What are your beliefs? What do you observe about the beliefs of those around you? Are you aware of how your beliefs influence your actions – and therefore everything you do as a project manager and leader? Check your beliefs and make sure they are producing actions and attitudes in others that are to your liking.

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There are many project management templates out there in the marketplace. Project Management consulting firms, training companies, large government organizations, and educational institutions are among those who produce and often sell project management tools and templates. These are generally geared toward implementing particular methodology and addressing a particular common problem space. There also are template providers – firms who produce many templates to service the open market. Some of these might be free, but generally the best cost some money. Here is a list of the more notable template providers I have found. The list gives a flavor for what is out there to support project management processes.

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