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The world of project management is dominated by two international project management Organizations each with their own Body of Knowledge and accreditation programme

International Project Management Association (IPMA)

and the

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Did You Know That.....

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) and

The APM Group

have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will enable the two organizations to support and recognize each other

There is a project management website especially for women

APM Women in Project Management

WiPM addresses the development and promotion of women working in project management environments, and also the development of the project management discipline through the contribution of women

There are dozens of

world-wide national Professional Project Management organisations

The AAPM Graduate Board currently recognizes over 12,000 Executive Project Managers, PhDs, Masters Degree Holders, government officials, and consultants as executive members in over 141 nations

PMI membership is 302,364
Total Project Management Professionals (PMP)^®: 331,208
Total Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^®: 7,455
Total Program Management Professionals (PgMP)^®: 237
Total Scheduling Professionals (PMI-SP)^®: 146
Total Risk Management Professionals (PMIRMP)^®: 94

Worldwide there are nearly 250 PMI Chapters with total chapter membership over 195,000

[2009 Annual Report]

The IPMA is a world leading non-profit making project management organisation representing 45 national project management associations on the international level

The IAPPM is a leading project and program organization representing thousands of individual members (3000+ at Q1 2009) in more than 30 countries

The APM is the largest professional body of its kind in Europe.

It has over 18,500 individual and 500 corporate members throughout the UK and abroad

Changes Afoot.....

Launch of APMG-International Webinar Programme

The key objective of the programme is to help raise awareness, globally, of APMG-International associated products and services, and in particular their benefits to individuals and organizations

Click here to view the dedicated webinar section of APMG-International.com

If you would like to join a live session, you can register here

New PMP exam, released on August 31^st2011

Useful Links:-

PMI - Community Post

Frequently Asked Questions

PMP – Study Tips page

APM Body of Knowledge 6th Edition

The Sixth edition of the APM Body of Knowledge (APM BoK) is well underway and the structure now includes; Projects, Programmes and Portfolios

The 1st draft is currently being reviewed with the 2nd Draft scheduled to be reviewed in Spring 2011.

It is expected that it be released in late 2011.

APM Board apply for Chartered Status

Visit the website for details

If you have any questions about the chartered programme you can email: chartered@apm.org.uk

BS 6079-1 is being revised to incorporate current technology, techniques and developments in the field of Project Management.

BSI is calling for comments on the draft version

BS 6079-1: British Standard guidance on the planning and execution of projects and the application of project management techniques

That's Interesting.....

For 10 years, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) has been helping organizations move forwards into the future. MSP helps all organizations rise to new challenges, manage their risk and evolve with confidence. With a universally applicable and structured approach, it delivers quality outcomes and lasting benefits time and time again.

Underpinning MSP are three, robust principles:-

It is universal. While MSP acknowledges that every programme is unique, its approach will help you with small programmes or multiple, complex ones
It is self-validating. MSP has a proven track record and because it is based on best practice, is continually evolving
It is empowering. MSP’s approach and methodology make it a powerful tool for transformation and outcome-focused change

Project and Programme Management Specialism

Individual Development Guidance has been produced by the OGC Skills & Development Division and is available for CoEs, Human Resource practitioners and individuals for PPM specialism members on PPM Connect

PMtips.net is a project management blog,

that has several authors each of them master in the field.

The purpose of this blog is to offer practical tips, tricks how-to`s and to serve as a resource for shedding light on the tools, trends, and practices that can make the life easier for many of us dealing with different challenges on a daily basis

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