Project Manager Library

The PRINCE2® Foundation course accredited by PeopleCert has become the most popular and most sought-after certification by Project Managers and their employers alike. The course will ensure you understand the principles and terminology of the method. Upon successful completion you will be able to lead a project team using the seven principles, seven themes and seven processes used in PRINCE2. Once certified you will be able to apply the PRINCE2 method to suit the needs of any project in businesses of all sizes, and that each project is managed in stages to ensure that it remains on track. The PRINCE2 certifications are internationally recognised and the method is practiced in over 50 countries.

The PRINCE2 Practitioner is a highly trusted and sought-after certification, it is the highest level of certification attainable in PRINCE2. It teaches a methodology that is aimed at giving each uniquely tailored project the best possible chance of success. PRINCE2 is one of the most widely used project management methodologies in the world. This course will teach you to execute projects practically whilst adhering to the seven themes, seven principles and seven processes which you would have learnt in PRINCE2 Foundation.

The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course certification is invaluable to individuals navigating the Agile project environment, be it as a project manager, project support, or a member of the project team. The course has no prerequisites but is a necessary qualification for taking the Practitioner exam and is recognised in more than 50 countries—it is available in English, German, Polish, and Dutch. The PRINCE2 Agile Foundation course will help you to thoroughly understand and apply PRINCE2 governance requirements, learn and understand a broad range of Agile concepts and techniques, and explore how PRINCE2 and Agile work together.

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner certification is essential for both project managers and non-project managers to enhance their careers and deliver value to their employers. Professionals who work within a project environment, especially those involved in merging product development and project management and their broader teams, will benefit greatly from this course. You must hold a PRINCE2 Agile Foundation, or any other PRINCE2 certification, before being able to enroll in the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course. Through real-world examples, this course applies what you learned at Foundation level and teaches you how to apply it in the workplace. PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner enables you to combine governance, structure, and control with Agile processes, techniques, and approaches.

The Change Management™ course is accredited by APMG International. It is designed to help organisations and people manage the impact of change and provide techniques to effectively plan and implement successful transformation initiatives. The Change Management course will equip you with the knowledge, theories and techniques to unlock resistance to change; provide effective support and motivation to individuals and teams to embrace change; apply your knowledge of professional approaches to implement change smoothly and effectively; manage and inform key stakeholders throughout the change process, and speed up the implementation of change initiatives.

Achieve the APMG Change Management Practitioner certification to be recognised as an expert in organisational change management. Aspiring or current managers of organisational change, transition or transformation and those with key responsibilities in the design, development, and implementation of organisational change will benefit. Transformation leaders and those with critical roles, from Change Project Managers to Operational Line Managers should consider completing both the Change Management Foundation, and Practitioner courses to boost their careers. Learn how to apply appropriate process frameworks to plan and understand organisational change. Develop a range of organisational paradigms that will help you understand, support, and sustain organisational change, learn to motivate and prepare others with empathy while establishing a clear framework of skills and roles that can sustain a change process.

Managing Successful Programmes, MSP 5th edition, is the industry’s best-practice programme management framework. MSP Foundation was developed to align programmes and projects to organisational goals and increase business agility. Efforts are directed towards delivering outcomes of benefit, while mitigating risks and engaging stakeholders actively. The MSP Foundation is a valuable resource for individuals who wish to learn how to successfully manage multiple projects and programmes. The course is intended to assist program or project managers, people in programme offices, business change managers, and members of project delivery teams. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the MSP guidance to work more effectively on large scale projects or programmes will gain a lot from the course.

MSP Practitioner is designed for project, program, and business change managers that want to use the MSP framework in real-world scenarios. In order to become a MSP Practitioner, you will need to demonstrate that you understand the MSP guidance well enough to apply it to your own work and that you can act as an informed member of a programme management team. Project and programme management professionals who are looking to provide organisational value to their employers, and at the same time give their careers a launchpad will need the Practitioner certification. The Foundation exam is the prerequisite for the Practitioner certification and verified proof will be needed for enrollment.

The AgilePM® Foundation course is accredited by APMG International and is one of the leading methodologies. It is highly sought after and can be combined with PRINCE2 to create a hybrid that is used in many organisations. The course will teach you the fundamentals of the Agile method and provide you with the ability to apply the method to projects in a practical situation. The certifications will help you to configure the lifecycle of an Agile project to a given scenario; identify and apply popular Agile techniques, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development and timeboxing; understand and assign roles and responsibilities within an Agile project; understand the mechanisms for governance and control, and understand how to test, estimate and measure progress.

The Agile Practitioner certification is the second level of training in the Agile project management method. It focuses on laying the foundations for successful projects using Agile and undertaking a project and seeing it through to its completion. Agile qualifications are some of the most in-demand project management certifications in the world. Having the Agile Practitioner certification on your resume will not only boost your confidence as a project manager, but your career.

The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is a great choice for IT experts with some project experience who are looking to expand their career options and enhance their ability to identify the root cause of process problems. Getting certified as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt means that you have an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology. This includes being proficient in the contents of the phases of Define, Measure, and Control as defined by the IASSC course material. The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt has knowledge and skills in implementing, performing, interpreting and applying Lean Six Sigma in a limited and supportive environment. As companies look to boost process efficiency and reduce waste, this designation opens up career opportunities across multiple industries and job markets.

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is aimed at teaching students to identify, analyse and solve quality problems within improvement projects using the Six Sigma D-M-A-I-C (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control) methodology. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professional possesses a comprehensive understanding of all phases of D-M-A-I-C. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt acts as a prerequisite of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

The certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional skilled in the Lean Six Sigma methodology, who leads complex improvement projects, usually on a full-time basis. Due to its focus on quality and efficiency, Six Sigma certification can be beneficial for both companies and individuals.This certification gives you a complete understanding of all facets of the Lean Six Sigma Method as well as expertise on the subjects covered during the phases of Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control (DMAIC). A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt fully comprehends the principles, practices and applications of Lean Six Sigma at an extremely advanced level.

The Business Analysis Foundation course introduces you to the techniques, tools and principles used in business analysis to support successful business change programmes. You will gain a broad understanding of business analysis and learn investigation techniques, including interviews, observations, workshops and prototyping; how to categorise, analyse and manage stakeholders; how to model business processes; how to make a business and financial case and assess its feasibility, and how to establish, document and model requirements. This certification complements the PRINCE2, AgilePM and Change Management certifications.

The BCS Business Change Foundation certificate is for individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the various processes, frameworks, and techniques required to successfully implement business change. Business analysts, business managers, members of their teams, business change managers, and project managers can benefit from this series. Understand the processes and techniques involved in delivering business change to gain an entry-level qualification. The BCS Business Change Foundation prepares you to support successful business change initiatives and programmes within your organisation. In this course, you will gain an appreciation for the principles, processes, roles, and approaches involved in business change. Discover how to use IT to drive business change and enable business transformation, while managing external and internal influences and implementing business change effectively.

The Project Management Fundamentals course has been designed for entry-level students starting out in the world of project management. The course will teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge that is needed to lay the foundations of a successful and lucrative career in project management. With no prior experience needed for this course, it provides the perfect introduction to the sector.