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[Featured Image] A project manager, wearing a blue sweater and white shirt, is standing at a board and holding documents with graphs and tables, discussing the latest project strategy with his team member.

11 Key Project Management Skills

You'll want to have a basic understanding of project management principles to be a good project manager, but workplace skills are just as important.

November 4, 2022

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[Featured image] A project manager in a pink dress holds a board with sticky notes at a conference table at which two other people are seated.

12 Project Management Methodologies: Your Guide

Set your project up for success by choosing the right project management methodology. Your choice of project management methodology defines how you manage a project. Learn about some common options (and how to choose the right one for your project).

November 4, 2022

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[Featured Image] A project manager in black glasses and a blue sweater works at a whiteboard with a colleague in a blue-striped tie.

4 Phases of the Project Management Lifecycle Explained

The project management lifecycle consists of four steps: initiating, planning, executing, and closing.

November 4, 2022

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[Featured Image] An undergraduate degree student with blonde hair and wearing a white blouse sits near another student in a blue sweater.

Do I Need A Project Management Degree?

A degree in project management offers a structured way to learn how to be a project manager and access career networks. But getting one is not always necessary.

November 4, 2022

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