Multiple project management outfits are coming out with targeted training and certification programs that they claim better prepare project managers to work on IT projects than do generic project management approaches. At the very least, theyre faster to get than the Project Management Institutes notoriously grueling PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. Heres whats new:
| Provider | Product | IT Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| PM Solutions/Carnegie Mellon University | Co-developed, IT-specific courses leading to Master PM certification to roll out in June | Hands-on IT lab practicum |
| Center for Project Management | Project Management Core Capabilities curriculum designed to prepare IT professionals for the new IT Project+ certification from CompTIA | Certification candidates need only 12 months of PM experience |
| Project Management Institute | Certified Associate in Project Management certification | New cert requires about half the experience than does the PMP |
| IT Systems CAQ and IT Networking CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualification) | New CAQs will add domain expertise to PM knowledge |
Source: eWEEK reporting