Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. It’s the practice of planning, organizing, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable.

Deploy — Project deliverables are put into use and transitional activities required for sustainment, benefits realization, and organizational change management are completed. Close — The project is closed, project knowledge and artifacts are archived, project team members are released, and contracts are closed.

f Value is the ultimate indicator of project success. f Value can be realized throughout the project, at the end of the project, or after the project is complete. f Value, and the benefits that contribute to value, can be defined in quantitative and/or qualitative terms. f A focus on outcomes allows project teams to support the intended benefits

They use their project management expertise to execute and complete projects that bring brilliant ideas into reality. Project Managers equip their teams with the tools to succeed and evolve through projects. And they use various project management skills to do so, including: Leadership and adaptability; Organization and time management

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The go-to source for Project Managers, the PMBOK ® Guide (7th Edition) is structured around eight Project Management domains and identifies twelve key principles of Project Management. This latest edition reflects the ever-evolving nature of Project Management approaches due to emerging technologies and rapid market changes.

Project Management Professional (PMP)® 3-5 years of experience The PMP validates skills and knowledge in managing & directing people, processes, and priorities for a project team from start to finish.