What's next in project management

- [Voiceover] We've reached the end of our whirlwind tour of project management. Thanks so much for joining me. We examined the major processes and knowledge areas of project management, and discovered many techniques for managing projects effectively. However, there are plenty of sources of information you can explore, to learn even more. Throughout this course, I've suggested other courses right here, that dig deeper into project management topics.

I also recommend the book Project Planning, Scheduling & Control by James P Lewis. It's engaging, easy to read, and filled with useful information. Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun is a practical and pragmatic guide to getting the right things done in the right way. Mr. Berkun offers plenty of real world examples from his career of managing projects. The Project Management Institute is a not for profit organization that advocates the project management profession.

PMI has several levels of certification, such as the entry level certification, CAPM, which stands for Certified Associate in Project Management, or the Project Management Professional, abbreviated PMP. To obtain your certification, you have to have a number of hours of experience, complete accredited training, and pass a certification exam. PRINCE2 is another project management methodology, which originated in the United Kingdom.

The PRINCE2.com website includes links for training options. You can also become certified in this methodology. Many colleges and universities now offer certificates and degrees in project management. You can find accredited degree programs on the Project Management Institute website. Becoming a successful project manager is a learning experience that can last a lifetime. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I'm Bonnie Biafore. Thanks again for starting your project management journey with me and I hope to see you in another course really soon.