What do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
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Is Prince 2 still a sought after commercial skill
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Is Prince 2 still a sought after commercial skill
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Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View PostWhat do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation?? -
Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View PostWhat do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
What are you planning to use it for once you've got it?Comment
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Just lie and put it on your CV anyway, the foundation course is common sense IMOThe proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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I think it's only used as a filter. If you don't have any qualification in it then you don't get past the pimp stage. So while having it will not get you a job, not having it will prevent you from getting oneRule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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Originally posted by chicane View PostI suppose it might help you stand out from the crowd as an addition to your CV, but it certainly won't help you become a competent project manager overnight if that's what you're expecting.
What are you planning to use it for once you've got it?
I am looking to get into the realms of the Programme director (bigger cash).
I have been thinking that Prince, ITIL and eventually an MBA would be the way forward.
I believe in investing in the product (me) but I am unsure if the specific courses are the right ones.Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.Comment
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Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View PostWhat do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
HTHInsanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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It's another string to your bow and will help you get the gig. My last three clients have sought it out but then proceed to break just about every principle, so makes you wonder if its worth getting acredited in first place.Comment
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Its an entry requirement for quite a lot of contracts, particularly in the public sector, so it will definitely help.
I don't advocate lying, but I have noticed that:
- I have PRINCE2 accreditation
- It's on my CV
- No agent or prospective client has ever asked for proof
Which goes to show something about the market. Not entirely sure what it is though....
HTH
XLMonkey, FBCS, MBA, CITP, CIPS, RICS, BA, PhD, PRINCE2, MCSE, MBE, MRSA, CJD, BSE, H5N1Comment
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Most places seem to still ask for it, so worth having on CV
But everyone of those places i have been or know someone who has been there, don't actually remotely follow it
So if going to get it just exam cram it in, because afterwards you can forget everything as you will never need it againComment
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