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How to Gain Project Management Experience

If you’re considering a career in project management, gaining experience may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to get started here.

Latest Posts

Blog 3 October 2024

Turning Global Problems into Business Opportunities

By Project Management Institute Discover how innovative projects aligned with UN SDGs foster both economic growth and social change through sustainable business solutions.
Blog 3 October 2024

Centering Women as Agents of Change to Elevate Projects

By Project Management Institute Two Most Influential Project honorees intentionally center women as changemakers in community-transforming projects. Learn more here.
Blog 23 September 2024

Sustainability or Innovation? Why Not Both

By Project Management Institute, Office of the CEO Learn how integrating sustainability into business strategies drives innovation and long-term success with insights from PMI's Brightline^® initiative.

Project Management Playbook

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How to Run a Better Status Meeting

Project Management Institute

Reimagining the Role of the Project Manager

Dave Garrett

5 Ways to Manage Risk

5 Ways to Manage Risk and Maximize Rewards

Project Management Institute

How to Manage Unpredictable Projects

How to Manage Unpredictable Projects

Project Management Institute

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How to Write a Problem Statement

Desiree Underwood-Williams

Feeling Stuck Roadmap for Breaking out of Your Funk

Feeling Stuck? Here’s a Roadmap for Breaking Out of Your Funk

Curtis Hibbs

Three Ways to Optimize Your Project Life Cycle Using Agile

Joshua Barnes

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How to Cultivate an Agile Mindset

Joshua Barnes

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Dive Into Agile Adoption: How to Prepare Your Team for Change

Mike Griffiths

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Breaking Agile Out of IT

Curtis Hibbs

Stamp Out Burnout on Your Teams

Brantlee Underhill

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Agile and Emotional Intelligence: Inextricably Linked

Mike Griffiths

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What’s Next for Agile?

Curtis Hibbs

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What Neanderthals Got Right About the Agile Mindset

Howard Sublett

Four Signs Your Project Needs a Reset and Four Ways to Intervene

Tom Wujec

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The Top 10 Project Management Skills You Need in Your Toolbelt

Pierre Le Manh

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Mastering Collaboration Within a Team

Tom Wujec

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How Leaders Can Foster Psychological Safety in a Remote Work Environment

Dave Garrett

Global PMO Maturity Index

Guide Your PMO’s Evolution with this First-of-its-Kind PMO Maturity Index

Joe Cahill

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How to Convince Your Team to Experiment with New Ways of Working

Scott Ambler

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The Power of Visualization to Solve Problems

Tom Wujec

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Coming Up for Air: How Your Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work

Michael DePrisco

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Building an Agile Work Culture: Creating Inclusivity and Collaboration

Scott Ambler

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What is Wicked Problem Solving

Tom Wujec

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Celebrating 20 Years of the Agile Manifesto

Mark Lines

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Ask PMI Anything: How Can I Recognize Excellence in Project Management?

Kerman Kasad

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Collaborative Leadership - The Power Skill You Need to Apply NOW

Dave Garrett

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A First Look Under the Hood of The PMBOK® Guide

Michael DePrisco

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Career Advancement

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How to Gain Project Management Experience

Autumn Granza

Nina Yaa Frema Aning Reference Article

Certified: Meet Nina Yaa Frema Aning, CAPM

Project Management Institute

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Certified: Meet Stephanie Bedford, PMP

Project Management Institute

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6 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Project Management

Project Management Institute

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Certified: Meet Matt Austin, PMP

Project Management Institute

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How to Become a Project Manager

Project Management Institute

PMP vs CAPM

Project Management Institute

From Project Manager to PMO Leader

From Project Manager to PMO Leader

Project Management Institute

Your Personal Branding Project: A Project Professional’s Roadmap to Career Growth

Project Management Institute

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How to Use the PMI Salary Survey

Lenka Pincot

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Wanted: Leadership (Not Just) From the Top

David Altman

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How to Decide Where to Take the PMP® Exam

Lenka Pincot

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From Membership to Mentorship

Karla Eidem

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Become the Mentor You Wish You Had

Karla Eidem

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My CAPM Certification Journey

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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Stay Relevant and Resilient – Become a Lifelong Learner

Melissa Reeder

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How to Use Your Summer Days Wisely

Karla Eidem

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Certifications Hold the Key for Ambitious, Young Project Professionals

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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How Young Professionals Can Stand Out in Today’s Job Market

Karla Eidem

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How to “Boost” Your Leadership Skills… and Your Career Trajectory

Samir Mehta

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Struggling to Take Your Career to the Next Level? PMI Membership May Be Just the Boost You Need

Karla Eidem

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It’s Never Too Late to Future-Proof Your Career by Earning a Project Management Certification

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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Go Big by Thinking Small: The Power of Incrementalism Theory

David Altman

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What Can the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Do for You?

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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Four Essential Skills to Future-Proof Your Career

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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The Top 10 Project Management Skills You Need in Your Toolbelt

Pierre Le Manh

Answering the Call for Authentic Leadership

Answering the Call for Authentic Leadership

Brantlee Underhill

Best Certification For Risk Management

Risk Management: Your Next “Must-Have” Certification

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

Are you a new Grad Looking to Jumpstart Your Career

Are You a New Grad Looking to Jumpstart Your Career

Olivier Lazar

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Ask PMI Anything: How Should I Prepare for the PMP Exam?

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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Ask PMI Anything: How Do I Get Started in a Project Management Career Path?

Michael DePrisco

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Ask PMI Anything: Could I Be the Next PMI Board Member?

Tony Appleby

Ask PMI Anything: What Do PMI Exams Prepare You For?

Michael DePrisco

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Ask PMI Anything: How are Certification Exams Developed?

Michael DePrisco

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Project Inspiration

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Turning Global Problems into Business Opportunities

Project Management Institute

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Centering Women as Agents of Change to Elevate Projects

Project Management Institute

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From Concept to Kickoff: The Project Lifecycle Behind DoorDash's Super Bowl Campaign

Autumn Granza and Deborah Walker

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Empowering Youth to Tackle Real-World Challenges Using Project Management Skills

Project Management Institute

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Making Waves: Sustainable Projects Protecting Our Oceans

Project Management Institute

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Elevating Earth: Stories of Sustainable Innovation and Global Impact

Project Management Institute

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Inspiring Inclusion: 5 Tips for Project Leaders

Project Management Institute

The Front Lines With a Sustainability Project Professional

On the Front Lines with a Sustainability Project Professional

Joshua Williard

Honoring PMI Volunteers on International-Volunteer Day

Honoring You, Our PMI Volunteers, on International Volunteer Day

Joanne DeSantis

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Veterans Helping Veterans Find a Fresh Start in Project Management

Chris Teodoro

Fearlessly Changing the world 2023 Future 50 Project Leaders

Fearlessly Changing the World: Introducing 2023’s Future 50 Project Leaders

Brantlee Underhill

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Reasons for Optimism on this World Youth Skills Day

Olivier Lazar

Thought Leader Top Picks Most Influential Projects 2022

Most Influential Projects 2022 – Thought Leaders’ Top Picks

Pierre Le Manh

Cultivating The Next Generation of Project Leaders

Cultivating the Next Generation of Project Leaders

Olivier Lazar

Project Management Volunteer Opportunities

Project Management Volunteer Opportunities

Dave Garrett

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PMIxAI

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How to Talk to AI: Prompt Engineering

Project Management Institute

Better Brainstorming with AI

Project Management Institute

Reimagining the Role of the Project Manager

Dave Garrett

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How AI is Transforming the Workforce

Project Management Institute

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The Time for AI Governance Is Now

Keisha Lewis

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The Power of the Prompt: GenAI Techniques, Skills, and Strategies for Project Professionals

Project Management Institute

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Human-in-the-Loop: What Project Managers Need to Know

Project Management Institute

A Better Approach to Enabling AI

Project Management Institute

Using AI Tools to Make Meeting Minutes Magic!

Dave Garrett

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Generative AI: You Have To Apply It To “Get” It

Dave Garrett

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Leader Insights

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Sustainability or Innovation? Why Not Both

Project Management Institute, Office of the CEO

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Reframing Project Success

Project Management Institute, Office of the CEO

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The Hybrid Era: Project Management Embraces the Fit-for-Purpose Approach

Edivandro Conforto

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2023 Year in Review

Pierre Le Manh

2023 Key Insights for Project Leaders

Insights Project Professionals Need to Know: 2023 PMI Thought Leadership Retrospective

Edivandro Conforto

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A Culture of Community: What It Is and Why It Matters

Olivier Lazar

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The State of the American Worker

Brantlee Underhill

Celebrating the Women of PMI

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women of Project Management Institute

Brantlee Underhill

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A Call to Action: Let’s Get Serious About Power Skills

Dave Garrett

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PMI Survey Takes a Closer Look at U.S. Infrastructure

Brantlee Underhill

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Employee Engagement as the Catalyst to Organizational Success

Michael DePrisco

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Reimagining Culture to Drive Business Results

Michael DePrisco

Why you need a Chief Transformation Officer

Transformation Leadership: Why Your Organization Needs a Chief Transformation Officer

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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Ask PMI Anything: What Can I Do to Close My Organization’s Skills Gap?

Michael DePrisco

Recapping Mega Projects and Sustainable Infrastucture Summit

Unplugged: Recapping PMI Mega Projects and Sustainable Infrastructure Summit

Pierre Le Manh

New President and CEO at PMI

Introducing PMI’s New President and CEO, Pierre Le Manh

Pierre Le Manh

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Turn Your Organization’s ESG Goals into Action

Joe Cahill

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Work-Life Balance: It’s Not Just a Perk Anymore

Michael DePrisco

A Call to Action on International Womens Day

International Womens Day

Brantlee Underhill

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Why Investing in Mental Health Should Be a Priority for Leaders

Brantlee Underhill

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Exploring the Future of Work – Through a Healthcare Lens

Joe Cahill

Lead Your Organization Next Transformation

Lead Your Organization Next Transformation

Sierra Hampton-Simmons

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Building the Project Management Office of the Future

Joe Cahill

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How Technology Allows Us to Solve Problems Better and Faster

Devyn Colson

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Leveling the Playing Field: Women in Project Management

Brantlee Underhill

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Truth About Transformation

Tahirou Assane

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What We Can Learn from a New Generation of Project Leaders

Anja Blacha

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Bring On the CTO: Why Having a Chief Transformation Officer Makes Sense in a Post-COVID World

Ricardo Vargas

Africa Rising: Why Project Managers Are Critical to Africa’s Future

Otema Yirenkyi

Digital Transformation – and Implications for Project Leaders

Srini Srinivasan

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Expert Advice: Staying True to Your Mission Can Help Weather a Crisis

Michael O'Connor

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