Estimates are not created by machines. They are made by people with human foibles. Politics, pressure and optimism all come into play when it comes to estimating.

As you may have heard, PMI recently identified errors in the scoring and reporting of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential examinations given between 31 August and 3 October 2011.

PMI’s certifications increase your credibility, are sought after by hiring organizations and customers, and can lead to higher salaries and career advancement.

23rd International Integrated Program Management Conference

This work is for everyone who wants a readable introduction to best practice Project Management, as described by the PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Call for submissions for the PMI Research and Education Conference 2012, 15-18 July 2012, Limerick, Ireland, is now open.

Aspects of Complexity: Managing Projects in a Complex World—New at the PMI Marketplace

Almaty, Kazakhstan – 26 September 2011 – Union of Project Managers today announces it is approved by Project Management Institute to become a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective 01 October 2011.

The Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential examination will be updated on 1 January 2012, based on the recent Role Delineation Study (RDS). Every five to seven years, PMI conducts an RDS for the PgMP credential to identify the most current and critical elements of the professional practice of programme management. This ensures that the credential exam continues to assess what is most relevant in the day-to-day work of project and programme managers as the profession evolves over time.

Discover all of the exciting learning and networking possibilities that await you at PMI Global Congress 2011—EMEA! At this three–day event attendees will gather the know–how and inspiration needed to succeed.