Starting your first role as a project manager is both exciting and challenging. You’ve studied the frameworks, earned your certification, and now it’s time to deliver results. Early mistakes can quickly damage confidence and credibility, but understanding what to avoid will help you establish strong foundations for success. 1. Failing to Define Clear Objectives One […]
In today’s business environment, agile isn’t just a buzzword, it’s essential. Whether you’re facing rapid tech change or shifting customer demands, the ability to deliver value faster, adapt quickly, and stay in control is what separates successful projects from the rest. That’s where the new and improved PRINCE2 Agile comes in. This latest release blends […]
As one of the top 5 most popular project management certifications, there are many myths regarding PRINCE2®. I say myths, but I prefer the word misconception and have used myth in the title only because that is what people more commonly call it. So, in keeping with my 13 Myths About Agile Project Management post, […]
Updated May 2025 If you’re considering a project management qualification, two of the most popular choices are PRINCE2® and AgilePM. Both are well-recognised and respected, but they suit different types of projects and teams. This guide highlights the key differences to help you choose the right approach for your career or organisation. Compare PRINCE2 […]
Updated May 2025 If you’re exploring project management training, you’ve likely come across PRINCE2® and PRINCE2 Agile®. With the continued rise of hybrid working, digital transformation, and agile business practices in 2025, understanding how these two approaches compare is more relevant than ever. Both are leading methodologies, but which is right for your professional […]
Because today is Valentine’s Day, I thought we could take a romantic look at the differences between the PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner courses. So, in the first part of this post I will explain what these differences are and will then follow this explanation with a rather light-hearted and romantic comparison. After all it […]
Although short, this post compliments What Jobs can I get with a PRINCE2® Qualification? which is a much more comprehensive look at jobs and salaries available for PRINCE2® qualified candidates. Whilst I have not made any major alterations to the content of this post as it is still relevant, I have added a short paragraph […]
What jobs can I get with a PRINCE2® Qualification? I first wrote this post in September 2017, so here is the much-needed update. Whilst a lot of the original content remains because it is still relevant, I have made alterations to both the Foundation and Practitioner salary table. I have deleted the project management roles […]
What is PRINCE2? PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured project management framework based on experience drawn from thousands of projects – and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, Project Managers, project teams, academics, trainers and consultants. PRINCE2 is a non-proprietary method and has emerged worldwide as one of the most widely accepted […]
Updated: 13/03/2025 Project management remains one of the most in-demand and versatile careers in the UK and around the world. Today, there are over 2 million professionals working in project management roles in the UK alone, with global demand expected to create over 25 million new project management jobs by 2030 (source: PMI Talent Gap […]
In January 2017 our partners and owners of PRINCE2®, AXELOS, announced the upcoming arrival of updated PRINCE2® guidance and Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Together, these form PRINCE2 2017 and represent the first major update to PRINCE2 since 2009. Why has PRINCE2 been updated? The success of PRINCE2 lies in its compilation of proven best practices […]
New PRINCE2® qualification and examination launch date In an earlier article (PRINCE2® 2017 update and examination changes) I said that I would keep you updated in relation to the imminent update of the existing PRINCE2® qualification, examination and re-registration process. Having attended a PRINCE2 roadshow last month, prior to its official launch, this is the […]
