Top-Tier Consultancies Regularly and Systematically Evaluate the Performance of Project Managers Against Rigorous Criteria In the training programs of top management consultancies, learning progress is typically not measured by formal performance assessments such as exams/tests, essays, graded role-plays, etc.  Rather, …

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To Prepare for the PMI-PMP®, a Short (Self-)Training in Three Domains (People, Processes, and Business Environment) Is Sufficient According to the Project Management Institute (PMI) (n.d. a), the 35 hours of training required to become a certified Project Management Professional …

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The MBA in Project Management Programs Provide Comprehensive and Relevant Content and Establish a Certain Practical Focus CSU Global’s Master in Project Management program consists of a total of nine core courses (three credits each)—six required courses (see Exhibit 1) …

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Top-Tier Consultants Undergo a Comprehensive Training Program for In-Depth Project Management and Problem-Solving Education McKinsey & Company distinguishes between mandatory and optional formal trainings.  “Allrounders,” i.e., consultants who are not assigned to an industry or functional practice,* complete seven mandatory …

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PMI-PMP® Candidates Must Spend Roughly 94 Percent Less Time Learning Than Top-Tier Consultants or Project Management MBA Students The Exhibit shows the typical learning time for the different project management education paths.  While working as a consultant at a top-tier …

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Certifications Typically Require the Lowest Minimum Level of Education of the Project Management Education Paths Working in Top-Tier Management Consulting The formal requirements to become a management consultant at one of the three tier-one consulting firms, McKinsey & Company, Boston …

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Working in Top-Tier Management Consulting Develops Excellent Project Management and Problem-Solving Skills Management consultants help organizations solve problems and manage change (e.g., targetjobs n.d.).  They typically provide these services to their clients in the form of projects, making project work …

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Many Seek to Demonstrate Their Projekt Management Skills Through Certification The Project Management Institute (PMI) (2021a) estimates the number of project management-oriented employees in project-related industries worldwide at approximately 90 million.  If a project team consists of an average of …

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An (Academic) Course of Study Is One Way to Develop Project Management Skills Various state-recognized universities in Germany and abroad (e.g., IU International University of Applied Sciences, Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, University of Sydney, and University of London) also …

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