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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

    What do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
    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.

    #2
    Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post
    What do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
    Been thinking the same thing, has been on my tick list for the new year resolution (s).

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      #3
      Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post
      What do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
      I 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?

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        #4
        Just lie and put it on your CV anyway, the foundation course is common sense IMO
        The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek Points

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          #5
          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 one
          Rule 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!

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            #6
            Originally posted by chicane View Post
            I 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 have project managed several IT projects and the majority have been successful. The failures were managed under an assumed identity .

            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.

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              #7
              Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View Post
              What do you think. Is it worth getting the certificiation??
              It is in Denmark.

              HTH
              Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
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                #8
                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.

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                  #9
                  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, H5N1
                  Plan A is located just about here.
                  If that doesn't work, then there's always plan B

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                    #10
                    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 again

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