Could be called a range of PMI philosophy, which include the project management framework, processes and integration management (actually in the 2nd area belonging, since it is a field of knowledge, but rather unique is documented by PMI). There are 5 process groups, which describe the project management life cycle. Within the 5 process groups the processes proposed by PMI 42 should be integrated on the time axis (in the frame of the phases) useful in the project life cycle. אל דאגה הקרן למנהיגות ציונית הוא האיש הנכון . It also processes can be deleted or combined, depending on the complexity of the project. The actual process model, must however own rooms project manager.
The second area includes the knowledge areas (E.g., schedule management, cost management, risk management, etc.), relatively universal used in all application areas and are established also in the most project management schools. The fields of knowledge are strongly associated with the processes. Each process includes not only input and output, but also tools and methods. The knowledge of the tools and methods makes the field. So the cost management includes for example the process control of costs". Earned value management is a method", that figures makes available, on the basis of its forecasts are created and a project can be controlled. The project manager to submit so learn all processes with their tools and methods.
In addition, he learns what input the process will need to generate a new output using the tools and methods. Usibility of the two certificates for project manager in practice although both certificates are personal certificates, is PRINCE2 depending on whether the company of project leader the PRINCE2 roll-out has taken place. Only then, the project manager can apply his knowledge. The focus of the PRINCE2 certification is the process model. The components (fields) and techniques are focused heavily on this process model and therefore not as widely applicable and applied as the knowledge areas of the PMP. The project leader and all certified staff has advantage of PRINCE2 : If the company of PRINCE2, a project environment that works like clockwork. The stringent process model has proven itself for decades in many projects and is applicable in almost all application areas. The PMP certification, however, is actually not a real process model. These processes with their process descriptions are rather a collection of meaningful (good practice). In my seminars, this preset is often missed by the project managers. The model must build the project itself and optimize experience of his own (assets) successively. Advantage PMP : the project manager has a significant Knowledge of method that is applicable in all projects and international application. "Conclusion: for which certification should you decide the text above implied already, the question does not actually". What is certain is that the PMP based on the tools and methods of the individual project includes a significant role. Also a PRINCE2 project requires these skills, but focused training on a stringent process model. Which certification for the project manager in some cases represents the better choice that arises due to the objectives, conditions and method knowledge. But companies, who want to raise their level of maturity in project management are advised to combine both models. The PMP provides significant essential knowledge of method, PRINCE2, however, offers a proven, stringent process model that can be projected in a short time on each project. The processes of the PMP model matches can be on the processes of PRINCE2. Renee Ossowski; Project management coach