...Project Management Professional Certification Kevin Manning Azusa Pacific University Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Introduction Project Management Professional (PMP) is a certification recognized internationally meant for project managers in nearly every country in the world; the certification is presented by Project Management Institute (PMI) (Edward, 2016). There are a number of other certifications, but most of them do focus on a given subset of geography of domain; PMP works in the whole globe. There are about 200 countries and territories worldwide which have a total of 275 chartered chapters and approximately 700,000 active PMP certified individuals (Edward, 2016). The PMP signifies that the holder of the certification is capable of speaking and understanding the global language as far as project management is concerned; connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and project management experts worldwide to help one become a renowned project expert and a hero in his field (Levin Ginger, 2014). The main purpose of PMP therefore is to help the government and other organizations improve the success and quality of various projects by employing certified managers (Bon, 2006). The research paper analyses the benefits and justification of this certification to individuals and Christian businesses. The benefits of PMP to project managers The PMP has a number of both strengths and weaknesses;...
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...Continuing Professional Development ent (CPD) is a growing area of interest. If we interpret the term ‘professional’ quite loosely, then we can include not just the traditional regulated professions such as medicine and law under this heading but also include management and similar fields of work. The requirement to continue to keep up to date has been the starting point for CPD. In medicine, for instance, there are new drugs and procedures appearing all the time. Doctors need to keep on top of this and therefore they need to continue to learn. Indeed the UK Government is proposing that General Practitioners will have to be revalidated every five years in order to maintain their licence to practice. However the emphasis on just knowledge learning has broadened over recent years. Now we find the pressure is for professionals to increase their skills and capabilities to cope with a changing world. ... Read More - Please log in or register to read this content. Membership is free. We see this area as clearly strategic as the best CPD is a process of continuing to learn in one’s professional arena for as long as one is employed in that profession. It cannot be just a short term, quick fix activity. However many professional bodies still see it in the latter terms. This is especially so when CPD means no more than attending some seminars or conferences in the year and ticking off boxes on the form you send to the professional body and then getting the OK for having done your CPD...
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...continuum that occurs during the professional socialization process. Antecedents of nursing professionalization are identified and classified in the following five groups: Demographic factors, factors related to the experience, training-related factors, factors related to the position, and value factors. 1. Demographic Age is one of the effective factors on nursing professionalization, identified in the studies. Studies have also shown that ethnic differences can have an impact on professional values. Gender differences are also the other factors...
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...clinical nursing is no exception in this regard. Moreover, professional behaviors are the true manifestation of professional attitudes and hence the importance of professionalism in clinical nursing can not be over emphasized. Cambridge Dictionary defines professionalism as follows: “Having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training” OR “Having the qualities that connect you with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner” (Cambridge Dictionary). Therefore it becomes crystal clear that adhering to defined rules, regulations and procedures is the utmost pre-requisite to professionalism because of which it holds paramount significance for all professions including clinical nursing. Without specific knowledge and skilled training pertinent to a field, the true essence of professionalism can not be materialized. Attributes of Professionalism: There are numerous vital elements of professionalism out of which following are some of the essential attributes of professionalism: 1. Specialized Knowledge: Specialized knowledge is the foremost characteristic of a professional. It highlights such professionals who endeavor hard to enhance and improve their skills through degrees and certifications that serve as the stepping stone for specialized knowledge (RNAO, 2007). 2. Competency: Another powerful characteristic of professionals is...
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...Historically very few professions were given the status of being a professional. Those who were in the profession of law and medicine were perceived to be ‘elite’, receiving professional status. This was given due to the structure and depth of their specialised training and high level qualification. The knowledge gained and the ethical standards of those professionals in their practice. They were governed by professional bodies, adhering to high values and having professional autonomy. These professionals were held in high esteem by society as possessing specialised knowledge and skills, who were equipped to apply this knowledge and implement their skills in the interest of others. The concept of professionalism and having status of being a professional within the early year’s workforce has been a contentious issue. Early year workers were one of the many professions not recognised by society as being professional. Some say it is due to the lack of value society in general placed on the quality and standard of qualification they held in comparison to that of other professions working within early year’s settings; such as teachers or speech and language therapists who held degree led qualifications. Early year workers skills and knowledge were also undervalued which reflected in lower levels of pay with no prospect of moving up the career ladder. It could be said that low pay relates to poor quality of service, while others say it indicates the status of the job. Society portrayed...
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...Professional Workplace Dilemma Janeen Johnson GEN/480 January 19, 2013 Walter Hedgecock Professional Workplace Dilemma In this professional workplace dilemma is the exploration of an ethical dilemma, which happened in the workplace while figuring out the best actions of recourse regarding how to remain professional and courteous. This proposed circumstance is an issue that actually occurred in the environment of a family nature, but still a professional work relationship that without the reveal of names or locations or times there is still a lesson still to be learned in generalities (Koocher & Keith-Spiegel, 1990). The facts involving the issue and the circumstance it surrounds are explained in detail that is such so the reader can understand the dilemma that is being faced with this true-life story. A scenario, such as this could have many possible alternate circumstances but in this case, the events chosen are played out and described for understanding the thought process and effects of certain actions and decisions. My desire and eagerness in obtaining my bachelor's degree has been a lifelong journey. After finishing high school 23 years ago, I attended a two- year college where I received a diploma in Office Administration. The same year, I got married and had 2 children within two years. My dream or desire of continuing my education was put on hold. I have always said that one day that I would go back to school. I enrolled...
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...industry-leading training and performance management initiatives, as well as an opportunity to build a professional network, are also qualities which attract me to this position. My previous experience within the luxury retail sector has equipped me with skills that I believe are well suited to your Human Resources Analyst position, such as a high level of professionalism, the ability to multitask, and being able to communicate in a confident and effective manner with people from a wide range of backgrounds; a fundamental component of providing high quality services. At present, I am the Newspaper Features Editor of InQuire, the University of Kent newspaper, which means that alongside writing and delegating articles, I am also responsible for aspects of Human Resource allocation such as interviewing candidates, assisting in training new members of the committee, and attending meetings; responsibilities which require good negotiation skills, patience and persistence. I can also adapt quickly to any new software required to complete tasks, as well as having advanced capabilities in all Microsoft Office programs. This has prepared me for a work experience placement I undertook at The Canterbury Times newspaper last year, where I was required to transform lengthy press releases into compact, concise articles. This also meant that I was able to experience first-hand how members of a team work together to complete the finished product. I feel that my professional skills as well as my personal...
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...Group Assignment BM3202 Developing Management Capabilities September 2015 Name: Zhang Zhao Han 00010553 Liu Xin 00010766 Zheng Chao 00010783 Ge Jin Hui 00010757 * Definition and example: Professionalism is one of the most important soft skills wanted by managers. This is also a factor keys for success. So what is the professionalism? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines professionalism as "the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person". If we ask any employer, all of them want a professional employee instead an unprofessional employee. (Christine, 2015) In our research, we find that there are six attributes included in professionalism (Shelvy, 2013). First is specialized knowledge, as a professional person, the knowledge in his or her areas are important. The most representative is academic qualification. A person's education level representative of his knowledge and skills. Generally speaking, during the interview, academic qualification is a mandatory targets for a person to get the job. Almonds in every area, the professionals are required excellent professional knowledge to complete the task or job. Also the professionals need keep his or her knowledge up-to-date in order to do their best. Secondly is competency, the professionals always get the jobs done, they know how to do in the professional ways. They manage expectations up front and focusing to solve the...
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...therapy has gone high-tech and taken to the internet. There are several reasons for this including; convenience, cost effectiveness and time management. Online therapy has added many opportunities for clients and professionals alike. On the web today there are a countless amounts of online therapy organizations available for anyone and everyone to take advantage of if needed. To gain knowledge the ins and outs of online therapy we will look further into some of these online therapy organizations, what they offer, to whom they serve, the rights of clients, obligations of the professional, ethical and security issues, and last but least the advantages and disadvantages to online therapy. Examination of Online Websites The Online Therapy organization is focused around helping anyone and almost any issue possible. The website covers all issues that range from weight loss, depression, insomnia, relationships and more (Online-therapy.com, 2011). It offers 8 week step by step online sessions as well as daily feedback from the professional, live support, chat forum to communicate with others, and tests to monitor progress along the way. Anyone can receive this service for two hundred dollars for the 8 weeks. The Therapy Online organization focuses on helping clients and providing continued education and research opportunities to professionals in the therapy field (Therapyonline.com, 2011). Located on the home page of the website is information about why online therapy should be considered...
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...Human Resource Management Article Yuri Caicedo How to Avoid Professional Misconduct Professional misconducts might happen when you don’t expect it. For instance, a child could be physical abused by a teacher. Professionals such as teachers, engineers, doctors, lawyers, architects, barbers, and veterinarians need to get licenses to work in their fields, in which you can find codes of professional conduct. To be license you need to register with the state you practice in and meet the standards for that profession. The codes of professional conduct are rooted in ethics. These ethics are values, and what differentiate the right and wrong action. Many companies don’t require employees with licenses but these companies have their own set of codes of conduct or ethics, and they make their employees to follow. These codes of conduct were made to prevent public from irresponsible professionals. In certain professions there are codes of conduct with different rules. However, the majority of professions have the codes of conduct with similar rules. An item normally found in the code of conduct is the gross of negligence or gross of incompetence, which means that are professional does not have basic ability to work. The majority of the professional need to take an exam to demonstrate that they know about all the aspects of their job. Additionally professionals need to take renew their licenses regularly. Therefore, they can keep learning and keep up to date with industry changes. Confidentiality...
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...year vk.com/id216529169 Professional careers in management Essay Kiev 2013 Introduction The word career consist all types of employment starting from semi-skilled through skilled, and semi professional to professional. The term careers has often been restricted to suggest an employment commitment to a single trade skill profession or business firm for the entire working life of a person. In recent years, however, career now refers to changes or modifications in employment during the future. Career Management Career Management is the combination of structured planning and the active management choice of your own professional career. The outcome of successful career management should include personal fulfilment, work/life balance, goal achievement and financial success. There are many definitions by management scholars of the stages in the managerial process. The following classification system with minor variations is widely used: 1. Development of overall goals and objectives, 2. Development of a strategy (a general means to accomplish the selected goals/objectives), 3. Development of the specific means (policies, rules, procedures and activities) to implement the strategy, and 4. Systematic evaluation of the progress toward the achievement of the selected goals/objectives to modify the strategy, if necessary. Goals or objectives development The career management process begins with setting goals/objectives...
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...1. Do you think Mindy dresses appropriately for a professional interview? No, I do not think Mindy is dress appropriately for a professional interview. Mindy look like she is dress to go work at a tattoo shop with the piercings, and tattoos she have. I believe that Mindy’s dress is inappropriate for the medical facility because her hair is colored different bright colors, she has facial piercings, her clothes do not cover her body and undergarments are showing, she has on too much make up, she is wearing dangling earrings and bracelet, her tattoos are not covered up and she has on open toed shoes. Most employers have a standard for dress codes. If she is not breaking any of the dress codes, then nothing can be done to make her dress more professionally. The numbers I choose that would best fit her for a professional interview is 1, 2, and 1. 2. Does personal "style" detract from the medical facility's air of professionalism? Mindy’s personal “style” does detract from the facilities air of professionalism. She looks like she should be working in a tanning salon or a tattoo parlor, not a professional medical clinic. 3. What are your thoughts on how and why it is important to project a professional image at the interview? In order to project a professional image, one should follow the dress code established by the business. You should be polite and helpful in any situation presented to you. You should use tact when talking to others and be respectful of others opinions....
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...Professional Knowledge and Abilities Rachel Thomas GEN/200 April 11, 2010 Lisa Kempton The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or ASHA is the professional, scientific and credentialing association for speech and language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally. ASHA’s vision is to make effective communication, a human right, assessable, achievable for all. ASHA’s mission is to empower and support speech- language pathologist’s audiologists, and speech, language, hearing scientists by: Advocating on behalf of persons with communication and related disorders. Advancing communication science and promoting effective human communication. ASHA started in 1925 under the name national association of teachers of speech. The members of this group became interested in the field of speech correction and wanted to establish an organization to promote scientific, organized work in the field of speech correction. In December 1925 the national association of teachers of speech changed the name of the organization to American Academy of Speech Correction. Since then the organization has had many name changes, but in 1987 they changed the name to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The organization is still called American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. ASHA can contribute to my professional knowledge and abilities because on their website they have plenty of helpful information. A section...
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...government’s efforts to build a Knowledge Economy? I believe the occupation group of “Professionals” will drive the UAE Government’s effort to building a Knowledge Economy. The reason I believe Professionals are the ones driving this, is because I feel although knowledge and Training are provided by the Government on a continuous basis, there is a lack of professionalism in the individuals working for the UAE organizations. In addition, unfortunately whenever there is an existing project, outsourcing is always required especially when it comes to professional positions, therefore I feel the UAE’s focus must be on their nationals in order to promote this type of occupation group & avoid the dependence on expats. Although UAE is diversified due to the high levels of tourism, and would like their organizations to have the best quality professionals, they should not over-look their nationals who would most likely be willing to occupy higher level positions even in the Private sector. 2. Which major occupation group would you target to increase Emiratization and why? In my opinion, I would target the occupation group of Technicians and Associate Professionals due to the following reasons: * High number of outsourced candidates in the technical field. * Lack of UAE nationals who are considered skilled Technicians. * Constant need for the groups of Technicians and Associate professionals both in the Government and the Private sectors. UAE has reached a high level of technicality...
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...Kevin Keliipio Dee Forbes AVS-127 4 October 2015 Learning Goals Response Paper: Guy R. Maher wrote an article titled, “Building the right attitude”. It is a reflection of his experience when Mr. Maher went to the Robinson Safety course, a requirement for pilots that want to become a CFI for any Robinson aircraft. Mr. Maher observed the vast majority of the group had an attitude. The attitude he is talking about is the attitude that they know more than what is being taught. But Mr. Maher went a step further, he asked himself if they act like this here, would they act like this at their profession? This got me thinking of my actions on subjects that I find, “pointless” or topics that I have extensive knowledge in. When I look back to my first week of school, I realize that in every class I enrolled in, I had that “attitude” Mr. Maher wrote about. I thought I knew it all, didn’t give a care in the world to the subject and actually asked to test out of certain classes. My view changed when I was given this assignment. I started to do research on adaptability and how students react to topics they feel will not benefit them in their profession. I found that people who neglect certain topics, generate a routine or habit that limits personal growth. Studies found that people limiting themselves to what they are interested in will neglect opportunities that will impact their chosen field of interest. Like Jim Palmer, a senior HR pilot recruiter said, “it is between...
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