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Learn something new about Project Management on International Project Management Day.

We've been writing about Project Management, PRINCE2 and MS Project for over five years now to get people interested in project management and support attendees on our courses.

Below is my list of what I think are the best project management resources, guides, tips and blog posts published on our site. I've put them together today in recognition of International Project Management Day to help aspiring and experienced project managers improve their skills and manager better projects.

I've covered all angles and all abilities so whether you're new to project management or have 20 years of experience you can learn something new today.

Project Management

Dive in and learn about project management with our general project management articles, written by project managers writing from real life experience.

• The Best Online Project Management Communities
• The Top Introduction to Project Management Videos
• The Worst Mistake you can Make as a Project Manager
• The Art of Planning a Project
• Managing Scope Creep on Projects
• Project Manage your Life
• Project Manage your Wedding
• The Future of Project Management
• Configuration Management for Projects
• Project Management for Start-Ups
• A Profile of Henry Gantt & the History of the Gantt Chart

Learn about PRINCE2 PRINCE2 is the most popular project management methodology in Europe and is expanding around the world. First established in UK government, it is now used by businesses of all sizes to improve projects through a process-driven approach. If you're considering implementing or learning PRINCE2 or want to compare it to another methodology then the articles below will give you a good idea about how it is used and how it can benefit you.

• PRINCE2 vs APMP - What's the Difference?
• What is Product Breakdown Structure?
• Differences Between PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualifications
• How to Close a PRINCE2 Project Early
• How Does the AXELOS PRINCE2 Takeover Affect Me?
• Managing Small Projects Using PRINCE2
• Authorising a Project with PRINCE2
• PRINCE2 Business Case
• The Quality Trail in PRINCE2
• Getting Work Done with PRINCE2

PRINCE2 Resources & Diagrams

Project Management diagrams and explanations can sometimes be very dull. So we've created a series of diagrams that are easy to understand with clear and simple explanations of the PRINCE2 themes and processes. Also included in this section are case studies to show how and why organisations have implemented the PRINCE2 framework.

• PRINCE2 Process Diagrams
• PRINCE2 Project Templates
• PRINCE2 Project Management Team Structure
• Download PRINCE2 Case Studies

PRINCE2 Themes:

• Organisation
• Quality
• Plans
• Risk

PRINCE2 Processes

• Directing a Project (DP)
• Starting up a Project (SU)
• Initiating a Project (IP)
• Controlling a Stage (CS)
• Managing Product Delivery (MP)
• Managing a Stage Boundary (SB)
• Closing a Project (CP)

PRINCE2 Exam Help

If you're planning to take your PRINCE2 Foundation or PRINCE2 Practitioner exam soon then the resources below are all perfect for testing your knowledge and preparing to take the exam.

• PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Tips eBook
• PRINCE2 Revision Quizzes
• 7 Secrets to Passing your PRINCE2 Exam
• PRINCE2 Exam Format Change
• PRINCE2 Corporate/Programme Management Controls
• The Benefits of using PRINCE2
• PRINCE2 Crossword
• PRINCE2 Crossword Revision

Microsoft Project

Use the tips and tutorials in my final section to get to grips with some of the most common uses of MS Project.

• How to Use Resources Pools in Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Project Bugs (and workarounds!)
• How to Change Working Hours in Ms Project

Hopefully one of the 49 resources on my list will help you learn something new about project management for International Project Management Day.

Is there something we haven't covered? Let me know in the comments below.