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[Featured Image] A project team in the planning phase of the project management lifecycle going over data in an office.

Project Management Life Cycle: The 5 Phases Explained

Learn more about the five phases of the project management life cycle and how to build your knowledge about this crucial framework.

September 1, 2021

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[Featured Image] A project manager is presenting a business plan on a whiteboard.

Scrum Master vs. Project Manager: Differences Explained

While a Scrum master makes sure their team follows Scrum principles, project managers oversee the entirety of a project, including logistics like budget and risk.

September 1, 2021

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[featured image] An aspiring program manager confirms the difference between project managers and program managers on a tablet.

Program Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

While project managers oversee individual projects, program managers preside over the strategy and success of multiple connected projects. Explore each role, including job responsibilities and average salary.

September 1, 2021

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[Featured image] A project manager leads a meeting with their team.

How to Manage Project Risk: A 5-Step Guide

The risk management process includes five steps: identify, analyze, evaluate, treat, and monitor. You can mitigate risks by avoiding, accepting, reducing, or transferring them.

September 1, 2021

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A female student wearing a white jacket stands outside with some notebooks in her arms.

What Is Accreditation? Guide to Accreditation and Alternatives

Learn what the accreditation status of a college, university, or program means to you before you apply.

August 20, 2021

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[Featured Image] Person at a workstation, analyzing data on computer monitors.

What Does a Cryptanalyst Do? 2025 Career Guide

Learn about what it means to be a professional codebreaker and how to get started in this cybersecurity role.

August 17, 2021

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