My first search on the Internet was the word Project Management and Google brought me approximately 190.000.000 results for my inquiry, the second search was the word Project Management Careers and I had 11.400 results, the third search was the word Project Portfolio Management with 1.720.000 results and the fourth and last search was the word Information Technology Project Management and it brought me 133.000 results. During my research, I realized that the words were related to one another, so most of the websites I found interesting information are related to all of the given words but the main searches were based on project management word.
One of the websites is http://www.computerworld.com/, because it meets people’s need of technology through printed and online material, it is a trusted online source for the critical information needs of senior IT management, it covers news, articles, forums from the IT managers’ point of view with wide analytical opinion of how those news influences the daily operations of large technology business. It understands the real problems that affect information technology professionals delivering relevant and good information (Computer World, n.d.). The website covers a great number of topics and it is useful not only for professionals but for students as well as researchers, it comprises hardware, software, security, operating systems, networking & Internet, mobile & wireless, storage, servers & data centers, management, careers and many other interesting things. It also comprehends news, articles, blogs, forums, white papers and case study library. One of the benefits that the Computer World brings is that its content is free; users can access articles available on the website without registering or purchasing them.
Another interesting website is http://www.projectmanagement.com/, but differently from Computer World website, Projectmanagment.com focus on providing managers in IT, Finance and construction industries valuable content aimed at enhancing knowledge, increasing productivity and solidifying the bottom line (Project Management, n.d.). This website offers project managers a diversity of resources that help them improve their jobs. There are some tools available on the website such as templates, project plans, project risk advice, WBS and meaningful project support for the organization. The website provides samples and templates of WBS, scope statement, project plan, JAD preparation forms, project issues, project proposal compliance assessment, project notification sheet and form and a big variety of articles that can support project managers to compare software, products and services. Projectmanager.com content is free but users need to register the website to be able to access the articles, downloads and other available materials, users may also find articles to purchase. Project Managers can find step-by-step about how to manage a project, detailed processes and plans to help them carry out the procedures and also materials about planning the future. Users can also participate in blogs, forums, chat rooms, news group and message boards.
The third website that grabbed my attention while I was searching the word “project management” was http://www.managementhelp.org/ (Free Management Library, n.d.), it is a free management library and its main objective is to develop and promote professional materials considered valuable for the public. It gives users an overview about what Project management is, some interesting topics are: useful skills for team leading and group leadership, general resources such as management tools, articles and free project management book and materials. It is a good website for those who are in the process of learning and enhancing knowledge because of the available online library. The library provides free and easy access to comprehensive resources regarding to leadership and management, there is a community which gives tips about recommended books and articles. As well as the other websites, it has blogs, forums and tools to help people find the solution they are looking for. It provides free online lesson plans and lectures, study guides and some specific programs.
The Project Management Institute website focuses on application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to an extensive scope of activities, so that professionals meet their requirements of a particular project. It promotes career, professional development, offers certifications, networking and community involvement opportunities. It honours professional excellence through its Professional Awards program that recognizes individuals, organizations, professional development products and literature. Users need to become a member of PMI website to get 100% from what it offers; it can be student or individual. PMI gives members a wide range of articles, executive guide to project management, case study library, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities through its communities and access to PMBOK Guide – (Project Management Body of Knowledge). It is a very interesting and practical website for people who work as project managers.
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