--- title: The Project Management Academy Blog | Professional Development (2) description: Professional Development | Get the latest industry news, trends and insights you need to be the most effective Project Manager. 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It’s power of influence is supported by the $26.2 billion price tag Microsoft paid for it in 2016. Unlike Facebook, Instagram or other social networks, Linked is an “employment-related social network” offering members professional profiles, supported by job postings, job applications, company profiles, and networking. 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Whether you are looking for training for your Project Management Office, your department, your team, or yourself, the ATP program ensures content consistency and quality. [Read More](https://resources.educate360.com/why-choose-a-pmi-authorized-training-partner-atp-for-your-training) Share -  Close - - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://resources.educate360.com/why-choose-a-pmi-authorized-training-partner-atp-for-your-training](mailto:?body=https://resources.educate360.com/why-choose-a-pmi-authorized-training-partner-atp-for-your-training) ![The Complete PMP® Certification Guide Hero](https://resources.educate360.com/hubfs/the-complete-pmp-certification-guide-hero.png) #### Are you interested in earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, but you’re unsure how to start the process? Learn what steps you need to take to become a PMP certification holder and subscribe to our blog. 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High quality training in negotiation, emotional intelligence, and project scheduling can keep your evolving project on schedule. 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In fact, diverse teams continue to be more common as they reflect the workforce itself; they can also lead to an array of challenges for the project manager seeking effective and efficient collaboration. Project Managers benefit from training in team building, emotional intelligence, and conflict management to better guide diverse project teams. 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Not to mention those that are balancing working-from-home with school-aged kids, pets, roommates, and family members underfoot for long periods of time. And yet, new research shows that for both businesses and professionals, seeing the productivity maintained or even increased during enforced remote work will have far-reaching impacts. National research conducted by IBM generating data from 25,000 adults in April 2019 reveals that COVID-19 has impacted perspectives and expectations for the workforce: [Read More](https://resources.educate360.com/how-to-prepare-employees-for-online-learning) Share -  Close - - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://resources.educate360.com/how-to-prepare-employees-for-online-learning](mailto:?body=https://resources.educate360.com/how-to-prepare-employees-for-online-learning) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://resources.educate360.com/virtual-mentoring-to-advance-your-project-management-career) [Professional Development](https://resources.educate360.com/tag/professional-development)  |  [Project Management](https://resources.educate360.com/tag/project-management) ## [Virtual Mentoring to Advance Your Project Management Career](https://resources.educate360.com/virtual-mentoring-to-advance-your-project-management-career) By: [Megan Bell, MPM, PMP](https://resources.educate360.com/author/megan-bell-mpm-pmp) March 25th, 2020 The most successful Project Managers inspire others to reach goals, apply critical thinking skills to complex situations, and navigate organizational challenges. One way to enhance your Project Management career is through mentoring as either Mentor or Mentee. And mentoring as a development tool is recognized and respected by the C-Suite as an important training investment. 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To prepare for your Project Management Professional or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMP® or PMI-ACP®) certification, start with a virtual training that provides the opportunity to: engage with the faculty directly, expand your professional network across industries, and leverage digital resources as part of your personalized study plan. Research shows that a carefully designed virtual training is highly effective with 86% reporting ”…the experience “just as engaging” or “more engaging than” traditional classroom training…” In that same study, students in the virtual version of a class actually scored higher than their counterparts in the face-to-face classroom. 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The international governing body Project Management Institute (PMI) closely monitors the requirements for achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification to ensure standards are met no matter where the project manager is working. Yet, the earning your PMP certification is just one component in a robust project management career which you can develop to reflect your professional interests. 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The Project Management Institute (PMI) reported 1.4+ million certifications worldwide in their 2018 Annual Report, indicating the global significance of the profession and the incredible competition in the job market. Use the steps below to create a modern project management resume. 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