Project Management Tutorials & Guides

What You Need to Know About the CAPM Course: Meaning, Costs and Exam Tips in 2025

If a career as a project manager is calling your name but you aren’t sure if the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) course and exam is for you, our guide will help. CAPM, which made our best project management certification roundup, will show everyone you have what it takes to lead teams and projects...

By Brett Day — 25 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
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What Is the Halo Effect in Project Management? Definition, Psychology, Effects & Examples for 2025

The halo effect in project management doesn’t mean you have a team full of angels, nor does it mean you’re guaranteed the best project management career. Instead, the halo effect is an overly favorable evaluation of a team’s or person’s abilities. This may sound great, but it can often lead to disappointing outcomes. According to...

By Dan Ginn — 23 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

What Is Critical Chain Project Management in 2025? Meaning and Examples

When used with the best project management software, critical chain project management (CCPM) can help project teams manage resources, control scope creep, increase efficiency, and handle project constraints and risks. We’ll look closer at CCPM and explain why you should consider adopting it if you work in the manufacturing or construction industries. Below, we’ll introduce...

By Brett Day — 22 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
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What Is an Opportunity Canvas? Templates and Examples Explained in 2025

Project management is crucial for any project’s success, and using the right tools and frameworks can make all the difference. One helpful tool is the Opportunity Canvas, a strategic template that helps teams identify, assess and take advantage of new business opportunities. Creating them with the best project management software can greatly improve your business....

By Waricha Nitichareon — 22 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
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Advantages of JIT (Just-in-Time) Inventory Management: Supply Chain Strategy in 2025

Every company needs a strategy and the best project management software to help with inventory management. Not using either can lead to excess inventory and spending. To avoid these pitfalls, many companies use the JIT (just-in-time) approach. In this article, we’ll explain what JIT is and highlight the advantages of JIT. Let’s begin with a...

By Dan Ginn — 22 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is Portfolio Management? The Role of a Portfolio in Project Management in 2025

Project managers are often asked to find the best project management software for portfolio management. However, the term “portfolio management” is vague and can often apply to different sectors and fields. If you’re a project manager and want to learn more about portfolios, this guide will answer the question: What is portfolio management? Before we...

By Dan Ginn — 21 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

The Difference Between Risk vs Issue Explained for Beginners in 2025

The terms “risk” and “issue” can be confusing in project management. At its core, a risk is an event that may negatively impact a project, while an issue is a problem actively affecting a project. However, this is just the surface — we’ll dive deeper into the differences between risk vs issue and offer guidance...

By Waricha Nitichareon — 20 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
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Product Owner Career Path in 2025: Roles, Duties and Salary

Working as a product owner is very rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to bring software products to life and satisfy the end user’s needs. What does the product owner career path look like, though, and how do you get there? We’ll explain all of this and more. Additionally, our article on how to prepare...

By Dan Ginn — 20 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

55 Agile Interview Questions and Answers for 2025: Showcase Your Agile Experience

If you’re joining or building an Agile team, then you’ll need to go through an interview process. Being (or finding) the right candidate isn’t easy, especially with something as complex as Agile processes. You’ll need to highlight your knowledge of Agile, including your experience with the best Agile tools. To help, we’re sharing the top...

By Dan Ginn — 17 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
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CSPO vs PSPO: Meaning, Differences and Certification Processes Compared in 2025

Product owners are crucial members of scrum teams. Without POs, stakeholder communication would cease, backlogs would fall apart and product visions wouldn’t emerge. Even the best project management software won’t help teams that don’t have a good PO. If the role appeals to you but you aren’t sure which certification to get, our CSPO vs...

By Brett Day — 16 May'24 Last Updated: 10 May'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić