As the most common standards in the world for project management discipline, what are the common features and differences between the Project Management Institute “Project Management Tool” (PMBOK) and the British Government “Projects in Controlled Environments" (PRINCE2)?
PRINCE2 is a series of processes, components and technologies suitable for any size or project object. According to some, he describes what the project manager should do. I would think that the PRINCE2 practitioner should have the knowledge to perform certain actions! PRINCE2 is most common in the UK, but is extensive and growing throughout the world.
PMBOK is a collection of knowledge areas and process groups. According to some, he describes what the project manager should know. I would think that in order to be effective, the project manager will make this knowledge effective! PMI has the biggest following - more than PRINCE2 - and very worldwide, although it is more common in the Unied states.
It would seem that a complete project manager should be aware of both. It also appears that PMP (Project Management Professional PMI certification) can receive PDUs, completing PRINCE2 Training. PRINCE2 practitioners do not need to fill in the PDU equivalent, but every five years they have to undergo a re-certification exam and they are invited to access the permanent project management information on the pm4success.com website, which is available only to PRINCE2 practitioners.
There are some thoughts on how PRINCE2 and PMBOK fit together. It can be found in Advantage Learning, and after registering, go to the "Member Downloads" page. There are 3 white papers in which PRINCE2 and PMI / PMBOK are presented, including:
PRINCE2 implementation in the PMBOK environment. How PRINCE2 can complement PMBOK and your PMP. Getronics PRINCE2 combined example - PMI / PMBOK.
