Josh Atkinson

When most people hear "iterative process," they immediately think Agile. While this is true, as iteration is central to adaptive frameworks, treating iteration exclusively as an Agile concept would neglect one of project management's most practical tools — especially for teams operating in predictive (Waterfall) environments. As the agile culture fits on any team, iterations have their place in every project. Let's break down what the iterative process actually is, where it lives in each...

Stop waiting until your transition to invest in yourself. No one respects the butter bar. Ok, now that I have your attention, let's talk about why you should invest in your professional development throughout your military career, instead of thinking of certifications only as a way to improve your transition out of the military. First, let's think about who we respect in uniform. Do you respect the newbie or the grey beard? Why? Credibility comes not only with training but years of experience...

Many Marines have already taken—or have the opportunity to take—a free PMP® certification training course through PM-ProLearn, sponsored by the Marine Corps Association (MCA). The program covers the full cost of training and includes one year of access to our online training platform, robust study materials, and full student support to help you prepare for and pass the PMP® exam. We've put this guide together to help Marines use USMC COOL to pay for their PMP® exam and complete their...