I am a Senior Program manager and I am interested in doing a certification related to program management to advance my career and increase in compensation. I am thinking PgMP certification vs Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certification. Let me know what certifications you plan to take or already took in a program manager role, why you took that specific certification, any benefits you received after taking that exam and how difficult was the exam etc.,

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I'm pursuing MBA from JBIMS. And have 3 years of experience inconsulting industry. I need some help in getting Summer Internship. Please let me know if anyone can help.

Thanks a lot in advance.

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Hi folks
I'm pursuing MBA from JBIMS. And I have 3 years of experience in consulting industry.
I need some help in getting Summer Internship.
Please let me know if anyone can help.
Thanks a lot in advance.

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Hope you are are getting ready for holiday season🎉
I have a problem here..
Mai jo bhi kaam krti hu usme mujhe lagta ki ye itne se kaam k liye btech n MBA ki kya jarwat thi..
Excel PPT k bahar koi duniya ni hai Khali report bnao n insight k naam pe kuch chipkayo... Mere brain ka use Kam ho raha hai kahi intelligence Kam na hojae
Anyone feeling this way..?

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Thank you for your invaluable time.

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