RedVector JCOM-00130

PMBOK® Guide - Eighth Edition: Selecting a Project Management Methodology

PMBOK® Guide - Eighth Edition: Selecting a Project Management Methodology

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: JCOM-00130

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

As we all know, managing projects and products is essential to every organization; therefore, applying the appropriate methodology and mindset to each project might be the single most important factor. This course provides a global set of standards for project managers worldwide. It is intended to offer insights into basic project management methodologies and frameworks, and provide project managers and project contributors with some fundamental decision-making tools to apply toward a successful project.
In this course, you'll explore the two dominant project management methodologies, traditional (predictive) and agile, and examine how each approach interprets and responds to constraints such as scope, time, and resources. Through relatable examples, learners will see how different approaches shape behaviors, expectations, decisions, and ultimately success.
You will walk away with a grounded, practical understanding of how to choose the most suitable management approach for any project, why the wrong choice can derail even the most skillful teams, and how organizational culture, expectations, and mindsets influence methodology selection.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between Traditional (Predictive) and Agile project management methodologies.
  • Explain how project constraints influence methodology selection.
  • Assess which methodology best fits a given scenario, based on project clarity, stakeholder expectations, and organizational environment.
  • Recognize how frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Lean, XP) support, rather than replace, project management mindsets.
  • Explain the implications of choosing a methodology misaligned with project or organizational needs.
  • Identify when hybrid methodologies may be beneficial and how to tailor them effectively.
  • Apply these insights to everyday project and product work to increase efficiency, collaboration, and overall value delivery.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Vector Solutions Commercial
State Licenses
NY - Land Surveyor (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
Professional Organizations
Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE - Certification (General)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Program Management Professional (PgMP) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP) (Ways of Working - 15103DBH6J)
Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals - SMRP (General)
Soil Science Society of America - SSSA - Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) (General)