The Effects of Project Management Certification on the Triple Constraint

This research paper describes key information technology (IT) project management activities in terms of project scope, time, and cost management, namely the triple constraint. The authors contend that the ability to properly manage and execute these activities are the quintessential components that oftentimes drives whether projects succeed or fail. The literature shows that IT projects have a dismal success rate but successful projects have been on the rise. We attempt to determine if the increase of successful projects correlates to the increase in the number of certificated project managers. Empirical evidence is presented that indicates certified project managers do not perform project scope, time, and cost management activities better than uncertified project managers.