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The role of competency-based certification in ensuring sustainable project delivery

Organization, Technology and Management in Construction: an International Journal
Volume 15 (2023): Issue 1 (January 2023)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2023-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1847-6228 | Journal ISSN: 1847-5450
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Language: English
Page range: 243 - 252
Submitted on: Nov 28, 2023
Accepted on: Dec 8, 2023
Published on: Dec 29, 2023
Published by: University of Zagreb
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
Keywords:
competency,
certification of persons,
project manager,
competence,
professional certification,
project management,
project-oriented organisations
Related subjects:
Engineering,
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