The PMI Central Alabama Chapter is hosting a PMI – ACP^® (Agile Certified Practitioner) prep class on Fri 10/13, with additional on-line learning, presented by GR8PM. Please click link for more information.

Should you do Scrum? Maybe. Should you know how to apply Agile? YES!

Here’s the simple truth. Your organization doesn’t care if you use Traditional, Agile or Hybrid techniques to produce results. They only care about results!

That means that the career paths of serious PMs are on a direct collision course with rising expectations that intersect with the PMI-ACP® as a threshold requirement for hiring or promoting. And that’s why every project leader benefits from knowing if, when, and how to use Agile tools.

That’s why our Chapter has chosen a PMI-ACP® Exam Preparation class from the experts at GR8PM that includes a 100% Money-back, First-time Pass Guarantee.

You do not have to be a PMP or a Scrum Master to get great value out of this 1-day seminar with 28 hours of blended-learning instruction and 28 PDUs. It is the best of self-directed study combined with Instructor-led training. The class is on Friday, October 13th, 2017 so you need to hurry because the Early Bird price expires on Monday, October 2nd. We have also arranged a Member voucher code (pmicac102017) for $100 off (for a total savings of $200!).

The PMI Central Alabama Board is working hard to help you boost your career. We hope this class interests you. Please click here to sign up. If you have any questions or would like a flyer for this event, please contact the PMICAC VP of Education, Beth Taylor at vped@pmicac.org.

PMP, PgMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-SP, and PMI-RMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Speaker: Ken Sawyer
Topic: Security in Project Management

PDU Awarded for Attendance: 1 (TBD PDU)

Date: September 19, 2017
Time: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm (food service begins at 11:15 am and meeting starts at 11:30 am)
Location: Iz the Place

3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35243

 Cost: Lunch (pre-registered)

• $20.00 Members or walk-ins with no meal
• $15.00 Members with no meal
• $25.00 Non-Members or Walk-ins*
• $10.00 Student (with valid ID)

*Walk-ins are welcome. Meals are available to walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. Online registration ends on Friday, September 15.

The PMI Central Alabama Chapter board is kicking off the 2018 Board of Directors election process.

The following board positions are up for election:

• 2018 President-Elect (Note: This is a three-year commitment)
• VP Education (This is a two-year commitment)
• VP Administration (This is a two-year commitment)
• VP Finance (This is a two-year commitment)
• VP Marketing (This is a one-year commitment)
• VP Membership (This is a one-year commitment)
• VP Special Projects (This is a one-year commitment)

The following schedule outlines the election process timeline:
The completed PMICAC 2018 Nomination Form will be accepted beginning Monday, 8/21/17 until Friday, 9/22/17
Voting will begin on Sunday, 10/1/17 until Saturday, 10/14/17
Elections results will be announced on Monday, 10/16/17

If you have been called to serve or if you are ready to take a leadership role in the PMI Central Alabama Chapter, the 2017 board of directions welcome you to take action by running for a board position.

Attached is the PMICAC 2018 Nomination Form and the Job Description for each open position for your review. To nominate yourself or someone else, you will need to complete the PMICAC 2018 Nomination Form and send it to futurepres@pmicac.org by September 22, 2017.

If you have any questions concerning any of the above positions, board activities, or the election process, please reach out to Susan Irwin, President-Elect 2016 - PMICAC, or any PMI Central Alabama Chapter board member.

Chapter Bylaws (effective 7/15/13) Article V – PMI Central Alabama Board of Directors, Section 2 states: “The Board shall consist of the officers of PMI Central Alabama elected by the membership and shall be members in good standing with PMI and with PMI Central Alabama.”

The PMI Central Alabama Chapter is proud to sponsor the Fourth Quarter 2017 PMP® Exam Prep Course. Sessions are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings October 10 - November 9, 2017 hosted at Regions 2090 Parkway Office Circle Hoover, AL 35244.

Registration will close Wednesday September 27, 2017*

The course focuses on preparing students for the PMP/ CAPM® exam, covering key components of the exam, strategies for success and is facilitated by experienced certified Project Management Professionals.

Providing the 35 hours of education needed to apply to take the Project Management Professional PMP® exam, the course also meets the required hours for the Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM®.

This course will focus on the 5th Edition PMBOK. PMI is scheduled to release the 6th Edition PMBOK in September 2017, a date has not yet been provided in 2018 for changes to the PMP Exam. For more information: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp/update

The prep course does not include registration or fees for the certification exam. For more information and to insure eligibility for the credential, please review the requirements for the exam at pmi.org website.

PMP® exam:
http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx
CAPM® exam:
http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspx

Included in the course are the following materials:

• Andy Crowe's "The PMP® Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try" (5th edition) textbook with a complimentary trial key to 8 hours of InSite online e-learning support
• Velociteach's InAct student course workbook – referencing the presentation slides
• Quick Reference Guide – laminated tri-fold document referencing important exam content
• Study Flash Cards – designed to assist students to learn and retain the key exam points, formulas, and definitions
• Conversations on the PMP Exam – 5-disc CD set of roundtable discussions about PMP Exam strategies and best practices
• 6 months access to InSite – Practice Test A - 200 question exam simulation, scores are broken down by knowledge area and process group

PMI Central Alabama Chapter wants to improve its presence on LinkedIn. We also want to use this professional medium to communicate upcoming events and other chapter news to a broader audience. We have created a non-profit business LinkedIn page that is open to everyone to follow.

The new page is evolving and more content is on its way. Please head over to the new page via the link below and FOLLOW us so we can get information to you faster. Please let your friends and colleagues know about this new page as well.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pmi-central-alabama-chapter

The UAB Collat School of Business has opportunities for PMPs to obtain PDUs by serving as mentors for the project management students. During their PM classes the students execute real projects for real sponsors and need the guidance of experienced PMs. (The PM mentors have no deliverables.)

There is also a need for PMs to serve on the Project Management Advisory Board in conjunction with serving as mentors. Past mentors have provided valuable input which is allowing us to continuously improve the PM courses. (Our lessons learned sessions held after classes end are beneficial.)

The students need mentors spring, summer, and fall, so there are many opportunities to serve as a mentor as one has time.

If you are able to serve please contact Philip Musa at musa@uab.edu and include a phone number to reach you. Thank you for your support.