New courses have been added to the UAB Professional Studies program to help business professionals further succeed.

PMP Prep Class- Do you know someone that would like to take the PMP course and exam before the MAJOR changes coming in July? Well now is the time to take a class covering the current exam content! This course offered through our partner organization has been proven very effective in preparing project managers for advancing knowledge and skills in project management.

PMP Test Prep- Already have the project management education hours needed to sit for the PMP? If you are ready to take the exam but need a refresher on what to expect, attend the 1 day Test Prep class and prepare mentally for the exam experience and style of questioning.

Agile Prep Class--- Interested in a better understanding of Agile? Join us on two Saturdays in February for a crash course on all things agile and to prepare for the PMI-ACP exam.

Do you know someone that would like to take the PMP course and exam before the MAJOR changes coming in July? Well now is the time to take a class covering the current exam content! This course offered through our partner organization has been proven very effective in preparing project managers for advancing knowledge and skills in project management.

Project Management Foundational Course– REGISTER SOON!
Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14
9:00am – 4:00pm
UAB Collat School of Business

Already have the project management education hours needed to sit for the PMP? If you are ready to take the exam but need a refresher on what to expect, attend the 1 day Test Prep class and prepare mentally for the exam experience and style of questioning.

Course Outline:

• Comprehensive Test Prep Practice
• Understand Logic behind Answers
• Utilize a Test Bank of over 800 6th edition practice questions
• Interactive Discussions with PMI Certified PMPs
• 90 day access to online test bank of hundreds of questions

PMP Test Prep
Feb. 28, 2020
9:00am – 3:30pm
UAB Collat School of Business

Interested in a better understanding of Agile? Join us on two Saturdays in February for a crash course on all things agile and to prepare for the PMI-ACP exam.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who works on an Agile team or is a part of an organization adopting Agile practices. Anyone experienced using Agile approaches, has good collaboration skills, eagerly embraces complexity, and thrives on rapid response times is invited to come learn about real-world Agile Project Management and earn the education hours required to sit for the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) exam.

Agile Project Management
February 22, 29
8:30am – 4:00pm
UAB Collat School of Business

Collat School of Business Professional Education

Scholarships for the Project Management courses available through the Alabama Digital Skills Pilot Program.
The application is now open for these courses:

• Project Management Foundational Course
• Project Management Bundle
• Agile Project Management

Women in Alabama may be eligible if they are:

• Re-entering the workforce with interest in a computing/ technology career
• Considering changing careers with a new career in computing/ technology
• Already in a technical computing role but wish to advance their career with additional digital skill

Those who apply for The Collat Professional Education courses will be participating in the Alabama Digital Skills Pilot Program.

All participants who meet the requirements may receive 100% funding to take Collat’s Professional Education Project Management classes. If this doesn't apply to you, please share with other Alabama women interested in Project Management and technology.

Click here for scholarship information.

Classes begin January 24th, so complete the application today.

Please share this exciting information with women who may be interested in applying for full scholarships! Contact Elizabeth Wright with any questions.

Learn more about Collat's Professional Education Project Management Course.

If you have changed your phone number or email address recently, then update your contact information with PMI International at www.pmi.org. Each month, our chapter pulls updated email addresses from PMI, so there is no need to inform us of your contact information change. Below are the steps for updating your email with PMI:

1. Go to www.pmi.org and sign in.
2. Click on “myPMI” directly under the upper left PMI image.
3. Click on 'Edit my profile'.
4. Update your email/phone information and click “Save”.

As a way to give back to our chapter members and encourage participation in chapter meetings we are providing free chapter meetings in 2020. Here are the requirements for attending the meetings for free:

• Must be a current PMICAC chapter member
• Must register for the chapter meeting by the cutoff date via the PMICAC website
  • Cutoff date is 5PM CST the Friday before the chapter meeting

If you do not register by the cutoff date/time and attend as a walk-in, we will charge the normal walk-in price of $25 for attending the meeting. Registering early for and attending every chapter meeting in 2020 is worth $200 to each member.

2019 was a great year for PMICAC and we look forward to even more member participation in 2020. The board is very member-focused and a lot of information is provided at chapter meetings that benefit members. The first chapter meeting will be held 1/21/20 at Iz The Place on Rocky Ridge Road. We hope to see you there!

If you were able to make the August luncheon, you’ll understand why we are so excited to welcome April Clark back for more information on Reach & Teach. If you missed the meeting, find out more about their program here. You can also check out their YouTube channel here. 

Our Chapter is teaming up with Reach & Teach to help students and teachers plan and host a rock concert at their school. Students will do all of the work, but it’s a big undertaking…which is where Project Management comes in! We are going to meet with April on Thursday, October 10th, to take a deeper dive into their curriculum and brainstorm ways our Chapter can get involved.

This is open to all members and will count towards “giving back” PDU’s. Even better, this is a great way to get involved in our community and bringing project management to the next generation.

Meeting Details:

When: Thursday, October 10th, 2019 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Where: Hoover Public Library Café (East 59 Vintage Café)
200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
Note: Food and beverages are available for purchase at the café until 7:00 pm.

Please RSVP to Mindy Wyatt, PMIef Liaison

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