Upcoming Events
Workshop - Fall 2022 PMP Certification Preparation Course
Summary:
Have you been thinking of testing for your Project Management Professional Certification? Are you ready to take the next step in your Project Management career? If so, then consider enrolling in a five-day bootcamp presented by Eduhubspot which will bring the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology and real-world experience into focus. Learn the skills and strategies that are essential to passing the PMP exam and gain further credibility in project management processes and work practices.
Roundtable - Agile PM (Virtual)
2nd Thursday
Sponsored by AgilePDX, the Agile PM Roundtable is a virtual forum for Agile Project Managers, Agile Facilitators, and Scrum Masters to gather online once a month and discuss all things project, program, and portfolio related. This roundtable alternates between speakers on Agile-related topics or a Lean Coffee style format facilitated by experienced Agile PM's and instructors in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner prep program.
The December 8th topic is "PMBOK 7: Principle #10 Optimize Risk Responses".
Moderators: Brian Kronstad, & David Whitlock
Roundtable - North Daimler
2nd Thursday (Even Months)
Sponsored by Daimler Trucks NA
Virtual Roundtable
Roundtable - Downtown (Online)
2nd Tuesday, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the City of Portland
Location: Online Only
A roundtable is a meeting where Project Managers discuss issues they face on a daily basis. The meetings always start with introductions and usually a solicitation for topics that affect project managers in the public sector. These meetings are worth 1 PDU to PMPs, and can be extremely valuable and fun.
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Moderators:
- Saby Waraich, PMP, CSM
- Wesly Smith, PMP
- Tosin Abiodun, PhD, PMP
Chapter Meeting – Cybersecurity Project Management (Virtual)
Summary:
Learning Objectives:
- Learn that the familiar project management tools and processes are directly applicable to cybersecurity projects;
- Discover how complex project-related standards critical for project success, can be combined to improve the probability of project success;
See how project management maturity skills are transferable to cybersecurity optimization.
Roundtable - Vancouver (Virtual)
4th Friday
Roundtable - Volunteer (Virtual)
4th Wednesday
Every fourth Wednesday of the month join Penelope Luedtke, Vice President of Membership, and others from the Membership portfolio for a roundtable discussion on what chapter volunteers are doing and learn about currently open volunteer positions.
This is an opportunity to engage with different portfolios, catch up on chapter news, ask questions about specific volunteer positions, and mingle with current volunteers. Volunteer opportunities range from short-term commitments to long-term team lead roles. Whatever your skills or schedule, we will find a way to utilize your talents! Join in to learn about these exciting opportunities, hear what other volunteers are up to and what’s coming next. Come and make a difference with us.
Moderator: Penelope Luedtke
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| New Members This Year | 167 |
| PMP® Members | 1094 |
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Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.
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