Featured Events
Upcoming events
Roundtable - Agile PM (Virtual)
The Agile PM Roundtable is a collaboration between PMI and AgilePDX. This virtual forum seeks to build connections between the Agile and Project Management communities and strives to create an inclusive environment for people with open and curious minds. This Roundtable alternates between speakers on Agile-related topics to a Lean Coffee style format facilitated by experienced Agile PM's and instructors.
The Roundtable meets the second Thursday each month. Meetings start at 7a and end promptly at 8a, and the meeting room usually opens 15 minutes before the official meeting start time to allow you to hang out and talk with colleagues. Please register at https://www.meetup.com/agilepdx-user-group-portland-metro/events/296699412/ and dial in from your device with your favorite early morning brew. A Zoom URL will be provided to confirmed attendees. Feel free to post questions to this meetup prior to the event on the MeetUp site.
We welcome divergent opinions and experience reports. Bring your challenges for feedback and support from the group.
Stay up to date - check out our Agile Roundtable Linkedin group.
PMP EXAM PREP – SPRING 2024 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL 5 Day Virtual Bootcamp
PMP EXAM PREP – SPRING 2024
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
5 Day Virtual Bootcamp
May 13 – May 17, 2024
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Virtual Course Provided by EduHubSpot
Roundtable - Downtown (Hybrid)
2nd Tuesday, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the City of Portland
Location: Hybrid - Join in person at Room 202 of The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 or subscribe to the mailing list below to receive the Teams meeting info to join online.
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.
Sign up for the Roundtable email list(s) by clicking the Subscribe link below.
Moderators:
- Saby Waraich, PMP, CSM
- Wesly Smith, PMP
- Tosin Abiodun, PhD, PMP
Chapter Meeting – Sustainability in Business and Why Project Managers Matter Most
Chapter Meeting
Topic: Sustainability in Business and Why Project Managers Matter Most
The learning objectives for Sustainability in Business typically include understanding the importance of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in business operations, identifying key sustainability challenges and opportunities, exploring strategies for integrating sustainability into business practices, and evaluating the impact of sustainable practices on business performance and stakeholder relationships.
Roundtable - Vancouver (Virtual)
The Vancouver RoundTable group meets on the 4th Friday of the Month at 7:30a-8:30a PST. We have moved to a fully online session via Zoom with the link sent out a few days prior to the event. Please email ChristineGlynn2@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list.
Summer Webinar - Unlocking Career Advancement: A Comprehensive Overview of PMI Project Management Certifications
Summer 2024 Virtual Workshop
Join us for an enlightening session as we delve into the realm of project management certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), designed to propel your career through its various stages. Beyond mere
knowledge acquisition and skill enhancement, PMI certifications offer a gateway to professional growth and recognition.
This training session will meticulously explore the multifaceted advantages of PMI certification courses (CAPM, PMP, ACP, PgMP, PfMP, SAFE). We'll shine a spotlight on core certifications universally relevant across industries, alongside
specialized credentials tailored to specific disciplines—credentials highly coveted by discerning employers.
Delving deeper, our program will provide a comprehensive overview of the premier project management courses offered by PMI. Through meticulous comparison, we will dissect the distinctive focuses of each certification, elucidating their respective eligibility criteria in terms of education and professional experience.
Join us as we navigate through the intricacies of PMI project management certifications, equipping you with the insights and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about your professional development. Don't miss this
opportunity to chart your course towards career excellence with PMI certifications.
Chapter Membership
US$35/year
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- Stay up-to-date with PMI publications
Grow Your Skills
It is particularly important for Project Managers to maintain and improve their project management knowledge and skills to stay competitive in the market. PMP certification is a critical component. As, during the resent years, project management discipline took a step toward more flexible and dynamic project management methodologies, in addition to the traditional waterfall approach, several new emerging methodologies became in high demand. Thus, training and credentialing in these methodologies became highly sough after among Project Management professionals. It is especially relevant in today's economic climate.
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 1584 |
| New Members This Year | 169 |
| PMP® Members | 1017 |
| CAPM® Members | 61 |
| PgMP® Members | 5 |
| PMI-SP® Members | 1 |
| PMI-RMP® Members | 3 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 52 |
| PfMP® Members | 2 |
| PMI-PBA® Members | 4 |
| Members with no Certification | 503 |
| Breakdown by type | |
| Individual Members | 1552 |
| Student Members | 27 |
| Other Members | 5 |
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Members in Spotlight
- Angela Betita, PMP
- Brett Sparrey
Get Involved
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
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.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.
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