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Fall 2022 Foundations in Project Management

New to project management and need to ramp up your skills in a hurry? If so then this is the course for you. Build your confidence in managing projects of all sizes and complexities. Deepen your understanding of the language and science of project management. And then apply your learning on the job. Our instructors are all PMP-certified practitioners with experience in a variety of professions and who possess numerous academic credentials. This 28-hour course provides an in-depth review of project management principles and provides a proven and sound foundation of project management basics, practical examples and exercises to mimic real life. This course will help students increase their knowledge and confidence to be successful in managing projects of all sizes and complexities. Students will be able to immediately apply what they learn on the job. The hours that you spend taking this course can be applied to the 35-hour education requirement needed to sit for the PMP Exam. LINK TO COURSE CONTENT – Foundations in Project Management DATES: 4 Saturdays, (September 10, 17, 24 and October 1) TIMES: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM LOCATION: Zoom COST: PMI-DVC and PMI Partner Members = $875 / Non-Members = $1,120

Block-Value-Chain: Preparing for the Future in Project Management (PDD)

PMI-DVC Professional Development Day, September 16, 2022

Please join us for the PMI Delaware Valley Chapter Professional Development Day! When: Friday, September 16, 2022, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Where: Via Zoom Credit: 4 PDUs (2 Leadership, 1 Strategic, 1 Technical) Registration fee: PMI-DVC Members: $40 (early bird discount ends 9/9), Non-members: $70, Students: Complimentary Group discounts for 4 or more attending from the same company or organization are available. Contact us for more information. Topic: Block-Value-Chain: Preparing for the Future in Project Management Speakers: Keynote: Mark Wheeler, Making Sense of the Blockchain Value Proposition Andrew Bull, Esq, The Impact of Smart Contracts on Blockchain Feng Hou - Managing Project like a DAO Mike McCoy - Blockchain Infrastructure - Exploring the Past, Present, and Future We have officially entered the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Are you ready for it? This era can be described as the blurring of boundaries between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. It is a fusion of advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other technologies. A collective force behind many products and services that are fast becoming indispensable to our modern life. Blockchain technology is part of this revolution. You might have heard about some of the applications already built on the blockchain including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and web3? Many industries are currently building blockchain solutions in many industries from finance to education to government and many more. The blockchain community is growing in the Delaware Valley Region. Please join us in diving into and exploring the impact of Block-Value-Chain in project management. The future is here. Learning Objectives: 1) Understand the range of current use cases for blockchain in government: credentialing, supply chain, KYC, and smart infrastructure. 2) Examine how blockchain applications intersect use cases are developed. 3) Assess the risks (threats and benefits) associated with building a blockchain project use case.

PMI DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER: MEMBER’S ORIENTATION CALL

PMI DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER: MEMBER’S ORIENTATION CALL TUESDAY, SEP 20, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome Members! You are invited to learn about the benefits and opportunities of Chapter membership and participation. If you joined the Chapter within the past two months, you would receive an invitation by the third Tuesday of the month. Are you an existing Chapter member who would like to learn more about the Chapter? You are welcome to join the call! The orientation leader is Roxanne Wallace who currently serves as Senior Research Director, with NORC at the University of Chicago. Roxanne started her Survey Research career with the Census Bureau in June 2014 as a Presidential Management Fellow with the Decennial Management Division. She served as the Assistant Regional Census Manager for 2020 Decennial Operations in the Philadelphia Regional Office. Roxanne is a retired Veteran from the United States Marine Corps after more than 20 years of service including duty stations in the U.S. and abroad, as well as a tour in Iraq. Roxanne has a master’s degree in Human Resource Management, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, received her certification as a Project Management Professional and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration. Roxanne will give a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A. A member of the PMI-DVC Education Committee will present information on the Chapter’s educational course offerings and Study Groups. CALL DETAILS: Sanjay Wathore and Roxanne Wallace are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Members’ Orientation Meeting Time: Sep 20, 2022, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://pmi-dvc-org.zoom.us/j/83390123973?pwd=MUdhdDQ1cmJvd2lhMFB1SlgvNjJsZz09 Meeting ID: 833 9012 3973 Passcode: 206764 Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

PMI-DVC Certification Night, September 22, 2022

Please join us for the PMI Delaware Valley Chapter Certification Night! When: Thursday, September 22, 2022, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Where: The Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA (This event will be hybrid so virtual attendance is available as well) Parking: Complimentary self-parking available Credit: 2 Technical PDUs Registration fee: PMI-DVC Members: $50 (virtual $30), Non-members: $60 (virtual $40), Students: Complimentary The September Certification Night will be PMI-DVC’s first in person meeting since February of 2020. Although we have all enhanced our Zoom and other remote communication skills in the past two years, now is the time for us to get out of the house and meet in person again. For those of you who can’t make it person, or who are still not ready for in person crowds, we will support virtual attendance. This year’s Certification Night will take you on a whirlwind tour of the new PMI certification landscape. Most (67%) of our chapter members have their PMP but the days of the PMP being enough to make you stand out in a crowd of project managers are dwindling. PMI now offers 23 certifications. There are certifications for all levels of experience from new to the profession (CAPM) to senior leader (PgMP). Then there are the specialization areas in a dazzling array of flavors from Risk Management to Value Stream. Agile has come out from languishing as an IT oddity barely acknowledged in the PMBOK to a major area of focus with a multitude of specialized certifications. This meeting will show you the landscape, point you to where you can learn more and then some of our members will share their journeys into the new world of certifications. You will learn about the challenges and rewards of pursuing PMI certifications. What certification is right for you? Will they impress your manager, your next manager? Help you get a better job? Help you attain the self-actualization that takes you to top of Maslow’s pyramid? For those of you who don’t yet have your PMP or other certifications, PMI-DVC is here to help. You will learn about our world class exam prep courses (PMP and CAPM) and free (for chapter members) study groups. Agenda: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm: Networking, visiting sponsor tables (in-person attendees) 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Dinner 7:00 pm - Zoom meeting starts 7:00 pm: Chapter announcements 7:05 pm: Presentations and Q&A 8:30 pm: Breakout sessions with speakers and PMI-DVC officers 9:00 pm: Close PMI Certification Landscape Ken Golkin, PMP is the VP of Education and member of the BOD of PMI-DVC. Ken has over 30 years of experience managing projects and programs in various industries including aerospace, financial services, retail, utility and publishing. He has been a member of PMI since 2001 and a PMP in 2005. Ken will lead a tour of the new PMI certification landscape and then provide the details of how PMI-DVC can help you on the certification journey. Value of PMI Certifications in The Job Market A representative from Judge will provide an overview of the value of PMI certifications in the job market. Project Management Education at Villanova University Rich Rinaldi, PMP is the Senior Director of Administration at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health and Director of Academic Outreach for PMI-DVC. He is also Adjunct Professor at Villanova University College of Professional Studies and at Wake Forest University. The PMI-ACP Journey Mark B. Sleighter, PMI-ACP, PMP brings with him 20-plus years of global project and program management experience, a member of PMI and the DVC of PMI since 2008. He earned his PMP in 2018 and PMI-ACP in 2020. He is currently the Director of Program Management- Mergers, and Acquisition for Horizon Services LLC and a doctoral candidate in Business Administration and Project Management at Liberty University. The PMI-ACP Journey another perspective Leigh Ann Gunther, PMI-ACP, PMP is a Senior Technical Project Manager at Comcast and an enthusiastic Agilist who serves as the Director of Agile for PMI-DVC. Leigh Ann maintains industry certifications as a PMP and PMI-ACP from PMI, and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), and is a Scrum Foundations Educator from the Scrum Alliance. The PMI-PgMP Journey Elaine H. Alexander, PhD, PMP, PgMP has been an active project and program manager since 1999 in research and development for communications, medical products, and pharmaceuticals. She holds a PhD in Organizational Development and Behavior from Benedictine University and master’s degrees from Temple University, Northwestern University and De Paul University. The Value of the CAPM Virlene Tyler, PMP, CAPM is a project manager with experience in Information Technology in the a areas of: Infrastructure, Office 365 Migrations, IoT, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence. She pursued a certification to balance company culture experiences with PMI’s guide in managing projects more efficiently, within budget and tools to leverage when tailoring. The PMI-RMP Journey Niki Weiss PMI-RMP, PMP is a Senior Business Delivery Manager at Cigna International. She is a long-standing active member and volunteer of PMI-DVC and a blockchain guru. Niki is currently pursuing her Masters in Legal Studies with a concentration in data privacy & cybersecurity through Drexel's Kline School of Law. What a PMP Should Know About Consulting Laura Burford, PMP is a trusted advisor to consultants and boutique consulting businesses. With the help of her Consultancy Model and Consulting Jumpstart Blueprint program, she partners with them helping them get clients and build successful businesses. She is a speaker, educator and author including Project Management for Flat Organizations, a 2013 Small Business Book of the Year. The Value and Journey of Multiple Certifications John Tevis, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMP is a Veteran Sales Manager transitioning to Procurement, "The Ever Enthusiastic" John Tevis has led and coached diverse teams in both the US and Japan to overcome adversity. His career plans having been disrupted by the pandemic, journeyed to earn seven certifications to gain clarity and direction. Please share information about this event with your contacts and fellow Project Managers. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Ken Golkin at kgolkin@pmi-dvc.org.