From PMP certification to ongoing education and training to networking with peers, PMI Atlanta offers members the tools they need to make their mark on the industries they serve.
Benefits include:
Certification
Earning the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of project management principles and concepts to employers, team members, peers, and stakeholders. As a PMI Atlanta member, you will benefit from discounted certification examination fees and have the opportunity to take advantage of preparation materials and courses offered through PMI's component organizations.
Education and Training
Enhance your project management knowledge. Increase your skills, prepare for the Project Management Professional Certification Examination, or earn valuable Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward maintaining your PMP Certification. PMI Atlanta members can take advantage of these opportunities at discounted rates through the PMI SeminarsWorld™ Program and the new e-Symposia, PMI's virtual seminars. For additional educational opportunities, search the online database of PMI recognized Registered Education Providers and the online list of academic institutions offering degrees in project management.
PMI Atlanta has many local programs to choose from to obtain continuing education in the project management profession. Choose from a variety of courses such as: mini one-day classes with a vast array of project management and topics, PM fundamentals class, hands-on skills workshops, regional conferences and vendor programs.
Knowledge & Wisdom Center
PMI Atlanta members receive significant discounts on relevant, reliable, and timely information on the practice and profession of project management through the PMI® James R. Snyder Center for Project Management Knowledge & Wisdom. Information is accessed via reference/research and current awareness services, which utilize resources such as literature search services and Internet search engines, to provide answers to project management related questions. Document delivery/reprint services are also available and provide copies of articles from PMI periodical literature upon request.
Publications
Members receive subscriptions to PMI's periodical publications. Take advantage of the wealth of information sent to you in the monthly issues of PM Network®, PMI's sought-after professional magazine; quarterly issues of the Project Management Journal®; and PMI Today®.
PMI Atlanta members receive a weekly newsletter which communicates valuable chapter information. The newsletter generally includes a message from the Chair, a list of upcoming events, a summary previous meetings, membership and volunteer recognition/updates, key articles on project management topics, etc. See the Newsletters area on our website for more information. Members also receive discounts on professional books, training tools and resources available through PMI's online bookstore.
PMP Certification Preparatory Workshops
PMI Atlanta offers local PMP Certification workshops to help project managers prepare for taking the PMP exam. Areas of study include: Framework and Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Communications, Procurement, Risk, Human Resources and Quality.
Network of Project Management Professionals
PMI Atlanta is made up of project management professionals from many different organizations. PMI Atlanta members have years of project management expertise across numerous industries. Networking with others provides an opportunity to share best practices and ideas.
Mentoring Program
PMI Atlanta offers one of the most successful mentoring programs found in business today. Our program has critical acclaim and been sought after businesses throughout metro Atlanta as well as by other global PMI organizations. Where is your Project Management career going? Is it growing as fast as you would like? Are you encountering "challenges" to your career that would benefit from an interested outside person who has been down "a similar road"? Are you a senior PM who would like to "give back" to your profession? If you answered yes to any of these, then you'll want to find out more about the PMI Atlanta's One-to-One Mentoring Program.
Events with Professional Project Management Speakers
Dinner Meetings: PMI Atlanta holds Dinner Meetings the second Monday of every odd month. There are also additional meetings for Professional Growth and Newcomers, as well as a networking opportunity.
Networking Events: PMI Atlanta hold networking events the 3rd Thursday of every even month. These events provide extended networking time with your peers as well as a presentation usually focusing on personal development.
Forums: PMI Atlanta offers 6 industry forums, including Agile, AEC, Entertainment, Governance, Healthcare, and Technology.
PM in the AM Breakfasts: PMI Atlanta holds breakfast meetings every Spring and Fall. Meetings are held in the Cumberland, Alpharetta, and Airport areas.