PMI Certification Exam Prep Course for the PMP - 2018706

DeVry University

Date: Monday, October 15, 2018 - Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: In-Person - DeVry University – Cobb-Galleria Center, 100 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

Earn 35 PDUs!

This 4 day course provides a comprehensive review of the PMBOK areas covered in the PMI Project Management Professional Exam. It includes 28 hours of classroom instruction (7 hours per day) as well as at least 7 hours of non-classroom assignments and activity (ex... homework to include sample test taking, reading assignments, etc.).

Agile Forum - 181016

“You’re Hired the Agile Way" -- A Recruiter Panel Discussion

Moderator: Joshua Jacks

Panelists: Chris Gegoudas (Recruiter), Brandon Goodson (Recruiter), Nicole Plaisted (Business Manager), Dalas Burns (Recruiter), Rachel Howard (HR professional), Lisa Leff (Director of Recruiting)

The Agile Forum meetings offer an opportunity for professional networking and knowledge sharing with other agile practitioners as well as provide a learning environment for professionals interested in learning about agile techniques. Everyone is welcome to participate.                                                      

Presentation

We will be hosting a career-oriented forum featuring a panel of important key players (i.e. corporate recruiters, HR professionals, placement companies, and hiring corporations) that specializes in the Project Management and Agile placement and opportunities. This panel will focus on providing tips and pointers to professionals looking to obtain positions in agile project management, scrum, or similar.

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)-2018406

Hilton Garden Inn - Atlanta Northpoint

Date: Wednesday, October 17 - Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location:  Hilton Garden Inn, 3045 Windy Hill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339

Earn 16 PDUs!

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) is an in-depth two day immersion into the world of the ScrumMaster role. The class explores Agile Facilitation and Agile Coaching and how the ScrumMaster uses these skills to support the team, the Product Owner and the Organization. The class is full of real world examples from the attendees’ experiences and coaches attendees through practical tools and techniques that can be implemented immediately at your workplace. The class is a deep dive into your role as a ScrumMaster and the hands-on activities and exercises demonstrate key concepts and let you experience the next level of Scrum firsthand.

Healthcare Forum - 181017

“Everything is a Project!  Applying PM principles in fundraising, strategic planning, and program development at Camp Twin Lakes” Presented by Jill Morrisey CEO, Camp Twin Lakes

The PMI Atlanta Healthcare Forum has 9 planned sessions throughout 2018. Proposed topics include IT & IT PMO in Healthcare, Healthcare SME/Domain Forums such as Clinical, Laboratory, Research, Tomorrow's Healthcare & Government practices/law, Thought Leadership in Healthcare, and Innovation in Healthcare Technology.

Presentation

In “Everything is a Project”, Jill will discuss how the team at Camp Twin Lakes applies project management rigor to fundraising and event planning, program development and long-range strategic planning.   Whether organizing a cycling event or planning a new program for children with medical and life challenges, the same principles apply.   Assemble the right team, develop a detailed work plan, identify metrics of success, establish a project budget, identify potential risks and mitigation strategies, implement the project, measure success.   Jill will give several examples of these steps using the impactful work of Camp Twin Lakes to illustrate that at work and in life, “everything is a project”!  

Entertainment Forum - 181018

The PMI Atlanta Entertainment Forum launched in 2017! Our focus is expanding knowledge and appreciation of Project Management and its benefits in unconventional fields by providing informational, educational, and networking events for individuals in various roles in the entertainment industry. 

Entertainment Industry = those businesses involved in providing entertainment
• Media – film, television, radio, theater
• Music
• Sports
• Fine arts
• Digital - Gaming

"Finding Your IKIGAI in a Media Changing World" by Mallom Liggon, Strategic & Consumer Insights Director at Turner

Back in August, Mallom stepped us through being a game changer and finding your Gifts, Provision, and Skills (aka GPS). So back by popular demand, he will continue the journey with Part 2 – Finding Your IKIGA (a Japanese word for purpose). He will teach you how to apply your GPS to discover your purpose of staying relevant in this ever-changing media world.

The Successful Introvert: How To Sell Yourself Into A Great PM Career: Networking Event - 181018

The Georgian Club

“The Successful Introvert: How To Sell Yourself Into A Great PM Career” 
presented by Dan Jourdan

Join us for the October Networking event.  Featuring an extended networking session with peers and PMI Atlanta leaders, this event also provides a presentation to improve your project management and professional skills.

Presentation Details

Artificial Intelligence is coming, and you need to be prepared for how it will affect the PM industry. This might mean learning to place the introvert side of yourself into a win-win position. Join Dan Jourdan as he guides the PM professional into:

• Staying ahead of the curve to remain valuable to your real client
• Learning the seven magic words that will help you get everything you want in your career.
• Learning how to gain instant rapport with everyone you meet.

The Successful Introvert: How To Sell Yourself Into A Great PM Career: Networking Event - 181018 (2)

The Georgian Club

“The Successful Introvert: How To Sell Yourself Into A Great PM Career” 
presented by Dan Jourdan

Join us for the October Networking event.  Featuring an extended networking session with peers and PMI Atlanta leaders, this event also provides a presentation to improve your project management and professional skills.

Presentation Details

Artificial Intelligence is coming, and you need to be prepared for how it will affect the PM industry. This might mean learning to place the introvert side of yourself into a win-win position. Join Dan Jourdan as he guides the PM professional into:

• Staying ahead of the curve to remain valuable to your real client
• Learning the seven magic words that will help you get everything you want in your career.
• Learning how to gain instant rapport with everyone you meet.