Blogs
There are many projects in the works... and there is still plenty to do so if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Vicki Behar. |
|||
Webmaster's blog entry here.
|
|||
Great News! |
|||
We are pleased to announce that Jim Keesee has successfully completed all requirements and testing set by the Project Management Institute to qualify for his PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification on July 27, 2011. Congratulations, Jim!
|
|||
There are many projects in progress... and there is still plenty to do so if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Vicki Behar. |
|||
Do you need an easy way to maintain your certification without traveling or incurring additional expense? For the next three months, Gantthead has opened up a series of webinars normally reserved for their premium membership holders to anyone who is willing to register on their site. Registration is free. Their hope is that they by offering this service to you that you will catch up on PDU requirements, and later decide to join as a premium member to earn new PDUs on a regular basis. HOWEVER, you do not have to do so and the local Chapter is not endorsing Gantthead but merely letting you know the opportunity is out there. So please pass this along to everyone who may be interested. It is a way to boost your career knowledge. Also, it’s a great opportunity and it costs nothing! PS "Thank you" shout out to Richard Kearnes, PMP - Chapter member for sharing this information with us!
|
|||
PMI is Supporting Important Developments in Project Management by Launching the Agile Certification Who Should Pursue the PMI Agile Certification?
PMI serves the project management profession by providing practitioners with a toolbox of select tools and techniques—and Agile is one of those tools. For example, those who have the PMP® and are working in an organization that is using Agile techniques, the Agile Certification provides an applicable knowledge base of Agile principles and concepts.
Key Dates for the Agile Certification Launch
If you have questions that cannot be answered by the information on PMI.org/Agile, please contact PMI Customer Care based in your region:
North America/Latin America at customercare@pmi.org |
|||
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 6:00 - 7:30 pm DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
We will be in the Board Room which is located on the third floor on the southeast corner of the building. Parking is available under the library for $.75 per half-hour for the first two half-hours and $1.00 per half-hour after that with a daily maximum of $8.00. For alternative parking options, look at this downtown Spokane parking map.
|
|||
WorkSource is a partnership of government, education, and community organizations that offers a unique resource for businesses and job seekers dedicated to supporting Washington State’s employment needs. WorkSource started offering free Microsoft E-Learning access to training on Office and other products. The Chapter did announce these courses were available but has no idea of who took advantage of the opportunity. If you did sign up for this, WorkSource would like to know how the training went. Participating in this survey is voluntary and your responses will remain anonymous. Here is the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=KN7XzeqiJ8HXvrHsebW1Kw_3d_3d Your data will be used to determine where and how WorkSource needs to improve WorkSource training. I hope you will take a few minutes to give your open and candid responses. If you have any questions about this survey please contact WorkSource: (888) 346-3807.
|
|||
What is the Release Date of the New Exam?
All PMI® credential examinations taken on or after August 31st, 2011.
Is this New Exam a Result of Changes to The PMBOK® Guide?
No. Exam takers should continue to reference A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge—Fourth Edition (2008) until a new PMBOK® Guide is released, sometime in 2012.
Will There Be Significant Differences Between the Existing Exam and the New One?
Yes. According to PMI, approximately 30% of the PMP exam content will change as a result of new or substantial changes to reflect the project manager's role as defined by the recent study. Changes to the exam will be implemented through existing items being updated as appropriate, new examination items being developed to meet these requirements, and old items that do not meet the criteria being retired.
Be prepared for changes, specifically in the Professional and Social Responsibility content on the examination.
Will There Be Changes to the Eligibility Criteria, Application Process, or Passing Score?
According to PMI, the education and experience requirements that define the eligibility for the existing PMP examination remain appropriate and will not be changed. However, PMI did not address changes to the passing score in its communication with the REP community. If you have heard differently or have documentation that this is not the case, please contact the VP of Education for this Chapter.
What Am I Supposed to Do Now?
Although PMI is planning on changing approximately 30% of the PMP® examination, these changes will NOT be effective until August 31st of 2011. Therefore, any students planning to sit for the exam before August 31st of 2011 must continue to use currently available, non-updated materials.
What will the Chapter do to assist members?
The Chapter is in process of setting up an Education Committee. This committee will be reviewing our current materials used during our PMP Prep Exam courses. This material will be adjusted accordingly for future exam prep courses. |
|||
