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What benefits does the Chapter offer?
How can I get the most benefits from the chapter?
How do I join the chapter?
When does the Chapter meet?
Does the Chapter provide PMP training?
Does the Chapter provide any other training or seminars?
What are the other chapters in the tri-state area?
What benefits does the Chapter offer?
• Monthly Meetings with excellent networking opportunities, a presentation on a project management topic, and either a vendor presentation/demo or an IS SIG meeting
• Monthly newsletter
• Email distribution list
• Annual training course to prepare for PMP certification exam
• 1-2 seminars each year
• Information and advice on PMP certification
• Networking
• Opportunity to participate in special forums (e.g. PMO Roundtable)
• Web site (www.PittsburghPMI.org)
How can I get the most benefits from the chapter?
• Volunteer for a role in the chapter! Positions can be tailored to fit your time and interests. To get involved, call VP of Membership.
How do I join the chapter?
• Join PMI (see website at www.pmi.org). On your PMI application indicate you want to join the Pittsburgh chapter for an additional annual fee of $20. If you have already joined PMI but did not join the Pittsburgh chapter, call PMI headquarters at 610-356-4600, Option 8 and explain that you want to join the chapter. They can take your credit card info and enroll you on-line.
When does the Chapter meet?
• The chapter meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month, except July & August.
• General schedule:
5:00 – 6:00 - Networking and PM INFO Session - or - IT SIG meeting
6:00 – 7:00 – Dinner and introductions
7:00 - 8:00 - Presentation
• Typical Cost: $25 for dinner. No cost for presentation only.
Does the Chapter provide PMP training?
• Typically 1 session per year: Spring (mid-February-April timeframe)
• Typically 5 Saturdays 8:00 – 5:00 (40 hours total) which satisfies education requirement for exam
• Cost for 2006 is $695 for members, $875 for non-members
• For more information, please contact the VP Education.
Does the Chapter provide any other training or seminars?
• Updates are available on the Chapter website at www.PittsburghPMI.org.
• For more info, call Education Coordinator
What are the other chapters in the tri-state area?
• Northeast Ohio (Akron/Cleveland), http://www.pmineo.org
• Keystone Chapter (Harrisburg), http://www.pmi.org/chapters/keystone
• Central Ohio (Columbus), http://www.pmicentralohio.com
• Dayton/Miami-Valley Chapter, http://www.daytonpmi.org
• Erie PA Chapter, http://www.pmierie.org
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