Services Provided

Processes Managed

The Professional Development portfolio offers project management related classes and workshops to PMI Portland chapter members and the community.

Key areas of focus include:

Processes identified for documenting and formalization include:

• Advice on obtaining credentials
• Education for credential requirements
• Continuing education for re-certification requirements

Portfolio Members

VP Professional Development

vp_prof_devel@pmi-portland.org

Sets overall direction and quality for professional development opportunities for the Chapter members.

• Follows Chapter bylaws, policies and procedures; strive to fulfill the Chapter’s mission, values, and strategic plans.
• Supports continuing education by promoting the project management profession through workshops and seminars.
• Conducts two or more PMP certification preparation courses each year.
• Conducts four workshops per year.
• Provides opportunities to enhance and expand the skill and knowledge of project managers.
• Establishes a Volunteer Committee to support and orchestrate workshops, seminars and certification classes.
• Creates and documents processes and procedures for professional development that are repeatable and sustainable by volunteers.
• Assesses professional development events and ensuring through monitoring participant satisfaction they are meeting the needs of the Chapter members.
• Develops and supports a mentoring program for the membership.
• Prepares the annual Professional Development budget and submits to VP Finance.

Director of Certification

certification@pmi-portland.org

Sets the course for volunteer instructors and PMP/CAPM-elect students to interact in a 35 contact hour venue.

Director of Workshops

workshop@pmi-portland.org

• Conducts four workshops per year offering PDUs for our members.
• Coordinates venue, speakers, sign-up, contract and quality issues related to the workshops.
• Responds to all workshop queries and assists in workshop cost/benefit analyses.

Director of Mentoring

mentoring@pmi-portland.org

**NEW IN 2008/09** 

The Mentoring Pilot program consists of paired mentors and mentees from the Portland PMI community. The program fosters professional development for both individuals.