1. PMI Northwest Arkansas Chapter Membership
Privileges: PDUs submitted on members behalf and certificates for attending NWA PMI Chapter meetings
Discounts: Professional Development Days, PMP Prep Classes & other events at lower costs
Access: Members area, presentation outlines, job opportunities, PMI Marketing Portal, VRMS, ProjectManagement.com
Service Opportunities: Opportunity to give back through Volunteers/Officers/Directors service
Provides: The means/opportunity for an professional quality facility & location, presentations, PDUs, networking, personal development & more
Without membership, these advantages, values, & benefits would not be experienced by any!
Thank You, for your support!

2. Upcoming Chapter Meetings with more exciting topics:
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Upcoming Chapter Meetings with more exciting topics:
21st May, 2018
18th June, 2018
16th July, 2018

3. SAVE THE DATE… https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership
Explore the latest ideas and thinking around key project management topics.
Hear from industry leaders and dive deeper into the areas impacting the profession.
Learn about original research, information and analysis for results-focused organizations and strategic leaders at all levels.

4. 2018 Exam Changes SAVE THE DATE…
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® May 2018
New exam based on PMBOK Guide® – Sixth Edition
Includes agile approaches and how they integrate with traditional project management
New exam content outline is available
Program Management Professional (PgMP)® - 25 June 2018
Updated to align terminology with The Standard for Program Management – Fourth Edition
Current exam content outline remains relevant
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® 25 June 2018
Updated to align terminology with new The PMI Guide to Business Analysis
Current exam content outline remains relevant

5. Are you Maximizing Your Membership Discounts?
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Are you Maximizing Your Membership Discounts?
As a reminder, part of the value PMI membership delivers is savings.
Don’t miss out on reduced member-only pricing for credential fees and renewal fees, PDU’s, virtual and live events, online courses and up to 20% off at The PMI Store.

6. Online Proctoring for the CAPM® Exam
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For the CAPM exam, you can check for locations on Pearson VUE’s website .
You can also take your CAPM exam in the comfort of your home or office while being monitored by an offsite proctor through Pearson VUE.
More details at

7. Networking Find a mentor, friend, or new contact.
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Networking
Find a mentor, friend, or new contact.
Connect with over 1 million global project management peers and experts through live events, learning seminars and online community.  
Build a network of peers that you can rely on for guidance, support and idea sharing.
Converse with peers locally, in other countries, in and outside your industry that share the same core passion for project management.

8. SAVE THE DATE…
The PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition and Agile Practice Guide were created to complement each other. Together these two publications are a powerful tool that enable the right approach for the right project.
When you order the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition (in English) you will receive a complimentary copy of the Agile Practice Guide.
A complimentary PDF download of this standard is available to PMI members.

9. Interested in working behind the scenes with Chapter Officers?
NWA PMI is looking for volunteers to help with:
Educate the next generation
Courses we offer
Special events
Serve as an Officer or Director
Without our volunteers there would be no chapter!
Please for more information.

10. Watch for Membership Renewals We all forget sometimes…
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We all forget sometimes…
Keep an eye out for reminders from PMI or visit PMI.org and renew today!

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Northwest Arkansas PMI Chapter
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12. Need PDUs? Involve in PMI and NWA PMI Chapter Activities and get PDUs
Please for more information.

13. How PDUs are earned? Ways to Earn PDUs
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How PDUs are earned?
Ways to Earn PDUs
Education: training, chapter meetings, online or digital media, self-directed reading, informal learning
Giving Back: work as a practitioner, create content, give a presentation, share knowledge, volunteer
Send questions to:
VP of Membership

14. Learn and Get PDUs SAVE THE DATE…
Grow your knowledge and your opportunities with thought leadership, training and tools.

15. Career Growth
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16. Job Growth SAVE THE DATE…
Demand over the next 10 years for project managers is growing faster than demand for workers in other occupations. Organizations, however, face risks from this talent gap.
As per Anderson Economic Group (AEG) talent gap analysis the jobs and career growth for project managers within the 11 countries, through 2027, is expected to grow by 33 percent, or nearly 22 million new jobs.
By 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals in project management-oriented roles. China and India will represent more than 75 percent of the total project management-oriented employment.

17. Got NWAPMI Membership? Let others know!
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Purchase an Official NWAPMI metal name badge for about $13 bucks!
May also purchase before the start of each Monthly Chapter Meeting – see Christine Bartell

18. 2018 Officers Office Current Officer President Christine Bartell, PMP®
VP Administration
Pench Batta, PMP®, PMI-ACP®
VP Finance
Cindy Ragan, PMP®
VP Communications
Cynthia Cooper, PMP®
VP Education
Ajay Joshi, PMP
VP Programs
Manos Stergen, PMP®
VP Membership
Past President
Don Muse, PMP®