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PMI introduces a New eCommerce System

PMI has introduced a new eCommerce system that will offer PMI products to customers more seamlessly, Some impacts include the following:

Members will no longer be prompted to renew Chapter membership with their membership auto-renewal. They will need to manually add chapter membership to their cart. Existing chapter members also have to go through this purchase flow if their membership expires.

Additionally, we suggest members renew before their expiration date! If a member's membership expires, you are no longer considered a member by system logic and if you choose to renew your membership the system will recognize you as a new member and you will be charged a $10 application fee.

PMI Certification Application Redesign

PMI will soon be launching a new and redesigned format for all of its current certification applications (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, and PMI-SP). They are planning to launch during the second half of June 2020.

The changes were made based on user feedback and the new application is designed to be more straightforward and easier for certification candidates to complete. For example:

  • PMI streamlined the application by decreasing the number of screens.
  • PMI is not changing eligibility requirements (years of work experience, hours of training required), but are changing the format in which applicants submit this information. For example, candidates can now enter months of experience instead of hours, which is much easier to track.
  • Where possible, they eliminated free text fields and included more drop-down type selection fields. Being able to select an answer from a drop-down makes it clear to applicants what the question is asking and is thus easier to answer.

PMI has a “Quick Reference Guide” PDF and an online demo that illustrates and previews the changes. For those of you interested in viewing the demo, the video is available via this link.

For candidates with open/pending applications, PMI is encouraging you to submit applications by 15 June 2020. If they are unable, our team will do their best to transfer over as much of the application data as possible into the new application. We are also directly contacting candidates with open/pending applications.

PMI is excited to unveil a new era of our certification application process. If you or any candidate in your network have any questions about our application changes, please feel free to contact PMI’s Customer Care team.

June 2020 Letter from the President

June 2020

Dear Members,

Our world might be shaken up, our routine changed, staying safe, and avoiding large gatherings which are the category our face to face events fall into so for the foreseeable future, 2020 is shaping up to be the year of the virtual.

Our mission remains the same to serve you as your go-to for continuing project management education at an affordable price. The board is taking this time to focus on our core and to return to basics to improve the quality of our chapter.

I am focused on building the leadership team for 2020 and 2021. We are still here for you as virtual smiling faces and we are connecting and available.

What’s Happening?

Check out our website calendar. Events are scheduled virtually through September. You should be receiving a weekly calendar of events bulletin. You can pick morning, evening, or on-demand events to fit your schedule and to keep your PDU and education journey going without impact.

Want a certification class? New classes have been scheduled virtually for the ACP, PMP and PgMP boot camp. Exams are now scheduled virtually by PMI Global.  If you want a certification, now is the time.

If you do not see the event you were looking for, let us know so we can explore options.  If you need assistance or have a question, reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We are reachable through this service to solve problems, make suggestions, or to fill a need.

Cory Smith, MBA, PMP, CSM
President
PMI Phoenix Chapter

Corporate Ambassador Program Get Involved today!

The Corporate Ambassador Program is an opportunity to be a part of the PMI Phoenix Chapter and act as your organization’s voice! Bring ideas, share experiences, and become an integral part of the Phoenix Chapter on behalf of your organization. The program also allows you to help improve and streamline the flow of information between PMI and the corporations in our area and allow those organizations to help contribute to the success of the chapter. The role of the Corporate Ambassador is to utilize PMI’s Global Methodology and resources to help their organization become better at applying project management tools, techniques, and methods to reach the organization's strategic objectives. 

Contact  Patty Suiter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Manish Arora at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are ready to volunteer.

Arizona Project of the Year Award Submission Deadline

Projects throughout the state of Arizona make a difference in this world and improve people’s lives. Whether it is constructing buildings, designing advanced power plants, launching rockets, or developing vaccines - the ways in which project management affects the communities around them are boundless. A new program hopes to recognize that.
The Arizona Project of the Year program raises the visibility of organizations and teams supporting the very best projects throughout the state. Projects of all sorts are considered eligible for this award. Regardless of whether it is a public or private project; and regardless of industry, your project could be considered. We anticipate that companies like APS, Intel, or Banner Health would have an interest in competing; as well as leaders in state and local government organizations.
Don’t wait - the Deadline is on 5/31/2020.

April 2020 President's Letter

April 2020

Dear Members,

Our world might be shaken up, our routine changed but there is one constant, to strive to be our best self.  Typically, our community service team organizes an event for us to collectively give back. While that is not possible at this time due to crowd gathering constraints, I still challenge you to serve. What can you do as a highly-skilled professional compassionate human?

I found something; our neighborhood has organized a library to share material to keep our boredom at bay. So, I encourage you to find a little something that you can do to contribute and stay positive.

What’s Happening?

Check out our calendar. Events are scheduled virtually to accommodate the national and state executive stay at home orders. You can pick morning, evening, or on-demand events to fit your schedule and to keep your PDU and education journey going without impact.

Want a certification class? New classes have been scheduled virtually for the ACP, PMP and PgMP exams to meet the application education requirements. Turn the absence of commute time into an educational opportunity.

If you do not see the event you were looking for, let us know so we can explore options.  Continue to submit surveys, they are actioned and appreciated. It is your voice and your chapter.

Cory Smith, MBA, PMP, CSM
President
PMI Phoenix Chapter