Dear PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Members,

We are proud to be united as project managers, and we value the work that we do. As project managers, however, we should recognize that the field of our profession is changing fast and we need to stay on top of the latest developments.

The PMI Eastern Iowa Board is thrilled to share that we have secured a $12 discount for all our chapter members at the IIL’s 16^th annual IPM Day Online Conference. This incredible learning event goes live on November 7^th, is available on-demand for 90 days after, and can be accessed from anywhere you have an internet connection. There is a great lineup of inspiring keynotes - including the new CEO of PMI Sunil Prashara, live Q&A sessions and presentations outlining the latest developments in Project Management. What is even more exciting: by joining the conference, PMI credential holders can earn up to 26 PDUs!

We have 3 free tickets available.  If you are interested in, please fill out the form and IIL's contact will contact you to confirm that you received the free ticket.  

Otherwise, we encourage you to read all about the conference and to get registered by clicking here.

The discount code is PMIEIOWA and should be automatically applied at the checkout. If not, you can also add the promo code manually!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you and we hope you join us online!

Warm Regards,

The PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Board

PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter has partnered with PM Master Prep and we are offering the new PMP Live Online class to our Eastern Iowa Chapter Members!

Are you or your coworkers wanting to ace the PMP exam in 12 weeks without rote memorization from the comfort of your home BEFORE the PMP exam changes on Dec 15th!  

PM Master Prep offers ongoing classes as well.  Here is the flyer!

The classes defined so far are:

12-Week Guided PMP Training - Sept. 7th 2019 - Nov. 30th 2019, 8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (3 hours) every Saturday 

12-Week Guided PMP Training - Dec. 7th 2019 - Feb. 29th 2020, 8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (3 hours) every Saturday

12-Week Guided PMP Training - Mar. 3rd 2020 - May 30th 2020, 8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (3 hours) every Saturday

12-Week Guided PMP Training - June 6th 2020 - Aug. 8th 2020, 8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (3 hours) every Saturday

12-Week Guided PMP Training - Sept. 9th 2020 - Nov. 28th 2020, 8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (3 hours) every Saturday

The PM Master Prep has already offered this to other PMI chapters such as San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Metrolina Chapter, Nuevo Leon Chapter and Northen Utah Chapter. 

- Course Cost:  

Non-member = $2,393

PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Member = $895 (63% off)

-          Course Structure:  12-week Live-Online Training (PLUS Weekly Live-Online Tutoring, Lifetime Access to PMP Success Masterclass eCourse, 1403 question simulator, and Online Study Resources)

-          Course Dates:  the next one is: September 7^th – Nov 30^th 

-          Project Management Education Hours:  35 hours

-          Course Description: 

o   Best-Selling PMP author Scott Payne has created an easier and more logical way to study for the PMP exam.  Instead of the traditional memorization focused PMP course, this course makes learning easier by teaching in the flow of a real project AND providing you Focused PMP Tutoring Sessions Weekly.

The course eliminates all PMP confusion by following Scott’s custom life-like case story of a Project Manager completing a real PMP project. 

To fit your busy schedule the course will consist of focused three-hour training sessionsconducted live-online on 12 consecutive Saturdays (instant access from your home computer). 

You also receive Scott’s best-selling PMP book, training slides, and a weekly workbook.  The workbook builds your skills methodically by focusing your study on the exact PMP subjects you must know in a step-by-step process.  

As a SPECIAL SUPPORT BONUS, Scott is providing every PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Member registered with LIFETIME access to his PMP Exam Masterclass eCourse (150 training videos), 1403 question PMP exam simulator, Speed Study Tools, and PMP Shortcut Secrets Video Series. 

The first class starts on September 7^th; this allows you to get your PMP before the end of the year (the PMP exam changes on December 15th!).  

Take advantage of 63% off the original price for all PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter members

(Original cost:  $2393, Eastern Iowa Member Price: $895)

How to Register: First we will need to validate your membership.  Please fill out this form as the first step.  One of our leadership team members will validate and will get back to you within 3 business days. Once your membership with Eastern Iowa Chapter is current, then we will provide you with the registration link and discount code so you will pay $895 instead of $2,393.  

Should you have any questions, please contact our Director of Professional Development at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

-          Every Student Receives:

o   12 weeks of Live-Online Instruction from Scott Payne (3 hours per week)

o   3 classroom support books

• §Best-selling PMP Exam Master Prep Manual
• §12 Week PMP Study Sprint Workbook
• §PMP training slides

o   PMP Success Masterclass eCourse (150 training videos)

o   Online Speed Study Tools

o   PMP Shortcut Secrets Videos

o   Live-Online Coaching EVERY week to answer YOUR questions!

Membership News - October 2019    

PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter welcomes our new members!  

Joe Barry: ACT

Jacob Fichter: Fluid-Quip Process Technologies, LLC

Heather Johnson: MediRevv

Terrance Knecht: ZS Associates

Jeffrey Kohl: MediRevv

Heather Kramer: MediRevv

Jennifer Lamparek: Collins Aerospace

Jill McDermott: Collins Aerospace

Jennifer Pruden: Modern Marketing & Management

Kevin Rauch: ACT

Don Semple: TelcoDen

Johanna Tholen: ACT, Inc.

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In April, we announced a significant change to the Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification exam, originally scheduled to take place 15 December 2019.

Over the last several months, chapter leaders and other stakeholders have communicated that more time is needed to prepare for this change. With that in mind…

The PMP exam is now changing 30 June 2020. You have six additional months to prepare your curriculum.

The last day for candidates to take the current exam will be 30 June. Starting on 1 July 2020, the PMP exam will reflect new exam content.

As more information becomes available it will be available on the Chapter and R.E.P. Update Center. To see how we are communicating to candidates, visit the PMP Exam Change page on PMI.org.

1. PMP^®Exam Content Outline Reflects Diverse Skills and Approaches to Project Management

Project management practitioners need more diverse skills and approaches to deliver outcomes and value to their organizations more than ever before. Our future-proof PMP^®exam has arrived, with content to ensure our credential remains relevant to project management practitioners’ ways of working. Expect to see the following: 

• ·More approaches to delivering outcomes. The exam will cover both predictive (~50%) and agile/hybrid (~50%) approaches to project management.
• ·Domains aligned to real-life practices. The number of domains will be reduced from five to three, which include People, Process, and Business Environment. Specific project management approaches will not be aligned to individual domains but will be incorporated throughout the exam. 

PMI recognizes the need to support chapters in transforming their content to prepare candidates to succeed on this new exam, beginning with a revised Exam Content Outline (ECO). We are committed to sharing ongoing updates and additional information to support you in this journey, including new resources to help align existing content around the new exam, and identify gaps in content development.  

2. Exciting Updates for Existing and Prospective CAPMs
   Our CAPM^®will also see changes to better serve our customers on their career journeys. The changes, scheduled to go live inAugust of 2019, are designed to streamline the application process and create a powerful path from the CAPM to the PMP by allowing the CAPM to fulfill an existing education requirement. Learn more about the changes located in the Chapter & R.E.P. Update Center.
3. PMI Delivers on Promise with Standards and Body of Knowledge Updates
   Leveraging a collaborative approach with our stakeholders, PMI will be adapting both The Standard for Project Management and A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^®Guide)– Seventh Edition to include the entire value delivery landscape of project management, recognizing that practitioners can use a broad range of methods and approaches, from traditional to cutting-edge, to deliver outcomes. Learn more about a volunteer opportunity to participate in the Development Committee or Review Team or just stay informed.

We are confident that changes like these will improve the customer experience and ensure that we are providing unparalleled value to our stakeholders over the course of their careers. To stay informed, please bookmark and periodically check the Chapter & R.E.P. Update Center as new information becomes available.

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Thanks Dr. Deb Oliver from Iowa Quality Center for coming and talking about Lean!

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