Welcome to PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter!
The PMI EIC will be recognized as a dynamic organization of professional project managers dedicated to serving the business and educational community of Eastern Iowa through the advancement of project management.
Monthly Professional Development Programs Update
After careful consideration, PMI Eastern Iowa has made the decision to hold a virtual June chapter professional development programs due to COVID-19 pandemic concern.
We are going to have a Virtual PDD!
PMI Eastern Iowa 13th Annual Professional Development Day ‘Manage Changes to Deliver Solutions’ Due to concerns over the COVID-19 we are moving this event into a virtual event in order to guarantee the health and safety for all of our attendees.
Interested in becoming our virtual PDD sponsor?
Please contact us at board@pmieasterniowa.org for sponsor information!
PMI Eastern Iowa Introduces a New Professional Development Opportunities in Business Analysis! In May 2020, EIC chapter members will receive 30% discount!
Go to Events, Seminars & Events, BA Academy Courses and register now!
Disciplined Agile Toolkit
Interested in finding out more on Disciplined Agile? Check it out at https://www.pmi.org/disciplined-agile
Have you tried PMI's Snippets yet?
Snippets offers bite-sized learning for professionals seeking quick, reliable, and relevant project learnings. Check it out at https://snippets.pmi.org/
Have you tried PMI's Navigator yet?
Navigator is a free career assessment tool that users will have continuous access to. Check it out at https://navigator.pmi.org
PMP Online Live Class - Ace the PMP Exam in 12 weeks!
PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter has partnered with PM Master Prep trusted educational institute by other PMI chapters! We are offering the new PMP Live Online class to our Eastern Iowa Chapter Members!
New! Online Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam
Did you know that now professionals can schedule to take their PMP exam online with convenient options to fit your schedule?
Our printing in-kind sponsor, IIL Online Conference!
We are excited to share that PMI Eastern Iowa Members get 40% discount for this online event! Visit IIL.com, use promo code AGILECON2020 Access any time June 4, 2020 – December 31, 2020.
PMI Eastern Iowa Introduces a New Job Board!
If you are a member of PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter or a recruiter/ organization's HR, check it out! Go to Career Development -> Jobs
Are you following our LinkedIn and Twitter?
You can find us by searching "PMI Eastern Iowa"!
Have you downloaded our Eastern Iowa Chapter mobile up yet?
Just go to your app store for iOS or Android and download "mypmichapter"!
Monthly Professional Development Program!
Jump start your day with networking and a PDU! We have locations across Corridor area. Check out our Event Calendar for a monthly professional development program.
Did you know PMI Offer Student Membership?
Your local Eastern Iowa Chapter is here to help students! Individual student membership or group student membership available! Contact Eastern Iowa Chapter's Director of Academic Outreach!
We thank you for your service and we are here to support you in your journey as a Project Manager.
Contact your local Eastern Iowa Chapter's Director of Military Outreach to learn more about the benefits!
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Upcoming Events
June 2020 Virtual Program - Business Analysis
June 11th, 2020 Online meeting
This is a free meeting for all to attend online!
Program: How to Use BUSINESS ANALYSIS to Hedge Job Uncertainty
Talent Triangle: Technical
Presenter: Laura Paton, MBA, PMP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, IIBA-AAC, CSM
PDU's: 1.0
Check in 4:45 PM
Program begins 5:00 PM
Program ends 6:00 PM
BA Academy online courses
Announcing NEW professional development opportunities in business analysis
PMI Eastern 
Iowa is happy to announce two new courses to help you advance your understanding of business analysis. Both courses are on-demand, providing you an opportunity to learn any time, anywhere that is most convenient for you.
These courses are developed and instructed by Laura Paton, MBA, PMP, PMI-PBA, CBA, CSM, IIBA-AAC, chair and core team author for both PMI standards in business analysis, who is a PMI Registered Education Provider (REP):
●Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (2015)
●The PMI Guide to Business Analysis (2018)
From now until the end of May, you can save 30% by using the following coupon code: PMI-E-IOWA. This is a great opportunity to learn essential skills that improve your ability to manage projects at a reduced rate!
IIL Annual Online Event Agile and Scrum 2020
Great News! IIL’s Annual Online Event: Agile and Scrum 2020 offers all of us the chance to earn up to 26 PDUs by watching more than 20 unique video presentations from award-winning speakers!
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Introducing PMP Live Online Class by PM Master Prep, Ace the PMP exam in 12 weeks!
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?
Update from PMI on 3/20/20:
For all PMP candidates, PMI is extending access to the current PMP exam until 31 December 2020 and postponing the launch of the new PMP exam until 2 January 2021.
Update from PMI on 4/15/20:
New! Online Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam
PMP candidates can now schedule and take their PMP exam online from the convenience of their home or office. Check out more info.
The CAPM students can also take this PMP exam class. PM Master Prep will provide the CAPM students with both PMP simulators and CAPM simulators.
PM Master Prep offers ongoing classes as well.
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 347 |
| New Members This Year | 26 |
| PMP® Members | 229 |
| CAPM® Members | 10 |
| PgMP® Members | 0 |
| PMI-SP® Members | 0 |
| PMI-RMP® Members | 1 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 6 |
| PfMP® Members | 0 |
| PMI-PBA® Members | 0 |
| Members with no Certification | 109 |
| Breakdown by type | |
| Individual Members | 344 |
| Student Members | 3 |
| Other Members | 0 |
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Members in Spotlight
New Members This Month
- Isaac Odeyomi
5 Years of Membership Anniversary
- James Trainor
- Bruce Murphy, PMP
- Jordan Dreyer, PMP
- Derek Bennett
- Patty Ferrel, PMP
Renewing Members This Month
- Aimee Nadke, PMP
- Amanda Freet
- Amy Adam, PMP
- Bridget Clark, PMP
- Cheryl Schiano
- Cynthia Sauer, PMP
- Danielle Strank, PMP
- Derek Bennett
- Ethan Davis, PMP
- Jacqueline Haltmeyer, PMP
- James Trainor
- Jennifer Barnes, PMP
- Jordan Dreyer, PMP
- Joseph Spiess, PMP
- Laura Jessen, PMP
- Luann Forinash, PMP
- Mary Hardy, PMP
- Melissa Cantrell, PMP
- Meridith Larson, PMP
- Michele Saulnier, PMP
- Paul Hagen, PMP
- Richard Russ
- ROBERT MUSETESCU, PMP
- Robert Sanders, PMP
- Romy Lodh, PMP
- Ryan Hall
- Sarah Lewis
- Stephanie Decker, PMP
- Tammy Etscheidt, PMP
- Terry Feltes
Professional Development Day Sponsorship Opportunities
The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. Our chapter proudly serves all the local and national professionals in the space of Project Management. We currently have thousands of members - over half of whom hold PMI’s esteemed PMP certification - and represent nearly 400 unique companies across the globe.
Get Involved
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.
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