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.
PMIEF Mission: Enable youth to realize their potential and transform lives through project management
PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter members provide scholarship opportunities through PMI Education Foundation (EF).
Have you registered yet? Free Virtual Professional Development Program!
You will receive a web link after the registration closes. Sign up now!
Have you checked PMI's Future 50?
The next generation of future-focused project professionals are making a huge impact on a global scale!
Interested in becoming our virtual PDD sponsor?
Please contact us at board@pmieasterniowa.org for sponsor information!
The PMI Educational Foundation Celebrates Social Good Around the World
Check it out at https://pmief.org/
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
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.
Are you following our LinkedIn and Twitter?
You can find us by searching "PMI Eastern Iowa"!
Have you downloaded our Eastern Iowa Chapter mobile app yet?
Just go to your app store for iOS or Android and download "mypmichapter"!
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!
PMIEF Vision: Inspiring youth to achieve their goals, making dreams a reality.
Check it out at https://pmief.org/
The 9 Symbols for the Project Economy
It begins with a design language that represents the qualities required to be a part of The Project Economy: Collaboration, determination, change, innovation, teamwork, outcomes, growth, vision and community.
Upcoming Events
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 till end of September 2020, we are offering discounts to our PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter members.
- BA Fundamentals 8 hour course - $50 off now until end of September 2020
- PMI-PBA Prep - $275 off now until end of September 2020
The coupon code for either is BA-E-IOWA-BACK-TO-SCHOOL
This is a great opportunity to learn essential skills that improve your ability to manage projects at a reduced rate!
January 14, 2021 Virtual Program, Leadership for Remote Work in Today's New Virtual World
January 14, 2021 Virtual Program
Program: Leadership for Remote Work in Today's New Virtual World
Talent Triangle: Leadership
Presenter: Natalie Steck
Natalie Steck, who is originally from Melbourne Australia but now resides in Seattle Washington and presides over Viewpath, a project management SaaS company. She is a natural leader and has navigated challenging roles in large and small firms with a focus on Sales, marketing, talent management and leadership. Natalie loves people, public speaking and problem solving. Fun facts - she is a qualified personal trainer and nutritional therapist and has competed in natural amateur body building. She would also like to compete one day in MasterChef.
Location: Online link to the conference will be given to registrants after 1/11/2021
Guests: Free!
Chapter Members: Free!
PDU's: 1.0
Check in 11:45 AM
Program begins 12:00 PM
Program ends 1:00 PM
February 11, 2021 Virtual Program, Scrum vs. Kanban: Which Works Best Where?
February 11th, 2021 Online meeting
Program: Scrum vs. Kanban: Which Works Best Where?
Talent Triangle: Technical
Presenter: NK Shrivastava PMP, RMP, ACP, CSP, SPC4
Location: Online link to the conference will be given to registrants after 2/8/2021
Guests: Free!
Chapter Members: Free!
PDU's: 1.0
Check in 11:45 AM
Program begins 12:00 PM
Program ends 1:00 PM
Pre-registration Expires: 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, February 7th
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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 | 329 |
| New Members This Year | 38 |
| PMP® Members | 218 |
| CAPM® Members | 12 |
| 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 | 100 |
| Breakdown by type | |
| Individual Members | 325 |
| Student Members | 4 |
| Other Members | 0 |
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Members in Spotlight
New Members This Month
- Amy Nicknish
- Devprasad Mishra
- Douglas Wildes
- Rachel Byrd
- Vicki Albrecht, PMP
5 Years of Membership Anniversary
- Kimberly Jacoby, PMP
- Michael Suelzer, PMP
- Dawn Svenson Holland, PMP
- Katy Anderson, PMP
Renewing Members This Month
- Alan Schmidt, PMP
- Brenda Scott, PMP
- Cory Coobs, PMP
- Courtenay Baker, PMP
- Debra Hicks
- Donna Strottman, PMP
- Douglas Williams, PMP
- Heather Johnson, CAPM
- Jane Elliott
- Jill Kordick, PMP
- Johanna Tholen, PMP
- Katy Anderson, PMP
- Kimberly Jacoby, PMP
- Mary Phelan, PMP
- Michael Harks, PMP
- PJ Doyle, PMP
- Shelley Stout, PMP
- Susan Marzen
- Tamara Schultz, PMP
- Yvonne Gardenier
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.
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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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