March 2023 Issue

Spotlight

At PMI Florida Suncoast Chapter we value our volunteers and seek to support their success. This month, we are spotlighting one of our open leadership opportunities: VP of Professional Development. The primary role of this volunteer Board position is to effectively manage professional development opportunities for chapter membership and the larger project management community. Typical activities include preparation and maintenance of PMI’s certifications, as well as the cultivation of relationships with local institutions of higher education. Whether prioritizing educational opportunities or collaborating with external vendors and key stakeholders, this role offers great value to membership and the opportunity to improve core leadership skills. If you're interested, reach out to DeLynn Rummel @ [email protected].

Check out additional vacant volunteer opportunities here!

Calendar

Visit suncoastpmi.org or click the event links below for details on upcoming events and Chapter Meetings.

March 9 - 17, 2023
Various Times EDT (In Person)
Military Makeover Volunteer Opportunity
Sponsored by PMI Tampa Bay Chapter
More details here

March 21, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm EDT (Virtual)
Women in Project Management

March 23, 2023
7:30 am - 2:30 pm EDT (In Person)
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunity
Sponsored by PMI Tampa Bay Chapter
Temple Terrace, FL, USA

March 23, 2023
9:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT (Virtual)
PMXPO - Virtual Experience Series 2023
Sponsored by PMI

March 30, 2023
5:00 - 7:30 pm EDT (In Person)
Marine for Life Networking Event
Sponsored by PMI Tampa Bay Chapter
Sunset Bar & Grill Ruskin, FL, USA

April 11, 2023 - Chapter Meeting
6:00 - 8:00 pm EDT (In Person)
10 Ways to Help Teams See Their Purpose & Impact
Chris O’Hare and Erica Woods
Thrive, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

April 15, 2023
7:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (In Person)
Special Olympics of Florida Volunteer Opportunity
Sponsored by PMI Tampa Bay Chapter
Cypress Creek High School, Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

SPECIAL NEW INITIATIVE - 100 Techies Who Care’ of Tampa Bay
Learn more on the LinkedIn Group or the MeetUp Group
Join us for our first event:
April 18, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 pm EDT (In Person)
100 Techies Who Care Inaugural Event
Embarc Collective, Tampa, FL USA

April 19, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm EDT (In Person)
Environmental Science Projects
Collaboration with Taste of Science as part of their Annual Science Festival
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Details to come!

May 1, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm EDT (In Person)
Power Networking
Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Details to come!

May 16, 2023 - Chapter Meeting
5:45 - 8:00 pm EDT (Hybrid)
What's in Your Toolbox?
Jeff Hollowell, Project Engineer, Honeywell Aerospace
PSCU, St. Petersburg, FL USA
Virtual link provided at registration

May 20, 2023
Knowledge Hunt in Dunedin
12:00 - 4:00 pm EDT (In Person)
Dunedin, FL, USA
Details to come!

June 12-15, 2023
8:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (In Person)
PMI Training
Sponsored by PMI
Orlando, FL, USA

Certifications

Looking to build your skills? Get information on the various certifications available through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

PMI is now offering new agile certifications:

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification
Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) Certification
Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) Certification
Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) Certification

Other PMI certifications offered include:

Project Management Professional®
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®
Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®