PMFORUM Breaking News

Reported by Quang Ton in Houston

Based on the reality that busy schedules make it challenging to schedule professional development, the Project Management Institute (PMI^®) has announced several online project management seminars. Those include the following:

eSeminarsWorldSM

eSeminarsWorld features a collaborative online learning environment where participants can interact with expert instructors and students from around the world. Lessons can be completed at a time of day convenient to the participant - at home, on the road or in the office. 8 seminars that run throughout the year are available, and participants can earn up to 35 PDUs.

Project Management Methods & Mechanics (PMMM)

This seminar provides an easy way to learn about the PMBOK^® Guide or how to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM^®) examination? The Project Management Methods & Mechanics course brings the PMBOK^® Guide—Third Edition to life with a 10-module online class. Participants receive a certificate and 14 PDUs upon completion.

Visit PMI online for course descriptions and registration information.

With more than 260,000 members in 170 plus countries, the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI^®) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to the advancement of project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and creating a family of professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional (PMP^®) and Program Management Professional (PgMP)^®. Additionally, the Institute provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management, program management and portfolio management. PMI is also highly regarded for its extensive research program and published studies. PMI was founded in 1969. Please visit PMI.org for more information.

Quang Ton, PMP International Correspondent – Texas, USA Quang Ton is an International Correspondent for PMForum and PM World Today in Houston, Texas, USA. He is also a Service Delivery Manager at Schlumberger, a global oilfield services company. Quang is also currently Vice President Communications for the PMI Houston Chapter. Quang holds a Masters degree in Computer Engineering from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne and a BS in Industrial Data Processing and Electronics Engineering from the Université de Créteil in France. Quang is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), a Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation (ITIL) in Service Management from EXIN, a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and a Certified Associate Business Manager (CABM) from the Association of Professionals in Business Management (APBM). Quang Ton can be contacted at pmi.qton@yahoo.com.