Directory of Professional Project Management Organizations - Regional Listing - North America
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Canadian Project Forum
The Mission of the Canadian Project Forum is to enhance Canadian ability to successfully initiate and execute capital projects in Canada and internationally. The CPF is primarily a knowledge building association and fulfillment of member's needs in the most effective manner.
CPF goals are: To provide a forum to discuss and encourage Canadian participation in the successful initiation and execution of Canadian and international projects. To identify, develop and share the special conceptual and project management attitudes, knowledge and skills required for successful projects. To build and share an effective information base which leverages the understanding and skills of members. To seek an appropriate number of members and balance of representatives within the forum membership from private and public sectors to maximize the skill base available. To collaborate with other associations to enhance the base of knowledge, expertise and technology of stakeholders. The planning and conduct of the CPF are the responsibility of a Board of Directors elected each year by the membership. In addition there is a Program Committee. The CPF maintains an administrative office in Calgary , Alberta , Canada.
For further information.
Phone: (403) 228-0885 or FAX : (403) 228-3953
or send an email to
foster@cadvision.com.
The American Society for the Advancement of Project Management
he American Society for the Advancement of Project Management - ASAPM - is a professional association dedicated to promoting the use of project management as the business solution of choice and supporting member career advancements through increased knowledge and competency.
ASAPM's programs include a four-level certification program for measuring and authenticating competency. Education programs will be offered to individuals to raise their level of knowledge in state of the art practices for project management. Not least of the initiatives is an awards program to recognize both individuals and organizations that excel in project management endeavors. ASAPM also offers competency assessments for both individuals and organizations.
Mission: To provide opportunities for individuals and organizations that expands understanding and use of project management for maximum economic benefits
Objectives:
- To lead in the advancement of project management principles, practices, and techniques.
- To serve members in ways that promote their career growth and advancement in the profession.
- To promote senior executive understanding of benefits for best use of project management.
- To improve project success through research and sharing of best practices.
- To recognize project management competencies through certification at appropriate levels.
- To encourage high standards of ethical conduct and project management practice.
Mike McClain, ASAPM's first President, gave a candid reason for starting this organization
"No current organization meets the needs of individuals and businesses in the field of competency. We will be the leaders in project management for those individuals and businesses."
ASAPM is dedicated to advancing the profession by working with members and other professional associations. We are a member-driven organization, designed and managed to serve members and the public at large. ASAPM may be reached through its web site, www.asapm.org. Additional information may be received by writing to ASAPM at 6547 N Academy, #404, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
The Project Management Institute
The Project Management Institute is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art of project management. Project management is one of the first professions that encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of talent and skills, knowledge of management practices, and leadership strategies.
For further information see the : PMI® Home Page.
The American Project Management Forum
The American Project Management Forum is dedicated to
improving ties between the project management profession and the US government, and to promote professional project management on US government and federally-funded projects in the United States.
The American Project Management Forum brings executive-level representatives of government agencies and industry together to discuss project management related issues. An Agreement has been struck to proceed with "American Project Management Forums", to be held in Washington, DC on a periodic basis, for the purpose of bringing together key representatives of various US government agencies, US industry and the project management profession, in an open forum to discuss project management issues of US government programs and projects.
The American Project Management Forum Web has; general information, schedules of American Project Management Forums and global standards. For more information, contact PMI-EO at. (610)734-3330 ext.1046 or via e-mail: admin@pmi.org