July 17 2020 at 04:00AM
PMI Supports You With New Digital Resources
Every organization in the world is currently confronting the challenge of moving forward amidst the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing the safety and well-being of their teams. In just a short period of time, we have been called upon to make rapid changes and sacrifices and to adjust the ways that we work and live. Many of these new working practices are going to stick (i.e., they won’t be temporary; and I’m pretty sure our collective recovery from COVID-19 will mean that how we work in the future will be very different).
During these uncertain times, I want to assure you that PMI is here to support you. As we adjust to a new norm, PMI remains laser-focused on being a resource for our members, certification holders, and key stakeholders around the globe.
Some organizations already operate on a full-time basis in a virtual work environment, and we have been learning from them. For most of us, the challenges we are experiencing remind us of the importance of virtual learning options and customizable digital services.
At PMI, we stand ready to provide you with resources, connect you to your community of peers, and help you to continue advancing your professional development from wherever you may be. Here are examples of our current and upcoming digital products that can benefit you:
Organizational Transformation I
Quickly learn what it takes to play a role in your organization’s transformation and prove you have what it takes to drive it forward. This new course provides the tools and techniques to assist you as you support transformation.
PMP Online Proctored Testing
Exam candidates now have the option to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam online from their office or home. As a reminder, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certifications can already be taken online.
Project Management for Beginners
Made available for free during these uncertain times, “Project Management for Beginners” is an introductory course that provides the foundational knowledge necessary to join a project team, serving as the first step on your path to a project management career.
Agile in the PMO
Currently being offered at no cost, this course will position you as a project management office (PMO) director, walking you through a series of scenarios designed to improve your PMO’s performance using agile principles and processes.
Business Continuity
This course, offered for free, is timely and relevant. With more companies asking employees to work from home, and in-person industry events going virtual, COVID-19 has created an immediate need to rethink work processes. The “Business Continuity” course pulls together fan favorites to help leaders and their employees adapt during this difficult time.
Basics of Disciplined Agile™ Course
Gain an introduction to the Disciplined Agile™ tool kit and new ways of working (while earning PDUs) with this comprehensive online course. “Basics of Disciplined Agile” is an eight-module, self-paced online course based on real-life scenarios It is your unique and personal guide to the world of agile as we reimagine the future of work.
Navigator—Beta
Currently available at no cost, Navigator serves as “the portal into PMI”—a career development platform for project professionals. The platform offers opportunities for comprehensive self-assessment of skills, interests and goals while offering an action plan to achieve your objectives.
PMI Study Hall—Beta
This offering provides candidates a sneak peek into new PMP certification exam resources, including outlines of exam content, daily practice questions, tips from experts, and exam preparation advice.
Virtual Events
COVID-19 may have upended travel plans around the globe, but PMI is still driving forward on a variety of virtual events and learning opportunities, including the recent PMXPO, which took place on 26 March and is PMI’s largest virtual event of the year (available on demand). SeminarsWorld® courses have also shifted to a virtual format, offering small group discussions and hands-on learning across a range of subject areas. We’ll also be releasing an ongoing series of virtual events for the remainder of 2020 that will allow you to learn and connect with the project management community from home. Learn more at PMI.org/events.
PMIstandards+TM—Beta
If you are a project professional looking for reliable resources to complement A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, you can now benefit from digitized tools, templates and case studies.
Snippets—Beta
Now available for a free trial, Snippets offer bite-sized learning for professionals who are seeking quick, reliable and relevant project learning.
Tower Game
Available at no cost through the PMI Educational Foundation, the Tower Game is a fun project management exercise that can be used by students of all ages, as well as adults. A teaching tool that encourages participants to consider time, cost, quality, and risk, the game can be used as an “ice breaker,” a stand-alone exercise or as part of a class curriculum. It is currently available in 17 languages.
Micro-Certifications
Micro-certifications provide access to specialized learning and assessment tools that can help you to differentiate yourself and gain new skills. Look out for more of these opportunities coming in the third quarter of 2020. The digital offerings in our ecosystem all complement each other, reinforcing learning and giving practitioners the ability to customize their unique learning journeys. Our goal is to enable practitioners to accelerate their acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and capabilities that employers seek. We live in a time of unprecedented challenges. I firmly believe that project managers will play an increasingly important role in helping their organizations to continue delivering value and in navigating change.
We are ready to support you at every step of the way with these unique offerings—and there’s more to come in the future.
A version of this article originally appeared on LinkedIn.