{"id":2479,"date":"2022-02-11T13:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T11:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=2479"},"modified":"2022-11-03T09:26:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:26:17","slug":"how-pmi-will-support-your-project-management-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/how-pmi-will-support-your-project-management-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"How PMI Will Support Your Project Management Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not all organizations are poised to pivot and thrive in the wake of extreme business challenges. It takes a special kind of business adaptability to maintain momentum or even overachieve in the current landscape. This has resulted in a shift in how organizations lead their teams. What has emerged is the notion of <em>gymnastic enterprises<\/em> focused on \u2018outcomes rather than process, with a clear sense of how to balance structure and governance with the need to flex and pivot on demand.\u2019<sup>1<\/sup> Are you and your organization <em>flexible enough<\/em> to bend and stretch through change?<\/p>\n<p>As the world\u2019s largest not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, the Project Management Institute (PMI) aims to close this performance gap by empowering project management professionals to operate efficiently in the face of today\u2019s workplace challenges. The institute offers unparalleled professional resources and research, as well as widely accepted project management certifications.<\/p>\n<p>PMI focuses on enhancing your project management career, improving your organization\u2019s success, and ensuring that the profession stays at the forefront of global trends.<\/p>\n<p>As an Authorized Training Partner (ATP), GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, has been approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).<\/p>\n<p>Find out exactly what this means for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-benefits-of-a-pmi-professional-certification\">The benefits of a PMI professional certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Global recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMI brand is recognized worldwide and any affiliation with it is seen as one of quality and excellence. With a PMI certification to your name, you\u2019ll be recognized as a capable project management professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Up-to-date skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GetSmarter\u2019s project management short courses have been reviewed by PMI, which ensures you will learn only the most relevant skills and best practices. All training is PMI-approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Networking possibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll gain access to the world\u2019s largest project management professional community, and like-minded peers who are serious about professional and personal development.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how the institute will benefit your project management career, you can view membership benefits <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pmi.org\/Membership\/Membership-Benefits-of-Membership.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The PMI Talent Triangle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to find success in your career in project management, it\u2019s important to look further than just technical skills. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/training-development\/talent-triangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMI Talent Triangle<\/a> describes three interdependent skill sets that will allow you to be more effective as a project manager, and ultimately contribute greater value to your organization. These skills outlined in the triangle are in demand by employers and should be developed to stay relevant and competitive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic and business management<\/li>\n<li>Technical project management<\/li>\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div>\n            <!-- Responsive picture tag -->\n        <picture class=\"picture-block\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GS-BRAND-BLOG-How-PMI-Will-Support-Your-Project-Management-Journey_triangle_desktop.png\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GS-BRAND-BLOG-How-PMI-Will-Support-Your-Project-Management-Journey_triangle_mobile.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PMI Talent Triangle\u201d and the PMI Talent Triangle image are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Earning your PMI certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Contact hours for your exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you successfully complete one of our project management short courses, you\u2019ll earn pre-approved contact hours which you can then use towards your PMI exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>PDUs to boost your current credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to stay certified and relevant, you\u2019ll need to participate in professional development activities, and earn professional development units (PDUs). GetSmarter project management online short courses are one of the ways you can do this \u2013 you earn PDUs upon successful completion of your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/maintain\/earn-pdus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to learn more about PDUs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Earning PDUs with GetSmarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These seven online courses offer you the opportunity to earn PDUs towards your PMI certification:<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\n            <!-- Responsive picture tag -->\n        <picture class=\"picture-block\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GS-BRAND-BLOG-How-PMI-Will-Support-Your-Project-Management-Journey_desktop.png\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GS-BRAND-BLOG-How-PMI-Will-Support-Your-Project-Management-Journey_mobile.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Start your journey towards project management excellence with an online short course and earn points toward your PMI certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-header\">\n<h6 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn\" style=\"background-color: transparent;\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sources\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"sources\"> <strong>Click here to view sources<\/strong> <\/button><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sources\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<ul class=\"mx-0\" style=\"list-style: none;\">\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>1<\/sup> (2021). &#8216;Beyond agility: Flex to the future&#8217;. 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