PMI SAC – Professional Development Workshop Series

John Moura

January 11, 2019

Agile Project Management (7.5 PDUs)

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

• Overview of Agile and its history
• Understand essential Agile terminology and tools
• Understand the difference between being Agile and doing Agile
• Learn the differences between Traditional and Agile project management methodologies
• Learn how to Increase team’s effectiveness and efficiency
• Improve your overall Project Management Skills

Paulo Camargo

January 19, 2019

MS Project (7 PDUs)

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

• Understand the main functionalities and unleash the full potential of MS Project 2016 and Project Online Tools
• Understand the main functionalities and unleash the full potential of MS Project 2016 and Project Online Tools

• Use the tool for Planning, Execute, Monitor and Control projects

• Apply Best Practices on scheduling

• Control the project schedule, budget, scope and resources

• Generate reports and communicate with project team

Saad Ahmed – BSc, PMP

February 02, 2019

How to Be an Effective Project Leader (7.5 PDU)

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

• Understating Leader Characteristics
• Understating the Definition of Attitude
• How the negative or positive attitude will affect your leadership style
• How to develop a positive attitude
• What is soft skills and their techniques
• Understanding the difference between Building a Team Vs Team Building
• How team building works and what are the best tools and techniques to use
• How to develop effective communication skills
• How to develop and practice Active Listening Skills
• Understanding effective ways to build relationships
• How to practice leading
• What are the keys to becoming a remarkably effective leader?
• Habits of Highly Effective Project Managers
• And many more

Paulo Camargo

January 19, 2019

PMO Value Ring: AN 8 STEP METHOD TO CREATE OR IMPROVE A PMO AND PROJECT MODEL CANVAS: A VISUAL TOOL FOR COLLABORATING PLANNING (7 PDUs)

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

Rachid Drissi

March 02, 2019

Introduction to Project Portfolio Management (7.5 PDU)

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

• Understanding the pivotal role Portfolio Management plays in the organization to achieve corporate strategy
• Understanding the difference between Portfolio, Program and Project Management
• Defining the respective roles executives and practitioners play in Portfolio Management within the organization
• Introducing the Portfolio Management framework (Portfolio Foundation, Design & Construction)
• Introducing the Portfolio Management Lifecycle
• Introducing key Portfolio Management processes (project evaluation & project prioritization)
• Learn how to evaluate projects to make it into the organization’s portfolio of projects (Financial and
• Non-Financial techniques)
• Learn how to prioritize projects within the organization’s portfolio of projects (Project Ranking Tools)

Usman Sadiq, MBA

March 23, 2019

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE (7.5 PDU)

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

• Become a resourceful, innovative individual who quickly accomplishes goals and motivates team members to get things done (Habit 1: Be Proactive)
• Have a clear vision of what you want your contribution and shape your own future (Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind)
• Focus on top priorities and be regarded for follow-through and organizational skills; eliminate the unimportant (Habit 3: Put First Things First)
• Cultivate enthusiasm with performance measurements that satisfy both employee and employer goals; share recognition and success (Habit 4: Think Win-Win)
• Give honest, accurate feedback that develops trust, and understand the physical components of communication and how they impact the message (Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood)
• Understand how differences can contribute to innovative solutions; maximize opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds (Habit 6: Synergize)
• Maintain and increase effectiveness by renewing yourself mentally and physically (Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw)