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PM Mentorship Program

The Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is proud to announce the resumption of the Project Management Mentorship program to its membership this year. 

This program is designed to provide proteges with guidance and advice on moving their careers to the next level and mentors with the opportunity to share their wealth of knowledge with up-and-coming PMs.

Apply as Protégé
Apply as Mentor

What IS part of the PM Mentorship program?

  • 2 people collaborating around the protégé’s (a) Career Goals, (b) Professional development goals, and (c) PM “challenges” at work
  • An individual growth opportunity
  • A networking opportunity

What IS NOT part of the PM Mentorship program?

  • Not a way to prepare for your PMP or PMI-ACP exam
  • Not counselling (i.e. family, work performance, personal conflicts)
  • Not tutoring / teaching
  • Not a way to get a job reference
  • Not counselling in getting a new job
  • Not a constant “gripe” session
  • Not a “quick fix”
PM Protégés

Boost your career by registering as a PM protégé

What are the benefits of becoming a PM Protégé?

  • Faster career growth
  • Faster growth in PM profession
  • Success with immediate PM “challenges”
  • Network with more experienced PMs
  • If a PMP, you earn PDUs

    • What does the ideal PM Protégé look like?

  • Any current PMI Southern Alberta chapter member in good standing
  • Willingness to “collaborate” in the process and commit a minimum of 2 contacts hours a month
  • Must attend the training workshop & 2 other workshops

    • How many PDUs can a PM Protégé earn?

    As a Protégé, you can earn up to 12 PDUs, one per each contact hour for the mentoring sessions, reported under Informal Learning and 3 PDUs for attending workshops, reported under Course or Training.

    Time Commitment

    Meet once a month (minimum) or twice a month (recommended) for six (6) months.

  • Minimum 2 contact hours per month
  • Maximum 6 contact hours per month
  • Minimum 12 contact hours to complete program over 6 month period

    • PM Mentorship Program principles

    PMI-SAC sponsors this mentoring program, which is designed to enhance the professional experience and development of the participants. Participation is strictly voluntary and without financial compensation. Please read the following guidelines/principles regarding participation in the mentoring program.

    • Mentor and Protégé agree to actively participate in the program for the full duration of their engagement.
    • Mentor and Protégé agree to be available, responsive to each other’s needs, and willing to adjust schedules as necessary in order to achieve the minimum number of contact hours described below.
    • As part of the Program, Mentor and Protégé agree to establish contact for a minimum of two contact hours each month. It is recommended that the minimum contact hours be spread across and composed of (at least) two separate and distinct sessions each month. It is also recommended that the maximum monthly commitment be set at six hours.
    • Information shared between the participants within the context of the formal mentoring relationship is considered to be confidential and is not to be shared outside the relationship without expressed permission from the other participant(s).
    • An individual pairing of Mentor and Protégé may prove to be unworkable or unsatisfactory to either/both participants. In this case the Mentorship Program Committee will conduct a reassignment as quickly as possible, with no fault assigned to either party.
    • A Mentor’s role is limited to the furnishing of opinions, examples, guidance, advice and suggestions. Protégés are to take all information provided by a mentor under advisement in making personal, professional and career decisions.
    • It is the responsibility of the Mentor to ensure that all opinions, examples, guidance, advice and suggestions provided as part of the formal mentoring relationship, are accurate to the best of their knowledge and do not recommend or suggest course(s) of actions for the Protégé that could be construed as illegal, unethical or immoral.
    • Participants accept responsibility for any costs incurred as part of the formal relationship.
    • The PMI-SAC provides this mentoring service to its members with the understanding that using the service provides no guarantees regarding the Protégé’s career. Outcomes are the responsibility of the Protégé and not the Mentor or PMI-SAC.
    • Mentors are volunteers and are not experts or paid consultants. Mentors give only advice and/or information based on their knowledge, experience, perspective, etc. Mentors do not make decisions for Protégés.

    Applications

    The objective of the Mentoring Program is to match experienced Project Managers with individuals who are new to the Project Management field or individuals interested in furthering their knowledge of Project Management.

    Please note that submission of an application is not automatic acceptance into the program.

    Each of the applications is carefully reviewed and paired for compatibility. The program is capped at 30 pairings. We look forward to having you in our Program!

    PM Protégé:
    PMI-SAC Member

    For current PMI-SAC members
    $ 100
    CAD
    Including GST
    • Faster career growth
    Apply as a Protégé

    PM Protégé:
    Non-Member

    For PMs who aren't a part of PMI-SAC
    $ 125
    CAD
    Including GST
    • Faster career growth
    Apply as a Protégé

    PM Mentor

    For experienced PMs who want to give back to the community
    $ 0
    CAD
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    Apply as a Mentor
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