Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit association dedicated to advancing the profession of project management. The PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (PMISFBAC) is one of the largest PMI chapters with a membership base of over 3000 members and growing. Some of the chapter’s activities and programs include organizing PMI Events in San Francisco, regional seminars and webinars, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification training in San Francisco.
The chapter is led by volunteers and open to PMI members. When you become a member of PMISFBAC, you get to participate in exciting events, meet new peers and share your knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others in the same profession. Also among the many beneficial aspects of being a member is the opportunity to engage in Project management networking in San Francisco.
PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter holds monthly evening meetings and breakfast roundtables with additional programs throughout the year designed to meet the membership needs. Our calendar on our website lists the details of all our upcoming events. You are welcome to contact any of our board members by email or phone if you would like additional information. Prospective members are always welcome to attend meetings and need not be accompanied by a member of PMI. They may also join our mailing list to stay updated on the latest news, job openings and insights by industry leaders.
Project management professionals holding the PMP certification are among the coveted leadership team in Fortune 500 companies and other prestigious global consulting firms. Their networking among project leaders helps the community stay connected with the latest tools and suggestions to handle the project delivery and risk management aspects.
The PMP certification is widely considered a career advancing qualification for those choosing to make a name as project leaders. This translates to being eligible to work on big projects at a global level and also command a far higher payscale.
Our mentorship program is chaired by leading project management experts in the Bay Area in San Francisco who have first-hand experience from having worked on critical projects and delivered them successfully. One can vastly benefit from their key opinions during the 8-week mentorship program that helps build skills and transition into leadership roles with senior mentors at Beginners or Advanced levels.
Additionally, the Bay Area chapter has Evening Programs which are an excellent opportunity to network like-minded project leaders to get their prime insights on the emerging trends in project management.
PMI has a Roundtable initiative and the Bay Area chapter has thriving webinar sessions that are regularly conducted for the members and attended by project management professionals who are undergoing certification or have obtained it as well. Roundtable events are one of our widely anticipated initiatives that directly plays an impactful role in furthering one’s knowledge and expertise.
The need for clear communication over a dozen project management tools and public speaking is a prerequisite in project management. The Toastmasters club at the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter helps you develop speaking and leadership skills to grow both personally and professionally in the field of project management. There are regular monthly events which members can register and attend to master the art. You can grow into an avid speaker and adapt to the fast-changing scenario with crispness and clarity in communication with stakeholders and team members.
For those interested in acquiring Agile and Scrum certifications, the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter has a partnership with HyperDrive Scrum Alliance for certified trainers. This is one of the most advanced certifications and a great asset for project leaders who wish to enter the big league.
At the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, we conduct regular training programs from Beginners to Advanced levels which you can register in advance on our website and stay updated with the working methods of project leaders and build your knowledge bank.
