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Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) TWO EVENINGS FAST TRACK EXAM PREPARATION - 6 HOURS The Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certifications are the gold standard in professional project management recognition. PMP® and CAPM® credentials acknowledge your advanced experience and skill of being a professional project manager. Recognised and demanded, the PMP® and CAPM® demonstrate your proven competency in project management to deliver business benefits. This two x 3 hour evening course prepares you for the PMP® and CAPM® examination and helps you focus your limited study time. Learn how to prepare for the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination and review key areas of the PMBoK essential for success, as well as tips and techniques for the exam. Take the opportunity to get to know other project managers seeking the PMP/CAPM certification with the possibility of forming a study group to share knowledge and exam techniques within fellow group members. Who should apply? If you have commenced your preparation for the PMP® or CAPM® exam, this is an ideal course to refresh the concepts and gain exam practice. Designed for individuals that have been performing self-study of PMBoK with an intent to sit the CAPM or PMP exam, and wish to get an overview of the important material combined with an overview of the exam and techniques and areas on which to focus. Also suitable for those individuals newer to project management and PMBoK who want an overview of the CAPM & PMP certification and exam content. This course will be conducted at a relatively fast pace and is not suitable for absolute starters in project management.

Success Factors in Project Portfolio Management Description The Project Management Programs at the University of Sydney (USYD) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are pleased to invite you to a talk by Prof. Hans Georg Gemünden on: Success Factors in Project Portfolio Management Prof. Gemünden will share his international experience in Innovation and Portfolio Management with both academics and industry practitioners addressing the questions: What Have we Learned in the last 15 Years? As an applied empirical researcher Prof. Gemünden has worked in close cooperation with industry, which has resulted in important evidence-based insights for industry, highly cited publications for the scientific community, and significant funding for academic institutions. He will share some case studies of his collaborative research which could hold important lessons and implications for PM practice. Prof Gemünden is in Australia for the PMI Australia Conference (PMIAC19, Gold Coast, 27-28 May 2019). His visit is a unique collaboration between University of Sydney, Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Technology Sydney and The University of Queensland who have co-sponsored his trip. About your Presenter Prof. Gemünden is an internationally recognized authority on Innovation and Portfolio Management and was the Editor-in-Chief of the PMI’s Project Management Journal until recently. He is a Professor at the Berlin University of Technology and past Chair for Technology and Innovation Management. He was the Director of the Institute for Applied Management Science and Corporate Strategy of the University of Karlsruhe between 1988 to 2000, and the Dean of his former Faculty of Economics and Business Administration from 1990-1992. Prof. Gemünden was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Kiel in 2004 . He was Vice Dean of the Faculty for Management and Economics of the University of Technology of Berlin and between 2004 and 2007 he was responsible for the Industrial Engineering Program Wirtschaftsingenieur, introducing five new Bachelor and nine new Master programs. The Industrial Engineering Program is the largest teaching program at the TU Berlin, involving six of its seven Faculties. Since 2013 he is a director of the Academic Senate of TU Berlin. Date: Tue, 4 June 2019 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm AEST Location: USYD CBD Campus, Level 17, Lecture Room 1,133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Cost: Free To register visit : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/project-management-industry-talk-by-prof-hans-georg-gemunden-tickets-61277503663?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

Joint Association Professional Event - CMI, PMI, IIBA, 20 June 2019 Evening Event An integrated approach to serving communities. For the first time, three global institutions, the Project Management Institute (PMI), Change Management Institute (CMI), and International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA), collaboratively come together to bring their members and guests an explorative learning opportunity. In this exciting joint event Arvind Tyagi, will take an expected audience of 300 professionals through a presentation of our changing world, and will lead us through a ‘Going Digital‘, Case Study in which key barriers to change and project initiatives are explored. He will demonstrate his innovative ‘snakes and ladders’ game approach to identifying key barriers across an organisation. Arvind will be joined by Professor Suresh Cuganesan of the John Grill Centre for Project Leadership, Sydney University, as Moderator. Professor Cuganesan is also a Professor at the University of Sydney Business School. About your presenter Arvind Tyagi, Executive Director, Portfolio Transformation Office, Department of Planning and Environment. Arvind Tyagi is a technology savvy, forward-looking transformational leader with rich experience in the private and public sectors. He has worked with reputed multinationals for over 20 years, managing large teams and has been in leadership positions with the Commonwealth and State Governments. Arvind is known for bringing success to several strategic organisational projects through his contributions. Recent ones include: Transport Access Program (560 projects, multi-billion-dollar capital outlay); Housing Affordability Agenda of the NSW Government ($4.2 billion) and program management of Planned Precincts within his current Department. Arvind brings a multidisciplinary and innovation-driven approach to addressing strategic issues. He holds an MSc, MBA, Master of Ecommerce, Bachelor of Laws and Associate CPA. He is a certified risk manager, certified internal auditor, accredited Project Director and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Managers and Leaders. Arvind advocates for a people-driven, innovation-led approach to strategic change and transformation. He believes that, to achieve positive and sustainable change, organisations must operate in an ethical, values-based environment and it is the role of the leadership to take people along the change journey. He also believes that the workplace must be a fun place too and he is always there to share a good laugh. We are delighted that Enterprise Group (EGC) Consulting Professional Services is our Corporate Sponsor for this event. EGC is a professional services consultancy which partners with organisations to help them remain agile, drive change and deliver successful business outcomes. Date: 20 June 2019 Arrive: 5:30 PM Presentation: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with two 15-minute breaks Depart: 8:30 PM Location: The Retro Space, Gadigal Room @ 198 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000. Entry: Tattersalls Club, 198 Pitt Street, Sydney. Take Lift or stairs on left of entrance to Level 2. Please note that spaces are limited. If after registration you cannot attend, please cancel your registration, so others may attend. Professional Development Units (PDU): 1 PDU can be claimed for attending this event. Cost: Free for PMI Sydney Chapter Members (log in first), $44 for Guests. Note: If you are a PMI Sydney Chapter member, before registering for this event, please login first to the www.pmisydney.org home page. Refunds may not be given to members who have forgotten to login first. If you have an issue logging in before registering for the event, please contact tech_support@pmisydney.org with your issue. Please do not register until the issue is resolved.

Chapter Calendar

PMP-CAPM Evening Fast Track Exam Preparation Course - 28 May and 4 June 2019

USYD And UTS Project Management Programs Event - Success Factors in Project Portfolio Management

PMI Sydney Chapter Morning Event 6 June 2019

The Neuroscience of Conversations - June 2019

Agile Evening Fast Track Exam Preparation Course 18 and 25 June 2019

Joint Association Professional Event - CMI, PMI, IIBA, 20 June 2019 Evening event

Project Management Fundamentals - June 2019