On October 5, PMI Global rolled out a new branding initiative designed to capture the new work environment as it enters celebrates its 50th birthday and prepares to tackle the next 50 years. PMI has worked with our chapter to come up with new branding including a new logo. Implementing the changes to chapter artifacts begins Monday, 3/2/2020 with the website. The goal is to finish the transition by 3/31/2020. Some of the brand refresh FAQs can be found below.

New courses have been added to the UAB Professional Studies program to help business professionals further succeed.

PMP Prep Class- Do you know someone that would like to take the PMP course and exam before the MAJOR changes coming in July? Well now is the time to take a class covering the current exam content! This course offered through our partner organization has been proven very effective in preparing project managers for advancing knowledge and skills in project management.

PMP Test Prep- Already have the project management education hours needed to sit for the PMP? If you are ready to take the exam but need a refresher on what to expect, attend the 1 day Test Prep class and prepare mentally for the exam experience and style of questioning.

Agile Prep Class--- Interested in a better understanding of Agile? Join us on two Saturdays in February for a crash course on all things agile and to prepare for the PMI-ACP exam.

Do you know someone that would like to take the PMP course and exam before the MAJOR changes coming in July? Well now is the time to take a class covering the current exam content! This course offered through our partner organization has been proven very effective in preparing project managers for advancing knowledge and skills in project management.

Project Management Foundational Course– REGISTER SOON!
Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14
9:00am – 4:00pm
UAB Collat School of Business

Already have the project management education hours needed to sit for the PMP? If you are ready to take the exam but need a refresher on what to expect, attend the 1 day Test Prep class and prepare mentally for the exam experience and style of questioning.

Course Outline:

• Comprehensive Test Prep Practice
• Understand Logic behind Answers
• Utilize a Test Bank of over 800 6th edition practice questions
• Interactive Discussions with PMI Certified PMPs
• 90 day access to online test bank of hundreds of questions

PMP Test Prep
Feb. 28, 2020
9:00am – 3:30pm
UAB Collat School of Business

Interested in a better understanding of Agile? Join us on two Saturdays in February for a crash course on all things agile and to prepare for the PMI-ACP exam.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who works on an Agile team or is a part of an organization adopting Agile practices. Anyone experienced using Agile approaches, has good collaboration skills, eagerly embraces complexity, and thrives on rapid response times is invited to come learn about real-world Agile Project Management and earn the education hours required to sit for the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) exam.

Agile Project Management
February 22, 29
8:30am – 4:00pm
UAB Collat School of Business

Interested in a better understanding of Agile? Join us for a four-week course this fall on the following dates: October 21, October 28, November 4, and November 18. These live on-line classes meet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are taught by an expert!

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who works on an Agile team or is a part of an organization adopting Agile practices. Anyone experienced using Agile approaches, has good collaboration skills, eagerly embraces complexity, and thrives on rapid response times is invited to come learn about real-world Agile Project Management and earn the education hours required to sit for the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) exam.

Agile Project Management
Location: Live online Course
Dates: October 21, October 28, November 4, and November 18
Time: 10:00AM to 12:30PM
Course is provided by the UAB Collat School of Business

Collat School of Business Professional Education

Scholarships for the Project Management courses available through the Alabama Digital Skills Pilot Program.
The application is now open for these courses:

• Project Management Foundational Course
• Project Management Bundle
• Agile Project Management

Women in Alabama may be eligible if they are:

• Re-entering the workforce with interest in a computing/ technology career
• Considering changing careers with a new career in computing/ technology
• Already in a technical computing role but wish to advance their career with additional digital skill

Those who apply for The Collat Professional Education courses will be participating in the Alabama Digital Skills Pilot Program.

All participants who meet the requirements may receive 100% funding to take Collat’s Professional Education Project Management classes. If this doesn't apply to you, please share with other Alabama women interested in Project Management and technology.

Click here for scholarship information.

Classes begin January 24th, so complete the application today.

Please share this exciting information with women who may be interested in applying for full scholarships! Contact Elizabeth Wright with any questions.

Learn more about Collat's Professional Education Project Management Course.

Collat School of Business Professional Education

New Scholarships available for Birmingham area residents who are underemployed or unemployed for

• Agile Project Management
• Digital Marketing

If you are interested and want to see if you qualify, complete this short application here through our partner Innovate Birmingham.

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 14, 2020 for the February Agile course.

The summer Digital Marketing class is open until filled.

See if you qualify for full scholarships and apply here.

Innovate Birmingham is fortunate to have the opportunity to offer full scholarships for UAB Collat Professional Education Agile and Digital Marketing classes through a generous grant from the US Department of Labor.

Please forward this information to
Birmingham residents who may be eligible.

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Collat School of Business Professional Education

These are the remaining 2020 offerings with UAB related to PMI:

• Project Management Certificate Course (PMP- current exam version)
• PMP Test Prep Course (test prep for current exam version)
• Agile Project Management Course (PMI-ACP)

PLUS…scholarships are available so people can go for FREE!!! More details can be found here!

Please share this exciting information with women who may be interested in applying for full scholarships! Contact Elizabeth Wright with any questions.

Collat School of Business Professional Education

These are the remaining 2020 offerings with UAB related to PMI:

• PMP Test Prep Course (test prep for current exam version)
• Agile Project Management Course (PMI-ACP)

PLUS…scholarships are available so people can go for FREE!!! More details can be found here!

Please share this exciting information with women who may be interested in applying for full scholarships! Contact Elizabeth Wright with any questions.