March PMI Great Lakes Chapter (GLC) New Member Packet Updated March 2009

March Welcome to the PMI Great Lakes Chapter (GLC). As a member in the Great Lakes Chapter of PMI you are now part of an outstanding organization with over 2,000 leaders that provides excellent networking opportunities, professional development, and a host of other benefits. To introduce you to our online materials we have included the following package topics: The Project Management Institute: Your Global Link to benefits The Great Lakes Chapter: Your Local Link to PMI benefits List of Activities and Events Reference Guide for reporting Professional Development Units (PDU’s) Website References We look forward to supporting you with your professional endeavors. The PMI-GreatLakes Chapter, Membership Committee

March PMI has been the world’s leading non-profit project management professional association: Global network with over 250 chapters Over 265,000 active members Over 200,000 PMPs are certified in over 170 countries PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the world’s most recognized project management professional credential

March What is the Project Management Institute/ Great Lakes Chapter ? Local Network with over 2000 members Providing Local networking opportunities Providing opportunities to obtain PDU’s to maintain Project Management Professional Certification

March Benefits of PMI and Great Lakes Chapter PMI Access to Global and National Events Global Knowledge Sharing/Networking Job Search Capabilities Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities Great Lakes Chapter Access to Affordable Local Events. Knowledge Sharing/Local Networking Opportunities GLC Web site: Local Job Posting Discount on local events and Professional development courses Volunteer and Leadership opportunities

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7 See ‘Events’ section on home page or click on ‘PDU’ Tab shown at top of Website Page and ‘Chapter Events’ to see full listing of events and activities.

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9 1.Start in websitehttp:// 2.Login with your User Name and Password (You set this up if you are a new user. The PMI Help desk can assist with this step) How to View and Report PDU’s

March Click on ‘View PDU’s’ under Certification Status Section to view or report PDU’s How to View and Report PDU’s

March How to View and Report PDU’s Enter your member number, your certification number and the password (four digits of your last name). Then click “Login”.

March The transcript is a summary of all PDU’s that have been entered. Click on PDU Reporting Form (red arrow) to report new PDU’s. How to View and Report PDU’s

March Select the activity category from the drop down list and select appropriate category. How to View and Report PDU’s

March Click continue How to View and Report PDU’s

March For Great Lakes sponsored events add the Provider ID C011and then find your course. Then select the course. How to View and Report PDU’s

March Complete the course information, check the “I agree” box (red arrow) then click preview. How to View and Report PDU’s

March How to Report PDU’s Verify that the information is correct, print the information and then click “Finalize Submission” (red arrow). Note: There is a review process by PMI that may take some time to complete. The PDU’s will not show on the transcript page when they are first reported.

March For Information About The Great Lakes Chapter Go To: Click on the following tabs at the top of page to obtain specific information from these categories: About GLC Mission statement, Executive Committee, Volunteers, Join PMI or GLC, Etc. Events Calendar Events schedule, Dinner Meetings, FAQ’s, Etc. Outreach Programs Academic, Community, Corporate (partners & affiliates) Communications Published Articles, Newsletters, Subscribe to Newsletter, Job Postings, Contact PDU Calendar and Events (events where PDU’s can be obtained)