Certification Info March 2025

Project Managers interested in obtaining information on PMI's certification programs are welcome to attend the Monthly Certification Information Meeting. Its intent is to provide an understanding of the application process, exam content and structure, exam environment and available tudy resources.

PMI Silicon Valley Leadership Program - Weekly Series (1/27/2025 - 3/17/2025)

Virtual Event

The purpose of the Leadership Program is to expand and deepen the leadership team by offering a training program for managers, or equivalent, whose performance and initiative has demonstrated leadership potential.  The event series is for PMISV Members Only.

PM Breakfast Meeting - Cupertino

Virtual Event

When:   Monthly Every Third Tuesday 7:30 am-9:00 am

Where:  Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader) 

PMI Silicon Valley Chapter holds seven geographically dispersed Project Management (PM) Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco's Peninsula, South Bay, and East Bay monthly. Each is a small gathering (10 to 15) of project managers to discuss the current PM environment, share information, and brainstorm current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. A chapter volunteer facilitates every meeting.

This is a facilitated round table discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest.

These meetings are open to anyone who is interested. 

 

Program Agenda:
7:30 AM - Program Begins
9:00 AM - Adjourn

PMISV Monthly Book Club | The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen

Virtual Event

PMISV Monthly Book Club | The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen

 

The Monthly Book Club is a forum for talking about books that touch on the widely varied challenges of project and program management.

 

PM Breakfast Meeting - Milpitas

Monthly the chapter holds seven geographically dispersed (Project Management) PM Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco’s Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay. Each of these is a small gathering (10 to 15) project managers.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: PMP boot camp (4 day)

Virtual Event

 

When:

March 22, 23, 29, 30  2025 Sat & Sun 8:30AM - 5:00PM 

Where: Online

Last date for On-line Registration:  

Early Bird - 3/14/2025

Regular - 3/21/2025

Pricing:

Early Bird:  PMISV member: $550     Non-PMISV member: $650

Regular:  PMISV member: $600 Non-PMISV member:  $700

Description:

This PMP boot camp is designed to prepare you for the PMP exam.
Get PMP certification before August 1, 2025, and get a $200 refund of the registered price.

Takeaways: 

• This course satisfies the 35 hours requirement for sitting for the PMP® exam
• Access to digital materials from PMI
• Instructor led PMP training 
• Test-Taking Strategies and Techniques
• PMI Authorized training partners

Agenda:

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Sign in & Networking

09:00 AM – 05:00 PM: Class

About the Instructors 

Bhanu Viswanadha 
TOGAF, CISM, DPBoK, CCSK, DASSM, PMP, PMI ACP, CSM, SASM, SA, POPM, SDP, KMP1 is currently working as IT Architect at NetApp. Previous positions include Program Manager at a major retail and healthcare company and Technical Leader at APL Ltd. While he was the PMO manager at Safeway Inc., he implemented a process for recruiting, mentoring,and motivating the Safeway project management community. Mr. Viswanadha’s other projects include delivering a training program for project manager coaching/mentoring in both waterfall and Agile methodologies. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, Cogswell University of Silicon Valley and he is a Past President at PMI Silicon Valley. Bhanu is a PMI approved ATPInstructor. Bhanu has Masters in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India and Master of Technology in Mathematical Modeling and Simulation from the University of Pune, India. Bhanu is a PMI LIMC20
graduate.

Hanu Malineni 

PMP, ACP, DASSM, PSM II, KMP, ICP-ACC, CSaSP, SAFe SPC is a Program Manager, Agile Coach, and Trainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in fostering program excellence, Agile practices, and leadership.

With a strong history of leading Agile transformations and strategic programs, Hanu has successfully built frameworks for team collaboration, mentoring, and execution. His expertise spans SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)and PMI professional certifications, helping organizations align strategies and deliver value effectively.

As the President of PMI Silicon Valley Chapter, Hanu plays a key role in advancing the project management community through initiatives that emphasize continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth. His accomplishments also include supporting teams in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies and guiding Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders to excel in high-performing environments.

Meeting Leader: Arti Sharma

Meeting Leader Email: Aartisharmak11@gmail.com

At-the-Door Registration:  No walk-ins allowed. Please register for the course online in advance 

  

Cancellation Policy:

This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.

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