Q: How do I become a member of the Birmingham PMI Chapter?
A: You must first register with the Project Management Institute as a member. While you are completing your registration, you will be asked to select a component.  Select Birmingham PMI as your component. 

Q:  How much does it cost to become an Birmingham PMI Member?
A:  The membership is $25 per year.

Q:  I want to get a Project Management Certification.  Where do I start and which one applies to me?
A:  The best place to start is http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_Cert_PMPCAPM.asp.  Under each certification you can learn more about the qualifications and testing requirements.

Q:  What is a PMI SIG?
A:  Specific Interest Groups (SIG's) are industry- or interest-based components of PMI such as Financial Services, IT, Program Management Office, etc.. Each SIG focuses on specific project management topics related to the SIG's industry or interest area. SIGs are virtual in nature and their members are located all over the globe. Click on the following link to learn more about the PMI SIG's and all they have to offer - http://www.pmi.org/info/GMC_SIGsOverview.asp?nav=0303 

Q:  What is the PMI Global Conference?
A:  The PMI Global Conference is a 3 day Regional area Project Management symposium that includes the following elements:

• A series of white-paper presentations distributed by Knowledge Area and ranked by preferred requisite skill of the attendee
• Access to the PMI Board of Directors at PMI awards and Leadership conferences
• A premier Project Management Leader will present a Keynote address
• Over 100 Vendors in an exhibit hall
• Plenty of opportunity to network with other Project Managers from around the world.