The UMD Project Management Center for Excellence would like to thank our Symposium sponsors. Funding to develop and deliver the symposium each year comes from attendee registration and sponsorship fees.
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AstraZeneca
We are a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. We are focused on creating genuinely innovative medicines and improving access to them. In this way, we deliver the greatest benefit to patients, healthcare systems and societies globally.
Visit the AstraZeneca website
AstraZeneca has five (5) global Research and Development (R&D) centers. These include:
- Cambridge, UK
- Gaithersburg, MD (USA)
- Gotenburg, Sweden
- Boston, MA (USA)
- Shanghai, China
AstraZeneca has five (5) therapy areas of focus. These include:
- Oncology
- Cardiovascular-Renal-
Metabolism - Respiratory/Immunology
- Vaccines/Immune Therapies
- Rare Diseases
The Biologics License Application (BLA) is used to request permission to introduce, or deliver a biologic product into interstate commerce. It is a necessary process for AstraZeneca in biopharmaceutical drug development.
Slide deck Shown at Sponsor Table during the PM Symposium
College of Performance Management (CPM)
The College of Performance Management (CPM) is a 501c6 business association with the mission to “share, promote, and advance the best of planning, control, and performance management for projects of all sizes and complexity.” Our objectives include (1) improving the professional status, (2) providing a focal point for dissemination of knowledge, (3) promoting global collaboration, (4) Encouraging government and industry support the research and educational programs.
CPM has a 40 year history, starting as the Performance Management Association (PMA) and leading back to the start of Earned Value Management (EVM) in the early 1960s. CPM provides its members an excellent professional network and provides unique opportunities, such as its Mirror Committee for ISO standards relating to Project, Program, Portfolio, and Earned Value Management.
Get a discount when you sign up for CPM Membership during the 2024 Project Management Symposium. Use code: UMD3023
Visit the CPM Website to Learn More
CPM Trivia
- CPM has a Distinguished Service Award in the name of the father of Earned Value, Lt Gen Hans Driessnack
- Besides PMI, CPM also has representation on the ISO committees for Project Management.
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International Project Management Association
IPMA–USA is the United States Member Association for the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
Founded in 1965, IPMA is the oldest project management association in the world, with more than 70 countries represented. We are working professionals, researchers and teachers, entrepreneurs and trainers. We work with universities, small businesses, governments and global organizations.
Working with our members and collaborating with other professional associations, we provide the leadership needed for both professional growth and the competent practice of project management. We offer our global 4-level certification for project, program and portfolio managers, training, awards, events, and young professionals networking. We have Special Interest Groups, global projects and standards, and more.
12th IPMA Research Conference
“Project Management in The Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
Four Levels of Certification
1. Level D (Certified Project Management Associate): This level is suitable for individuals who are new to project management or have limited experience. It focuses on basic project management knowledge and skills.
2. Level C (Certified Project Manager): Level C is for project managers with some experience, typically responsible for managing smaller projects or working as part of a project team. It covers a broader range of project management competencies.
3. Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager): At this level, project managers are experienced professionals responsible for managing complex projects or multiple projects. Level B certification emphasizes advanced project management skills, leadership, and strategic competence.
4. Level A (Certified Projects Director): This is the highest level of certification offered by IPMA. Level A is for senior project management professionals with extensive experience in leading and directing complex projects and programs. It focuses on strategic project management, organizational competence, and leadership at the executive level.
Each level of certification reflects increasing levels of knowledge, skills, and experience in project management, allowing professionals to demonstrate their capabilities and advance their careers in the field.
PMI Southern Maryland Chapter
Vision: The PMI Southern Maryland Chapter will be recognized as a dynamic leading edge organization comprised of dedicated project management professionals, who are committed to serving the business and educational community of Southern Maryland through the advancement of Project Management knowledge.
The PMI Southern Maryland Chapter started in 2000.
View their website for more information.
PMI Washington, DC Chapter
The Washington DC Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMIWDC) was formed to serve the networking and education needs of Washington DC metropolitan area residents, which includes Northern Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland.
The PMI Washington, DC Chapter is the largest chapter in the world with more than 11,000 members.
With monthly meetings, professional development offerings (such as certification review courses), periodic workshops, and a monthly newsletter, the PMI Washington DC Chapter strives to promote the profession of Project Management by and for its members, provide opportunities for project management education and the professional development of its members, and provide a framework for professional networking and social interaction among its members.
Visit the PMI Washington, DC Chapter website
Annual Conference Details
The PMIWDC is hosting their 2024 Conference on August 23-24, 2024. The call for speakers is open now through April 30th. We are looking for topics on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, and Organization Aspects of Project Management. Apply to be a Speaker.
These are the 9-functional areas of the PMIWDC Chapter
1. Partnership Management
2. Operations Services
3. Finance
4. Programs
5. Technology
6. Marketing & Communications
7. Membership
8. Strategy & Governance
9. Professional Development
On average, the PMIWDC Chapter has 150 volunteers each year serving in a variety of roles.
SNA Software LLC
SNA Software LLC (SNA) is a small, veteran-owned, privately-held software solutions provider with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida, and strategically located technical support and development facilities across the United States.
We are the provider of the Proteus Envision, a unique and powerful open systems Business Intelligence (BI) and application configuration platform that is focused on providing a comprehensive COTS project, program, and portfolio management (IPPM) digital ecosystem.
The Proteus platform is agnostic and compatible with all data types and provides data visualization, analysis, quality assurance, and two-way communication to any data sources. It is designed to support Agile software development and delivery of new functionality by providing a low-code/no-code approach configuration layer, which allows organizations to configure and deploy solutions and new capabilities quickly and efficiently.
The Proteus Envision suite is augmented by a data capture, transformation, and load application known as EnvisionData, which automates data science, reducing the time, effort, and lead-time to access information leveraging the import and export of the DoD/GovCon IPMR and IPMDAR schema files and other industry files.
The combination of COTS open systems and transparent data transformation delivers a single trusted source of information to our customers for an interoperable and integrated environment across the PPM lifecycle. This includes PPM solutions for EVM, schedule analysis, risk analysis (with our RiskyProject technology partner), data quality and validity analysis, IBR and program systems reviews prep and workspaces, systems engineering, technical performance, PM financial analysis, and portfolio and executive analysis.
The three overlapping elements of envisioning your data include:
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PM World Journal
The PM World Journal is produced monthly by PM World Inc., a professional organization based in the United States but with advisors, authors, correspondents and stakeholders in various countries around the world. PM World is a virtual organization reflecting the 21st century reality of a connected world where individuals and organizations worldwide can collaborate for the creation, sharing and application of new knowledge. It publishes 30+ new works each month.
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Project Management Center for Excellence
Since 2014, the University of Maryland Project Management Center for Excellence has been offering project management professionals the opportunity to learn and network at our annual Project Management Symposium. Your positive support and feedback about the event continues to motivate us to consistently strive to make the event even better each year. View the article on the Significance of the UMD Project Management Symposium.
About the Project Management Center for Excellence
The UMD Project Management Center for Excellence provide robust project management academic and professional development programs both online and in the classroom.
Earn the Competitive Advantage that you need to compete in today’s modern workplace. The environment is demanding and rapidly evolving. In order to be successful and manage effectively, this modern workplace requires a cutting-edge education specifically focused on Project Management.
Consistently ranked as one of the Best Online Engineering Graduate Programs from a variety of sources, the University of Maryland Project Management Center for Excellence is a recognized leader in project management education. The variety of programs offered provides students with flexible options to earn the degree that best sites their needs.
Academic options include:
- Master of Engineering in Project Management (MEng)
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a Major in Project Management (MS)
- Master of Professional Studies in Product Management (MPPM)
- Project Management Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN)
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Project Management (PhD)
- Two undergraduate minors in Project Management and Construction Project Management
Courses can be taken 100% online, 100% in the classroom or a hybrid of both.
Download Brochure – Education and Training options
As the first project management program in an engineering school to be accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center, the University of Maryland’s Project Management degree options empower you to put high-demand project management methods into everyday practice.
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Professional Development
Besides academic programs, the UMD Project Management Center for Excellence also delivers quality professional development programs including this annual two-day Project Management Symposium and online Professional Certificate Programs through edX.
Download Brochure – online Professional Certificate Programs
Current Certificate Programs Available:
- Agile Project Management
- Construction Management
- Designing and Delivering the Citizen Developer Training Program
- Digital Transformation Playbook for Government
- Environmental Project Management: Co-Creating Sustainable Solutions
- Lean Product Portfolio Management
- Platform Product Management: Enabling the Low Code/No Code (LC/NC) Business Revolution
- Product Management
- Product Visioning and Strategy: Preparing for Agile Execution
- Program Management and the Art of Communication
- Program Management: Enabling Value Driven Change
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Training- Crystalizing Methods, Terminology and Techniques
- Project Risk Management: Effective Decision Making Strategy
- Re-Imagining Leadership
- Transforming Your Company’s Data Analytics
