While we offer an exceptional online training package (60 PDU’s for $375), training’s not the only way. I know we’ve all faced challenging times over the last year to two. So cash flow may be an issue. Our package – to the right now – is priced to help people learn and do so cost effectively (oh and gather those PDUs)!

Over 3 renewal cycles I’ve actually generated over 190 pdus from Cat 1, 2 or 5. A good majority of those have come from volunteering at PMI local chapter or SIG while the remainder have come from speaking at seminars, chapter meetings (not typically a paid gig) or delivering training (hopefully paid as long as the check doesn’t bounce ). I’ve been able to attend some fantastic training as a volunteer – sweating out the details of hosting an event or serving as MC for the benefit of meeting and learning from some our industry’s best. Not a bad return!

The net result has been over 10 years of a lot of beneficial learning and involvement. It’s also influenced how I’ve been able to shape my own training company – trying to infuse and embed the philosophy of involvement by each learner. Is it for everyone? No – some people just thoroughly enjoy cracking a book or learning in a lecture style. That’s fine! All in all I have become a much better senior level program/project manager by digging in, volunteering, meeting the best and learning all I can.