March CMM (Virtual)
Business Acumen
PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM, etc.) are evolving with the release of PMBOK 8th Edition, which emphasizes value, outcomes, and adaptive practices (Agile/Hybrid), shifting from process-heavy to principles/performance domains, impacting PMP exams with increased focus on Business Environment (AI, Sustainability, Strategy) and new question types.
The new guide simplifies processes (40 instead of 49), renames domains (e.g., Integration to Governance), and focuses on holistic value delivery, influencing future exams through revised Exam Content Outlines (ECOs) with more scenario-based questions.
Come learn about the different types of certifications PMI offers and how to prepare for their respective exams using the PMBOK and other resources.
Speakers
Alex Keating
VP of Professional Development
Alex Keating, PMP, is an experienced leader in product management, operations, and transformation, currently serving as a Director within the Value Creation Office (VCO) of a newly formed global gaming and fintech company backed by Apollo Global Management. With over a decade of experience spanning transportation, fintech, real estate, and gaming, Alex has collaborated with both formal PMOs and informal project management teams to drive large-scale operational initiatives. She blends strategic vision with practical execution, leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations. Alex brings a unique perspective, having recently transitioned into the VCO world, and is passionate about helping professionals find meaningful career pathways in evolving organizational structures.
Adam Maxwell
VP of Membership
Adam is a PMP-certified Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams through complex IT, service delivery, and application development projects. His journey started in the trenches, working as a technician, giving him a humble yet strong technical foundation that is carried into every project.
Whether hybrid, remote, or onsite, he has consistently delivered results in roles that span service delivery, application development, application onboarding, marketing automation integration, and data infrastructure projects. He thrive in fast-paced environments where communication, clarity, and execution make or break success. His approach blends technical know-how with relationship-driven leadership thru leading with transparency, accountability, and a bias for action.
