PMI Global Links
Certification
In an increasingly projectized world, PMI professional certification ensures that individuals are ready to meet the demands of projects and employers across the globe. For transitioning military service members and veterans, it is important to review the application criteria ahead of time to see if you meet the certification requirements. Our Military Liaison Volunteers can provide guidance by translating your experience and guiding you throughout the application process. All PMI certifications require individuals to meet domain experience levels, educational levels or both before they apply. Applicants will need to provide PMI with the details of this experience and education, so it is best to gather and prepare this information before opening the application. To find out the eligibility requirements, consult the handbook for the certification that interests you. Each one has unique eligibility criteria:
- PMI Certifications
- PMP Exam Reference List
- How to Use Your Military Experience to Qualify for the PMP Exam by Mr. Timothy A. Dalhouse
- Converting Your Military Experience by Mr. Brent Prigge, MBA
Veterans Jobs
Veterans Hiring, Information, and Support links
- Veterans Hiring, Information and Support links
- Veterans Resources Broward County Library
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Official Jobs Website of the United States Government
- Building Careers in the US Government - Resume Place
- Official Website of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Feds Hire Vets
- Military to Fed Jobs Crosswalk - State of Maryland
- Vets 2 PM
- Vets to Industry
- Operation Sacred Trust 411 Veterans South Florida
- 211 Broward Military and Veteran Affairs
- United Way Broward
Training
For active duty and Veterans who participate with Onward to Opportunity (O2O - Syracuse University) and successfully complete their certification training pipeline, O2O will pay for the exam and PMI Global membership:
PMI has a robust listing of Authorized Training Partners who offer project management training and certification test preparation. Our PMI chapter partners with local Authorized Training Partners to provide training to our membership. Several providers offer training and education opportunities specifically for government, military and Department of Defense (DoD) candidates:
Chapter Training
Our chapter offers training throughout the year, including preparation for certification exams, and in some cases, study groups. We collaborate with local Authorized Training Partners to provide low or no cost training solutions for military service members, veterans and their families. For more information on certification and funding options, visit the following websites:
Applications for certification and membership need to be submitted to PMI separately. For those electing certification AND using the GI Bill, they will be reimbursed the full amount after passing the certification exam.
Volunteer Support
The Chapter is seeking military PMI members to help us share the word that Project Management is a great career option for veterans transitioning into a civil service role, government contractors supporting the DOD, or a private corporation. If you have additional questions or would like to learn more, please contact the program’s military liaison lead at [email protected]
Other Links
PMI Chapters Military LinkedIn Group
Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL)
For active-duty military, there are several programs available, known as “Credentialing Opportunities Online” (COOL). These COOL programs are available to the branches of the military. Each program offers general information, requirements of certification, how to fill gaps in skills, how to obtain vouchers to cover the cost, and more. For branch-specific programs, visit one of the links below:
