PMI Netherlands Chapter
The PMI Netherlands Chapter represents PMI in Netherlands. It is an enthusiastic and energetic chapter that is run by volunteers and strives to deliver maximum value to its members and sponsors. We do this by organizing frequent events to bring you the experience of practice and the latest developments in the field. We also facilitate networking between our members and the leading organizations the fields of Project, Program and Portfolio Management.
Vision
PMI Netherlands Chapter strongly supports the PMI global mission to promote the Project Management profession in all its aspects.
Mission
Our Mission is to be an attractive, growing, professional chapter of PMI in the Netherlands, where project, program and portfolio management professionals find a relevant environment for development, certification and networking.
PMI Netherlands in PMI
The Project Management Institute has grouped all of the local chapters into 15 Regions. PMI Netherlands Chapter is a member of Region 8 - Western and Northern Europe.
Activites
To fulfil our mission, the PMI Netherlands Chapter undertakes the following activities:
Chapter Meetings
The PMI Netherlands Chapter organizes Chapter Meetings on a frequent basis. At these events, members of the PMI Netherlands Chapter and members of partner organizations are invited to come and listen to and learn from project management professionals on a specific topic and have the opportunity to network as well in an informal setting.
The entry to the Chapter Meetings is free for members of the PMI Netherlands Chapter and members of partner organizations (IPMA and BPUG).
These events give the PMI credential holders an opportunity to earn PDU’s.
Local Interest Workgroups
Under the umbrella of PMI Netherlands Chapter ,there are several established Local Interest Workgroups (LIWg). They gather enthusiastic members who are interested to participate and build workgroups focused on certain Project Management topics. The aim of these workgroups is to bring their members to a higher professional level by organizing meetings and workshops around given topics.
The entry to the LIWg Meetings is free for members of the PMI Netherlands Chapter and members of partner organizations (IPMA and BPUG).
Events organized by LIWg give the PMI credential holders an opportunity to earn PDU’s.
PMI Netherlands Summit
The PMI Netherlands Summit is the platform for Project, Program and Portfolio professionals, with a specific theme each year. It offers a full day of presentations, talks and workshops spread across multiple tracks. An inspiring program is guaranteed, containing keynote sessions by international thought leaders, expert insights and lessons learned.
The PMI Netherlands Summit is organized by the PMI Netherlands Chapter together with their partner CKC seminars.
These events give the PMI credential holders an opportunity to earn PDU’s.
A pocket companion to PMI's PMBOK® Guide
This pocket guide is based on the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition. It contains a summary of the PMBOK® Guide, providing a quick introduction as well as a structured overview of this framework for project management.
The companion is a PMI Netherlands Chapter initiative thanks to our valued volunteers Paul Snijders, Thomas Wuttke, Anton Zandhuis and many others that contributed.
The book deals with key issues and themes within project management and the PMBOK® Guide as follows:
- Key terms and definitions in the project management profession
- A short overview of the activities of PMI Inc., the organization and its standards: PMBOK® Guide, Standard for Project Portfolio Management, Standard for Program Management and other standards.
- The essentials of the Project Lifecycle and Organization.
- What are the key project management knowledge areas and processes?
Main target Group for this pocket guide is anyone with an interest in understanding the PMBOK® Guide framework or a systematic approach to project management. The book is also useful for members of a project management team in a project's environment using the PMBOK® Guide as a shared reference. It is a complete yet concise description of the PMBOK® Guide, for anyone involved in projects or project management.
Webinars
The PMI Netherlands Chapter organizes webinars for its members. It is a perfect opportunity to learn from internationally renowned trainers/speakers while sitting in he comfort your own settings behind your computer while avoiding traffic.
The webinars are organized together with our sponsor IIL.
The entry to the Webinars is free for members of the PMI Netherlands Chapter and members of partner organizations (IPMA and BPUG).
Attending a webinar gives the PMI credential holder an opportunity to earn PDU’s.
History
Since the early nineties, PMI members residing in the Benelux area were part of a large potential chapter called Norden.
At the first PMI Europe Conference held in Paris in June, 1997, the idea was born to create a more local chapter for the Benelux countries.
After significant preparation work by a founding Board of Directors, the Project Management Institute officially recognized the PMI Benelux Chapter as an independent component in the fourth quarter of 1998.
In the second half of 2000 the process of localization continued to start the preparation for a PMI Netherlands Chapter, which was officially recognized by the Project Management Institute as an independent component in October 2001. In the same period the former the Benelux Chapter changed into BeLux Chapter.
PMI Netherlands Chapter founders are:
- Rene Vielvoije
- Jan Vermeijs
- Anton Zandhuis
Since the formal start of the PMI Netherlands Chapter, the organization has been growing very rapidly confirming the need of the Project Management community in the Netherlands to have a local Chapter.
Charter
