Welcome to the PMI Alamo Chapter!

Are you new to PMI Alamo Chapter? Join us for our New Member Orientation In-Person on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:30–6:00 PM (CT). This in-person session is designed to help new members feel connected, informed, and confident as they begin their journey with the chapter.

What You’ll Learn

• How to navigate your PMI and chapter membership

• Benefits available to you as a PMI Alamo member

• Upcoming events, training, and volunteer opportunities

• How to engage, network, and grow professionally

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

• Time: 5:30–6:00 PM (CT)

• Format: Aggie Park Event Center, 6205 West Ave., San Antonio, Texas

• Cost: Free

Whether you’re brand new to PMI or recently joined the Alamo Chapter, this orientation will help you get plugged in and start making meaningful connections.

Date:  February 24, 2026

Time:  6-8:00pm

Location:  Aggie Park Center, 6205 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78213

PDU:  2

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Strategic Portfolio Management: Bringing Strategy Down to Earth—and Getting It Done

Many organizations struggle to translate lofty strategic goals into actionable, measurable initiatives. In this session, veteran portfolio consultant Christopher Gentry breaks down what Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) really means—and why many businesses get it wrong. Drawing from over a decade of consulting with Fortune 500 companies and candid case studies from consulting engagements, this session uncovers how to turn executive ambition into structured execution.

Attendees will walk through real-world lessons in portfolio prioritization, business case development, resource planning, and strategic governance. With firsthand insights from both mature enterprises and high-growth startups, Christopher explores the root causes of portfolio failure—such as lack of business cases, poor metrics, and nonexistent governance—and offers a practical, no-nonsense roadmap for PMO leaders, strategists, and executives to align vision with value.

This session is perfect for those looking to evolve from project-driven operations into outcome-driven portfolio leadership. Expect straight talk, real metrics, and proven frameworks that help organizations drive the right work—and get it done.

Learning Objectives/Takeaways
1. Understand the foundational elements of Strategic Portfolio Management and how it differs from project or product management.
2. Learn how to design and implement an intake funnel to evaluate, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives effectively.
3. Identify critical portfolio metrics (e.g., ROI, feasibility, strategic alignment) and how to tie them to long-term outcomes.
4. Discover how to diagnose organizational misalignment through visibility, governance, and resource allocation.
5. Gain practical techniques to engage executives and align strategic decisions with actual organizational capacity.

Topic Areas
1. Strategic Portfolio Management
2. Project & Program Governance
3. PMO Leadership
4 Business Case Development
5. Enterprise Change & Transformation

Speaker Bio
Christopher D. Gentry is a seasoned portfolio and transformation consultant with over 15 years of experience leading strategic initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including Dell Technologies, American Express, Deloitte, PwC, and Apple.

ALAMO PMI JOB SEEKERS NETWORK 2026

Networking + Job Search Topics Discussion

Connect. Collaborate. Advance Your Career. 

Event Details

Date: Future Dates (Dates are subject to change): 

Feb – Mon, Feb 2
Mar – Mon, Mar 2
Apr – Mon, Apr 6
May – Mon, May 4
June – Mon, June 1
July – Mon, July 6
August – Mon, Aug 3
September – Mon, Sept 7
October – Mon, Oct 5

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CT)
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free (Open to Members and Guests)

Hosted by PMI Alamo Chapter Facilitator - Roy Ellis

About the Event

The Alamo PMI Job Seekers Network invites you to a supportive and interactive networking session tailored for professionals navigating their career journey. This event brings together job seekers, career changers, and project professionals for discussion, community building, and shared insight.

Whether you are actively searching, planning a transition, or exploring new opportunities, this session provides connection, resources, and strategies for success in today’s job market.

Discussion Topics

• Job search strategy best practices
• Resume and LinkedIn optimization
• Interview preparation tips
• Industry trends and employer expectations
• Networking for career growth

Who Should Attend

✔ Project Management professionals exploring opportunities
✔ Individuals in transition or career growth mode
✔ Members & non-members seeking support and connection

Kickstart your project management career with confidence!

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep Course is designed for emerging professionals, students, and career changers who want to build a solid foundation in project management and prepare for success on the CAPM® certification exam.

This 23-hour instructor-led program covers the core principles, processes, and frameworks outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.

• Virtual, instructor-led training
• 23 PMI-required hours
• PMI-authorized study materials
• Real-time Q&A + office hours
• Application support

* Classes are in Central Time zone hosted on Microsoft Teams
* Each day of course is 8-hours (8:00 am - 5pm CST)

Want to earn your Project Management Professional (PMP^®) certification? Our PMP® Exam Prep Course is your ultimate starting point!

Covering the full 35-contact hour educational requirement, this course is designed to equip you with all the tools, insights, and confidence to pass the PMP^® exam.

Don't just prepare - get ready to succeed. Your future starts here - sign up today! 

This course is composed of 4 sessions hosted in Microsoft Teams:

• Sat-Sun (Mar 7-8, 2026) - 8 am - 5:30 pm CST
• Sat-Sun (Mar 14-15, 2026) - 8 am - 5:30 pm CST**

** Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to receive the 35-contact hours.

Want to earn your Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification?

Our PMP® Exam Prep Course is your ultimate starting point!

Covering the full 35-contact hour educational requirement, this course is designed to equip you with all the tools, insights, and confidence to pass the PMP® exam.

This course is composed of 4 sessions:
• Mon, Mar 9, 2026
• Tue, Mar 10, 2026
• Wed, Mar 11, 2026
• Thu, Mar 12, 2026

- All sessions are from 8:00 am - 5:30pm CST in Microsoft Teams

Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to receive the 35-contact hours and certificate.

Don't just prepare - get ready to succeed. Your future starts here - sign up today!

This PMI-ACP ®  Certification Training offers a comprehensive and hands-on learning
experience designed to help professionals prepare for the PMI Agile Certified
Practitioner (PMI-ACP ® ) exam. Throughout the course, participants will explore essential
Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and gain the knowledge
needed to implement Agile practices effectively in real-world projects.

This course prepares you to sit for the PMI-ACP ®  certification, which formally
acknowledges your Agile expertise with the industry’s only approach-agnostic,
experience-based ISO-accredited exam. It aligns with the PMI-ACP ®  exam content
outline and satisfies the 28 training hours required to apply for the PMI-
ACP ®  certification.

The training features interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises,
ensuring that participants not only grasp Agile principles but also learn how to apply
them in their projects and on the exam. Focused exam preparation is integrated into the
course, helping students become familiar with the format and key topics of the PMI-
ACP ®  exam.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools, techniques, and
mindset needed to excel both in the certification exam and in Agile project
environments.

Learning Objectives:

- Explain Agile Principles and Mindset – Demonstrate a deep understanding of
  Agile values, principles, and their application in various project environments.
- Apply Agile Frameworks and Practices – Utilize Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP to enhance team collaboration and project
  delivery.
- Facilitate Agile Teams Effectively – Develop skills in servant leadership,coaching, and fostering high-performing Agile teams.
- Optimize Agile Value Delivery – Apply Agile techniques to enhance stakeholder
  engagement, iterative delivery, and value-driven project management.

- Master Agile Metrics and Continuous Improvement – Use Agile metrics, feedback loops, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement in teams      and projects.
- Prepare for the PMI-ACP ®  Exam – Gain the knowledge and confidence needed
  to pass the PMI-ACP ®  exam through exam-focused strategies, practice questions, and study resources.
- Fulfill the 28 training hours required to apply for the PMI-ACP ®  exam.

Dates:
Tue, Mar 10th (8am - 5pm CST)
Wed, Mar 11th (8am - 5pm CST)
Thu, Mar 12th (8am - 5pm CST)
Fri, Mar 13th (8am - 12pm CST)

** All classes will be held on Microsoft Teams

PMI Alamo Chapter Virtual Lunch & Learn

Join the PMI Alamo Chapter for our Virtual Lunch & Learn series—interactive, one-hour sessions designed for project professionals. Each event features an industry speaker or facilitated discussion on relevant topics, followed by Q&A.

Learn, connect, and network with project managers from diverse industries and experience levels—all during your lunch hour. We welcome your feedback and are always seeking speakers for future Lunch & Learn and chapter events.

Date:  March 11, 2026

Time:  12-1:00pm

Virtual Session

Fee:  Free

Want to earn your Project Management Professional (PMP^®) certification?

Our PMP® Exam Prep Course is your ultimate starting point!

Covering the full 35-contact hour educational requirement, this course is designed to equip you with all the tools, insights, and confidence to pass the PMP^® exam.

This course is composed of 4 sessions:

• Tue, Mar 24, 2026
• Wed, Mar 25, 2026
• Thu, Mar 26, 2026
• Fri, Mar 27, 2026

All sessions are from 8:00 am - 5:30pm CST hosted in Microsoft Teams.

Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to receive the 35-contact hours and certificate.

Don't just prepare - get ready to succeed. Your future starts here - sign up today!