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As a PMI member with access to exclusive online offerings, we wanted to let you know of some upcoming webinars that may be of interest to you! In addition to providing insights from the industry's most respected voices on the most relevant and important topics today, these webinars also help you earn PDUs.

Please keep in mind that the capacity for the live webinars is limited, but you can always watch the archived webinars later—and we offer an extensive library of on-demand webinars you can also explore here!

Upcoming Webinars

6/23/26 9:00 AM In My Shoes: Building a Collaborative Future
6/23/26 11:00 AM Step Up, Show Up: Storytelling as a Project Skill

Path to PMP: 2026 PMP Exam Change
Jun 16, 2026 11:00:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Presenters: Andrew Schroding, Tinamarie Pierson, Fabrizio Critelli, Kelly Byrd Marín
This content is from PMI. It is not PDU Bearing Path to PMP: 2026 PMP Exam Change provides aspiring PMP® certification holders with a practical, forward‑looking overview of the updated PMP exam launching on July 9, 2026. This session breaks down why the exam is changing, what’s new in the updated content outline, and how candidates should adapt their study plans to stay on track. Attendees will walk away with clarity on what to expect next and how to prepare with confidence for the next generation of the PMP exam.

 

The Agile Enterprise: From Good Intentions to Good Governance, Ethics in Volunteer Leadership
Jun 17, 2026 8:00:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Presenter: Stelian ROMAN
The Agile Enterprise: From Good Intentions to Good Governance – Ethics in Volunteer Leadership” explores how agile ways of working can strengthen ethical behavior and governance in organizations that rely on volunteers. Agile Enterprises value adaptability, transparency, and collaboration, but these strengths only translate into real benefits when guided by ethical principles and clear accountability.

 

Project HEADWAY: Can Project and Product Management Coexist?
Jun 18, 2026 3:00:00 PM EDT (UTC-4)

Presenter: Mark Mullaly
This webinar explores the alignments and differences between product and project management. The contributions of each to delivering effective solutions is explored, and where there are overlaps and gaps. In particular, the ways that they can complement each other are explored, as well as the cautions that practitioners should keep in mind.

 

From GPM-b™ to Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP™)
Jun 5, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Presenters: James Turchick Joel Carboni
This webinar explores the evolution of the GPM-b™ credential into the Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP™) and what the transition means for modern project leaders. Attendees will learn how the CSPP™ positions sustainability as a core project management capability, how the credential is earned, and how it fits within the broader certification landscape. The session also examines why sustainable project leadership is becoming increasingly critical for long-term career growth and organizational impact.

 

Sustainability After Closeout: Regenerative Leadership & MORE
Jun 4, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Presenters: Terrel LaFrance James Turchick Caitlin Sullivan
This webinar explores how project leaders can design for long-term sustainability by connecting implementation, transition, and closure decisions. Using frameworks such as the Green Project Management P5 Standard, attendees will examine how governance, stakeholder readiness, reporting, and responsible exit planning influence lasting project value. The session also highlights transition stress testing and strategies for building adaptive capacity so teams and communities can sustain outcomes independently after project closeout.

 

Sustainable PMO: Evolution or Revolution?
Jun 4, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Presenters: Christina Barbosa Tasheka Dorsey-Wilson James Turchick Caitlin Sullivan
This webinar explores how sustainability is transforming the role of the PMO from an operational control center into a driver of long-term business resilience and value creation. Attendees will learn how sustainable PMOs integrate ESG priorities, governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making into project delivery. Drawing on PMI and GPM frameworks, the session also examines global trends including climate risk, AI transformation, and evolving sustainability reporting requirements shaping modern organizations. 

 

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