2026 February Project Management 101: Career Information for Students - VIRTUAL

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“Project Management 101: Career Information for Students”

Sppeaker: Roderick Conwi, Director of Academic Outreach at PMI-OC

February 18, 2026

Presentation Description

Description of Topic/Presentation:

Are you curious about the dynamic world of project management? Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or a professional looking to pivot your career, the PMI-OC Academic Outreach Team invites you to an informative session designed to guide you through the essentials of the profession and the vast resources available through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

This webinar will provide a roadmap for navigating this growing field, from understanding foundational concepts to achieving industry-recognized certifications like the PMP and CAPM.

What You Will Learn

  • The Fundamentals: A clear breakdown of what constitutes a "project" and the core principles of project management.
  • Career Pathways: Insights into the diverse roles within the industry and how to leverage your education—including why an MBA and project management skills are a "power combo".
  • PMI & PMI-OC Benefits: Discover the value of joining a global community of over 600,000 members and the specific local benefits of the Orange County Chapter, including mentoring and professional networking.
  • Certification & Training: Information on PMP prep classes, the new AI Certification, and how to earn a free badge through the 45-minute PMI Kickoff course.
  • Student Opportunities: Learn about discounted student memberships and academic scholarships available through PMI.

Webinar Agenda

  1. Who are We? Meet the Academic Outreach Team.
  2. Careers in Project Management: Exploring the demand and potential paths.
  3. Introduction to PMI & PMI-OC: Our values and global impact.
  4. Member Benefits: Mentoring, workshops, and networking.
  5. Training & Certifications: PMP, CAPM, and specialized courses.
  6. How to Join: Step-by-step guidance for student and professional membership.
  7. Upcoming Events & Q&A.

Speaker Bio

Roderick Conwi, Director of Academic Outreach

Roderick Conwi, PMP, LSSWB, is Director of Academic Outreach at PMI Orange County and founder of Conwi Consulting LLC. With 10+ years of project leadership in K–12 and nonprofit education, he turns strategy into action using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches—and believes great projects (like great coffee) are all about the right balance.

Location

This session will be delivered via online webinar. The link will be sent to all registered attendees before the webinar begins. 

Time

6:45 p.m. - Webinar open for joining

7:00 p.m. - Webinar start

7:45 p.m. - Questions & answers

8:00 p.m. - Webinar end

Cost

FREE

 

Registration Cutoff Date and Time: None

 

 

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Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be canceled no later than 10 pm PST two days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. All cancellations (including duplicate registrations) are subject to a 10% Administrative Fee. To cancel, send an email to registration_cancel@pmi-oc.org and include your name and the event. Click here to view the PMI-OC Event Registration and Cancellation Policy in its entirety.

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Information

Type of category: Special Events

Date: February 18th, 2026

Hour: 6:45PM to 8:00PM

Registration close date: February 18th, 2026 at 7:00PM

# of PDUs: 0.0

Price

Students: Free

Members: Free

Non-members and Guests: Free

Location

Online

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