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Presentation Description

Description of Topic/Presentation:

“PMP vs. PMI-ACP in the Real World: How Employers Actually Use Agile” 

What are practical applications of agile and how are they actually used in the workplace? In this session, learners will gain first hand knowledge of how agile aligns with organizational goals and how it is used in daily workflows of a current project management professional. Learners will also gain insight into what recruiters are looking for and how employers assess value and weigh different certifications.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate how employers actually interpret and value the PMP® and PMI-ACP® credentials in hiring and internal roles.
• Identify how Agile is applied in real-world organizations, including where it aligns with—and diverges from—PMI frameworks.
• Evaluate which credential (PMP®, PMI-ACP®, or both) best supports specific career paths, industries, and job functions.
• Translate certification knowledge into practical language that resonates with recruiters, hiring managers, and executives.

Speaker Bio(s)

Michael Greco, MBA, MJSC, PMP, PMI-ACP, CPRW, CDCS

As an award-winning Career Coach, Michael Greco is also a dual-certified project management professional holding both the PMP® and PMI-ACP® credentials. With extensive experience working with job seekers, hiring managers, and organizations across industries, Michael helps professionals translate certifications into real-world career outcomes. Their work focuses on bridging the gap between how project management is taught and how it’s actually used in today’s workplace. In this session, Michael draws on hands-on industry insight and coaching experience to demystify how employers truly view PMP vs. PMI-ACP—and how Agile shows up beyond the textbook.

Location

This event will be delivered via online webinar. The link will be sent to all registered attendees on the Tuesday before the dinner meeting begins.

Dinner / Meal

Not Available: This is a virtual only event.

Time

5:30 p.m. – Registration Opens
5:30 p.m. – Networking (5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. – Welcome/Chapter Updates
6:35 p.m. – 10-minute Break
6:45 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation (6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.)
7:45 p.m. – Closing Announcements
8:30 p.m. – Event Adjourned

Cost

$25.00

Registration Cutoff: Participants must register before 12 noon the day of the event, 3/10/26.

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