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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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A powerless phone means no directions from Google Maps, no music through Spotify, and no means of contacting friends and family members. If you find your smartphone battery running low, here are a few tips to help you extend it. **Lower the screen brightness on your phone** This is always the first step to take when your battery starts to drain. If you’re using an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and toggle the slider to lower the brightness on your phone. On Android, this feature is sometimes accessible in the quick settings menu which can be found by swiping down from the top of the screen. If you don’t see an option to adjust your screen’s brightness in this menu, navigate to Settings which is usually found in the app drawer. Then, look for an option such as “Display and wallpaper” or a similar choice. **See which apps are sucking your phone’s battery** Certain apps are more burdensome on your phone’s battery than others, so spotting these apps and closing or uninstalling them can be helpful. To see which apps are using the most power on the iPhone or Android, navigate to Settings > Battery. This will show you a list of apps ranked by how much battery life they’re draining. **Turn off unnecessary user interface features** Some phones come with aesthetic software features that aren’t necessary. If you’re trying to save battery life, it could be useful to turn these features off. To get rid of the parallax effect in iOS, which makes it looks like app icons slightly move when you tilt the phone from side to side, head over to Settings > General > Accessibility. Then, scroll down to Reduce Motion and make sure the switch is turned on. With Android, you might want to consider changing your background if you’re using an animated wallpaper. Simply press and hold down on your home screen to swap out your background. **Make sure you’ve installed necessary software updates** In some cases, software updates can make your phone more power efficient. It’s also important for security reasons — some updates include important bug fixes. To check if your phone is up to date, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update on the iPhone. On Android, go to Settings > System Updates. **Turn on low power mode if your phone supports it** Certain smartphones have a low power mode that lets you limit some of the device’s functions in order to save battery. Low Power Mode on the iPhone turns off features such as background app refresh, automatic downloads, and cuts down on visual effects throughout the user interface. Head over to Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode to turn it on. New Android phones such as Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge have a similar feature. Navigating to Settings > Battery on either of these devices will present you with two options: Power Saving Mode and Ultra Power Saving Mode. The latter goes a step further by putting your phone into grayscale mode and disabling most of the phone’s features. **Lower the screen timeout on your phone** The less often your phone’s screen is actually turned on, the more battery you’ll save. You can cut down on this by making it so that your phone’s screen shuts off quickly when it’s not in use. On the iPhone, head to the Settings menu, select General, and then scroll down to Auto-Lock. If you really want to save battery life, you might want to choose the 30-second or one minute option. Most Android phones will have option such as “Display and wallpaper” in the Settings menu that will have a screen timeout field. **Fetch email instead of pushing** This essentially means that your phone will fetch new emails at preset intervals rather than constantly waiting to receive new emails from the cloud. Fetching email generally consumes less battery life because your phone isn’t maintaining a connection to the server at all times — it’s only doing so when it needs to check for new emails. To switch from push to fetch on iPhone, head over to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data. On Android, you can navigate to Settings > Accounts and make sure auto-sync data is unchecked. **Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you’re not using them** Sometimes leaving certain settings turned on when not in use can impact your smartphone’s battery life. Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off by accessing the iPhone’s Control Center or an Android phone’s quick settings menu. **Disable push notifications** Push notifications prompt alerts to appear on your phone’s lock screen as soon as they come in. It’s useful for seeing important information right away, but can consume battery life since it pushes your phone’s display to light up frequently. If you want to turn off push notifications, simply head over to Settings > Notifications on the iPhone. From here, you can edit the type of notification you receive for each app. On Android, you can edit notifications by navigating to Settings > Sound and notification > App notifications. **If all else fails, try using a battery case** If you need to drastically extend your phone’s battery life, try buying a battery case such as the [Mophie Juice Pack](http://www.mophie.com/), which is priced at around $100 and is available for the iPhone and some Samsung smartphones. Anker also [sells a cheaper battery case](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QG4YYWY?tag=digitren08-20) that’s available for $40 through Amazon. 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