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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. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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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. 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Simpson in the white Bronco — when everyone stopped what they were doing and just watched. And now on Twitter, there will be moments — a political protest, a new product launch, or even some reality star spouting off about some random nonsense — when few, some, many, or maybe even lots of people will drop everything to do the same. This is the democratic magic of Meerkat, a new livestreaming app that has taken iPhones by storm, [climbing steadily](http://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/meerkat-tweet-live-video/rank-history/#vtype=day&countries=US&start=2015-02-22&end=2015-03-12&device=iphone&view=rank&lm=3) in App Store rankings since late February. While livestreaming is nothing new, Meerkat, an easy-to-use iPhone app, makes it easier than it’s ever been. The [Meerkat app](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/meerkat-tweet-live-video/id954105918?mt=8) links with Twitter accounts, letting a person on one side of the phone stream a live video feed of whatever they’re looking at — or a video selfie. And because you use your Twitter credentials to sign into the app, all the commentary moves through the social network. In other words, while you’re watching someone’s Meerkat feed, you can comment on it with tweets that the broadcaster can see and respond to.  Meerkat Though it only launched February 27, Meerkat has already made waves across social media, with some users “meerkating” at the [Apple Watch event](time.com/3738379/apple-watch-event/) earlier this week. And if that term sounds eerily similar to the word “marketing,” it may not be a coincidence. “\[Meerkat has\] been very effective for me,” says Gary Vaynerchuk, an Internet personality and entrepreneur whose use of social media and viral video has netted him more than 1.3 million Twitter followers. Vaynerchuk has used Meerkat to broadcast behind-the-scenes peeks of his YouTube program [The #AskGaryVee Show](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfA33-E9P7FC0AoARnMLvgFgESJe4%5FNgs). When you use Meerkat to share video, it automatically tweets a message that says you’re broadcasting live, with a link people can click to watch. “Within a few minutes, 500 to 800 people are watching me live, at any given time,” says Vaynerchuck. “That is insanity, if you think about it . . . and don’t forget, I am a 39-year-old male who talks about business, so my demo isn’t the most native to this.” Indeed, this livestreaming technology has far-reaching potential for almost every other demographic: news hounds who want to watch events as they unfold, sports addicts who want a view from the front row, and gossip mongers who will hang on celebrities’ every word. But the question is, will Meerkat live long enough to get into these key influencer’s hands? Despite — or because of — Meerkat’s quick success, Twitter recently [bought](http://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-acquires-periscope-for-a-sizable-amount-2015-3) Periscope, a different startup developing similar functionality. It’s unclear if or how Twitter will handle both services. But in the long run, it’s clear that video broadcasting via tweets is here to stay. “The notion of livestreaming, or using a mobile device as a recorder, and then people on the other end watching, will be an absolute functionality of society, at scale, within 24 months,” says Vaynerchuk, who predicts hundreds of thousands of people will be broadcasting within that time to tens of millions of viewers. That’s a massive shift in the way people will consume news, sports, or entertainment — though it also has the possibility to profoundly change how people view far-flung parts of the world, with users from different cultures livestreaming even the most mundane aspects of their lives. But this technology will also push a huge amount of data through the Internet, possibly causing growing pains for Twitter, which now mostly pushes 140 characters at a time through the web — though it’s also been adding native video features. The ephemeral video feeds also have the potential to wreak havoc on conventional entertainment, similar to how YouTube struggled with users uploading bootleg movies and videos that used music without copyright permission. Sports fans are no doubt familiar with the boilerplate sounding “This copyrighted broadcast is the property of the National Football League.” Meerkating is exactly what they are warning you not to do. This problem might seem like it’s a far-off scenario, but watch Twitter on May 2, when Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao face off in one of the highest-profile boxing matches in years. Sure, you can shell out for the likely-$100 pay-per-view broadcast. But whichever fighter you bet on, smarter money will be on people Meerkating the fight live on Twitter, providing their own play by play, no less. As Vaynerchuk himself might say, jab, jab, jab, right hook. ### 11 Amazing Features of the Apple Watch  The Apple Watch is the company's' first entirely new product category since the original iPad. It's a huge gamble for Apple and a test of the still-nascent wearable market. Stephen Lam—Reuters/Corbis  The Watch is the most customizable and varied product Apple has likely ever launched. It'll come in three editions made of different metals and be available with multiple snap-in wrist bands. Prices start at $349. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The Watch has a touch interface that can sense the difference between a light touch and hard press. But it also has a "digital crown" that allows users to quickly scroll through lists without obscuring the screen. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The Watch must be paired with an iPhone for many of its functions. The device piggybacks on the phone's data and GPS connections to pipe in directions or incoming voice calls and text messages, for instance. Stephen Lam—Reuters  The Watch, like Apple's other iDevices, will have various independent apps. Examples include a Tesla app that shows the status of your electric car when it's charging and a Starwood app that lets the Watch act as your room key. Stephen Lam—Reuters  Apple's fitness app, one of the device's main selling points, tracks runs, walks and bike rides. Stephen Lam—Reuters  The Watch also can track your heart rate (while resting, while active) throughout the day thanks to these light sensors on the back. Koichi Mitsui—AFLO/Corbis  It also has Apple Pay, the company's digital payments platform. Swipe the Watch in front of a compatible kiosk and it will make an automatic online payment. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  CEO Tim Cook has said the Watch will last about a day before it needs to be recharged. So far, battery life has been the biggest downside of most wearables. The Watch recharges through the magnetic system shown here. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The Watch will come with many customizable bands that slip on and click in place at the top and bottom of the device's body. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  It also comes in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm, to fit on different size wrists. Monica Davey—EPA  Higher-end models of the watch could cost several thousands of dollars. Stephen Lam—Reuters  Apple is significantly expanding it's product reach. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  And there's one more thing... David Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images  It tells the time. 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