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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. 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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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Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through flooded streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes and businesses and left millions in the dark. Hours after weakening to a tropical depression while crossing the Florida peninsula, Ian regained hurricane strength Thursday evening after emerging over the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center predicted it would make landfall in South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. The devastation inflicted on Florida began to come into focus a day after Ian struck as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. The storm flooded homes on both the state's coasts, cut off the only bridge to a barrier island, destroyed a historic waterfront pier and knocked out electricity to 2.67 million Florida homes and businesses — nearly a quarter of utility customers._ Sep 30, 2022 3:23 PM UTC  A flooded neighborhood following Hurricane Ian in Venice, Florida, on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022\. Two million electricity customers in Florida remained without power Friday morning, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us A flooded neighborhood following Hurricane Ian in Venice, Florida, on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022\. Two million electricity customers in Florida remained without power Friday morning, according to the tracking site poweroutage.usChristopher Morris for TIME  by [Solcyré Burga](https://time.com/author/solcyre-burga/)  ## Solcyré Burga Reporter Sep 30, 2022 3:23 PM UTC In Cuba, where Hurricane Ian first made landfall on Sept. 27, the storm caused the country’s electricity grid to collapse, leaving [11 million people](https://apnews.com/article/hurricanes-cuba-caribbean-hurricane-ian-080599db41b3e492d41e55046cb13c23) without power. And on Friday morning, National Hurricane Center’s [8:00 am update](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/301156.shtml) indicated the storm was about 105 miles away from Charleston, S.C.—where a flash-flood warning has already been [issued](https://twitter.com/NWSCharlestonSC/status/1575789969573961728), amid wind gusts [measured ](https://twitter.com/NWSCharlestonSC/status/1575812111069941760)at 74 mph—as the Carolinas braced for Ian’s landfall later in the day. In between, even as the storm temporarily weakened from a Category 4 hurricane to Category 1, its devastating impact was felt Wednesday afternoon in Florida, where it left thousands stranded in the midst of catastrophe. Homes were demolished and trees felled; portions of bridges such as the Sanibel Causeway, which connects part of mainland Florida to Sanibel Island, will need to be rebuilt. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis referred to the devastation as a “500-year flooding event” on Thursday morning. Officials cannot yet properly assess the amount of damage caused by Hurricane Ian, though Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said his office was struggling to answer thousands of 911 calls received, [per the AP](https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-ian-impact-path-d4db93bcac5af1134e31a3b7f2f694f0). **_Read more:_** [_Yes, Climate Change Is Making Storms Like Hurricane Ian Worse_](https://time.com/6218075/hurricane-ian-climate-change-impact/) ABC News [reports](https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/hurricane-ian/?id=90445860) 11 confirmed deaths thus far, with a Florida County Commissioner saying this is the worst storm damage he’s ever seen. Rescue operations began in some counties on Thursday morning, allowing for some more than 775 people to be saved. Hospitals have been affected by flooding and a lack of running water, complicating the care patients are able to receive. Ian, which nearly met the Category 5 mark, is [the most powerful storm so far this season](https://time.com/6217832/hurricane-ian-latest-updates/). It makes history as [just the ninth Category 4 or 5 storm](https://time.com/6218275/strongest-hurricanes-us-map/) to hit the mainland U.S. in the last 50 years. Take a look at the photos capturing the damage thus far.  Residents emerge at dawn on Sept. 29, 2022, in downtown Crow Gables, Fla., where trees along the street were toppled by Hurricane Ian.Christopher Morris for TIME  Flooding is seen in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 29, 2022, the day after Hurricane Ian hit land.Christopher Morris for TIME  A semi-trailer turned over by Hurricane Ian's strong winds blocks a stretch of the the Albert W. Gilchrist Bridge between Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, Fla.Christopher Morris for TIME  Homeowners in Fort Myers, Fla., walk outside their homes on Sept. 29, 2022 to assess damage and wait for help from relatives.Christopher Morris for TIME  In an aerial view, damaged buildings are seen as Hurricane Ian passed through the area on Sept. 29 in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images  Debris litters a mobile home park in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 29, one day after Hurricane Ian made landfall.Joseph Agcaoili—AFP/Getty Images  Stedi Scuderi looks over her apartment after flood water inundated it when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on Sept. 29 in Fort Myers, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images  (L-R) Ken Pham, Lesman Varela, and Fernando Amador clear a large tree off their home after Hurricane Ian passed through on Sept. 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images  A broken utility pole behind a collapsed basketball hoop on a flooded street following Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 29.Eva Marie Uzcategui—Bloomberg/Getty Images  A man takes photos of boats damaged by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 29.Giorgio Viera—AFP/Getty Images  Parts of Sanibel Causeway are washed away along with sections of the bridge after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on Sept. 29, 2022, in Sanibel, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images  A damaged causeway to Sanibel Island is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Sept. 29 near Sanibel Island, Fla.Wilfredo Lee—AP  Parts of Sanibel Causeway are washed away along with sections of the bridge after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on Sept. 29 in Sanibel, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images  Severe flooding from Hurricane Ian is seen against parking garages close to Sanibel Island on Sept. 29.Christopher Morris for TIME  Damaged homes are seen after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Fla. on Sept. 29 in Punta Gorda, Fla.Win McNamee—Getty  A wall of a condo was torn off as hurricane Ian passed through on Sept. 30 in Fort Myers, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images  Damaged homes and debris are shown in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.Wilfredo Lee—AP  Nancy Young, 90, who lives along in the Harbor Lights community, sustained significant damage to her mobile home caused by Hurricane Ian that ravaged central Florida in Venice, Florida, on Thursday, September 29, 2022.The Washington Post/Getty ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/6218192/hurricane-ian-photos/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/6218192/hurricane-ian-photos/"},"headline":"See the Devastating Toll of Hurricane Ian in Florida","datePublished":"2022-09-30T15:23:26.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-24T14:49:46.099Z","description":"Photographs captured the damage caused by the most powerful storm of the season","url":"https://time.com/6218192/hurricane-ian-photos/","keywords":["natural disaster","Photo","nationpod"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Solcyré Burga","jobTitle":"Reporter","url":"https://time.com/author/solcyre-burga/"}],"articleSection":"U.S.","image":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/us/","name":"U.S."}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/natural-disaster/","name":"natural disaster"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/6218192/hurricane-ian-photos/","name":"See the Devastating Toll of Hurricane Ian in Florida"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"See the Aerial Footage of Hurricane Ian's Devastation in Florida","description":"Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through flooded streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes and businesses and left millions in the dark. 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