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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. 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The first season of Rod Serling’s _The Twilight Zone_ will be released next Tuesday (9/14) on Blu-ray and we have a box set to give away to one lucky reader. If that weren’t enough, our chums at [Entertainment Earth](http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?theme=Twilight+Zone) have thrown in Gremlin and Jason Foster action figures. But fret not; if you don’t win the grand prize, we still have a Talky Tina bobblehead as a runner up prize.  General Motors announced on Monday that it's recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles that may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering. GM's new recall comes after 2.6 million vehicles were recalled earlier this year for ignition-switch problems linked to 13 deaths.nnGM models involved in the new recall include Chevy Malibus, HHRs and Cobalts, Saturn Auras and IONs, as well as Pontiac G6s from model years 2004 to 2010. GM says it will replace the vehicles' power-steering motors, steering columns, power-steering motor-control units or a combination of those free of charge, depending on the vehicle.nnThe 2004–07 Saturn ION, 2009–10 Chevrolet HHR and the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt were also included in the earlier ignition-switch recall. Ignition switches on those vehicles and others were able to be jostled out of the "run" position by heavy key rings, shutting off engines, power brakes and steering while also disabling airbags.nnGM has been criticized for its handling of the ignition-switch problem, which the company recently admitted it first learned about in 2001\. A congressional subcommittee is holding a hearing on Tuesday regarding the ignition recall with GM CEO Mary Barra and the government's chief auto-safety regulator, David Friedman. Friedman will argue GM had “critical information” that would have helped the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identify the ignition defect sooner, according to an advanced copy of his opening statement.nnHouse members are also expected to ask why government investigators looking at GM-related data didn't spot a safety-defect trend earlier. "NHTSA examined the available information multiple times using consumer complaints, early warning data, special crash investigations, manufacturer information about how air bags function and other tools, but did not find sufficient evidence of a possible safety-defect trend that would warrant opening a formal investigation," Freidman is expected to say.nnBarra will apologize Tuesday to the families and friends of those who lost their lives or were injured. She'll also announce steps General Motors has made in reaction to the crisis, including appointing the first vice president for Global Vehicle Safety. For a chance to win this kick-ass prize tell us which episode(s) were the scariest, funniest and weirdest or, alternatively, assemble your top 5 episodes into a marathon. We’ll close the contest on Monday (9/13) at 9PM ET. A winner will be drawn on Tuesday (9/14) and the prizes will be sent out that day.  Big ups to Image Entertainment and Entertainment Earth for the goodies. A press release with all the extras in the Blu-ray boxset and what not are included after the jump. nextpage Chatsworth, CA – In 1959, a ground-breaking television series premiered – investigating the futuristic, the telepathic, the cryptic, and the metaphysical: The Twilight Zone. Every week, Rod Serling’s masterwork of “fear noir” took viewers from the safety of their living rooms on amazing journeys of fantasy and imagination. On September 14th, Image Entertainment will release the complete first season of The Twilight Zone, fully remastered for Blu-ray(TM). All new 1080p high-definition transfers have been created from the original camera negatives, as well as uncompressed PCM audio, remastered from the original magnetic soundtracks. In addition, the set includes new and exclusive bonus features not available anywhere else, including the rarely seen, never-before-released unofficial pilot “The Time Element,” written by Rod Serling and hosted by Desi Arnaz – the episode that started a cultural phenomenon – presented in glorious high definition! Also included are 19 new audio commentaries, 34 isolated music scores, 18 radio dramas, new and archival cast/crew and scholar interviews, a “Tales of Tomorrow” episode of “What You Need,” the original unaired pilot version of “Where Is Everybody?” along with Rod Serling’s network pitch, Rod Serling’s audio lectures from Sherwood Oaks College, syndication promos, sponsor billboards, alternate opening and closing narrations, clips from the Emmy® Awards ceremony featuring wins for the series in Writing and Cinematography categories, and more! The 5-disc Blu-ray set has an SRP of $99.98, with pre-book on August 17th. In The Twilight Zone: Season 1 you’ll see the debut of this seminal anthology which introduced the strange, the terrifying and the inexplicable to 1950’s mainstream America. Esteemed writers such as Emmy®-winner Rod Serling and fantasy/science fiction legends Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont and George Clayton Johnson contributed teleplays that explored that murky nether region between fantasy and reality, between ironic destiny and poetic justice, between “the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge.” The Twilight Zone: Season 1 included such stars as Anne Francis, Burgess Meredith (eventual veteran of numerous TZ episodes), Ida Lupino, Jack Klugman, Richard Conte, Gig Young, Nehemiah Persoff, Sebastian Cabot, Claude Akins, Earl Holliman, Roddy McDowall, Kevin McCarthy, Ed Wynn, Murray Hamilton, Vera Miles and Ron Howard, all featured in classic episodes. Before the season had even finished, it was hailed by the critics, named by Daily Variety as “the best that has ever been accomplished in half-hour filmed television,” a new phrase had entered the pop-culture lexicon and its success and impact is still felt today – fifty-one years after its debut. Season One Episodes Where Is Everybody? One for the Angels Mr. Denton on Doomsday The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine Walking Distance Escape Clause The Lonely Time Enough at Last Perchance to Dream Judgment Night And When the Sky Was Opened What You Need The Four of Us Are Dying Third from the Sun I Shot an Arrow into the Air The Hitch-Hiker The Fever The Last Flight The Purple Testament Elegy Mirror Image The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street A World of Difference Long Live Walter Jameson People Are Alike All Over Execution The Big Tall Wish A Nice Place to Visit Nightmare as a Child A Stop at Willoughby The Chaser A Passage for Trumpet Mr. Bevis The After Hours The Mighty Casey A World of His Own. Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features: • Extremely rare, never-before-released unofficial Twilight Zone pilot, “The Time Element,” written by Rod Serling and hosted by Desi Arnaz – presented in glorious high definition! • 19 New Audio Commentaries, featuring The Twilight Zone Companion author Marc Scott Zicree, author and film historian Gary Gerani (Fantastic Television), author and music historian Steven C. Smith (A Heart at Fire’s Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann), music historians John Morgan and William T. Stromberg, writer/producer David Simkins (Lois & Clark, Dark Angel), writer Mark Fergus (Children of Men, Iron Man), actor William Reynolds and director Ted Post. • Interviews with actors Dana Dillaway, Suzanne Lloyd, Beverly Garland and Ron Masak. • “Tales of Tomorrow” episode “What You Need.” • Vintage audio interview with Director of Photography George T. Clemens. • 1977 syndication promos for “A Stop at Willoughby” and “The After Hours.” • 18 Radio Dramas • 34 Isolated Music Scores featuring the legendary Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith and others! Also includes: • Audio Commentaries by actors Earl Holliman, Martin Landau, Rod Taylor, Martin Milner, Kevin McCarthy, and CBS executive William Self. • Vintage Audio Recollections with actors Burgess Meredith and Anne Francis, directors Douglas Heyes and Richard L. Bare, producer Buck Houghton and writer Richard Matheson. • Rod Serling Audio Lectures from Sherwood Oaks College. • Rod Serling Promos for “Next Week’s” Show. • Original Unaired Pilot Version of “Where is Everybody?” with Rod Serling’s Network Pitch. • Footage of the Emmy Award wins for the series. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/archive/7246100/giveaway-season-1-of-the-twilight-zone-on-blu-ray/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/archive/7246100/giveaway-season-1-of-the-twilight-zone-on-blu-ray/"},"headline":"Giveaway: Season 1 of The Twilight Zone on Blu-ray","datePublished":"2010-09-10T17:48:21.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T10:54:47.734Z","description":"Techland has teamed up with Image Entertainment for an epic giveaway from the fifth dimension. 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