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Dr. Emad Rahim is the Kotouc Family Endowed Professor and Chair at Bellevue University and serves as the Director of Project Management Programs. An esteemed author, educator, and entrepreneur, Dr. Rahim's impressive portfolio includes being a Fulbright Recipient and a TEDx Speaker, celebrated for his profound expertise in project management. With over 15 years of experience steering a diverse array of projects nationwide, Dr. Rahim has earned a stellar reputation in the field. His academic journey is adorned with post-doctoral qualifications from renowned institutions such as Harvard University, Tulane University, and the University of Maryland/UC. Dr. Rahim's academic prowess is further highlighted by his Ph.D. in Organizational Sustainability from Capitol Technology University, a Doctor of Management (DM), and two master’s degrees in business from Colorado Technical University. Dr. Rahim's dedication and excellence have been acknowledged through numerous prestigious honors, including an honorary Ph.D. from The Chicago School, a Community Impact Award from SUNY Empire State College, and a Distinguished Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges. His professional certifications, comprising PMP, A-CSM, CSP-SM, APMC, OMCP, CM, and CMgt, solidify his standing as an authority in project management. Dr. Rahim's contributions to academia and industry have left an indelible mark, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation, leadership, and excellence in project management.

Book Feature: AGILE LEADERSHIP with a GRIP by Frank Lee Harper, Jr., PhD., PMP

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 31, 2013) The first edition of this epic book is filled with a plethora of leadership and management advice that’s rich in content well-organized and effective in the presentation of information.  The book shares a world-class leadership framework A.G.I.L.E. L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. with a G.R.I.P.™, allowing one to turn their dreams into ...

Thought Leadership in Project Management: with Kris Sprague, PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-RMP

By Dr. Emad Rahim, PMP, A-CSM Kris Sprague is the Head and Director of Project Planning and Scheduling at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. He is a talented leader that helps organizations achieve their strategy through the successful delivery of portfolios, programs, and projects. Kris has extensive experience building and leading project management organizations and project management offices ...

Thought Leadership in Project Management: with Tony Ellsworth, MBA A-CSM., TG Scrum Master and IT Project Manager at Kiewit Corporation

Tony Ellsworth, MBA, A-CSM., Scrum Master & Project Manager, Kiewit Technology Group Tony Ellsworth, MBA, A-CSM., is currently a Scrum Master and IT Project Manager at Kiewit Technology Group. As a native to Nebraska Tony has worked with some of the well-known entrepreneurs in the area such as Joe and Pete Ricketts and Candace Gregory.   ...

Thought Leadership in Project Management: with Sarabjeet Waraich, PMP., Marketing Director at Society for Information Management

Sarabjeet Waraich, PMP Sarabjeet Waraich, PMP., is an energetic … engaging … lively … enthusiastic … inspiring … words that are often used to describe Saby. A speaker with the uncanny ability to look at the normal and see something quite different. Saby shares his life stories and have a fun way to look at ...

Thought Leadership in Project Management: with Andre Butters, PMP, Principal Consultant of Butters Consulting LLC.

Andre Butters, PMP., is the Principal Consultant at Butters Consulting focusing on enterprise collaboration and solution delivery for his clients. He has helped setup and mature Project Management Offices for a variety of companies including Marriott International and the American Nurses Association. He holds an undergraduate degree from University of Maryland in Economics. Andre’s interests ...

Free Online PM Courses

  Here is a list of free offerings on the PMI resource hub include: ProjectManagement.com, an online PMI project management community where project managers from around the world can communicate, participate in discussions, play games, and access a variety of related resources. Standards+ (Beta), the online version of the group's Project Management Body of Knowledge guide and ...

Bellevue’s MPM Degree makes Top 2020 Best Master’s in Project Management Ranking

  Bellevue University's MPM Degree programs is ranked #21 in Top 2020 Best Master's in Project Management Ranking by Guide to Online Schools. With low tuition rates and high average alumni salaries, the following 21 schools offer the best online master's programs in project management. At #1, New York University charges $35,802 per year for their Master ...

PMI Free Online Courses

With COVID-19 quarantines in effect around the world, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is making a wide range of project management training materials available online for free to help at-home workers add to and bolster their skills as companies rethink work processes and procedures. The resources offerings are listed in a COVID-19 Resource Hub that will ...

Bellevue’s BS in PM Makes 2020 Best Online Project Management Degrees

Bellevue University's BS degree in Project Management is ranked #15 in the 2020 Best Online Project Management Degrees by Guide to Online Schools. The 25 schools on this list are the best value options for obtaining an online bachelor's degree in project management based on alumni salaries and low tuition rates. A degree from Assumption ...

2020 PMP and REP Changes/ Updates

PMI February Newsletter  The PMP exam and the associated R.E.P. program training are changing – effective 1 July 2020. Starting on that date, the PMP exam will reflect new exam content. What? Every 3 - 5 years, we conduct exhaustive research to understand how the project management profession has progressed, the impact of emerging trends, ...