PMI - A Platform for Project Management Certification

Jerry Corr, GIS Project Executive of Ocean Sky Consulting, Inc., has extensive experience in designing, implementing, and delivering Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology projects with Esri's ArcGIS software for Fortune 500 companies. To augment this work, Jerry Corr has held a professional membership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for 4+ years.

PMI is a professional organization that focuses on supporting anyone whose work involves project, portfolio, or program management. Since 1969, its mission has been carried out through advocacy, education, research, and collaboration that will prepare professionals for a “project economy,” where work is organized around projects.

One of the pathways that this mission is carried out is through Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Professionals in various fields contribute to establishing industry standards, which are based on rigorous benchmarks and current research.

PMP certification focuses on the skills needed to be a competent project manager. Certification requires that the professional have three years’ experience in leading projects, a bachelor’s degree, and 35 professional development hours in project management or CAPM certification. If the person only holds a high school diploma, certification requires that he or she have five years of experience leading projects, in addition to the 35 hours of project management professional development or CAPM certification.

Mr. Corr will be attending the 2020 PMI Global Conference, "POWERING THE PROJECT ECONOMY" which will be held in Seattle, Washington from October 17-19, 2020. Interested Project Management professionals can visit the PMI global conference website to get more information regarding this event at https://www.pmi.org/global-conference.

An Overview of the Esri Partner Conference

Drawing on more than three decades of industry experience, Jerry Corr has served as chief executive officer with Broomfield, Colorado's Ocean Sky Consulting, Inc., since January 8, 2004. Beyond his Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work with a variety of major clients, including the National Park Service, Jerry Corr frequents industry trade shows like the Esri Partner Conference.

Esri develops and maintains ArcGIS, the most comprehensive mapping and spatial analytics software available in the world. Serving a wide range of industries, Esri hosts a number of annual conferences in order to facilitate and further important GIS discussions.

When it comes to networking and the exchange of emerging GIS ideas, professionals from various fields have no better opportunity than the Esri Partner Conference. The annual meeting brings together technical and marketing specialists from both established and fledgling Esri partners and distributors as they engage with a number of topics relevant to the optimal use of Web GIS software, as well as myriad related subjects.

The benefits of attending the Esri Partner Conference are many. Professionals are not only coached in driving revenue through improved sales strategies, but kept apprised of future GIS trends. Attendees can also expect to gain knowledge in areas of best practices and business development, among many others.

MBA in Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University

A business executive with more than three decades of experience in GIS consulting services, Jerry Corr has served as the CEO of Ocean Sky Consulting, Inc., since 2004. Alongside providing clients with esri integrated software solutions, Jerry Corr has maintained a 4.0 GPA while studying for his MBA in project management at Southern New Hampshire University.

One of the country's fastest-growing universities, Southern New Hampshire University assists its students in achieving their goals and pursuing successful careers by ensuring that they are kept up-to-date on the latest technologies. The school's popular graduate programs include the master of business administration in project management.

Designed to prepare students to serve as project leaders at companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 firms, the MBA in project management takes only a year to complete. Participants in the program gain valuable skills they can utilize while working in construction, consulting, IT development, manufacturing, and other industries.

For more information about Southern New Hampshire University or to apply to their MBA program, visit www.snhu.edu.

Esri User Conference in July 2018

Jerry Corr serves as the CEO of Ocean Sky Consulting, a Geographic Information System (GIS) consulting firm that provides services for a diverse array of Esri clientele from its headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. Over the course of his 31+ year career, Jerry Corr has maintained an affiliation with Esri, world leader in GIS software and services, and regularly participates in its conferences. 

Upcoming Esri events include the 2018 Esri User Conference in July, which will bring together more than 18,000 peers from the GIS industry. The theme of the event last year was “Applying the Science of Where.” 

Conference attendees may engage in a broad array of educational offerings, including technical workshops, showcases, and plenary sessions. Attendees will explore the ways GIS transforms the world and will collaborate with the global community to learn about best practices. A variety of networking opportunities will also give attendees the opportunity to expand their networks and share their insights with colleagues.