Mentoring
Mentoring Program
2026 Fall Mentoring Session Links (Applications ARE OPEN)
Application Link
Detailed View
Session Timeline
Mentoring Program Confidentiality Policy and Agreement
Mentoring Program Agreement
2026 Spring Mentoring Session Links
Session Timeline
Mentoring Program Confidentiality Policy and Agreement
Mentoring Program Agreement
Overview
The PMI Chicagoland Mentoring Program has existed since the Chicagoland Chapter was formed in 1977 but underwent a significant transformation in August 2016. The revised program is the flagship program of the Chicagoland Chapter and is renowned internationally in the PMI Global Organization. In addition to its foundation being presented at the PMI Leadership Institute Meeting 2017 – North America (NALIM), the Director of Mentoring continues to meet with PMI chapters and share our methods, which have been recognized as best-in-class by PMI Leaders.
Cost
- Both Mentees and Mentors may submit applications free of charge.
- Mentees accepted into a session must pay a $125 session fee during registration for the Kickoff Event.
- Mentors accepted into a session do so free of charge.
Contact
For more information about this program, please email the Director of Mentoring.
Application Qualifications
A Mentee must meet the following requirements to apply:
- Be a member of the PMI Chicagoland Chapter.
- You must be a member in good standing, i.e., your PMI Global and PMI Chicagoland Chapter dues are current and will remain current throughout the Session.
- Provide a current resume.
A Mentor must meet the Mentee requirements listed above and the requirements below to apply:
- Hold a valid PMP credential.
- Have at least ten years of recent project management experience.
Venue
PMI Chicagoland Mentoring Fall Session 2026 will be hosted at the National India Hub in Schaumburg, IL. The address is 930 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL. For any questions, please reach out to the Director of Mentoring.
Professional Development Units (PDU)
Mentees and Mentors with PMI certification (except CAPM) have ample opportunity to earn PDUs throughout the session. The three events (Kickoff, Mid-session, and Final/Closing) comprise a course that awards 10.5 PDUs distributed across the Talent Triangle. Also, the Mentor Training Event awards 3.5 PDUs distributed across the Talent Triangle. Mentees and Mentors earn PDUs for each hour of one-to-one contact, and Mentees earn PDUs for each hour spent delivering her/his PDP.
State of Future, Present, and Recent Past Sessions
2026 Fall Mentoring - Taking applications until July 12th!!!!! - Applications for the fall session are currently ending July 12th. Please join us for the fall. The timeline is posted in materials above.
2026 Spring Mentoring - Complete --> (6/28/2026) - The Spring Session has completed. Mentees received certificates. All award PDUs submitted to CCRS has been finalized. Thank you for everyone's feedback and we look to apply some changes in the Fall Session.
2025 Fall Mentoring Session – COMPLETED - (Status 12/13/2025) – The Fall Session has completed. Mentees received certificates and PDUs have been awarded. Thank you to the VP of Membership in PMIC for attending and viewing the program.
2025 Spring Mentoring Session – COMPLETED - (Status 07/07/2025) – The Final Event was held in person at Lewis University on June 28, 2025, with 17 Mentee/Mentor pairs. Mentees uploaded their Final status presentations using Mentorloop and presented their material in the breakout groups from the Kick-Off Event. Final survey results showed very high participant satisfaction! The 2025 Fall Mentoring Session will begin with Mentor Training on July 12th.
2024 Fall Mentoring Session Links
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Timeline for the 2024 Fall Mentoring Session
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2024 Spring Mentoring Session Links
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Timeline for the 2024 Spring Mentoring Session
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