Overview of the Evolutions of the PMI and PMBOK (in French)

Member Webinar: Evolutions of the PMI and the PMBOK Guide

**In French**

This exclusive webinar, running from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, offers you an essential insight into the major changes that are redefining project management. It is also a unique opportunity to come and discuss with a chapter president and an expert in methodology and project management.

From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Alcides Santopietro will present the new features of PMI (M.O.R.E. Vision, 8 Competency Pillars, PMI Infinity) and feedback from the Global Summit and the Leadership Institute Meeting (L.I.M.).

Yvan Petit will then detail the crucial transition from PMBOK 7 to 8: new structure, key dates, and the specific support provided by PMI-Montreal (ATP exams, upskilling/transition).

The time from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM is reserved for direct discussions and a Questions & Answers session to clarify the impact of these developments on your career.

Alcides Santopietro

PMP, PMI-ACP, DAC, MGP

Chairman of the Board of Directors of PMI-Montréal

A seasoned Executive Leader, Alcides Santopietro has 25 years of experience, including 12 years in leadership positions, with a successful track record in project and operations management across the logistics, transportation, and services sectors.

His expertise spans the entire Project, Program, and Portfolio Management (PPM) lifecycle, including setting up PMOs, mentoring, and training. He is a driver of Business Transformation and Process Optimization, with a specific focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project management. Gifted with collaborative and assertive leadership, he possesses strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented approach, having managed teams of over 50 members and led international projects in Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Brazil, Ecuador, and beyond.

Mr. Santopietro also brings an entrepreneurial perspective, having operated his own start-up for seven years in project management consulting and training.

With strong financial and business acumen, he is PMP® and PMI-ACP® certified, holds a Master's degree in Project Management, and is a member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec). He is fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, and has served as Vice-President of the PMI-Montréal Board of Directors.

Yvan Petit

PMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP

Expert PMI

Yvan Petit is an Associate Professor and former Director of Graduate Programs in Project Management at ESG UQAM in Montreal, Canada. His research focuses on areas crucial to the evolution of the profession, including project portfolio management, the application of agile approaches in large organizations, and uncertainty management. He also served as Vice-Dean of International Affairs.

In addition, Mr. Petit possesses solid experience as a Senior Project Manager, primarily in the telecommunications sector. Known for being an excellent collaborator, he has demonstrated his ability to successfully plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects of various sizes.

With an international background, Yvan Petit is a polyglot and has worked in five countries, coordinating activities in many others. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering and an MBA specializing in International Management. He completed his Ph.D. in Management at ESG UQAM in 2011.

His commitment to professional excellence is highlighted by his certifications: PMP since 2001, PfMP since 2014, and ACP since 2020. Furthermore, he has been a Project Management Institute (PMI) accredited trainer for over 15 years. He has actively contributed to the standardization of the profession as a member of the PMI Standards Member Advisory Group and as Canada's representative on ISO standardization committees.