Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is an independent foundation established in 1864 to safeguard life, property and the environment. Headquartered in Oslo , Norway , DNV comprises over 300 offices in more than 100 countries and has been a leader in the development of assessment, certification and improvement tools since 1977.

DNV and PMI created a strategic alliance to make a suite of products and services for PMI's Organization Project Management Maturity Model ( OPM3 ® ) more readily available. The OPM3 ® ProductSuite is offered exclusively by DNV on PMI's behalf.

The Certified OPM3 Assessors and Consultants will deliver OPM3 Assessment and Improvement Services to organizations interested in measuring their level of project management maturity and using this information as a basis for improvement.

OPM3 ProductSuite products will be offered globally through DNV's worldwide offices.

Check www.opm3productsuite.com for more information

Youngsoft, Inc is an established provider of IT services including professional services staffing support, consulting, solution design/development as well as proprietary product sales and service .  A CMMI Level 3 and a Minority Business Enterprise certified company , we operate from our corporate owned headquarter in Wixom Michigan.

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including 95 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at www.compuware.com.

Since 1999, The University of Wisconsin has offered a 100% on-line Master of Science degree in Project Management, emphasizing business skills for project managers and mapped to the framework and knowledge areas of the PMBOK® Guide. Also available: A Basic Certificate and an Advanced Certificate Program in Project Management. UW-Platteville is the oldest public institution in the state of Wisconsin , tracing its roots back to the 1830's.

PMTI, a global leader in PMP® certification training and a Global Registered Education Provider of Project Management Institute (PMI), offers a highly sought-after and popular 4-day PMP® certification boot camp with 100% pass or money-back guarantee*. This accelerated training course with 98% success rate is offered by PMTI in US, Canada, India, UAE, and Australia. Our faculty of 18+ instructors and world-renowned advisors make our courses some of the best offered in this field. PMTI helps a certified project manager keep their PMP with "PDUs from PM Stalwarts" - PDU courses in Risk Management, Earned Value Management, MS Project in Practice, Organizational Project Management Maturity (OPM3®), and Project Management Essentials. Join the thousands of project managers who trusted PMTI and succeeded

PlanTech offers businesses Project Management experts who assist in selecting and managing Project Portfolios, implementing Project Management methodologies, identifying Project Management technology that fits a customer environment, managing and selecting projects, staffing Project Management teams and individuals, as well as Project Management Training. PlanTech understands the Product Development Process as well as the IT Project Lifecycle and how to identify and mitigate risks in the processes as well as improve quality and cost. In addition to expertise in Project Management, PlanTech specializes in Quality Engineering and Professional Services.

Madonna University is an independent Catholic, Franciscan institution of higher learning committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, and meeting the educational needs of traditional and nontraditional students as they pursue baccalaureate and master's degrees and lifelong learning. The University's strong foundation of liberal arts education combined with career preparation is acknowledged for its relatedness to the quality of life and economic growth and development of Southeastern Michigan . The University emphasizes a service approach to students through an integrated student support structure and flexible delivery systems both on and off campus, nationally and internationally, and through in-person and distance education instruction.

Founded in 1991 by Rita Mulcahy, RMC Project Management is the innovator in project management training and professional development. Over the last 15 years, tens of thousands of project managers in over 40 countries have utilized one of our professional development resources, classes or e-Learning course to expand their project management knowledge and further their careers. Today, we offer a wide range of innovative classes and products for beginning and advanced project managers—as well as those seeking a project management certification.

When people ask what makes RMC different than other companies, our answer is threefold: 1) we minimize the number of hours needed to learn, 2) we maximize knowledge delivery and retention in everything we do, and 3) we communicate knowledge that is immediately applicable by project managers in the real-world. A simple, yet powerful philosophy.

Velociteach is an Atlanta-based company, passionate about supporting and furthering the discipline of project management through training and disseminating knowledge and best practices. Velociteach delivers project management and certification training that leads the industry in quality and results. By focusing on and applying a Modified Accelerated Learning technique, Velociteach is able to help professionals from all walks of life understand, apply, and retain, large volumes of information and difficult concepts in a compressed timeframe. Velociteach seminars, including the 3-Day PMP Exam Prep Course, are held around the world. Contact Velociteach today to find out how we can help you accomplish great things.

Headquartered in Troy , Michigan , HTC Global Services (www.htcinc.com) is a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Management (BPM) services and solutions, certified as a CMM Level 5 and ISO 9001:2000 organization. HTC offers IT and BPM services and solutions through IT Strategy Consulting, Application Development & Maintenance, Software Testing, Project Management, IT Service Management, Information Security, Electronic Document Management & Digitization, Products & Frameworks, and Business Process Outsourcing engagements. HTC solutions are provided to the industry segments including Automotive & Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, e-Publishing, Retail, Technology, and Telecommunications. HTC has been recognized as an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame and 2007 Global Services 100 organization, and as the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) 2004 Midwest Firm of the Year.

We offer undergraduate and graduate programs.

Today's rapidly evolving technology environment requires knowledgeable leaders and forward-thinking professionals who can make things happen. Never before has it been more critical for organizations to hire the very best – individuals with the ability to make a significant and lasting contribution.

Dickson Allan's Business & Technology Executive Search group specializes in bringing together these types of individuals with companies across the nation. Through vision, industry experience, a proven search process, and expert assessment, Dickson Allan can efficiently help clients hire results-driven IT professionals with the leadership skills and character that align with their corporate values and culture.

Dickson Allan's IT Consulting services provide you with the confidence and assurance that IT projects are in the hands of experienced, successful, and credentialed professionals. This translates into timely and financially disciplined IT projects, giving you the ability to focus on other additional critical initiatives within the business.

Dickson Allan provides considerable flexibility through a full range of capabilities with an option of providing a complete project team or appropriate staff support. Some clients are looking for an outside perspective to assess how well their IT initiatives are supporting their business strategy. Others require assistance reviewing their IT systems to determine their readiness for disaster recovery, Internet routing, firewalls or compliance. We also help our clients with the assessment selection and implementation of new systems. And, we provide specialized services such as post merger and acquisition systems review and rationalization.

Our IT Consulting practice is comprised of professional services that deliver results. These services include:

•  IT Strategy

•  Systems Architecture Services

•  Enterprise Systems Solutions

•  Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing

•  IT Operations Management

•  IT Project Reviews

•  Outsourcing Support

•  Supply Chain Integration

•  CIO Advisory Services

•  Emerging Enterprise Advisory Services

Women In Project Management (WiPM) SIG is focused on improving global recognition of the project management profession by demonstrating the influence and contribution of women. While the membership is primarily female, we do have a few good men who are also members. WiPM provides a virtual forum to learn and share both skills and experiences through it's Yahoo group community, publications, exhibitor events and educational programs. Chartered since 1995, it is the 5th largest PMI virtual component (of 33 total) with over 2,600 members worldwide.

International Institute for Learning (IIL) is an education and consulting firm operating worldwide to help companies achieve excellence in project management and related disciplines. IIL is a PMI® charter global registered education provider, member of its Corporate Council and training partner with prestigious universities. For more information and free webinars, visit iil.com or call 800-325-1533.

Halo Group is a market driven IT Services organization dedicated to delivering results for our clients. We provide career opportunity, growth and enjoyment for our employees.

By providing clients a full spectrum of IT services including Recruiting, Staffing and Project Solutions, Halo Group can serve as a single source for IT resource attainment. Services we present are based on its clients needs not on what we have to sell.

Our entire organization is committed to rigorous processes in order to deliver the highest value for our clients. To this end, Halo Group does not take shortcuts in screening potential employees or developing client and employee relationships.

To date we have over 25 satisfied clients and over 90 employees. Halo Group is the fastest growing IT Services company in the Detroit area.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Project is the leading project management that helps you stay informed by controlling your project work, schedule, and finances, and effectively communicate project data.

Custom Business Solutions, Inc. (Custom) is an information technology consulting and professional services company. Custom was founded in June 1995 with two major goals:

• Develop long term client relationships
• Hire results oriented employees focused on results oriented careers