Events Calendar

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
9:00 am

PMP Certification Prep Course

Hybrid Meeting

PMP® Certification Class (4 days, 36 hours, 36 PDUs)

Email Shirley Hinton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details and pricing.

This class is NOT on the TeachPath website. It is a special offering.

Can’t make this one? Email Shirley for more options.

Class is taught by Shirley Hinton, nationally recognized contributor to the PMBOK® - the global project management standard!

Instructor Shirley Hinton is a globally recognized PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor through the company she started, TeachPath Training, a Woman-Owned Small Local Raleigh business.

TeachPath is a Premiere PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) offering agile and project management certification training classes to the general public and to various corporations.

For over 20 years, Shirley has worked full time in helping thousands achieve their goals of becoming certified as a PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, Scrum Master, and more.

She is a contributor and reviewer for many PMI books, including the PMI® Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), PMI’s Standard for Program Management, and PMI’s Guide to Risk Management.

She takes personal pride in the success of her attendees. You will see the difference when you are taught by someone who works 24/7 to help you pass the first time and to also help you understand how to use the project management and agile best practices to effectively save time, money, and stress. Her classes always include fun memory tricks, practice exams, and secret tips to answering the exam questions. Take just one class from her and you’ll see why attendees become her lifelong friends and recommend her classes to their friends and colleagues.

5:45 pm

Communications and Public Speaking: International Speech Contest

Virtual Meeting

NC Project Leaders Toastmasters Club – International Club Contest

The International Speech Contest enables members to practice public speaking and content development in a competitive setting. Every speech should fit within the overall purpose of the contest: To clearly develop and present ideas in a substantially original speech.

Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters educational program. They provide an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity for other Toastmasters to learn by observing proficient speakers.

Are you interested in learning how to be effective with speech writing, presentations, and overall communication presentation?  If so, please join tonight's International Club Contest and learn from members of NC Project Leaders Toastmasters Club.  Members will demonstrate how to prepare, and present well drafted presentations and speeches.

Learning Objectives 

Prepare rough draft

Practice the content

Present the speech with confidence, clarity, and concise points for your audience