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PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes at 5:00 PM on February 24, 2026. If you do not receive an e-mail from ASCE Houston, you have not successfully registered. A link to the webinar will be sent the morning of the event to the e-mail address you registered with.

From Preparation to Performance: Strategies for Certification Success

ABOUT THE SESSION

Professional licensure and certifications are critical milestones in an engineer’s career, yet many professionals struggle with how to study effectively and perform under exam pressure. This webinar focuses on evidence-informed study techniques, including active versus passive learning, organizing study materials, and using practice exams to reinforce retention and confidence. Participants will also learn practical test-taking strategies for managing anxiety and performing under pressure in high-stakes environments. The session concludes by connecting these skills beyond the exam, showing how disciplined planning, learning strategies, and mindset shifts can support long-term professional and personal success.

SPEAKER

Nakia Hillsman, MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, DASSM, ENV SP, SHRM-SCP

Senior Business Analyst Manager
City of Houston

For the last thirty years, Nakia Hillsman, has been a driving force behind the City of Houston.  A Houston native, Ms. Hillsman began her career in local government as an Administrative Aide, and with a commitment to excellence, worked her way up the ranks. Today, she serves as the Senior Manager, leading change, project, people, and fiscal management.  A lifelong learner, Ms. Hillsman holds a bachelor's in Administrative Management from the University of Houston-Downtown and an MBA from Texas Southern University. Additionally, her educational arsenal includes a myriad of certifications ranging from data analytics and public management to executive leadership and project management.

In her spare time, Ms. Hillsman enjoys traveling, exercising, the arts, spending time with family, and uncovering her next educational endeavor. “I thrive in environments where learning is center stage. The more I learn and grow, the better equipped I am to serve my community.”  

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