Project Management Institute (PMI®) established in 1969 and headquartered outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading not-for-profit project management professional association, with over 100,000 members worldwide.
The first seeds of PMI were cast in 1967 when a small group of project management professionals met to discuss the prospect of establishing an organization, which specifically served the unique interests of project management specialists. The Institute was officially incorporated in 1969 as a non-profit organization. Later in 1981, PMI was reclassified as a business league and given a non-profit status.
The founders are John King, J. Gordon Davis, Susan Gallagher, Eric Jenett, James Snyder and Ned Engman. On its fifteenth anniversary at the Annual Seminar/Symposium in Philadelphia, PMI administered the first certification exam. A new era of its history began.
Since its inception, PMI has dedicated its attention to promoting the recognition and acceptance of project management as a discipline and profession. The vision for the Project Management Institute is to be respected throughout the world for advancing project management excellence through professionalism.
Today
Currently, PMI supports over 100,000 members in 125 countries worldwide. PMI members are individuals practicing and studying project management in many different industry areas, including aerospace, automotive, business management, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications.
Over time, PMI has become, and continues to be, the leading professional association in project management. Members and project management stakeholders can take advantage of the extensive products and services offered through PMI.
Professional Standards
PMI provides global leadership in the development of standards for the practice of the project management profession. PMI's premiere standards document, A guide to the Project management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), is a globally recognized standard for managing projects. The PMBOK® Guide is approved as an American National Standard (ANS) by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). PMI is committed tp the continuous improvement and expansion of the PMBOK® Guide.
Certification
PMI became the first organization in the world to have professional certification program to advance the project management profession and to recognize the achievements of individuals in project management. PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the world's most recognized professional credential for individuals associated with project management. In 1999, PMI Certification Program attained recognition of International Organization for Standartization (ISO) 9001.
Research
PMI is focused on the expansion of the body of knowledge of the project management profession. Project management research is encouraged through a biennial project management research conference, external research grants, research books, a research database and identification of research topics. Additionally, current needs, information, knowledge and wisdom about the profession are collected and disseminated, the future of the profession is assessed and the evolution of the profession is encouraged.
Publications
PMI produces three periodical publications for the benefit of individuals in project management. PM Network® is a monthly professional magazine, Project Management Journal® is a quarterly professional journal and PMI Today is the monthly newsletter of PMI. PMI is the world's leading publisher of project management books, training tools and learning products. Over 1,000 titles are currently available from PMI's online bookstore.
Corporate Relationships
PMI offers a variety of opportunities for organizations (public and private enterprises, government agencies, academic institutions and other associations) to develop relationships and collaborate with PMI as well as support and advance the project management profession. The Corporate Council is one opportunity for senior executives to dialogue, share ideas and network with one another. Participation in the Corporate Council demonstrates an organization's commitment to project management and to the future advancement of the profession. Other corporate opportunities include research project participation, creating an educational or research endowment, assisting in the review and development of certification products, just to name a few.
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Join the tens of thousands of professionals worldwide who are taking advantage of the educational, networking and career advancement opportunities that PMI has to offer. As a member, you will benefit from members only services and discounted rates on PMI products and services.
Complete a membership application and become a member of PMI, the project management association of choice, today!
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