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Vital and forward thinking focused on the needs of project
management professionals worldwide; thats the Project Management
Institute of today. Weve long been acknowledged as a pioneer in
the field and now our membership represents a truly global
community with more than 200,000 professionals, representing 125
countries. PMI professionals come from virtually every major
industry including, aerospace, automotive, business management,
construction, engineering, financial services, information
technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and
telecommunications.
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PMI membership opens up a world of opportunity sharing ideas and
experiences, accessing industry information, attending seminars and
workshops on leading-edge topics, increasing your professional
exposure through networking and project participation, and gaining
leadership experience.
Wheres the right place for you? Choose from three levels:
Chapters, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and Colleges.
* Chapters Chapters are geographically based and number over 200
worldwide.
* Specific Interest Groups SIGs give members access to project
management practitioners from similar industries and who share
professional interests.
* Colleges Colleges help further develop and refine a formal body
of knowledge related to project management.
Gain access to extensive educational, networking resources, career
advancement opportunities, and discounted rates on PMI products and
services. Become a member now by completing an online membership
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Professional membership with PMI adds exceptional credibility and
career opportunity. Discover the many reasons why joining the
leading professional association in project management can be a
smart career move. Simply click on the links below to find out
more.
Education & Knowledge Acquisition
* Research
* Education & Training
* Knowledge & Wisdom Center
* PMI Educational Foundation
Professional Development & Networking
* PMI Global Congress
* Corporate Relations
Career Advancement & Professional Standards
* Professional Standards
* Certification
* PMI Professional Awards Program
Products & Services
* Publications
* Career Services
Education & Knowledge Acquisition
Research
Current needs and the route to a sustainable future become clearer
when we renew our source of professional knowledge on a continual
basis. In service of this imperative, PMI ensures that research
results and collective wisdom are gathered and disseminated to PMI
members through a variety of channels. Activities include:
* A biennial project management research conference
* Pursuit of external grants
* Identifying research topics & maintaining a research
database
* Book publication
Education & Training
Worldwide Seminars. PMI membership offers many opportunities for
people to enhance their knowledge and skills. The SeminarsWorld®
Program presents best-of-class seminars on a wide range of topics.
Seminars are scheduled throughout the year in various locations
across the globe.
Convenience of eLearning. Too busy to travel for professional
development? Our new eLearning Program features valuable
educational seminars that can be accessed online. You determine
when and where your learning takes place.
Support for Academic Pursuit. For those who want to expand their
formal education, PMI has taken the lead in establishing
accreditation standards for post-secondary degrees and master
certificates in programs primarily focused on project management.
We also maintain a list of academic institutions offering degrees
in project management.
Database Search Support. Looking for other resources? We maintain
the Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) searchable online
database of qualified providers of project management professional
development activities and learning products.
Knowledge & Wisdom Center
The PMI James R. Snyder Center for Project Management Knowledge
& Wisdom provides relevant, reliable, and timely information on
the practice and profession of project management.
* Reference/Research and Current Awareness provides literature
searches and Internet search engines to supply answers to
project-related questions.
* Document Delivery/Reprint fulfills requests for copies of
articles from PMI periodical literature.
PMI Educational Foundation
A cornerstone of PMIs education and training is the Project
Management Institute Educational Foundation, whose slogan is
Empowering the Future of Project Management. This autonomous
organization was created by PMI to further the development of
project management for the benefit of society as a whole. The
Foundation operates through donations from individuals and
organizations and provides:
* Support of research studies
* Academic scholarships
* Distribution of awards
Professional Development & Networking
PMI Global Congresses
PMI sponsors leading-edge professional development through its
Global Congresses. These events combine formal learning and
networking opportunities with vendor exhibits, providing a
well-rounded professional experience. By 2005, the Global
Congresses will serve four major regions of the world: Europe, the
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), North America, Latin America and
Asia/Pacific. An annual theme will be developed and each region
will host a congress focused on that theme. To effectively tailor
regional programs toward the interests and needs of its population,
member presentations will also be incorporated.
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 while supporting the advancement of the 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 organizations commitment
to the forward movement of the project management profession.
Corporate participation includes:
* Research project participation
* Educational and research endowments
* Review and development of certification products
Career Advancement & Professional Standards
Professional Standards
PMI stands as a global leader in the development of standards for
the practice of project management. Our premiere standards
document, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK® Guide), is recognized throughout the world as a standard
for managing projects in todays marketplace. The PMBOK® Guide is
approved as an American National Standard (ANS) by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI). We are committed to the
continuous improvement and expansion of the PMBOK® Guide, as well
as the development of additional standards.
Certification
PMIs Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the
preeminent professional credential for individuals associated with
project management.
Since 1984, PMI has been dedicated to developing and maintaining a
rigorous, examination-based, professional certification program to
advance the project management profession and to recognize the
achievements of individuals. In 1999, PMI became the first
organization in the world to have its Certification Program attain
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001
recognition.
PMI Professional Awards Program
PMI sponsors annual awards that acknowledge individuals who bring
honor and recognition to the project management profession and to
PMI. There are three categories in which individuals are recognized
for their sustained and significant contribution:
* Research and literature
* Outstanding volunteer contributions
* Demonstration of exceptional service to the profession and to
PMI
Additionally, PMIs most prestigious award, the PMI Project of the
Year, is awarded to a noteworthy project and associated team for
superior performance and execution of exemplary project
management.
PMI Products & Services
Publications
PMI is the worlds leading publisher of project management books,
training tools, and learning products. Over 1,000 titles are
currently available from our online bookstore. PMI also publishes
three periodicals for the benefit of our members
* PM Network® a monthly professional magazine
* Project Management Journal® a quarterly professional
journal
* PMI Today® the monthly newsletter of PMI
Career Services
PMI offers online career services for project management employers
and practitioners. The Career Headquarters services include project
management job postings, the CareerLink Directory of PMI member
résumés/curriculum vitae, as well as career and professional
development resources. PMI Career Connections, held in conjunction
with its Annual Seminars & Symposium, provides a forum for
employers and job seekers to meet and discuss career advancement
opportunities.
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