About PMI

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As the number of projects swell, the pool of credentialed talent is not keeping pace. In the Persian Gulf and China Sea regions alone — where entire cities are being built, seemingly overnight — a shortage of 6 million skilled project professionals is expected by 2013. Add to that the fact that, of the 20 million people participating in projects worldwide, just one million have professionally recognized formal training on how to best execute those projects. One thing becomes clear: The demand for skilled project managers is at a critically urgent level.
For nearly 40 years, PMI advocated on behalf of project professionals around the world. Project Management allows an individual to speak with one common language, no matter their industry, geography, or whether they manage projects, programs or portfolios. This common language steers organizations toward achieving repeatable, predictable results – critical when $12 trillion is being invested in infrastructure and capital projects worldwide over the next 12 months.
With more than one million members, credential holders, volunteersand trained project professionals worldwide, PMI advocates project, program and portfolio management that can enhance and accelerateorganizational change - driving innovation, improving bottom lineperformance, and strengthening competitive advantage.

Project Management Institute: Who We Are and What We Do

Not-for-Profit Professional Association
At PMI, our primary goal is to advance the practice, science andprofession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner so that organizations everywhere will embrace, valueand utilize project management and then attribute their successes to it.

•  Founded in 1969 by working project managers
•  420,000 members and credential holders

Membership

PMI Membership supports and encourages all project professionals to pursue a new balance of global and local best practices, relationshipbuilding and sharing resources. 

• 250 chapters in over 185 countries 

Global Standards

Global standards are crucial to the project management profession.Standards ensure a basic project management framework is applied consistently worldwide. 

• 11 global standards (including Program and Portfolio Management)
• 2 million A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge  (PMBOK® Guide) Circulation

Credentials

PMI’s credentials and professional development opportunities canhelp business professionals start, build or advance their careers inproject, program and portfolio management.
 

CertifiedAssociates in Project Management (CAPM®)

• Understand the processes and terminology and have a fundamental knowledge of the PMBOK® Guide 
• Demonstrate knowledge of project management practices
• Contribute to project team as a Subject Matter Expert 

ProjectManagement Professionals (PMP®)

• Are responsible for all aspects of the project for the life of the project
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects

Program Management Professionals (PgMP) ®

• Are responsible for achieving an organizational objective by overseeing a program that consists of multiple projects.
• Define and initiate projects and assign project managers to manage cost, schedule and performance.  
• Maintain alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives.

PMI RiskManagement Professional (PMI-RMPSM):

A project risk management professional provides expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks, along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.

• Responsible for identifying project risks and preparing mitigation plans.
• Supports project management and the team as a contributing member.
• Minimum of three years of project risk management experience.

PMIScheduling Professional (PMI-SPSM):

A projects cheduling professional provides expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the project schedule.
• Supports project management and the team as a contributing member.
• Minimum of three years of project scheduling experience. 
   

Australia

PMI Global Congresses in our Region

PMI offers leading-edge professional development on a worldwidescale with its Global Congresses. These events combine formal learning with networking opportunities and vendor exhibits, offering attendees awell-rounded educational experience no matter which congress they attend.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. One congress will be held in each region annually. While program content will be similar, member-driven presentations will bring a regional flavor to each congress to address the needs of attendees in that area of the world.

PMI offers online career services for project management employers and practitioners. The Career Head quarters services include project management job postings, the Career Link Directory of PMI member résumés/curriculum vitae, as well as career and professional development resources. PMI Career Connections, held in conjunction with PMI’s Annual Seminars & Symposium, provides a forum for employers and job seekers to meet and discuss career advancement opportunities.
 

In 2007 the Asia-PacificCongress was held in Hong Kong, China.

In 2008 the AP Congress washeld in Sydney, Australia.

In 2009 the AP Congress washeld in Kuala-Lampur, Malaysia.

In 2010 the AP Congress WILL BEheld in Melbourne, Australia!  C Uall there!

PMI Australia Professional Awards program

Each year, PMI Chapters in Australia through the APC sponsors anAwards program that acknowledge individuals who bring honour and recognition to the project management profession and to PMI. With the Distinguished Contribution awards, individuals are recognized for sustained and significant contributions to the profession through the demonstration of outstanding volunteer service to the project management profession and to PMI. Additionally, a prestigious professional award,the PMI Project Manager of the Year (PMOTY), is awarded to an outstanding project manager who demonstrated the application of the PMBOK to the organisation of their project with superior performance and execution of exemplary project management.

PMI Educational Foundation

The Project Management Institute Educational Foundation, whose slogan is “Empowering the Future of Project Management”, is an autonomous organization created by PMI. The Foundation provides education, researchand related activities that promote project management for the benefit of society as a whole. The Foundation operates through donations from organizations and individuals and supports research studies, provides academic scholarships and distributes awards.

Network of Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s) 

The PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) network consists of training organizations, executive development centers at universities and incompanies that provide quality project management training services.Their educational offerings have been assessed by PMI. During thisassessment, R.E.P. organizations have demonstrated their capability toprovide effective project management training. Only courses offered by R.E.P.s are pre-approved by PMI as meeting the requirements for eitherattaining or maintaining PMI’s professional credentials. There are morethan 1,200 organizations that belong to the Registered Education Provider Program (R.E.P.) in over 60 countries. They range from commercial training providers to universities, corporations to governmental agencies and non-profit PMI practitioner groups. In the last two years, R.E.P.shave trained more than one million people.

Research Program

PMI is the only project management association with a dedicated research arm, responsible for initiating academic research taking placeat institutions around the world, and guiding and coordinating PMI-funded research. To date, PMI has invested US $16 million in project management research and has been directly involved in the release of more than 350 publications. PMI’s Project Management Journal, published in partnership with John Wiley & Sons, is a leading academic journal devoted to advancing the discipline of project management. The Research Department also organizes the PMI Biennial Research and Education Conference that brings together academics and senior practitioners committed to the advancement of empirically-based knowledge in the field. 

Academic Program Accreditation

The PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC)is the world’s leading global accrediting body for project management degree programs. The GAC's mission is to advance excellence in project management education, worldwide, and to ensure that GAC accredited programs meet current and anticipated talent needs for qualified project professionals. There are over 50 degree programs at more than 20 academic institutions currently accredited by PMI GAC. Several other programs are at various stages of the accreditation process.

Join Today!

Join the hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide who aretaking 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 globally, the project management association of choice, today! Also, join a Chapter near you for a localized support network.
For more information visit our Member Benefits section at www.pmi.org