Project Management Institute

Background of Project Management Institute (PMI)

The PMI, incorporated in 1969, was founded by five volunteers, with its headquarters in Newtown Square, outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has published a number of standards related to project management, and manages several levels of project management certification.

The standard Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), currently in its third edition, is the only ANSI standard for project management. The levels of certification are Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP), the latter being more advanced. The publication, A Standard for Program Management, defines a standard for program managers. PMI manages one certification level related to program management, namely, Program Management Professional (PgMP).

As of 2007, PMI reported over 240,000 members and over 180,000 PMP certificants in over 160 countries. Over 44,000 PMP certifications expire annually; a PMP must document ongoing project management experience and education every three years to keep his or her certification current.

Today, it is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities.

For more than 36 years, PMI has advanced the careers of practitioners who have made project management indispensable in achieving business results.

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