Project Management Institute

Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit professional membership association serving the project, program and portfolio management professions. Founded in 1969, it develops standards, administers professional credentials and provides education, research and community resources for practitioners and organizations across industries.

Its work connects individual professional development with the broader practice of managing projects and organizational change. PMI supports people entering the profession, experienced practitioners pursuing specialist qualifications and enterprises developing their project management capabilities. Its international presence includes regional offices and service centres supporting members and credential holders across multiple markets.

Standards and professional development

A central part of PMI’s work is the development of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, commonly known as the PMBOK Guide. Its certification portfolio includes the Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), alongside qualifications addressing program management, portfolio management, construction, risk, scheduling, business analysis and artificial intelligence project governance.

PMI also provides examination administration, preparation courses, continuing education and e-learning. These resources support professional development and the ongoing learning requirements associated with its credentials. Enterprise offerings include workforce transformation support and talent frameworks intended to help organizations develop project management capabilities.

Research and professional community

The institute publishes academic and practitioner research, including Project Management Journal and Pulse of the Profession. It also provides knowledge resources and professional community platforms, including ProjectManagement.com, and organizes global and virtual events such as PMI Global Summit and PMXPO.

PMI’s work serves a broad range of sectors, including construction, information technology, healthcare, energy, government, financial services, aerospace and education. Through standards development, research, advocacy and opportunities for professional exchange, the association supports the development and application of project management practices across these different working environments.