Project Management Institute (PMI)

With over 135,000 members in nearly 150 countries, Project Management Institute (PMI^®) is the global advocacy organization for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in 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.

Long acknowledged as a pioneer in the field, PMI represents a truly global community with over 100,000 professionals representing 125 countries. PMI professionals come from virtually every major industry, including aerospace, automotive, business management, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals, health care, and telecommunications.

PMI stands as a global leader in the development of standards for the practice of project management. Its 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 today's marketplace.

PMI's 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.

For more information, visit the PMI Web site.