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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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As of March 2, all re:Store shops in Moscow have been closed as Apple halts all product sales in Russia. MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 2, 2022: People are seen by a re:Store shop at the GUM department store. As of March 2, all re:Store shops in Moscow have been closed as Apple halts all product sales in Russia.Artyom GeodakyanTASS—Getty Images by [Eloise Barry](https://time.com/author/eloise-barry/) ## Eloise Barry Mar 3, 2022 8:23 PM UTC As governments around the world have responded to the [Ukraine crisis](https://time.com/6150708/russia-ukraine-invasion-war/) with [sanctions](https://time.com/6151188/biden-russia-sanctions-explained/) and [attempts to put pressure on oligarchs](https://time.com/6153983/uk-russia-oligarchs/), an increasing number of businesses are taking steps to limit their relationships with Russia. Consumer-focused companies Apple and IKEA have suspended sales and exports of products to the country, while energy giants BP and Shell said they would end joint ventures with state-owned Russian companies. Here’s a roundup of the biggest companies limiting ties with Russia so far: ## **Oil majors** BP was the first major oil company to announce changes to its business relationships in Russia in response to the crisis. The company [said](https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-to-exit-rosneft-shareholding.html) on Feb. 27 that it would sell its 19.75% stake in Russian energy company Rosneft. BP is reportedly considering selling its stake back to Russian state-controlled Rosneft at a huge discount, amid concerns it will struggle to find another buyer in the current political climate, according to [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-28/bp-said-to-weigh-selling-rosneft-stake-back-to-russian-explorer). The British company’s chair Helge Lund said in a [statement](https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-to-exit-rosneft-shareholding.html): “BP has operated in Russia for over 30 years, working with brilliant Russian colleagues. However, this military action represents a fundamental change. It has led the BP board to conclude, after a thorough process, that our involvement with Rosneft, a state-owned enterprise, simply cannot continue.” Rosneft accounts for around half of BP’s oil and gas reserves and a third of its production, according to a [_Reuters_](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/britains-bp-says-exit-stake-russian-oil-giant-rosneft-2022-02-27/) report. Divesting the stake could cost the company up to $25 billion, the British company [said](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/britains-bp-says-exit-stake-russian-oil-giant-rosneft-2022-02-27/). Shell took similar action to BP on Feb. 28, [announcing](https://www.shell.com/media/news-and-media-releases/2022/shell-intends-to-exit-equity-partnerships-held-with-gazprom-entities.html) its decision to exit its joint ventures with Russian state energy firm Gazprom and “related entities,” which are worth about $3 billion in total. Shell said it also intends to end its involvement in [Nord Stream 2](https://time.com/6142982/russia-ukraine-natural-gas-energy/), a 745-mile gas pipeline connecting Germany to Russia, owned by Nord Stream 2 AG, a Switzerland-based company that is a subsidiary of Gazprom. A company spokesperson told TIME that, while Shell is adapting to the constantly changing situation, it has to balance its moral duties with the need to maintain energy security in the countries it supplies. Russia supplies around [40%](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/europes-plan-wean-itself-off-russian-gas-faster-2022-03-02/#:~:text=The%2027%2Dcountry%20EU%20imports,or%20Moscow%20could%20curb%20supply.) of the E.U.’s gas needs, and cutting those sources off could exacerbate the cost of living crisis in the region. This is why the company is only exiting joint ventures with Russian state-backed entities, rather than all projects in the country, the spokesperson said. The company said in a [statement](https://www.shell.com/media/news-and-media-releases/2022/shell-intends-to-exit-equity-partnerships-held-with-gazprom-entities.html): “In discussion with governments around the world, we will also work through the detailed business implications, including the importance of secure energy supplies to Europe and other markets, in compliance with relevant sanctions.” Meanwhile, U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil [announced](https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/News/Newsroom/News-releases/2022/0301%5FExxonMobil-to-discontinue-operations-at-Sakhalin-1%5Fmake-no-new-investments-in-Russia) March 1 it would exit the [$4 billion](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-mobil-begins-removing-us-employees-its-russian-oil-gas-operations-2022-03-01/) Sakhalin-1 offshore oil and gas project that it operates on behalf of an international consortium of Japanese, Indian and Russian companies. The company also said it would halt new investment in Russia. “As operator of Sakhalin-1, we have an obligation to ensure the safety of people, protection of the environment and integrity of operations,” the company said in a [statement](https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/News/Newsroom/News-releases/2022/0301%5FExxonMobil-to-discontinue-operations-at-Sakhalin-1%5Fmake-no-new-investments-in-Russia). “The process to discontinue operations will need to be carefully managed and closely coordinated with the co-venturers in order to ensure it is executed safely.” The Sakhalin-1 group had been advancing plans to add a multi-billion-dollar liquefied natural gas export terminal at the site, whose [future is now in doubt](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-mobil-begins-removing-us-employees-its-russian-oil-gas-operations-2022-03-01/). ## **Aviation** U.S. airplane manufacturer Boeing [said](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-suspends-parts-maintenance-support-russian-airlines-2022-03-02/) March 1 it was suspending the supply of aircraft parts and maintenance to Russian airlines. A day later, European aerospace firm [Airbus](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/02/airbus-and-boeing-to-halt-supply-of-aircraft-parts-to-russian-airlines) followed suit. Planes made by both manufacturers account for nearly two-thirds of the Russian fleet, according to a [Reuters report](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-suspends-parts-maintenance-russian-airlines-its-aviation-sector-isolated-2022-03-02/) citing Cirium Fleets data. ## **Consumer products** Tech giant Apple [announced](https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-says-it-halted-all-product-sales-russia-2022-03-01/) March 1 it had paused all product sales in Russia and limited Apple Pay and other services. The state-backed news outlets, RT News and Sputnik News are also no longer available to download on the App Store outside of Russia. “We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence,” the company said in a [statement](https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-says-it-halted-all-product-sales-russia-2022-03-01/) to the media. “We are supporting humanitarian efforts, providing aid for the unfolding refugee crisis, and doing all we can to support our teams in the region.” In the automotive sector, U.S.-based Ford, German manufacturers Volkswagen and BMW and Japan’s Honda have all taken steps to distance themselves from Russia. Ford [announced](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/russia-ukraine-latest-news-2022-03-01/card/ford-suspends-joint-venture-operations-in-russia-fSb4tJ3zJeXG86X9xgOs) March 1 that it was ending a joint venture in Russia, while BMW will [stop](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/bmw-halts-export-cars-russia-expects-production-interruptions-2022-03-01/) exporting to Russia and stop production at its Kaliningrad facility. Volkswagen [said](https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-stops-production-of-vehicles-in-russia-and-suspends-export-7771) March 3 that vehicle exports to Russia will be stopped with “immediate effect,” and Honda [halted](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/honda-suspends-vehicle-sales-russia) exports of cars and motorcycles to Russia on March 2. One of the world’s biggest furniture brands, IKEA, [announced](https://about.ikea.com/Newsroom/2022/03/03/IKEA-pauses-operations-in-Russia-and-Belarus) March 3 that it was closing all its stores in Russia and pausing all sourcing in Belarus, making it one of the first companies to extend restrictions to Russia’s ally. “These decisions have a direct impact on 15,000 IKEA co-workers,” a company [statement](https://about.ikea.com/Newsroom/2022/03/03/IKEA-pauses-operations-in-Russia-and-Belarus) said. “The ambitions of the company groups are long term and we have secured employment and income stability for the immediate future and provide support to them and their families in the region.” ## **Entertainment** The Walt Disney Company [said](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/statement-from-the-walt-disney-company-in-response-to-the-crisis-in-ukraine/) Feb. 28 it was pausing movie theater releases in Russia, citing “the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.” The Hollywood giant reportedly had several movies set for release in Russia over the next few months, including Marvel’s _Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness_ on May 5 and Pixar’s _Lightyear_ on June 16**,** according to [CNN.](https://edition.cnn.com/2022/03/02/business/companies-pulling-back-russia-ukraine-war-intl-hnk/index.html) Warner Studios also [halted](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60566286) the release of _The Batman_ in Russian movie theaters, while Sony [paused](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/01/disney-and-warner-bros-pause-film-releases-in-russia-over-ukraine-invasion) the release of Marvel adaptation Morbius. Netflix has paused all projects and acquisitions from Russia including four Russian originals in production, according to [_Variety_](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/netflix-pauses-russia-projects-acquisitions-1235194200). The streaming platform also said it would [not be adding](https://www.wsj.com/articles/netflix-wont-add-russian-channels-to-service-defying-new-regulation-11646076964) Russian state news channels, despite local regulation requiring it to do so, the _Wall Street Journal_ reported. ## **Financial and professional services** Visa and MasterCard, which together [handle 90% of all debit and credit card payments](https://news.sky.com/story/visa-and-mastercard-exile-russia-from-networks-12554670) outside of China, said Feb. 28 that they were blocking a number of Russian banks from their payment networks to comply with international sanctions. The U.S. has compiled a list of sanctioned entities, including Russia’s central bank and its second-largest lender VTB, forcing Visa to suspend the bank from its network, according to [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/mastercard-blocks-multiple-russian-financial-institutions-network-2022-03-01/). While American Express [said](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220302-visa-mastercard-amex-block-russian-banks-after-sanctions) its business in Russia was “small,” it also decided to block the sanctioned banks. On March 1, Grant Thornton became the first large professional services firm to [cut ties](https://www.ft.com/content/04643842-4c2b-489f-8c24-f349043308ed) with its 500-person Russian member firm, which audits state oil company Gazprom. The Big Four accountants, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC, are still operating in the country, but have released statements condemning the war. Combined, the firms employ more than 13,000 people in Russia, roughly 1.1% of their global workforce, according to the [_Financial Times_](https://www.ft.com/content/04643842-4c2b-489f-8c24-f349043308ed). “We cannot comment on specific companies or individuals but PwC takes compliance with applicable sanctions very seriously,” the company told TIME in a statement. “We monitor sanctions developments on a real time basis to stay up to date with the latest changes and we then act accordingly.” KPMG said in a statement to TIME that it condemned the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine and supported the Ukrainian people, and that it would be “fully adhering to the sanctions introduced by various governments, which hopefully will contribute to bringing an end to this crisis.” Deloitte and EY did not immediately respond to TIME’s requests for comment, but both companies have [condemned](https://www.ft.com/content/04643842-4c2b-489f-8c24-f349043308ed) Russia’s actions. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/6154429/companies-withdrawing-from-russia-ukraine/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/6154429/companies-withdrawing-from-russia-ukraine/"},"headline":"Here Are the Biggest Companies Distancing Themselves From Russia","datePublished":"2022-03-03T20:23:36.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-24T13:57:49.807Z","description":"Oil majors and entertainment companies are among those limiting their relationships with Russia amid the Ukraine crisis.","url":"https://time.com/6154429/companies-withdrawing-from-russia-ukraine/","keywords":["Companies","list","Londontime","biztech2030"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte5d057bb195df33c/698a2fa516d8847e32c3a6ae/GettyImages-1238874044.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Eloise Barry","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/eloise-barry/"}],"articleSection":"Business","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte5d057bb195df33c/698a2fa516d8847e32c3a6ae/GettyImages-1238874044.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"re:Store shops in Moscow","caption":"Apple in Moscow","creditText":"Artyom GeodakyanTASS—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/business/","name":"Business"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/companies/","name":"Companies"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/6154429/companies-withdrawing-from-russia-ukraine/","name":"Here Are the Biggest Companies Distancing Themselves From Russia"}}]}] ```