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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. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=fe6d4140-abe6-49c2-b7d0-93658c4f649e&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) by [Matt Peckham](https://time.com/author/matt-peckham/) ## Matt Peckham Feb 11, 2014 7:45 PM UTC by [Matt Peckham](https://time.com/author/matt-peckham/) ## Matt Peckham Feb 11, 2014 7:45 PM UTC ### Ones to Watch  Sony If you want a gander at all the exclusives coming down the pike for the PlayStation 4, these aren’t the slides you’re looking for: Sony’s opening maneuvers during 2014 — same as Microsoft’s for the Xbox One — are mostly multi-platform affairs. But the upside of pointing you at what’s nearly here in lieu of future-gazing games listing a year or more out? We’re looking at stuff you can play in just a few weeks or months: a rundown of games with firm timeframes, including two or three PS4-only heavy hitters. ### Strider Amazon [just purchased Double Helix](http://techland.time.com/2014/02/06/amazon-picks-up-double-helix-but-that-doesnt-tell-us-much-about-its-gaming-plans/), making _Strider_ the studio’s first release as a subsidiary of the octo-retailer. Co-developed with Capcom, it’s a remake of the 1989 arcade side-scroller (also by Capcom) wherein you guide a sword-swinging martial artist through a _Blade Runner_\-esque metropolis, dispatching ninjas and the like on your expedition to cross blades with the game’s big bad, Grandmaster Meio. What’s new? _Metroid_\-like “free” city exploration, allowing you to hunt for weapons and other miscellany at leisure. February 18 (Also for PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ### Thief The original _Thief_, subtitled “The Dark Project,” was a revelation in 1998, a murky world of dim sluiceways and moonlit machine-works that melded tiptoes exploration and combat avoidance with purloining, puzzle-solving and ingenious light manipulation, all staged in a dark fantasy world by way of H.P. Lovecraft and Terry Gilliam — a welcome antithesis to id Software’s frenetic, atmospherically one-note _Doom_. Developer Eidos Montreal’s _Thief_ reboot seems less a radical rethink than reimagining of that original game, a chance to introduce players who missed the 1998 PC game to stealth-play staples like the protagonist’s concussive blackjack, manipulating light sources to streamline stealth navigation, and the series’ lovely-weird Victorian steampunk purlieus. That, and the reboot offers fresh wrinkles, like A.I. sophisticated enough to probe more inquisitively (think souped-up versions of _Assassin’s Creed_‘s haystack-needling guards) as well as nonlinear problem solving designed to make levels feel less _like_ levels and more like mini-sandboxes. February 25 (Also for PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ### Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes _Ground Zeroes_ is really a teaser for _Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain_, which we probably won’t see until 2015 (or later). It serves as a narrative bridge between _Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker_ and the latter game — a budget-priced interlude that’ll offer [either a little or a lot of gameplay](http://techland.time.com/2014/02/06/you-think-metal-gear-solid-ground-zeroes-is-short-remember-the-guys-who-finished-skyrim-in-2-hours-16-minutes/), depending on your approach. That clear time variability hinges on how much of the game’s open world you opt to explore, say how many side missions you engage (and in what order) before tying off the prologue’s primary narrative. As in _Peace Walker_, there’s a base management angle whereby you can devise or upgrade weapons and other items. March 18 (Also for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ### inFAMOUS: Second Son Sony’s first major exclusive after _Resogun_ and _Killzone Shadow Fall_, _inFAMOUS: Second Son_ is another sequel that’s probably banking more on the PlayStation 4’s prowess than reinventing the series’ open-world wheelhouse. You play as a fresh-minted superhero ingenue with series-unique abilities — in this case, powers that riff on a chain-wrapped around your arm (yep, others have noticed the similarities to _God of War_, too) — executing parkour-style maneuvers to zip around a dystopian near-future version of Seattle and do battle with a government-based anti-superhero outfit. March 21 ### Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn What I’ve played of _Final Fantasy XIV_ on the PlayStation 3 is often fantasy retread, but at least we’re talking highly polished retread — leaps and bounds beyond where this game was in 2010. Since it’s been available for Windows and PS3 [for months](http://techland.time.com/2013/09/07/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-on-a-bunch-of-wonky-servers/), we already have a gameplay verdict ([thumbs up](http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/final-fantasy-xiv-online-a-realm-reborn)), so with the PlayStation 4 version, you’re looking at a visual and performance upgrade (I assume on par with the PC version’s graphics), [hopefully an improved gamepad interface](http://techland.time.com/2013/09/09/final-fantasy-xiv-deserves-a-better-playstation-3-interface/) and the option to play remotely with the PS Vita. As with the PS3 version, the game will _not_ require a PlayStation Plus subscription to play. April 14 (Also for PlayStation 3, Windows) ### Dying Light _Mirror’s Edge_ meets _Dead Rising_? Could be enticing, considering how fantastic _Mirror’s Edge_ and _Dead Rising_ were. _Dying Light_‘s first-person parkour angle could prove enough gameplay sugar to help the post-apocalyptic zombies shtick go down. Only instead of avoiding combat, this game’s full of it, playing out in shanty-filled rural and metropolitan areas somewhere unspecified. The twist, and anything starring zombies nowadays needs at least one if not several, involves the game’s day/night cycle: During the day, the zombies are shambling, barely threatening husks, but at night, they can move like you, sprinting, leaping and climbing up the sides of structures and other hidey-spots. And woe unto players spotted by a certain rare strain of nighttime-only zombie: you’ll only survive such an encounter if you can elude the thing using traps and other tactics (the creature’s apparently unshakeable) until sunrise. March 31 (Also for PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ### Child of Light Just look at that trailer — who doesn’t want to play _Child of Light_, a roleplaying platformer “inspired by fairy tales” that’s as adorable as adorable comes? You play as an abducted child trying to return home while challenging the Queen of the Night, who’s snuffed-out the sun, moon and stars. Yes, I typed “roleplaying” and “platformer” in a sentence. The platforming elements appear to hew more _Castlevania_ than _Super Mario Bros._, but combat — when you’re not off solving environment-based puzzles — resembles something you’d see in a turn-based RPG. Imagine something like _Rayman_ if enemy encounters summoned a _Final Fantasy_\-style battle interface and you’re probably close. Ubisoft adds that you can unlock over 200 skills and fiddle with over 600 crafting combinations, so beaucoup de RPG-style customization. April 30 (Also for PlayStation 3, Wii U, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ### The Elder Scrolls Online The most promising thing I’ve read about _The Elder Scrolls Online_ is [this beta player’s first impressions writeup](http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/11/how-is-the-elder-scrolls-online-different-to-other-fantasy-mmos/), and the words “I have yet to be asked to go kill 10 skeevers, or cut some maple wood for someone’s house, or gather 20 wolf pelts.” Sounds promising indeed, assuming whatever you do instead of that’s as (or more) engaging. There’s little else to say at this point: It’s an _Elder Scrolls_ MMO, meaning epic, deeply Dungeons & Dragons-indebted high fantasy, scaled even further up. Will it break any major MMO molds? Unlikely. Will it give _Elder Scrolls_ wonks something to do until the next main series installment? Sounds like it. June 2014 (Also for OS X, Windows, Xbox One) ### Murdered: Soul Suspect A game about a deceased detective trying to solve his own murder while fending off supernatural adversaries — I have no idea what to think, but I want to know more, so give the marketing department its due. It’s by Airtight Studios, the developer of _Dark Void_, a so-so 2010 flight-based combat game, and _Quantum Conundrum_, a more warmly received puzzle-platformer, neither of which tell us much about the studio’s hand at story-driven action/adventures. Fingers crossed then. June 2014 (Also for PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ### MLB 14: The Show The ninth entry in Sony’s critically acclaimed baseball series gets its first PlayStation 4 makeover. In addition, the 2014 version will lay the groundwork for year-to-year saves (letting you carry them forward to future versions), include a Quick Counts option that’s basically a way to speed through a full 9-inning game in under 30 minutes (without compromising statistics) and Sony says it’s further fleshed out the series’ popular Road To The Show mode. Spring 2014 (Also for PlayStation 3, PS Vita) ### Pavilion Indie developer Visiontrick Media (a two-man studio) bills _Pavilion_ as “a fourth person exploratory experience about guidance, influence and subliminal control.” We’re talking a genre-abstruse-possible-puzzler with hand-painted 2D backdrops and “dreamy ambient music,” where “reality \[clashes\] with fantasy,” where you “manipulate the surrounding environment, influence \[the main character’s\] sense and guide \[him\] on the path towards truth” and where I’m obviously mystified enough by all of this that I’m using the developer’s own words to describe what I can only hope turns out to be as thought-provoking as it sounds in the pitch. Spring 2014 (Also for PS Vita) ### LEGO The Hobbit Traveller’s Tales returns to Middle-earth in this obligatory _LEGO Lord of the Rings_ followup. Your desire to partake, since the gameplay particulars are unchanged — puzzle your way through film locations and events with a cutesy comedy filter — probably depends on how many you’ve played already, or how invested you are in Peter Jackson’s voluminous trilogy. 1H 2014 (Also for Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Wii U, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/7000/the-12-most-promising-playstation-4-games-of-2014-so-far/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/7000/the-12-most-promising-playstation-4-games-of-2014-so-far/"},"headline":"The 12 Most Promising PlayStation 4 Games of 2014 So Far","datePublished":"2014-02-11T19:45:23.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:45:58.170Z","description":"A dozen upcoming titles to keep your eye on.","url":"https://time.com/7000/the-12-most-promising-playstation-4-games-of-2014-so-far/","keywords":["Tech","Video Games","Apps & Software","Gaming & Culture","Sony","Lists"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Matt Peckham","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/matt-peckham/"}],"articleSection":"Business","image":[],"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/time-section-tech/","name":"Tech"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/7000/the-12-most-promising-playstation-4-games-of-2014-so-far/","name":"The 12 Most Promising PlayStation 4 Games of 2014 So Far"}}]}] ```