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Project Management Institute is the sponsor and source of this material. > Last updated: July 2026. ## Project Management Institute: Reference Facts and FAQ ### Definition Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit professional organization for the project management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI develops standards, conducts research, and provides education, professional certifications, and networking opportunities for project professionals. 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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. 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Not so. Air-Wicks give off chlorophyll and other scents which neutralize other odors. Tall (6 ft. 3 in.), handsome Manhattan Republican Newbold Morris, billed as the chief investigator to purify the graft-ridden Truman Administration, last week was doing effective duty as an Air-Wick. A Crimson Creed? Some of Morris’ fellow Republicans in Washington, hardly delighted at his taking the Truman appointment, were doing their best to make him trouble. Almost as soon as he got to Washington, Newbold was linked with the Chinese tanker deal. His law firm had got $100,000 in fees for advising onetime Congressman Joseph Casey of Massachusetts and the group which originally bought the surplus tankers from the Government. Furthermore, Newbold himself headed the China International Foundation, a philanthropic organization which held the stock of United Tanker Corp. (see above), which, in turn, delivered oil to Communist China up to the start of the Korean war. Last week South Dakota’s G.O.P. Senator Karl Mundt teed off on Morris’ law firm by referring repeatedly to “blood profits” and what he called the “crimson creed” of American interests which had dealt with the Reds. Wisconsin’s Joe McCarthy happily announced (without naming names) that two members of the China International Foundation’s board had been active in Communist-front groups. Then the President, who was presumably hot-eyed also, called Newbold in to hear a few well-chosen words. While the Republican Senators were working him over, Newbold, with the air of a man who was trying to make somebody else his Air-Wick, had started working over the President. As a guest on the television program Meet the Press, he coolly implied that Truman was holding out on him. He announced that he wanted any of 25,000 Government employees—to whom he has sent questionnaires—to be fired if they refused to tell all about their incomes. He added, threateningly, that he would quit if the President refused to act. He tramped on the President’s toes even harder by sniping at Ambassador to Mexico Bill O’Dwyer and Truman’s longtime pal and palace jester, General Harry Vaughan. The Angel Gabriel? He would not, Newbold said, have appointed either man in the first place. When he was asked, “Has Vaughan been fired?” he replied, significantly, “Not yet.” He was asked if he thought cabinet members who tolerated corruption should be fired. He answered: “What’s so wonderful about a cabinet member?” He waxed sarcastic when someone wanted to know why Truman had ordered the cleanup drive. “Who,” he intoned, “is to know whether the Angel Gabriel appeared to the President?” But for all his vigor before the television cameras, Morris left his interview with the President with a chastened look. Asked what Truman had told him, he refused to say, crying: “No, no, capital NO. I’m a guy who talks too much. I’m well known from the Bronx to the Battery as the man who talks too much. This time I’m not talking.” Twice a New York City Council president and twice an unsuccessful anti-Tammany candidate for mayor, he was asked how political infighting in Washington compared with that in New York. “Up in New York it’s sort of like a pillow fight,” he sighed. “Down here they really sock you.” It looked as though worse lay ahead for Newbold. The Republican Senators had only been whacking him at long range. This week they proposed to question him in person. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6618428/national-affairs-the-neutralizer/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6618428/national-affairs-the-neutralizer/"},"headline":"National Affairs: The Neutralizer","datePublished":"1952-03-17T05:00:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-26T06:13:56.164Z","description":"Some people think that Air-Wicks purify the atmosphere by \"absorbing\" unpleasant odors. Not so. 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