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Supplied in partnership with Project Management Institute. 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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Dickerson](https://time.com/author/john-f-dickerson/) Sep 10, 2001 4:00 AM UTC by [John F. Dickerson](https://time.com/author/john-f-dickerson/) Sep 10, 2001 4:00 AM UTC That was the battle in Seattle,” says Teamsters president James P. Hoffa, poking his finger proudly at a picture of himself with a young woman dressed up as a sea turtle. The two are smiling over a banner that reads TEAMSTERS AND TURTLES TOGETHER AT LAST. The photo on his office wall is a testimonial to Hoffa’s willingness to join with anyone to protect his 1.4 million members. He will make that point again this week when he works with the turtle’s archenemies to push for drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which he hopes will create jobs. “We have no permanent friends,” Hoffa says, using a well-worn phrase, “only permanent interests.” With Congress closely divided, everyone in Washington wants to be wooed as the key to legislative victories. By shifting alliances and presenting an aura of unpredictability, Hoffa has transformed the oft-troubled union into a premier political force. In the coming weeks, the White House needs his help to convert the five to eight Senators required to start drilling in Alaska. Democrats are counting on the Teamsters to fight the Administration’s plans to let Mexican trucks operate in the U.S. and Bush’s push for trade-negotiating authority. “They are not a lock for us, and that is their strength,” says a senior Democratic Senate aide. Although the Teamsters are still in synch with the Democratic agenda, the Administration sees an opportunity to drive a wedge between labor and its traditional allies. The courtship is not limited to the Teamsters, whom the President will address this week. Carpenters will also get a stop. Two weeks ago, Bush spoke to members of the steelworkers union. “This is all a part of playing on the Democrats’ turf,” says a senior Bush adviser, “or making them defend it.” Massaging the Teamsters started before Bush was in the White House. The President’s chief strategist, Karl Rove, has known Hoffa for years, and the labor leader is quick to mention the help Rove offered during his race against Ron Carey back in 1996\. That gratitude didn’t win Bush the Teamsters’ endorsement, but when the two sons who hold their fathers’ jobs met last year, they hit it off. “We told \[Bush\] we wanted to work with him if he became President,” says Hoffa. Rove met with Hoffa early in the Administration and made sure he had access to Vice President Dick Cheney and chief of staff Andy Card. The union credits those meetings with gains in protecting some labor agreements and its pension system. Another Cheney meeting is scheduled for next week. The coddling happens in small ways too: Hoffa is likely to start getting invitations to White House social events. “This White House pays more attention than the last one did,” says Teamsters spokesman Bret Caldwell. On promoting Alaskan drilling, the union and the White House have worked like old shift mates. Environmentalists had convinced many lawmakers that rigs would damage the wilderness, but the White House credits the Teamsters with changing minds. When the issue came up for a vote a month ago, House Republican Whip Tom DeLay marveled at the Teamsters’ approach, which included posting envoys by wavering members’ offices as well as by the House floor. The vote passed. “They say, ‘This is jobs for us and votes for you,'” says senior adviser Mary Matalin of the union pitch. “There’s no tap dancing. They deliver.” Hoffa is also posting his valentines to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The hope is that the Justice Department will shutter the three-member Independent Review Board, which monitors the union for fraud. Hoffa, who gets to choose one board member, has opted for G.O.P.-friendly lawyer Joe DiGenova. The Administration picks the other, and the two members select the third. Hoffa’s move is likely to appease skeptical Republicans if the watchdog group says the Teamsters are clean. The flirting also keeps Democrats in line. “We’re not trying to drive a wedge between us and the Democrats,” says Mike Mathis, Teamsters director of government affairs. “But they can’t take us for granted.” Such pragmatism will help Hoffa’s re-election bid this fall. The Teamsters are more diverse than other unions, and G.O.P. ties will appeal to members who backed Nixon, Reagan and the President’s father. Tacking Republican also distances Hoffa from his predecessor, now on trial for perjury connected to an alleged scheme to use money tied to the Democratic Party. Still, Hoffa can’t stray too far from the Democrats. Bush has sided with labor when its interests coincide with those of business, but the President is unlikely to abandon his corporate backers on such issues as trade and workplace safety. Hoffa knows that. But playing two sides is already paying dividends. –With reporting by Michael Duffy/Washington ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6664723/working-a-double-shift/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6664723/working-a-double-shift/"},"headline":"Working A Double Shift","datePublished":"2001-09-10T04:00:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-22T06:00:15.206Z","description":"The Teamsters are back in the center of Washington battles, playing both sides of the aisle","url":"https://time.com/archive/6664723/working-a-double-shift/","keywords":[],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"John F. 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