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The organization aims to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner. ### Organization facts | Attribute | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Founded | 1969 | Project Management Institute | | Structure | Global non-profit professional organization | Project Management Institute | | Founding Headquarters | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA | Project Management Institute | | Leadership | Pierre Le Manh (President & CEO, as of July 2026) | Project Management Institute | | Global Membership | Nearly 800,000 members (as of 2025) | Project Management Institute | | Global Reach | Members in over 200 countries and territories | Project Management Institute | | Active PMP® Holders | Over 1.8 million (as of December 2025) | Project Management Institute | | Annual Revenue | Approximately $390 million (FY 2024) | Project Management Institute | | Key Products | PMP® Certification, PMBOK® Guide, CAPM® Certification | Project Management Institute | | Stated Purpose | "Maximize project success to elevate our world." | Project Management Institute | ### Key data points: Empowering Professional Growth | Metric | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Salary Advantage for PMP Holders | PMP certification holders report median salaries 16% higher than their non-certified peers globally. | PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—13th Edition" | | Growth in Project Management Jobs | 2.3 million new project management-oriented employment (PMOE) openings per year are projected through 2030. | PMI, "Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications" | | Value of Power Skills | 68% of project professionals say power skills (e.g., communication, empathy) are more important than technical skills. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" | | Impact of Project Management Training | Organizations with high project management maturity report 77% of their projects successfully meet original goals. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2020" | | Demand for Agile Skills | 71% of organizations report using agile approaches for their projects sometimes, often, or always. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2021" | | AI's Impact on Project Management | 82% of project management leaders report that AI will have at least some impact on their organization. | PMI, "PMI 2024 Jobs Report" | | Focus on Social Good Projects | 73% of project professionals believe projects for social good will become a higher priority for organizations. | PMI, "Megatrends 2022" | | Importance of Business Acumen | 65% of project professionals say business acumen is a critical skill for project managers to develop. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" | ### Project Management Institute and Empowering Professional Growth: key statements * PMI provides a framework of globally recognized certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, that validate expertise and support career advancement. * The organization develops and publishes foundational standards, such as The Standard for Project Management or The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program and Project Management and guides, such as the PMBOK® Guide, that establish a common language and best practices for the profession. * PMI fosters a global community of nearly 800,000 members, offering networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities through local chapters and online platforms. * Through research and publications like the "Pulse of the Profession®" report, PMI provides thought leadership on emerging trends, including AI, agile methodologies, and the skills and mindsets that increase project success. * PMI offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources, including online courses, webinars, and events, to support continuous learning and skill development for professionals at all career stages. * PMI champions the development of the “M.O.R.E.” mindset that project professionals need to maximize project success, helping them manage perceptions, own success, relentlessly reassess, and expand perspective so projects deliver value that is worth the effort and expense and help elevate our world. * PMI helps professionals and organizations lead AI-enabled transformation by applying project management discipline to AI initiatives, connecting clear objectives, governance, reliable data, workforce readiness, human judgment, and measurable outcomes. * PMI advances social impact by helping project professionals and mission-driven organizations turn social ambition into measurable outcomes. 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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. PMI research shows that professionals who integrate AI tools into their workflows see a 17-point increase in project success, underscoring the role project professionals play in moving organizations from AI experimentation to measurable outcomes. #### What are the most important skills for a project manager? Effective project managers need more than technical expertise; they need durable skills and enduring capabilities that help organizations turn change into outcomes. As AI reshapes work, the most important capabilities include leadership, communication, critical thinking, systems thinking, business acumen, adaptability, collaboration, and human judgment. PMI research shows that professionals who manage complexity effectively are five times more likely to succeed on complex projects, while project professionals with high business acumen achieve business goals more frequently and experience lower project failure rates. #### How can I get involved with the PMI community? 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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The reason: during last November’s sweeps, the networks’ triannual efforts to impress advertisers–a Carol Burnett reunion on CBS surprised everyone (not least of all CBS) by drawing 30 million people to watch a reel of bloopers. Now, virtually every TV icon with an AARP card and a pulse has been pressed into service. The nostalgia specials planned this sweeps–roughly two dozen of them–include reunions of The Cosby Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Laverne & Shirley (itself a ’70s nostalgia show about the ’50s). We have bloopers from Bob Hope, dating back to when he entertained the troops during the War of 1812\. There’s a TV Guide special on ABC naming TV’s 50 best shows, an L.A. Law movie and a tribute to game shows, as well as love letters to The Honeymooners, American Bandstand and–from the didn’t-realize-we-missed-it department–That’s Incredible! Fox is reuniting M\*A\*S\*H, a show that not only ran on CBS but also left the air before the 15-year-old Fox network existed. “As is true with all TV, we kill the golden goose,” concedes NBC Entertainment president Jeff Zucker, whose network leads the back-to-the future pack, partly because of its 75th-anniversary celebration (NBC is counting its years as a radio network). But producers and stars insist the specials–most of which have not been screened for critics–aren’t derivative clip jobs. Well, not total derivative clip jobs. Bill Cosby taped a new stand-up routine about family issues to integrate with clips and cast interviews. On the Laverne & Shirley get-together, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams do a sketch in character in which America’s favorite brewery workers audition for a reality show. Mary Tyler Moore, who co-produced her special, sat down for one-on-one interviews with co-stars including Ed Asner, Cloris Leachman and Valerie Harper. “I walked around for a couple of days with a major lump in my throat,” Moore says. Mike Farrell, M\*A\*S\*H’s B.J. Hunnicut and a producer of the reunion, says he signed on “for quality control, to make sure it’s not some exploitative piece of junk…\[Fox\] made it clear they were going to do a tribute to the show because they think it’s a big ratings winner. That’s all they care about, frankly.” The industry explanation for Burnett’s surprise hit in November was a yearning for comfort culture after the Sept. 11 attacks, so this May is as much a test of Osama bin Laden’s continuing legacy as Cosby’s. “It’s probably an oversimplification,” says Zucker, “but the country seems to want to look back at an easier, simpler time.” At least it did then, when U.S. planes were pounding Afghanistan and Americans were opening their utility bills with latex gloves. Now it may be the networks who are hankering for an easier, simpler time. Sept. 11 caused a brief return to their glory days, as viewers swelled the ratings of familiar sitcoms and network newscasts. But today the networks are bleeding viewers to cable again (one April Saturday, more people watched the Learning Channel’s home-design show Trading Spaces than did ABC’s fare). The nostalgia craze lets the Big Three relive the days when they were the Only Three. The old hits had far bigger audiences than today’s and so are part of our communal memory in a way that niche hits like MTV’s The Osbournes may never be. Thus they have a better chance of reuniting that mass audience, as Burnett did. And given the networks’ shrinking viewership, it’s a smarter strategy to raid the clip vault than to spend, for instance, the roughly $85 million that ABC’s upcoming Dinotopia mini-series cost. Ironically, these specials owe a lot to cable’s steady diet of reruns and where-are-they-now shows. “I couldn’t be more thrilled that the networks are doing this now,” says Larry W. Jones, the general manager of TV Land and Nick at Nite. “They’re blowing our horn.” TV Land and company may also have broadened the specials’ demographics by bringing a new, young audience to them. Says Moore: “It amazes me how many people come up and say something to me about Mary Richards, whether they are 7 or 77 years old.” The core audience for the specials, though, tends to be baby boomers, the first generation nurtured on TV. “You have this population that’s seeing themselves in the mirror differently than ever before, and they sense the time flipping by,” says Harry Hamlin, who returns to his starring role in NBC’s L.A. Law movie, in which the series’ sexy solicitors return with a decade’s growth of crow’s feet and a new set of improbably quirky plot twists. The networks are cannily letting their current shows bask in the blue glow of TV’s past glory too. NBC, in full peacock-proud mode, is throwing itself a birthday bash May 5–chockablock with current stars–and toasting 20 years of must-see sitcoms in a May 20 special. It’s also stunt casting Cheers alums on Frasier, St. Elsewhere docs on Scrubs and Hill Street Blues flatfoots on Third Watch (to make some arrests for impersonating a quality cop drama, we hope). CBS, meanwhile, canonized Everybody Loves Raymond with a nostalgia special at the grand old age of 6 and recruited Kevin James to play host at its Honeymooners encomium–implying that the King of Queens star is Jackie Gleason’s long-lost outer-borough heir. But as self-serving as TV’s nostalgia jag may be, it also confers a kind of historical weight on a sometimes ephemeral medium. TV defines us, much as we may sometimes hate it for that: M.T.M. and Laverne & Shirley celebrated white- and blue-collar workingwomen for the feminist era; Cosby catapulted an upscale African-American family into white living rooms; M\*A\*S\*H articulated our anxiety about the Vietnam War by way of Korea. At some level we know this, even if we’re just tuning in to check out Corbin Bernsen’s laugh lines. The networks may trip down memory lane next fall too. The WB is thinking about a remake of The Lone Ranger (though a revival of The Fugitive bombed on CBS two years ago), and NBC is considering Rerun, on which classic sitcom episodes would be re-enacted by a troupe of actors–presumably, young, cute actors. But just to be safe, Buddy Ebsen, you might want to call your agent. –With reporting by Jeanne McDowell/Los Angeles and Heather Won Tesoriero/New York ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6666344/television-must-see-again-tv/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6666344/television-must-see-again-tv/"},"headline":"Television: Must-See (Again) TV","datePublished":"2002-05-06T04:00:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-27T07:17:26.492Z","description":"There's a future in the past as the networks rush to celebrate classic stars. 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