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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. 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. Through the PMI Educational Foundation and Project Managers Without Borders, PMI supports youth project management education and connects skilled volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs working to strengthen communities and improve lives. ### FAQ #### Is a PMP certification worth it? A Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is widely considered a valuable certification for project managers seeking to advance their careers. According to PMI's Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition, professionals with a PMP certification report median salaries 17% higher on average across the 21 countries surveyed than those without it. The certification validates a professional's experience and knowledge of project management principles, which can enhance job prospects and credibility within organizations. #### What are the best certifications for project managers? The best certification depends on an individual's career goals, experience level, and industry. 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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And if he doesn’t happen to be a member of your own party–well, so what? It was only two years ago that political rookie Frank Cremeans redecorated the roadsides of his sprawling Ohio district with billboards urging voters to SEND THE WHITE HOUSE A MESSAGE. These days his campaign is more likely to draw attention to the personal thank-you note Cremeans got from Bill Clinton last month for bucking Newt Gingrich and supporting a 90\[cents\]-an-hour minimum-wage hike. Fellow G.O.P. freshman Phil English, who maligned his 1994 opponent by labeling him a “Clinton clone,” got a note too; he was so moved he announced it at a news conference back home in Erie, Pennsylvania. But neither Republican has anything on two-term Representative Peter Blute, who stood at the President’s side as he signed a public-housing bill into law. “I was in the Oval Office,” the co-chairman of the Massachusetts Dole-Kemp campaign says, “and Clinton handed me a pen.” If the outcome of the presidential race has a faintly inevitable air, the question of which party will control the House is wide open and quickly becoming what this year’s election is all about. Republicans now concede privately what would have seemed unthinkable a few months ago: that even their control of the Senate may be at risk, with the outcome in many races hinging almost entirely on turnout. As protection against a Clinton landslide, the most endangered G.O.P. candidates find themselves more eager to highlight their differences with Speaker Gingrich than with Clinton. With the President in his centrist incarnation, Cremeans’ adviser, Barry Bennett, is not the only Republican boasting, “You can pick 10 big issues, and we’re a lot closer to Clinton than our opponent is.” Behind this explicit message is an implicit one: the virtue of divided government, if only as a check on the President’s liberal instincts. At Bob Dole’s rallies across the country you have to look hard to find congressional candidates among the mayors, sheriffs and city clerks standing on the platform beside their standard-bearer. Those who do show up are generally so far behind in their own contest that any exposure is good exposure or so far ahead they can afford to be seen with someone 20 points down in the polls. Last week’s performances went a long way toward explaining why some of Dole’s colleagues are keeping a distance: the candidate with a gender gap began the week by denouncing Clinton’s first legislative achievement, family and medical leave, a law so popular among women that the White House had ads on daytime TV within 48 hours. Dole went to Hartford, Connecticut, on Wednesday and chose the 22nd floor of an insurance building to hold a session he called “Listening to America.” Next he let Steve Forbes hijack his campaign swing through Delaware, and glowered as Forbes answered questions addressed to the candidate for a full 33 minutes before the millionaire relinquished the microphone to the presidential candidate. Then Dole called on the White House to release Clinton’s medical records, which served the dubious purpose of forcing the White House spokesman to deny that the President has a sexually transmitted disease, and to produce a doctor’s summary of his health condition. But the whole health issue is probably not a winning issue for a candidate who is 73 years old. Particularly one who talks a lot these days about what he’d like to see on his tombstone. And whose schedule last week included a stop at a cemetery where relatives are buried. If G.O.P. candidates are not going out of their way to help Dole get elected, the Dole campaign itself can’t quite decide whether to return the favor. Last week Dole threw his weight behind an amendment that could doom an illegal-immigration bill many G.O.P. lawmakers are as eager as Clinton to pass. But Dole, a former G.O.P. chairman, sometimes puts party first, which helps explain why his newly minted advertising strategy is designed in part to keep his Republican colleagues afloat even if his campaign falls flat. For example, Dole has decided to sacrifice part of his own ad budget to help other G.O.P. candidates in states like California, where he’s 22 points behind but where critical battles for the state assembly and Congress are being closely fought. Gingrich, party chairman Haley Barbour and Governor Pete Wilson had been nagging campaign manager Scott Reed to spend more in the state to keep up the semblance of a race and boost G.O.P. turnout. Dole had been complying, spending about $380,000 a week there over the past month, but this week he will up that amount more than 20%. Such generosity shows Dole has yet to get the message: this year it’s every man for himself. –With reporting by James Carney and Michael Duffy/Washington and Sally B. 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