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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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The President demanded last week that $9.000,000,000 more in taxes be levied this year. Last year, the total of all Federal receipts was $8,269,000,000—three quarters of a billion less than the President now wanted in new taxes! Like a schoolmaster caning a child and then roaring that he must not weep, the President had said: “Until this job is done, until this war is won, we will not talk of burdens.” Congressmen crept off into their cloakrooms to groan in quiet—all except the good gooseherds of the tax committees: North Carolina’s hamhanded, aged (78) Representative Robert L. Doughton, and Georgia’s urbane, grey (64) Senator Walter F. George. Said bent, big-boned “Old Muley” Doughton: “We face the job of performing a delicate major operation, and when a doctor has to do that, he studies his patient. He doesn’t rush in and operate without extreme care, or he will lose the patient. “As Senator George has so aptly said, we can confiscate only once, but we can tax perpetually, provided we preserve free enterprise.” No one knew off-hand how much taxes the nation could bear. Messrs. Doughton & George were prepared to reserve judgment until the March 15 egg had been safely laid. Probability: no tax bill until mid-April, at the earliest. The President’s general tax proposals were: 1) increase individual and corporate income taxes; 2) cut exemptions on estate and gift taxes; 3) revise upward the present corporate excess-profits tax; 4) perhaps—only perhaps—consider a temporary general sales tax, which the Administration has long and strongly opposed; consider selective excise taxes; 5) make the interest from future issues of state, municipal and authority bonds subject to Federal income taxes; 6) re-examine depletion allowances and special tax provisions affecting oil and gas firms, life-insurance companies; 7) increase Social Security payroll taxes. Many a Congressman was ready to join the cry for a general sales tax. But a new argument was used against it: that it would increase costs and force increases in OPA’s price ceilings, starting a cycle of inflation. Other tax possibilities: \> Corporation taxes, now 24% (normal) plus 6% or 7% surtax, may be upped to 30% plus more surtax. \> A withholding tax on personal incomes may be levied. This would operate by a flat percentage deduction from salaries and wages. By levying a 1% tax on all incomes, at the source and without exemptions (by withholding money from payrolls), Congress could raise about 560 million dollars. Great probability: a 5% withholding tax as an offset against the following year’s income taxes—or even, perhaps, in addition to present levies. \> Mandatory joint returns, one of the big income-tax loopholes will probably be enacted, getting the Treasury some $325,000,000 to $500,000,000 more—a provision aimed at the eight States which have community-property laws. \> Corporation excess-profits taxes: last year Congress raised all brackets 10%. When the Vinson Committee reports soon on shipbuilding profits, some of which range to 200%, such a squawk is expected that taxperts figured that Congress would raise rates so steeply as to pick up another billion dollars. \> Manufacturers’ excise taxes: if Congress can be kept from providing exemptions this tax can be made to pay almost any sum—unless it cooks the nation’s goose. \> Estate and gift taxes: almost certain to be raised to the last possible notch. \> Proposals to cut off all income above a certain figure have very little chance of enactment. This tax would work so that no one could have an income after taxes of more than say, $25,000.\* The U.S. was going to have to pay through the nose. Spreading like bird shot, income taxes would hit more & more U.S. citizens. The 7,818,000 persons who filed returns in calendar 1940, the 15,000,000 in 1941 will be some 22,100,000 in 1942 and still more if personal exemptions are again lowered. By Feb. 1 every one of the 36,000,000 motor vehicles in the U.S. must bear a windshield sticker signifying that the motorist has paid a $2.09 tax for the privilege of using a car. Then after five months the motorist must buy a $5 sticker, good for the 1942-43 fiscal year. Next will come March 15, dreaded more deeply than ever Caesar dreamed. By late spring, Congress will probably enact a withholding tax. By midsummer scarcely a citizen will be left untouched, the golden goose will be laying its Treasury eggs like shad roe. \* Last year in Britain only 200 people had $20,000 net after payment of all taxes. 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