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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. 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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. 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. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=7df83b2d-7994-4183-a977-ddf336554363&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) by [Nandini Lakshman](https://time.com/author/nandini-lakshman/) Jan 15, 2010 5:00 AM UTC  The Prasad's IMAX multiplex in Hyderabad, India, pictured on July 4, 2009 The Prasad's IMAX multiplex in Hyderabad, India, pictured on July 4, 2009 Alessandro Digaetano / Polaris by [Nandini Lakshman](https://time.com/author/nandini-lakshman/) Jan 15, 2010 5:00 AM UTC The new year got off to a good start for Hollywood in Bollywoodland. As expected, the global success of James Cameron’s _Avatar_ is also playing out in India: it’s slated to become the biggest Hollywood grosser of all time in the country. The 3-D extravaganza, also released in 2-D and dubbed in three local languages, has already grossed $15 million across the country, and is expected to edge out Columbia Pictures’ doomsday epic _2012_, which has made $20 million since its opening on Dec. 18\. What’s more, in a rare show of heft, the film continues to draw crowds despite the release of Bollywood’s _3 Idiots_ two weeks later. It grossed $60 million to surpass the all-time record for an Indian film in the domestic and international market. Last year was Hollywood’s best performance in India to date. The success of the U.S. exports in the world’s most prolific movie market — India makes over 1,000 films every year — began a year ago, as Indian audiences from Punjab to Chennai lapped up all genres of films, from Sony’s _Terminator Salvation_ to Warner’s _Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince_ to the Fox Star Studio-distributed _Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs_. Even Baz Luhrmann’s romantic epic _Australia_, which tanked pretty much everywhere else in the world, made $2 million on the subcontinent — enough to qualify as a decent run. The Indian box-office numbers are not impressive by U.S. standards, as tickets rates in India are a mere $1.8 compared to $8 in the U.S.; to gross $20 million, a film has to sell 12 million tickets in India, compared to 2.5 million tickets in the U.S. “Our success was a combination of great content across genres, depth of distribution and aggressive marketing,” says Vijay Singh, chief executive officer of Fox Star. [(See pictures about the business of Bollywood.)](https://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1877281,00.html) For Fox and others, India’s movie-mad audiences are a vital growth market. Domestic box-office revenues are expected to grow from their $2.5 billion today to over $4 billion in 2012, according to a 2009 entertainment-industry report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the accounting and consulting firm KPMG. In the past, American studios operating from the Bollywood capital of Mumbai were limited by relatively few outlets; in 2005, there were only 13,000 single-screen cinemas in a country with 1.2 billion people. But India’s real estate boom and 9% economic growth rate (it has now backed down to 7%) helped usher in a herd of multiplexes — and new profits for U.S. players. American studios now estimate that 65% of their earnings come from screenings at multiplexes. Hollywood films, which only cashed in on 1% of the total Indian market 10 years ago, now skim 7% of that growing market. The multiscreen outlets have motivated big studios like Fox and Columbia to transplant their U.S. strategy of carpet bombing with prints and an ad blitzkrieg for new releases. Fox, say experts, released 700 film-reel prints to cinemas for exhibition of _Avatar_ with a marketing and distribution budget of $1 million; _2012_ was backed by 715 prints and an ad outlay of around $500,000\. Three years ago, a big release meant releasing somewhere between 100 to 200 prints at a fraction of the cost. With films having smaller shelf lives now, companies are trying to capture cash flows in the first few days after their release, says KPMG’s entertainment-practice head Rajesh Jain. Nevertheless, Western studios’ ongoing efforts to make successful Indian films in Bollywood have yet to bear fruit. Sony’s $9 million love story _Saawariya_ fell off the radar after a short run in late 2007\. Last January, analysts dismissed Warner’s $9 million kung-fu comedy [_Chandni Chowk to China_](https://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1871979,00.html) as Bollywood’s most expensive flop ever, and the 2008 Disney animation flick _Roadside Romeo_, co-produced with a major Indian studio, only mustered a three-week run. Despite their high production values, all three films were short on content, say analysts. Still, buoyed by their increasing revenues, studios have not given up. Disney, which has a stake in Mumbai-based film and television producer UTV, is right now making two live-action films. Fox Star CEO Singh says he hopes to start making up to five Indian films a year. He is betting on the studio’s first Indian co-production _My Name Is Khan_, to be released globally next month. It has all the right ingredients: Bollywood screen royalty, a hit director and the requisite hype. And if it clicks, it could be the script for the ultimate Hollywood-Bollywood love story. [See the top 10 everything of 2008.](https://www.time.com/time/specials/2008/top10/) [See the 100 best movies of all time.](https://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6949076/hollywood-meets-bollywood-finally-a-love-story/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6949076/hollywood-meets-bollywood-finally-a-love-story/"},"headline":"Hollywood Meets Bollywood: Finally, a Love Story?","datePublished":"2010-01-15T05:00:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-22T07:29:48.734Z","description":"The new year got off to a good start for Hollywood in Bollywoodland. 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