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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. 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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. 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A tank of dyed diesel fuel near Clinton, Missouri, on April 7, 2026. Clayton Steward—Bloomberg/Getty Images  by [Miranda Jeyaretnam](https://time.com/author/miranda-jeyaretnam/)  ## Miranda Jeyaretnam Reporter Oct 6, 2026 8:45 AM UTC President Donald Trump will allow road vehicles to use untaxed diesel typically used in farm operations as part of an effort to ease [rising fuel costs](https://time.com/article/2026/09/11/us-diesel-prices-record-high-impact-groceries-american-consumers/). Trump [signed an executive order](https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/10/president-trump-takes-decisive-action-to-lower-diesel-costs-for-american-truckers-farmers/) on Monday to temporarily allow anyone to pump so-called red-dyed diesel, which is normally not allowed in road vehicles. “For many years, farm vehicles, construction equipment and other off-road vehicles have used what’s known as red-dyed diesel. You know what that is? I don’t know what the hell it is, but whatever it is, it is supposed to be very good,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Grand Island, Neb., in support of Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. The order would “officially waive the off-road requirement and allow anyone to purchase tax-free, red-dyed diesel for any reason,” he said. “This order will also drive down the costs of all goods, including groceries,” he added. [Fuel prices have soared](https://time.com/article/2026/06/19/us-iran-deal-strait-hormuz-shipping-oil-gas-prices/) across the country since Iran [disrupted shipping](https://time.com/article/2026/09/29/iran-war-houthis-red-sea-chokepoints-regional-influence/) through the [Strait of Hormuz](https://time.com/article/2026/04/07/strait-of-hormuz-countries-pass-deals-iran-us-war-trump/) and [attacked Middle Eastern refineries](https://time.com/article/2026/09/08/iran-us-war-strait-of-hormuz-gulf-targets/) in retaliation for [U.S.-Israeli strikes](https://time.com/7382631/iran-israel-us-war-explainer-trump-middle-east/) on Feb. 28\. Average diesel prices in the U.S. [hit $6.32 a gallon](https://gasprices.aaa.com/) on Monday, according to AAA. That’s up from $3.76 a gallon before the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran began, although below the Sept. 22 peak of $6.53 a gallon. The spike in diesel has been magnified by [Ukrainian attacks on refineries in Russia](https://time.com/article/2026/09/13/trump-wants-ukraine-to-stop-striking-russian-refineries-what-would-that-mean-for-the-war-/), one of the world’s top diesel exporters, and export restrictions in China. Diesel has risen 77% this year, putting it on track for the largest year-on-year percentage increase since AAA started tracking the data in 2000. In recent days, several Midwestern and Southern states have already sought to tamp down the rising diesel costs by increasing access to dyed diesel for use in highway vehicles. Here’s what to know about the order. ## What is dyed diesel? Dyed diesel is essentially the same as regular diesel, but it is exempt from the federal highway tax of 24.3 cents per gallon, as well as certain state highway taxes. State taxes and fees on diesel, which are typically used to fund road construction and maintenance, averaged 35.5 cents per gallon as of January 2026, according to the [U.S. Energy Information Administration](https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=10&t=2). Dyed diesel is not available at most ordinary gas stations or truck stops, and it is normally prohibited for highway use. Instead, it is used off-road by farm vehicles like tractors. The fuel is marked with a small amount of red dye, so that inspectors can distinguish it from regular diesel. ## What does the order say? The order directs the secretaries of Transportation, Agriculture, Defense, and the Treasury to “temporarily allow off-road ‘dyed’ diesel for highway use and defer the applicable Federal excise tax, lowering costs for Americans.” That means that vehicles can use dyed diesel fuel on highways without immediately paying federal taxes, while the Administration seeks to eliminate those deferred tax obligations entirely. The order also encourages states to halt inspections and suspend state taxes for on-road use of dyed diesel. The waiver will last through the end of the year. “We’re not going to need it long, I hope, we’re not going to need it long because your prices are plummeting and they’re going to really be plummeting,” Trump said. ## What does this mean for consumers? The direct benefit for prices at the pump may be limited because most gas stations don’t sell dyed diesel to standard consumers. But consumers may see some indirect savings on groceries and consumer goods through lower supply-chain costs, as the exemption seeks to lower costs for farmers and truckers. Currently, to fill an 18-wheeler with 250 gallons of diesel would cost around $1,580, which is around $700—or 80%—higher than the beginning of the year when diesel [averaged about $3.52 a gallon](https://cmd.nyaaa.com/news-room/new-year-begins-lower-gas-prices). Waiving federal taxes would save truckers about $60 per fill-up. If states follow suit by waiving state taxes, the White House suggests truckers could save more than $100 per fill-up. The order also aims to help farmers, historically a key voting bloc for Republicans. Farmers have been squeezed by [soaring fuel and fertilizer costs](https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/08/fertilizer-and-fuel-prices-higher-heading-into-fall-2026.html), as well as the fallout from [Trump’s trade war with China](https://time.com/7292207/us-china-trade-war-trump-tariffs-timeline/) and lingering [tariff-related uncertainty](https://time.com/article/2026/09/29/us-china-reciprocal-tariffs-cut-trade-goods-60-billion/). Farm Bureau economists [argued](https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/diesel-costs-increase-for-harvest), before the federal order, that removing highway taxes for dyed diesel could produce meaningful savings across large fuel volumes. The Michigan Farm Bureau, which called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to provide statewide relief on dyed diesel, also [said](https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/about/news-media/mfb-calls-gov-whitmer-provide-temporary-diesel-price-relief-agriculture) waiving the penalties on highway use of dyed diesel would produce “an immediate, meaningful, and targeted relief from record fuel prices.” The bureau said farmers already have significant stores of dyed diesel for off-road use, making it an easily accessible option for use on highways. Ten states—[Alabama](https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/09/governor-ivey-directs-alabama-law-enforcement-agency-to-halt-enforcement-on-dyed-diesel-fuel-to-relieve-agricultural-timber-communities/), [Arkansas](https://governor.arkansas.gov/executive%5Forders/sanders-signs-executive-order-allowing-farmers-loggers-to-use-tax-free-dyed-diesel-fuel-on-highways/), [Indiana](https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25329-daybreak-oct-2-indiana-allows-use-of-tax-exempt-diesel), [Louisiana](https://gov.louisiana.gov/news/5178), [Missouri](https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-executive-order-providing-input-cost-relief-missouri), [Nebraska](https://revenue.nebraska.gov/motor-fuels/agricultural-diesel-fuel-supply-executive-order-no-26-21-information), [North Carolina](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/30/governor-stein-takes-action-lower-costs-farmers-and-north-carolina-families-halting-prohibition-dyed), [North Dakota](https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-declares-diesel-emergency-takes-action-provide-relief-fuel-costs-agricultural), [Oklahoma](https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsroom/newsroom/2026/governor-stitt-issues-order-to-bring-relief-for-agriculture-comm.html), and [Texas](https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-dyed-diesel-restrictions)—already temporarily permitted the use of dyed diesel fuel for some on-road use. These state measures largely target agricultural and timber haulers by temporarily waiving fines and penalties when dyed diesel is found in the tanks of vehicles on public highways. “Record-high diesel prices are squeezing our ag producers, and this is a meaningful and timely step we can take to provide temporary relief and help our farmers and ranchers through the harvest season,” Gov. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota said last week. The state executive order allows farmers to use dyed diesel in highway vehicles engaged in agricultural operations. North Dakota charges 23 cents a gallon in state taxes on regular diesel, as compared to 4 cents a gallon on dyed diesel. Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota also offered state tax relief for certain highway use of dyed diesel. In an Oct. 1 letter to Trump, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said a waiver of the federal tax on regular diesel would “provide immediate cost relief for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural haulers that continue to rely on taxable clear diesel.” Earlier this year, the Farm Bureau called for [suspending fertilizer tariffs and facilitating safe passage through Hormuz](https://www.gfb.org/news/ag-news/post/afbf-pushes-senate-ag-committee-for-help-on-fuel-and-fertilizer). Some analysts, however, questioned how much relief the waiver can deliver without addressing underlying diesel supply constraints. Others have [said](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-warns-red-dyed-diesel-policy-could-raise-the-cost-for-farmers/) that a large influx of on-road commercial vehicles purchasing dyed diesel could strain dyed diesel inventories, potentially driving up costs for farmers during harvest. ## What other measures are on the table? The Trump Administration has pursued other measures to lower fuel prices. Last week, the Group of 7 countries, which includes the U.S., [agreed to release](https://time.com/article/2026/10/03/the-g7-is-releasing-emergency-fuel-reserves-how-much-will-it-help-americans-/) 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil reserves over four months. In August, the Administration also [extended the Jones Act Waiver](https://time.com/article/2026/08/05/jones-act-waiver-fuel-gas-costs-maritime-industry-iran-war/), allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport gasoline, diesel, and other energy products between U.S. ports in an effort to ease shipping bottlenecks and lower fuel costs. Last month, Trump [weighed a ban on U.S. diesel exports](https://time.com/article/2026/09/23/diesel-export-ban-pump-prices-trump-energy/), backed by some farm-state Republicans. But the President has not yet followed through on such an action, which would cut off global supplies from the world’s largest diesel exporter and likely worsen shortages around the world. Analysts warned that any initial relief for Americans from a diesel export ban could eventually come at the expense of higher gasoline and jet fuel prices because U.S. refineries would process less crude in order to store unsold diesel. The global price of diesel would also likely rise, which could “boomerang” back onto American consumers. Some farm economists [warned](https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/AG/news/business-inputs/article/2026/09/23/economists-debate-diesel-export-ban) that such a ban could also expose U.S. agricultural exports to retaliation. Some states have also pursued broader fuel tax relief. [Georgia](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-28/gov-kemp-suspends-gas-tax-provides-relief-hardworking-georgians) and [Ohio](https://tax.ohio.gov/business/motor-fuel-tax/motor-fuel-tax-holiday) temporarily suspended state taxes on gasoline and regular diesel, while [Indiana](https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2026/09/30/braun-off-road-diesel-waiver/) extended its suspension on gasoline sales taxes. Earlier this year, [Illinois](https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/bulletins/fy-2026-29.html) postponed a scheduled gasoline tax increase, and [Kentucky](https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20260505%5FExecutive-Order%5F2026-235%5FState-of-Emergency-Relating-to-Gas-Prices%5FGas-Taxes.pdf) temporarily cut gasoline and diesel taxes by 10 cents a gallon. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey also [proposed](https://www.mass.gov/news/while-trumps-war-drives-up-costs-governor-healey-proposes-two-month-gas-tax-suspension-to-deliver-for-massachusetts-residents-truckers) a two-month gasoline and diesel tax holiday, which remains pending before the state legislature. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/06/us-dyed-diesel-federal-highway-tax-fuel-costs-trump-farmers/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/06/us-dyed-diesel-federal-highway-tax-fuel-costs-trump-farmers/"},"headline":"Trump Expands Access to Tax-Exempt Dyed Diesel to Try to Lower Fuel Costs","datePublished":"2026-10-06T08:45:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-06T08:32:51.443Z","description":"The measure is aimed at lowering costs for farmers and truckers, as diesel averaged $6.32 a gallon nationwide.","url":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/06/us-dyed-diesel-federal-highway-tax-fuel-costs-trump-farmers/","keywords":["energy","News Desk","overnight","farmers"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltede50e0519cd3804/6ac4affa6f75d53147815771/dyed_diesel_fuel.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Miranda Jeyaretnam","jobTitle":"Reporter","url":"https://time.com/author/miranda-jeyaretnam/"}],"articleSection":"U.S.","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltede50e0519cd3804/6ac4affa6f75d53147815771/dyed_diesel_fuel.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"dyed diesel fuel.jpg","caption":"","creditText":"Clayton Steward—Bloomberg/Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/us/","name":"U.S."}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/energy/","name":"energy"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/06/us-dyed-diesel-federal-highway-tax-fuel-costs-trump-farmers/","name":"Trump Expands Access to Tax-Exempt Dyed Diesel to Try to Lower Fuel Costs"}}]}] ```