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We serve practitioners and organizations with standards that describe good practices, globally recognized credentials that certify project management expertise, and resources for professional development, networking and community.

Project risk management — show what you know with the PMI-RMPProject risk management — show what you know with the PMI-RMP

Demonstrate your competence to assess project risks, mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities. Earn the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® credential and stand out from the crowd.

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Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas projectsGo behind the scenes of Las Vegas projects

Attend the PMO Symposium, 11–14 November

From the famous Hoover Dam to gaming industry projects, get advice from experienced program managers and team members who have produced fascinating and challenging projects. It’s just part of the experience at this year’s PMO Symposium — find out more!

Manage to LeadManage to Lead

What does it take to succeed as a project manager? We asked 700 project managers from around the world. Find out what skills they said are most important to project success, and get practical knowledge and tools to grow as a leader. Order this new title from the Marketplace.

Drive improvement at your organizationDrive improvement at your organization

Are you looking to improve your company’s business performance? Find a consultant in project, program or portfolio management who can meet your specific needs. Check the PMI Consultant Registry for a resource that’s right for you.

  • Project risk management — show what you know with the PMI-RMP
    Risk Management Professional credential
  • Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas projects
    Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas projects
  • Manage to Lead
    Manage to Lead
  • Drive improvement at your organization
    Drive improvement at your organization

Earn a certification and expand your opportunities 

PMI credentials certify your knowledge and experience in project management so you can be more confident at work and more competitive in the job market.

Several different certifications including the PMP® fit a range of experience levels and needs. Find out more or get started now to apply.

Maintain your certification and your edge. Earn and report professional development units (PDUs).

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communities of practice 

Project management is a dynamic profession and you’ll want to stay up to date. Become a member for all the resources that keep you informed, improve your technique and support your career.

Join our communities of practice to expand the boundaries of knowledge, and to give or get advice from peers who share your interests.

Get involved in a PMI chapter to enjoy events, education and networking with practitioners near you.

Learn more about project management

Project Pain Reliever: A Just-In-Time Handbook for Anyone Managing Projects

By Dave Garrett (Editor)

This title was developed specifically for both accidental project managers and relatively new project managers within the profession. It is organized to help these project managers quickly find specific solutions to the problems they face every day.

Purchase this item in the Marketplace, where PMI members get discounted prices.

Does the End Result Justify ERP projects?

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects are notoriously late and over budget. But they usually deliver business value in the end. See our infographic on what organizations say about the cause of delays and the value delivered. [PDF | 60KB]

A Perspective-Based Understanding of Project Success

By Laurie McLeod, Bill Doolin and Stephen G. MacDonell

This article explores the evaluation of project success from a subjective perspective. The authors investigate an information systems development project in a large manufacturing company to see how stakeholders perceived its outcome and what criteria they used. The authors then develop a conceptual framework to show how stakeholder perspectives influence the perceived outcome(s). [PDF | 214 KB]

Pulse of the Profession In-Depth: Organizational Agility

This detailed report demonstrates that agile organizations increase their success rate on new projects, even in a weak global economy. When you invest in agile practices, you achieve increased success — in both troubled and robust economies. [PDF | 609 KB]