Project Management Institute (PMI) ®

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading project management industry association, with more than 265,000 members in over 170 countries.

They have Global leadership in the development of professionals, and when you are PMI certified, you are considered the most prestigious in the Project Management community, and your skills and understanding are recognised in any industry, worldwide.

PMI credentials give you expert knowledge in Project Management; enabling you to fully understand the phases of the Project Management cycle; current best practices; and allow you to demonstrate a high level of proficiency. You will be able to use common methods and tools that can be used across businesses, geographic borders, and cultural boundaries.

PMI’s certification program maintains an ISO 9001 accreditation in quality management systems. ISO 9001 is an international standard that validates compliance with quality management processes and performance metrics. Maintenance of the certification reaffirms PMI’s commitment to optimal customer service and to the quality and integrity of its professional credentials.

The PMP credential process also maintains ISO 17024 accreditation. This distinction benefits PMP credential holders in several ways:

• It elevates the status of PMP credential holders on projects, within organizations and within the global project management community
• It allows organizations that employ PMP credential holders to reference the ISO 17024 certification as a qualifier for the competence and capability of their employees
• It assures those professionals considering the PMP credential that PMI's certification system is recognized in the global business community

The Institute sets the industry standards: it stakes its reputation on its globally accepted and recognised professional certification program. Consumers recognise and equate PMI certification to expertise, which increases their confidence in the company and builds business integrity.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) is an internationally recognised standard that provides the fundamentals of project management, to promote a common vocabulary within the project management profession for discussing, writing, and applying project management concepts. It is critical that you fully understand this, as currently 40% of the PMI exam questions come directly from the PMBOK®

"Globalization means more project management professionals are needed around the world, and they need to be armed with methods and tools that can be used in more than one country."

Best Practices in Global Project Management Training
J. LeRoy Ward