PMI membership provides valuable resources, knowledge sharing opportunities, and career benefits to project managers. Members gain access to publications, training, networking events, and tools to further their professional development and careers. Different membership types are available for individuals, students, retirees and groups to suit various career stages and needs.

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Benefits of Membership
Good things happen when you get involved with PMI
In a competitive global economy, project managers can’t go it alone. PMI membership
gives you the tools and support you need to make your mark on the profession.
In a word, dedication. PMI membership signifies that you’re serious
about your project management career and your professional
development. It highlights this dedication to employers, colleagues and
stakeholders, giving you an edge in the job market. It also provides you
with access to valuable knowledge, networks and resources that help
you improve and advance.
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As a PMI member, you gain exclusive access to PMI publications and
our global standards, networking options with our chapters and online
communities of practice, and leadership and volunteer opportunities.
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Types of Membership
You’ll also receive discounts on certification exams and renewals, as
well as our professional development offerings.
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Knowledge
Grow your career using our expansive
collection of knowledge resources
including the PMBOK Guide, tools and
templates.
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Communities & Volunteer Opportunities
We make it easy to connect with peers
to network, share ideas and get advice,
whether locally at PMI chapter events or
virtually through our communities of
practice.
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Career Resources & Professional
Development
With our flexible and varied professional
development offerings and career
resources, you can tailor your journey to
your unique needs.
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Rewards & Discounts
PMI members benefit from discounts
and programs that help smooth the road
to success.
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Publications
Informative and insightful membership
publications to help you keep up and
stay abreast of the latest trends.
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Career Resources
Looking for your next opportunity? Turn
to our extensive tools and resources in
PMI Career Headquarters you'll find the
premier job board for project
management and resources like career
coaching, which are just for members.
Whether you’re new to project management or a seasoned veteran, PMI
has a membership plan that’s right for you. Check out the membership
options we have for practitioners, students and retirees. Group rates are
also available.
Individual
Our individual membership is open to
anyone. If your work involves projects
or project management, or you simply
want to learn more about them, an
individual membership is a terrific
solution for you.
Student
PMI memberships aren't just for working
project practitioners. If you are enrolled
full time in a degree-granting program at
a college or university that has U.S.
accreditation, or the global equivalent, a
PMI student membership may be right
for you.
Retiree
Your enthusiasm for project
management doesn't have to end when
you stop working. If you have been a
PMI member in good standing for five
consecutive years and have retired from
active employment, you can take
advantage of a discounted retiree
membership and stay involved with the
profession.

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PMI Membership has enabled people to start careers, make lifelong
friends, advance their career, and continue to explore and develop their
passions.
“PMI membership has been my
testing ground for real solutions to
complex work problems.”
Helen Telford, PMP
Director of Telford Ltd
Christchurch, New Zealand
“All through my career, I have
found that being a PMI member is
considered to be a must to get into
responsible positions. The PMI
membership has opened up many
doors for me, and has made me
much better at my role as VP of
Engineering at my current
company.”
Ashwin Rao, PMP
VP, Knovation
“PMI has given me the knowledge
and tools necessary to help my
clients in the public sector
effectively manage their projects
and programs, and this has had a
positive impact on the community.”
David Ciriello, PMP, PMI-SP,
PgMP
Management Consultant
New York City, United States
“The PMI members are like a big
family, no matter where I go or visit,
I could contact local chapters to
see people for sharing or events to
learn. This is great way to get
involve and benefit from the
values.”
Dr. Simon H. Fu, PMP
Assistance Professor, Feng Chia
University
Senior Consultant, LF Trading Co.
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.