PMI (Project Management Institute) is a Not-for-Profit Professional Association. Primary goal of PMI is to advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner so that organizations everywhere will embrace, value and utilize project management-and then attribute their successes to it.

It was founded in 1969 by working project mangers and has more than 420,000 members and credential holders till Dec 2008.

Global standards are crucial to the project management profession. Standards ensure a basic project management framework is applied consistently worldwide. It has 11 global standards (including Program and Portfolio Management) and more than 2 million copies of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"(PMBOK® Guide) is in Circulation.

 Who could be the members of this association?

All the professional project managers, aspiring project managers and associate managers could be its members.

PMI Membership supports and encourages all project professionals to pursue a new balance of global and local best practices, relationship building and sharing resources.It has more than 250 chapters in over 70 countries.

 What are the Credentials PMI offers?

PMI’s credentials and professional development opportunities can help business professionals start, build or advance their careers in project, program and portfolio.

Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM®)

• Understand the processes and terminology and have a fundamental knowledge of the PMBOK® Guide


• Demonstrate knowledge of project management practices


• Contribute to project team as a Subject Matter Expert

Project Management Professionals (PMP®)

• Are responsible for all aspects of the project for the life of the project


• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects


• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects


• Are responsible for achieving an organizational objective by overseeing a program that consists of multiple projects.


• Define and initiate projects and assign project managers to manage cost, schedule and performance.


• Maintain alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives.

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMPSM)

A project risk management professional provides expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks, along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.

• Responsible for identifying project risks and preparing mitigation plans.


• Supports project management and the team as a contributing member.


• Minimum of three years of project risk management experience.

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SPSM):

A project scheduling professional provides expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the project schedule.


• Supports project management and the team as a contributing member.


• Minimum of three years of project scheduling experience.

 What does PMI KPC has to offer to its members?

PMI KPC…

• Provides an environment where the professional Project Managers could meet & exchange ideas.


• Conducts courses in Project management and soft skill development


• Conducts regular Seminars in Project management


• Does mentoring for its members as complimentary service


• Provides PDUs and opportunities to earn PDUs to PMP and other credential holders


• Is working on collaborations with other chapters so that a wide range of experiences could be shared among its members


• Regularly publish PMI KPC Newsletter for corporate & individuals interested in Project Management.


• Gives discounts on courses, seminars, events and other special projects.


• Provides an opportunity to interact with the most experienced Project Manage


• Provides opportunities for members to work on various activities related to Project management with emphasis of implementing PMI’s methodology.


• Encourages new ideas and supports fully for viable ideas


• Provides & submits PDUs for its PMP members for the courses / seminars etc it conducts


• Provide opportunities and guidance to earn PDUs to PMPs

 What is the fee structure for PMI membership?

The annual membership fee for professionals is US$ 129 PLUS PMI Karachi chapter’s fee of US$ 20 per annum. For PMI, USA membership details please visit

http://www.pmi.org/GetInvolved/Pages/Members/The-Benefits-and-Types-of-Membership.aspx

 Can I become a board member?

Yes. Any PMI KPC member can be elected / nominated to become a board member.However he / she has to be in the PMI KPC folds for at least one year as a volunteer member and is a member of PMI KPC in good standing

. What does “Good Standing” mean?

It means that the member has fully paid his / her dues to both PMI and PMI KPC.

 Does PMI KPC provide job opportunities to professional PMPs?

Yes and No. PMI KPC is not a job provider; however it advises its members from time to time if there is a job opportunity in its members’ companies. We intend to formally launch a Job Portal for its members in near future. The purpose is not to earn money but to facilitate its members.

 What is the experience of the board members and the instructors who conducts various courses at PMI KPC?

PMI KPC has the largest pool of professionals who find time from their jobs to give lectures on various topics of project management. The Board of directors is composed of the industry veteran who has a combined experience of 150 years of practical implementation of project management in their respective companies. No other REP or chapter boasts of such qualified staff in its bank.

 What is an REP?

REP (Registered education provider) is a body which is recognized by PMI, USA as qualified for teaching the PMI methodology of project management. A chapter by virtue of its existence and affiliation to PMI has the privilege of REP by default.