All About PMI®

Project Management Institute (PMI®) is the world's leading professional association for project management. It sets global standards, publishes frameworks, offers certifications, and shapes the future of the profession. Founded in 1969, PMI® supports millions of professionals across more than 200 countries.

PMP®, PMBOK®, ECO® and other materials listed here are trademarks and property of the Project Management Institute pmi.org.

Mission: To empower people to make ideas a reality through project success.

Vision: To be the leading authority and global community for project professionals.

• PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
• The Standard for Project Management
• Practice Guides (Agile, Risk, Scheduling, etc.)
• Process Groups Practice Guide

These standards form the foundation of the PMP® exam.

• CAPM®: Entry-level certification
• PMP®: Project Management Professional
• PgMP®: Program Management Professional
• PfMP®: Portfolio Management Professional
• PMI-PMOCP™: Project Management Office Certified Professional

For PMP® students, the PMP® credential is the gold standard.

• Ways of Working: Technical project management
• Power Skills: Leadership & communication
• Business Acumen: Strategic and business understanding

PDUs must align with these areas to maintain certification.

The PMP® exam is based on:

• Exam Content Outline (ECO®)
• Real-world tasks grouped into three domains: People, Process, Business Environment

The exam tests mindset, leadership, decision-making, and value delivery.