Project Management Institute

Name

Project Management Institute

Legal name

Project Management Institute

Website

https://pmi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Standards

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD), Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Project management certifications
• Professional development training
• Project management standards
• Agile methodology certification
• Portfolio management credentials

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown Square

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Certification Fees: PMI charges examination fees for all certifications including PMP (member $425, full $675), CAPM (member $225, full $300), PgMP/PfMP (member $800, full $1000), and specialized certifications. Revenue is one-time per exam attempt with candidates potentially paying multiple times if they don't pass on first attempt.
2. eLearning and Exam Prep Products: PMI sells digital learning courses, practice exams, and study tools including PMI Study Hall subscriptions, exam prep courses, and practice exams through the PMI Store. Products range from $99 to $699 depending on the certification and bundle.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Annual PMI membership provides exclusive access to career development resources, project tools, free digital editions of standards, member pricing on certifications and training, and a global community of over 800,000 project professionals.
4. Events and Conferences: PMI generates revenue through event registrations for Global Summit Series (Detroit, Seoul, Cape Town), PMI Agile conferences, Leadership Institute Meetings, and PMXPO virtual events. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available.
5. Publications and Standards: PMI sells publications including the PMBOK Guide, Standards for Program and Portfolio Management, and practice guides. Members receive free digital editions while non-members purchase physical or digital copies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Project Management Institute sells globally recognized professional certifications for project, program, and portfolio management, supplemented by standards publications (e.g., PMBOK Guide), exam preparation and digital learning products (PMI Study Hall), an AI coaching tool (PMI Infinity), and annual memberships. Its core revenue comes from one-time certification exam fees and recurring individual/organizational memberships, with training delivered through a network of Authorized Training Partners.

Product overview

Project Management Institute (PMI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional certifications, learning solutions, and standards for project management practitioners. The core offering consists of four flagship certifications (CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PfMP) that form the foundation of professional project management credentials, complemented by eight specialized certifications addressing specific domains including agile (PMI-ACP), risk management (PMI-RMP), business analysis (PMI-PBA), scheduling (PMI-SP), construction (PMI-CP), PMO leadership (PMI-PMOCP), AI project management (PMI-CPMAI), and sustainability (CSPP). PMI's product ecosystem includes AI-powered tools (PMI Infinity), digital learning platforms (PMI Study Hall), standards publications (PMBOK Guide), and career development resources (Career Navigator). The portfolio is unified through PMI's membership program offering exclusive access to tools, resources, and a global community of over 800,000 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Management Professional (PMP) The gold-standard certification for project management professionals with 3+ years of experience, validating competence in leading projects across predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. Member price $425, full price $675; requires 60 PDUs per 3-year cycle for maintenance.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Foundational certification for entry-level project professionals and aspiring practitioners requiring no prior experience, demonstrating understanding of essential project management skills that project teams demand. Member price $225, full price $300.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) Advanced certification demonstrating expertise in managing multiple complex projects in a coordinated way, navigating complexity and aligning results with organizational strategic objectives. Member price $800, full price $1000.
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Advanced certification for senior portfolio managers proving skills to manage and align multiple projects, programs, and operations with organizational strategic goals while balancing demands and allocating resources. Member price $800, full price $1000.
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Agile certification validating ability to engage stakeholders, apply agile approaches including Scrum, Lean, and Kanban, and lead teams with an experience-based, ISO-accredited exam. Member price $435, full price $495.
• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Specialized certification demonstrating advanced knowledge and experience in risk management, enabling early risk identification and project outcome enhancement. Member price $520, full price $670.
• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Certification recognizing expertise in business analysis, using tools and techniques to improve overall project success by uncovering business needs and managing requirements. Member price $405, full price $555.
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Specialized certification demonstrating ability to develop and maintain project schedules, manage complex timelines across global teams, and impact project outcomes with proven scheduling expertise. Member price $520, full price $670.
• PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) Internationally recognized certification with an in-depth curriculum focused on the construction industry, covering contract management, stakeholder engagement, project governance, and interface management. Includes 4 foundational course modules. Member price $399, full price $499.
• PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) Certification validating expertise in leading and shaping Project Management Offices, demonstrating ability to drive strategic value and craft optimal PMO structures. Member price $520, full price $700.
• PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI) Certification for leading AI projects and driving business impact, built on a tool-agnostic, results-driven CPMAI methodology covering six phases from business alignment to operationalization. Available in 10 languages. Member price $699, full price $899.
• Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP) Certification equipping project leaders with tools to embed sustainability into project delivery, mitigating risk and building resilience. Grounded in the P5 Standard and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• PMI Infinity AI Tool AI-powered project management coach exclusive to PMI members, designed to boost project success through intelligent guidance, early risk detection, and integration with tools like Jira and Microsoft Project. Available in 10 languages.
• PMI Study Hall Digital learning tool containing practice questions and exams, gamified activities, and study resources for PMP and CAPM certification exam preparation. Subscription pricing ranges from $99 to $699 depending on tier and bundle.
• PMBOK Guide Foundational standard publication defining the global standard for project management, backed by PMI authority and shaped by professionals worldwide. Free digital edition for members; physical and digital copies sold to non-members.
• The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program and Project Management The world's first published global standard for applying AI in professional project work, providing eight guiding principles, five performance domains, and a complete life-cycle framework to help project professionals govern AI initiatives from design through deployment.
• PMI Membership Annual membership providing exclusive access to career development resources, project tools, PMI Infinity AI tool, free digital editions of standards, member pricing on certifications and training, and a global community of more than 800,000 project professionals.
• PMI Career Navigator Personalized career action plan tool matching professionals with growth opportunities, free for PMI members to help propel career development.
• PMI Digital Badges Digital credential program powered by Credly, allowing PMI certification holders to share and verify their professional qualifications across platforms including LinkedIn and professional networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17% higher median salaries for PMP holders across 21 countries surveyed
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• King Saud University (KSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSU and PMI signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to enhance project management capabilities across academia and industry in Saudi Arabia. The partnership enables co-development of research, case studies, and knowledge resources while providing KSU faculty and staff access to PMI's professional development platform, certifications, and global expert network. The collaboration aligns with PMI's commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030's national workforce capability objectives.
• Cannes LionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI and Cannes Lions launched the LIONS Educators Forum, a global initiative connecting academia with creative industries to better prepare students for the evolving world of work. The forum consists of two virtual global roundtables annually, an in-person program during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June 2026, and a year-round global networking community. PMI, as Founding Partner, contributes expertise on project management skills needed in AI-enabled workplaces to shape the forum's agenda.
• Green Project Management (GPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI and GPM partnered to conduct research finding that sustainability is the top predictor of project success, and jointly launched the Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP) certification on World Environment Day. The certification is based on a global survey of nearly 1,600 professionals across 35 countries and is aligned to the GPM P5 Standard.
• WGU School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGU School of Business launched a new bachelor's degree in project management accredited by PMI's Global Accreditation Center (GAC). The program provides an accelerated pathway to PMP certification, allowing graduates to qualify within 24 months of project leadership experience rather than the typical 36 months.
• Chandigarh University OnlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChandigarh University Online launched five industry-backed online degree programs including a Premium MBA with certifications from PMI alongside PwC India and Harvard Business Publishing Education. Programs are designed to bridge academic learning with real-world application and career advancement in an AI-driven economy.
• CognilyticacoreTechnology or IntegrationIn September 2024, PMI acquired Cognilytica to strengthen its AI and data analytics capabilities in the project management field, enhancing PMI's ability to serve professionals working on AI initiatives.
• Global Executive Council MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI's Global Executive Council is a select group of executives who contribute to PMI's research and thought leadership, including the M.O.R.E. framework development based on surveys and interviews with senior executives.
• Agile AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI Agile Alliance released the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility in Philadelphia, based on extensive PMI research. The manifesto emphasizes values including purpose-driven plans, cross-enterprise collaboration, reinvention, and human-centric leadership.
• Fast CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPMI research on complexity management featured in Fast Company's Impact Council compilation of perspectives from 20 business leaders on data-driven decision-making and gut instinct.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scrum Alliance: Nonprofit issuing Certified ScrumMaster and other agile certifications; directly competes with PMI's PMI-ACP and competes for the same project management practitioner wallet share.
• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Provider of the Scaled Agile Framework certifications, widely adopted by enterprises for agile transformation; overlaps directly with PMI-ACP and PMP agile content.
• AXELOS (PRINCE2): Owner of PRINCE2 project management methodology and certification, the principal non-U.S. competitor to PMP, particularly strong in UK government and EMEA markets.
• Scrum.org: Founded by Ken Schwaber, offering Professional Scrum Master and product owner certifications; competing agile credential with strong practitioner recognition overlapping PMI-ACP.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): Nonprofit issuing CBAP and other business analysis certifications; directly competes with PMI-PBA in the business analysis certification segment.
• APMG International: Accreditation and certification body for PRINCE2, ITIL, and other management methodologies; competes with PMI across multiple certification categories globally.
• CompTIA: Major IT certification body issuing credentials like Project+, directly competing in entry-level project management certification alongside PMI's CAPM.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large online learning platform offering professional certificates from universities and companies; broader education incumbent that overlaps with PMI's eLearning and certification preparation offerings.
• LinkedIn Learning: Professional development video course platform with project management content; broad incumbent competing for the same professional upskilling budget that drives PMI exam prep purchases.

Emerging players

• Disciplined Agile Consortium: Now a PMI subsidiary following the 2019 acquisition, offering Disciplined Agile certification; relevant as the in-house agile alternative that PMI absorbed to compete with Scrum Alliance and SAFe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments1 record

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