Project Management Institute, Baltimore Chapter

What Project Management Institute, Baltimore Chapter does

PMI Baltimore Chapter is a Maryland-incorporated non-profit professional association chapter operating under the umbrella of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global, serving the Baltimore metropolitan area including Howard County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Frederick County. Founded in 1995, the chapter serves approximately 3,182 members (including 2,020 PMP-certified professionals) through three regional divisions: Lakefront (Columbia/Howard County), Charm City (Baltimore City), and Heritage Hills (Frederick County). Core activities include monthly networking events, educational seminars offering Professional Development Units (PDUs), certification support for PMP/CAPM/PMI-ACP, and community-building programming such as the annual AI and Project Management Symposium and the newly launched Women's Professional Group.

The chapter operates as an Authorized Training Partner with PMI, distributing a portfolio that includes core educational frameworks (Project Management Launchpad, PMI Talent Triangle), four micro-credentials (Agile Hybrid Project Professional, Organizational Transformation, Wicked Problem Solver, Citizen Developer), and the Disciplined Agile toolkit. The underlying technology stack is a WordPress-based website with event management plugins, Stripe payment processing, ACY Mailing for email newsletters, SimpleTexting for SMS communications, and Google Analytics — standard community-organization tooling with no proprietary IP. The chapter does not develop software products, maintain APIs, or produce original research.

Revenue is generated primarily through a $20 annual chapter fee (collected on top of mandatory PMI Global membership) and event registration fees ranging from free networking mixers to $40-$60 paid educational seminars and signature events like the 30th Anniversary Celebration. As a volunteer-driven 501(c)-style non-profit with no disclosed financial statements, the chapter is governed by a board of directors and operates without external investment. Partnerships include the University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Center as the primary seminar venue and the Maryland Food Bank for volunteer community-service events that also generate PDU credits.

Name

Project Management Institute, Baltimore Chapter

Legal name

PMI Baltimore Chapter

Website

https://pmibaltimore.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PMI Baltimore Chapter is a non-profit professional association chapter serving 3,182 project management members across the Baltimore metro through monthly networking events, PDU-earning educational seminars, certification support, and signature programs like the annual AI and Project Management Symposium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Project management education
• Professional development events
• Certification maintenance training
• Professional association membership
• Industry networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Chapter Membership Fees: Members pay a $20 chapter fee in addition to PMI Global membership. The chapter serves 3,182 total members including 2,020 PMP members and 122 student members.
2. Event Registration Fees: The chapter generates revenue through event ticket sales. Member events are often free or discounted ($10-$30), while non-member pricing is higher ($40-$60). Special events like the 30th Anniversary Celebration charge $40 for members and $60 for non-members.
3. Professional Development Events: Educational seminars and workshops offer PDU credits for certification maintenance. Events like the AI Symposium charge $50 for members and $60 for non-members, earning 5.5 PDUs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PMI Baltimore Chapter is a non-profit professional association chapter that provides project managers in the Baltimore metropolitan area with chapter membership ($20 annual fee on top of PMI Global membership), PDU-earning educational seminars and workshops, regional networking events across three divisions (Charm City, Lakefront, Heritage Hills), micro-credential programs, and signature events such as the annual AI and Project Management Symposium. Members earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) required to maintain PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP).

Product overview

PMI Baltimore Chapter operates as a non-profit professional organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem for project management professionals in the Baltimore region. The chapter functions as an Authorized Training Partner with PMI, offering membership-based access to a multi-tiered educational portfolio that includes core offerings (Project Management Launchpad, PMI Talent Triangle framework, PDU-earning events) and specialized micro-credentials (Agile Hybrid Project Professional, Organizational Transformation, Wicked Problem Solver, Citizen Developer). The organization delivers value through recurring networking events organized by geographic divisions (Lakefront, Charm City, Heritage Hills), signature programs including the annual AI and Project Management Symposium, community groups like the Women's Professional Group, and volunteer initiatives such as Maryland Food Bank partnerships. Members access resources including a job board, training partner programs with UMBC, Disciplined Agile guidance, and digital communications via newsletter and SMS notifications. The chapter functions as a Registered Education Provider, enabling members to earn professional development units to maintain PMI certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMI Baltimore Chapter Membership Individual membership in the local PMI Baltimore Chapter. Requires prior PMI Global membership and adds a $20 annual chapter fee. Provides access to chapter events, professional development opportunities, networking gatherings, and PDU-earning activities. Membership serves 3,182 members including 2,020 PMP-certified professionals and 122 student members.
• Networking Events Regular networking gatherings organized by chapter divisions including Lakefront Networking (Howard County/Columbia area), Charm City Networking (Baltimore area), and Heritage Hills Branch events (Frederick area). Events are held at venues such as Columbia Ale House and various restaurants, offering relationship-building opportunities among project management professionals. Free for members; paid tickets for non-members.
• Artificial Intelligence and Project Management Symposium Annual full-day symposium held by the Lakefront Division exploring AI applications in project management. Features keynote speakers, panel discussions with industry experts, and hands-on AI tool demonstrations. Offers 5.5 PDUs. Member pricing $50, non-member pricing $60.
• Women's Professional Group Community group supporting women's professional growth, networking, and empowerment in project management careers. Kickoff meeting held June 7, 2025, with interactive sessions to shape group direction and topics. Open to PMI Baltimore Chapter members and non-members.
• Maryland Food Bank Volunteer Events Community service events where members volunteer at the Maryland Food Bank. Volunteers earn 2.5 PDUs in the Giving Back category by participating in sorting, packing, and organizing donated food items for distribution.
• Agile Hybrid Project Professional Micro-Credential Micro-credential program covering hybrid and agile project management approaches. Part of the chapter's micro-credentials offerings for professional skill development, enabling members to demonstrate competency in modern delivery approaches.
• Organizational Transformation Micro-Credential Micro-credential focusing on organizational change and transformation management. Enables project managers to develop skills in leading transformation initiatives.
• Wicked Problem Solver Micro-Credential Micro-credential designed to help project managers tackle complex, ill-defined problems that lack clear solutions. Develops skills in creative problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Citizen Developer Micro-Credential Micro-credential addressing the emerging role of citizen developers who create applications without formal IT training, focusing on low-code/no-code development capabilities within organizational settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,182 members served with 583 new members this year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, peripheral and supporting.

• University of Maryland Baltimore County Training Center (UMBCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner providing venue and educational services. The chapter holds regular educational seminars and workshops at the UMBC Innovation and Training Center (6996 Columbia Gateway Dr #100, Columbia, MD). UMBCTC presenters and facilitators contribute to chapter professional development programming including workshops on critical thinking, agile methodologies, and leadership.
• Project Management Institute (PMI Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing certification frameworks, educational standards, and global chapter network. The Baltimore Chapter is part of PMI Region 5 Assembly of Chapter Presidents. PMI Global handles membership payments and provides access to PMI resources, certifications, and the CCRS (Continuing Certification Requirements System) for PDU tracking.
• Maryland Food BankperipheralStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for volunteer events. The chapter organizes volunteer activities at the Maryland Food Bank where members can earn 2.5 PDUs in the Giving Back category while supporting the organization's mission to end hunger.
• SimpleTextingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSMS marketing platform used for chapter communications. Members can sign up for text notifications to receive updates on events and news up to 4 messages per month.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Management Association: A broader professional development membership organization offering management and leadership training, courses, and certifications — adjacent to PMI Baltimore in the professional CE/CPE space but covering management more broadly rather than project management specifically.

Emerging players

• Scrum Alliance: An alternative certification body in the agile project management space offering its own credentialing and community programming; represents a partial substitute for PMI-ACP-style certifications and competing continuing-education pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI Global): The global parent organization that owns the PMP/CAPM/PMI-ACP certification frameworks, processes all PMI Baltimore membership fees, and provides the PDU recognition system (CCRS) — broad incumbent whose policies and resources directly determine the chapter's operating economics.

Direct peers

• PMI Washington DC Chapter: Another PMI local chapter in the Mid-Atlantic region offering PDU-earning events, certification maintenance support, and networking for project managers — directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model to PMI Baltimore.
• PMI New York Chapter: A large East Coast PMI chapter running analogous programming (education, networking, micro-credentials, AI/PM events) and competing for the same pool of certified project management professionals.
• PMI Atlanta Chapter: A regional PMI chapter operating under the same PMI Region 5 umbrella as PMI Baltimore, offering comparable chapter membership, events, and PDU programming.
• PMI Chicago Chapter: A larger, well-established PMI local chapter providing identical chapter-based services (educational events, certification maintenance, networking) across a major US metro — useful comparable for chapter scale and event programming benchmarks.
• PMI Philadelphia Chapter: A neighboring Mid-Atlantic PMI chapter providing similar membership-fee and event-based services for PMP-certified professionals; operates with the same PMI Global governance and PDU framework as PMI Baltimore.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PMIBaltimore
• Facebookfacebook.com/PMIBaltimoreChapter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pmi---baltimore-chapter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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