ALAMO PMI

What ALAMO PMI does

Alamo PMI is a non-profit, volunteer-run professional membership chapter of the global Project Management Institute (PMI), established in 1995 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The chapter supports the professional development of project managers in the Greater San Antonio region through annual chapter membership ($30/year), regular in-person and virtual events, certification exam preparation delivered via training partners, mentorship programs, and job-seeker networking. As of 2026, the chapter reports 2,630 members, including 1,460 PMP-certified professionals, 433 new members added in the current year, and a 309-student member cohort, with strategic plans targeting over 3,000 members.

The chapter's service portfolio includes monthly membership meetings, an annual Professional Development Day ($50-$65), Virtual Lunch & Learn sessions, a six-month Mentorship Program, a Job Portal, and community outreach to military veterans, students, and small business owners — the latter delivered in partnership with Launch SA. Certification prep training (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-PgMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP) is delivered through authorized training partners including PM-ProLearn and Project Vanguards LLC. The underlying technology stack is intentionally light: a standard association website, social media channels, and event registration tools, with no proprietary platform, API surface, or software products developed or sold.

The revenue model is a combination of recurring chapter membership dues, pay-as-you-go event fees, and tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $50 (Drinks) to $1,500 (Platinum). The chapter is governed by an elected Board of Directors led by President LaTasha Freeman in 2026, with no paid staff and no external investors; leadership transitions are managed through annual elections. Geographic scope is regional (San Antonio and surrounding Texas), with cross-chapter collaboration across the Texas PMI chapter network.

Name

ALAMO PMI

Legal name

PMI Alamo Chapter

Website

https://alamopmi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alamo PMI is a non-profit, volunteer-run chapter of the Project Management Institute serving 2,630 project management professionals in the San Antonio region through annual $30 membership, certification exam prep, monthly events, and outreach to military veterans and students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chapter Membership Dues: Annual chapter membership fee of $30/year. Members must first be members of the global Project Management Institute (PMI). The membership provides access to networking events, PDU opportunities, certification study groups, mentorship programs, and member discounts on events.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from paid events including monthly meetings ($30 members, $35 non-members), professional development days ($50-65), and virtual lunch and learn sessions. Some events are free (Job Seekers Network, New Member Orientation).
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorship tiers ranging from $50 (Drinks sponsorship) to $1,500 (Platinum Level 2). Sponsors receive website logo placement, event presentation slots, free attendee passes, and advertising benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALAMO PMI is a non-profit professional membership chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), serving the San Antonio, Texas region since 1995. It provides project management professionals with chapter membership, networking events, PMP certification preparation, mentorship, and continuing professional development opportunities, supported by a volunteer board and a dedicated Military Affairs program for transitioning service members.

Product overview

ALAMO PMI is a non-profit professional membership chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), established in 1995. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered on professional development for project management professionals in the San Antonio region. Core offerings include PMI certification exam prep training (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-PgMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP), delivered through training partners such as PM-ProLearn and Project Vanguards LLC; regular events including monthly chapter meetings, Virtual Lunch & Learn sessions, Professional Development Days, and Job Seekers Network gatherings; and membership services providing access to networking, mentoring programs, job portal, PDU opportunities, and community outreach. The organization does not operate a unified software platform but rather provides in-person and virtual professional development programs supported by a standard membership website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALAMO PMI Chapter Membership Annual membership in the local San Antonio PMI chapter, providing individual project management professionals with access to chapter events, mentorship, networking, and PDU-earning activities. Targeted at practicing project managers, PMP candidates, and program managers in the San Antonio region.
• PMP Certification Preparation Training Project Management Professional (PMP) exam preparation training aligned with PMI's certification framework, delivered to local chapter members pursuing PMP credentialing.
• Monthly Networking and Educational Events Recurring chapter meetings, networking mixers, and educational workshops held in the San Antonio area, providing members with PDUs, peer connections, and professional development content.
• Mentorship Program Volunteer-led mentorship program that pairs experienced project management professionals with mentees seeking career guidance, certification support, and skill development.
• Military Affairs Transition Program Specialized program under the Director of Military Affairs that supports military service members transitioning into civilian project management careers, providing resources, networking, and career-transition guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members can earn PDUs through Category E: Volunteer Service and various chapter events for certification maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• StrategyPMOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 August 2025StrategyPMO is a Platinum Sponsor of Alamo PMI Chapter. Based in Austin, TX, StrategyPMO partners with leadership teams nationwide to deliver SMART results (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Their sponsorship supports monthly programs, certification study groups, mentoring, student and veteran outreach, and community service. President LaTasha Freeman secured this partnership. The company specializes in strategic execution, portfolio governance, and enterprise transformation.
• PM-ProLearncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 April 2025PM-ProLearn is a veteran-led, PMI Authorized Training Partner that offers chapter members in good standing a discount on training programs for certifications including PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, LSSGB, and CCMP. They provide military-friendly education options with potential no out-of-pocket expenses for certain certifications. Offers flexible learning (in-person, virtual, self-paced), 1-year access to study materials, instructor help desk, and exam fees included.
• Project Vanguards LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider delivering PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) exam prep courses for the Alamo Chapter. Also provides PMI-RMP, PMI-PBA, and PgMP exam preparation courses. Contact via email or toll-free at 1.888.503.7108.
• Project Success AcademysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSponsor of Alamo PMI Chapter providing certification training support. Listed among chapter sponsors.
• Launch SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunch SA is a partnership between the City of San Antonio and Geekdom, serving as San Antonio's Resource Center for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. Alamo PMI partners with Launch SA for events like the Business Support Pop-Up Event & Resource Fair for Small Business Owners, part of the 2026 Library Roadshow series. Launch SA offers personalized support through advising sessions and tailored workshops.
• SA WatersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSA Water supports the chapter's Outreach Program 'Project Management as a Life Skill' which equips secondary school students with fundamental project management skills. The program has been implemented at Pembroke School, Blackwood High School, and St George College.
• EndeavorssupportingOthersEndeavors (6333 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249) serves as the primary venue for many chapter events including Professional Development Day 2026 and the Professional Development Workshop on Strategic Execution. Available for event hosting through the chapter's event calendar.
• Aggie ParksupportingOthersAggie Park Event Center (6205 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78213) serves as the venue for monthly in-person membership meetings including the July 28, 2026 monthly meeting with speaker Dori Eversmann.
• CAVALRY / Cavalry UnitedsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAVALRY United offers the Veterans Accelerator Program designed to equip veterans with tools, structure, and support for workforce transition and career readiness. Alamo PMI shares this opportunity with its military and veteran community as part of its commitment to supporting military professionals.
• PMI Texas Chapters NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlamo PMI collaborates with PMI Austin, PMI Dallas, PMI Houston, and PMI Rio Grande for cross-chapter events, volunteer development, and member value enhancement. Chapter leaders participate in the annual PMI North America Leadership Institute Meeting.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PMI Dallas Chapter: A larger Texas PMI local chapter explicitly listed as a collaboration partner of Alamo PMI; runs the same chapter membership, monthly meetings, and certification prep model for the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
• PMI Houston Chapter: A Texas PMI local chapter and named Alamo PMI collaborator; operates an identical local-chapter model (membership dues, monthly meetings, PDD-style events, training partnerships) in the Houston market.
• PMI Austin Chapter: Another Texas local chapter of PMI serving the Austin metro; Alamo PMI explicitly collaborates with PMI Austin on cross-chapter events and the annual PMI NA Leadership Institute, making it the closest operational peer with the same volunteer-run, dues-and-event business model.
• PMI Rio Grande Valley Chapter: The fourth Texas PMI chapter that Alamo PMI coordinates with through the PMI Texas Chapters Network; directly comparable local-chapter membership and event-driven model serving a different region of Texas.

Others

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Largest U.S. HR professional membership association with a chapter network model closely analogous to PMI's; comparable volunteer-led local chapters, certification (SHRM-CP/SCP), and event/sponsorship revenue mix, serving as a model peer for the association operating model.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): Global professional membership association with a similar chapter-based, certification-anchored model (CBAP, etc.) serving adjacent business professions; useful analog for the volunteer chapter economics and sponsorship structure that Alamo PMI operates.
• American Marketing Association (AMA): U.S. professional membership association with local chapters providing events, networking, and continuing education to marketing professionals; analogous volunteer-chapter business model even though the underlying profession differs from project management.

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI): The global parent organization that Alamo PMI is a chapter of; sets the certification framework (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, etc.), membership dues, brand, and member database that the chapter depends on, and represents the broad incumbent governing Alamo PMI's scope.

Regional players

• Association for Project Management (APM): U.K.-based professional body for the project profession with a branch and volunteer-led local network model similar to PMI chapters; not a direct competitor in San Antonio but the closest international analog to the chapter-based PM association model.
• PMI Silicon Valley Chapter: A larger U.S. PMI local chapter operating the same chapter model but in a different (Silicon Valley) geography; useful benchmark for chapter scale, sponsorship tiers, and program depth without being a direct San Antonio competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Alamo_PMI
• Facebookfacebook.com/alamo.pmi.7
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/alamopmi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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