What Chattanooga PMI Chapter does

The Chattanooga PMI Chapter is a nonprofit professional association chartered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in July 2003, serving project management professionals in the Greater Chattanooga area of Southeast Tennessee and the Southern Middle Tennessee region (centered on Cleveland, TN). The chapter operates as a local affiliate of PMI and is governed by a volunteer board, with no external investors; it is funded through membership dues, event registration fees, corporate sponsorships, and an affiliate revenue-share with PM Training. As of the most recent reporting period, the chapter has 328 total members representing more than 25 prominent companies in the Chattanooga area, with more than 60% of its credentialed members holding the PMP designation. Its service footprint was extended in 2012 through the establishment of the Southern Middle Tennessee Branch in Cleveland, making it the first chapter in the region with an associated branch.

The chapter's core offerings combine recurring member benefits with event-driven programming. Membership (priced at $40 per year, paid in addition to PMI global dues) provides access to PMI's resource library of more than 1,000 tools and templates, the PMBOK Guide and Standards, MyPMI certification tracking, and the PM Job Board, as well as discounted pricing on chapter events. Programming includes monthly educational luncheons held on the third Thursday of each month (yielding 1 PDU per meeting), an annual Professional Development Day conference (PDD 2026 priced at $100 for members and $120 for non-members, offering 13 PDUs and three months of recorded access), and networking events at local venues. The chapter also operates the PMI Scholars Program, which provides financial assistance, mentorship, and guest lectures to students pursuing project management careers.

The chapter monetizes primarily through three streams. First, $40 annual chapter dues layered on top of PMI global membership. Second, tiered corporate sponsorships—Bronze ($350), Silver ($500), Gold ($1,000), and Platinum ($2,500)—providing recognition at meetings, in newsletters, and on the website. Third, an affiliate revenue arrangement with PM Training (a PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner) under which the chapter routes members to PM Training's certification prep courses (PMP, PMI-ACP, DASM, CAPM, PMI-PBA) and on-demand PDU bundles, with the chapter capturing a referral or commission share. The chapter distributes these services through the PMI.org membership portal, in-person events across Chattanooga and Cleveland venues, and the online PM Training platform.

Name

Chattanooga PMI Chapter

Legal name

PMI Chattanooga Chapter

Website

https://chattanoogapmi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chattanooga PMI Chapter is a nonprofit, volunteer-run professional association chartered by PMI in 2003, serving 328+ project management professionals in Southeast Tennessee and Southern Middle Tennessee through monthly luncheons, certification prep partnerships, and the annual Professional Development Day.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Project Management Training

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Project management training
• Certification preparation
• Professional networking
• Chapter membership
• Professional development events

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Chapter membership runs concurrently with PMI membership. Members pay additional chapter dues ($40 per year) on top of PMI global membership dues to access local chapter benefits including networking events, discounted pricing on events, and volunteer opportunities.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from paid professional development events including monthly luncheons and special events. Professional Development Day (PDD) conference at $100 for members and $120 for non-members.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorship tiers: Platinum ($2,500), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), Bronze ($350) providing recognition at chapter meetings, newsletters, website, and event discounts.
4. Training Partnership Revenue Share: Chapter partners with PM Training as an exclusive member benefit to provide discounted certification prep courses. The partnership provides members access to training while generating referral or commission-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chattanooga PMI Chapter is a local nonprofit professional association that provides project management professional development services to its 328+ members. Its core offerings include certification exam preparation courses (PMP, PMI-ACP, DASM, CAPM, PMI-PBA), on-demand PDU bundles, practice exams, monthly educational luncheons, networking events, corporate sponsorship programs, the PMI Scholars Program for students, and access to PMI's resource library.

Product overview

Chattanooga PMI Chapter is a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of project management training and professional development services. The core offering consists of certification preparation courses (PMP, PMI-ACP, DASM, CAPM, PMI-PBA) delivered through a partnership with PM Training as a Premier Authorized Training Partner, providing both live instructor-led classes and on-demand self-paced courses with practice exams. The chapter also provides monthly educational luncheons, networking events, the PMI Scholars Program for student support, community partnerships, and member resources including access to PMI tools and templates. Corporate sponsorship tiers support organizational engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMP Certification Training Live instructor-led certification exam preparation course for the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, with interactive online classes, real-world applications, and a 100% money-back pass guarantee for live online classes. Available to chapter members at exclusive discounted pricing.
• PMI-ACP Certification Training Live instructor-led certification exam preparation for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) credential, available live or on-demand through the chapter's PM Training partnership.
• DASM Certification Training Live instructor-led training for the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification, delivered through the chapter's PM Training partnership.
• CAPM Certification Training On-demand, self-paced certification preparation for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential, with short video lessons, sample questions, and practice exams via the chapter's PM Training partnership.
• PMI-PBA Certification Training On-demand, self-paced certification preparation for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) credential, delivered through the chapter's PM Training partnership.
• PDU Bundles On-demand courses for earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) required for PMI certification renewal, offered through the chapter's PM Training partnership.
• Practice Exams Realistic practice exams with 100+ questions mimicking real PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-PBA certification exam content and format, with detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers.
• PMI Scholars Program Program providing financial assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, guest lectures, one-on-one advising, and student project review panels to selected college students pursuing project management careers.
• Monthly Luncheons Monthly educational programs and networking events for chapter members, held as luncheons from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the third Thursday of each month, offering PDUs and expert-led sessions.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Tiered annual corporate sponsorship program with Platinum ($2,500), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($350) levels providing recognition at chapter meetings, in newsletters, on the chapter website, and event discounts for sponsoring organizations.
• Member Resources Library Member benefit providing access to PMI's resource library with 1,000+ tools and templates, MyPMI certification tracking, PM Job Board, career development library, free PMBOK Guide and Standards, and PMI publications.
• Community Partnerships Program Collaborations with local community organizations linking chapter members' volunteer time and project management expertise to community causes through knowledge sharing and resource contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 PDUs available for Professional Development Day attendance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PM TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChapter has partnered with PM Training, a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute, to provide discounted access to top-rated project management certification prep courses. Benefits include flexible multi-payment plans, 100% money-back pass guarantee for live online PMP classes, and cutting-edge online tools.
• Local Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChapter collaborates with local community organizations to strengthen the community through volunteer initiatives, educational support, and community projects. Partnerships provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for members.
• East Tennessee PMI ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with East Tennessee PMI Chapter which provided seed money ($300) and guidance to help establish the Chattanooga chapter in 2002-2003.
• Corporate Sponsors (25+ companies)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerChapter members represent over 25 prominent companies in the Chattanooga area. Corporate sponsors at Platinum ($2,500), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($350) tiers receive recognition at meetings, in newsletters, and on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): Professional association offering CBAP and other business-analysis certifications that overlap with PMI's PMI-PBA credential. Competes for the same local professional audience.
• Scrum Alliance: Membership-based organization offering CSM/CSPO agile certifications that overlap with PMI-ACP. Competes for agile credentialing share among the same Chattanooga-area professionals.
• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Provider of the dominant enterprise agile framework certification (SAFe). Increasingly accepted by employers as an alternative to PMI-ACP, drawing potential members away from PMI chapters.

Direct peers

• PMI Birmingham Chapter: Southeast U.S. PMI chapter with comparable size, regional employer base, and event-based operating model. Useful peer for benchmarking sponsorship and event revenue.
• PMI Memphis Chapter: Another Tennessee PMI chapter offering equivalent certification prep partnerships, monthly programming, and sponsorship tiers to local PM professionals.
• PMI Atlanta Chapter: Another large regional PMI chapter with comparable membership, sponsorship, and event-based programs. Closest comparable in scale and structure within the U.S. Southeast.
• PMI Nashville Chapter: Tennessee-based PMI chapter serving a larger metro with the same chapter model—dues, monthly luncheons, PDD-style conferences, and corporate sponsorships. Direct regional peer.
• PMI East Tennessee Chapter: Founding mentor chapter that seeded the Chattanooga chapter in 2002–2003. Same Tennessee geography, same chapter structure, similar corporate and member base.

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI): Global parent organization that charters the Chattanooga chapter. Operates the PMP, PMI-ACP, and other credentials the chapter supports; sets the membership, dues, and chapter-program framework the chapter operates within.

Others

• CompTIA: Nonprofit professional association offering certifications (A+, Security+, etc.) using a similar member/training/recertification model. Useful structural benchmark for nonprofit certification bodies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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