Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter (PMI Atlanta)

What Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter (PMI Atlanta) does

PMI Atlanta Chapter is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1981 and operating as a local chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global. It serves close to 6,000 project management professionals across Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, Athens, and Macon, making it one of the top five largest PMI chapters worldwide. The chapter is run primarily by volunteers with a small staff of 17, governed by an Executive Board of Directors and a Leadership Management Team.

The chapter's core offerings revolve around monthly in-person and virtual chapter meetings, ten specialized industry forums (Agile, AEC, Clinical Research, Entertainment, Governance, Healthcare, Technology, AI, Toastmasters, and Transportation), and a portfolio of professional development programs including PMP certification preparation workshops, a free PMP study group, a PM Mentoring Program, and a Military Mentoring Program. Educational content is delivered partly in-house and partly through partnerships with Georgia Tech as a PMI Authorized Training Partner and InSite by Velociteach for self-paced PDU courses. The technology foundation is a standard chapter website with member login via PMI Single Sign-On, Microsoft Teams for virtual events, and Monday.com for internal coordination.

Revenue is generated through a mix of membership-driven event registrations (typically $8-$18 per event), tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $1,000 (Associate) to $7,000 (Corporate) plus monthly digital promotion packages, and shared revenue from partner-delivered training. The chapter hosts more than 140 events annually and supports academic outreach through scholarships and university-hosted recruiter panels. As a nonprofit, PMI Atlanta does not publicly disclose financial figures, and it is governed entirely by volunteer leadership with no equity ownership or external funding rounds.

Name

Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter (PMI Atlanta)

Legal name

PMI Atlanta Chapter

Website

https://pmiatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PMI Atlanta is a nonprofit professional membership chapter of PMI Global, serving nearly 6,000 project management professionals across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia through monthly meetings, ten industry forums, certification prep, mentoring, and corporate-sponsored events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Professional membership organization
• Project management certification
• Professional development programs
• Industry networking events
• Continuing education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennesaw

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PMI Global Membership Dues: PMI Atlanta generates revenue through PMI Global membership where members select Atlanta as their local chapter. Individual memberships range from practitioners to students and retirees, with group rates available.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from event registrations including chapter meetings ($10 for members, $8-$10 for virtual), industry forums ($150-$250 for in-person events), career series workshops ($10-$15), and annual celebrations ($50-$58 for anniversary gala).
3. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from online courses through partners like Georgia Tech and InSite by Velociteach, including PMP exam prep workshops and continuing education for PDU maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PMI Atlanta Chapter is a nonprofit professional membership organization serving project management professionals across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta. It delivers monthly chapter meetings, nine specialized industry forums (Agile, AEC, Clinical Research, Entertainment, Governance, Healthcare, Technology, Toastmasters, and Transportation), PMP certification preparation workshops, mentoring programs, study groups, scholarships, and partner-led online training through Georgia Tech and InSite by Velociteach. The chapter generates revenue from PMI Global membership dues, event registrations, training programs, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

PMI Atlanta Chapter offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional development programs for project managers, centered around monthly chapter meetings and nine industry forums (Agile, AEC, Clinical Research, Entertainment, Governance, Healthcare, Technology, Toastmasters, and Transportation). The core educational offerings include PMP certification preparation workshops, a free PMP Study Group program, a PM Mentoring Program, and specialized Military Mentoring for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Online education is delivered through partnerships with Georgia Tech (PMI ATP providing Project Management Certificate, Agile Leadership Certificate, and Fundamentals courses) and InSite by Velociteach for self-paced PDU courses. The chapter also provides career development through Career Series events, an annual Professional Development Day, and a Georgia Tech Essay Scholarship program. All services are supported by chapter newsletters, volunteer coordination, and corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Forum: Professional learning community for PMI Atlanta Chapter members interested in understanding and applying artificial intelligence in project management.
• Agile Forum
• AEC Forum
• Healthcare Forum
• Technology Forum
• Governance Forum
• Entertainment Forum
• Clinical Research Forum
• Transportation Forum
• PMI Atlanta Toastmasters

Products and services

• Monthly Chapter Meetings Monthly in-person and virtual chapter meetings held on the second Monday of odd months at Maggiano's Little Italy (Perimeter and Buckhead locations) and third Thursday of even months virtually, providing project management professionals regular networking and learning opportunities.
• Industry Forums Program Nine specialized industry forums (Agile, AEC, Clinical Research, Entertainment, Governance, Healthcare, Technology, Toastmasters, and Transportation) that hold monthly meetings with networking and education tailored to specific professional sectors.
• PMP Certification Preparation Workshops Local PMP certification workshops covering Framework and Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Communications, Procurement, Risk, Human Resources, and Quality domains to help project managers prepare for the PMP exam.
• PMP Study Groups Free interactive 12-week study group program connecting PMP candidates with mentors to enhance exam preparation, available exclusively to chapter members.
• PM Mentoring Program Three-month mentor/mentee partnership program facilitating experience exchange between certified project managers and those seeking to enhance PM skills, with mentors earning PDUs for volunteering time.
• Military Mentoring Program Specialized mentorship program helping active, transitioning, and retired military members apply strategic leadership skills to the project management profession.
• Georgia Tech Project Management Online Courses Partnership offering project management and AGILE training for working professionals, including Project Management Certificate, Agile Leadership Certificate, and Project Management Fundamentals courses with 10% member discount.
• InSite by Velociteach Online Courses Self-paced online training bundle for continuing education and PDU fulfillment covering strategic management, technical management, and leadership skills per PMI Talent Triangle requirements, with 6-month access and 20% member discount via promo code.
• Career Series Events Career-focused workshops and events including networking workshops, recruiter panels, and professional brand development programs featuring industry experts and recruiters.
• Professional Development Day Annual comprehensive professional development event featuring multiple breakout sessions and keynote presentations on project management topics, such as the 2026 theme on responsible use of Artificial Collaborative Intelligence.
• Georgia Tech Essay Scholarship Five $2,000 essay-based scholarship awards for Georgia Tech engineering, computing, and business students pursuing project management studies, awarded in Spring for Summer/Fall enrollment.
• PM Essentials Classes Mini one-day classes covering various project management topics and skills workshops for professional development.
• PMI Atlanta Toastmasters Exclusive Toastmasters club for PMI Atlanta members to develop public speaking, critical listening, and leadership skills while earning PDUs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 new PMPs certified under current VP of Professional Growth leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Tech is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) and official academic partner of PMI Atlanta. The partnership provides Project Management and AGILE training for working professionals. Curriculum and instructors are reviewed by PMI and meet their standards. PMI Atlanta members save 10% on select courses. Georgia Tech's Project Management instructional team has over 150 years of combined project management experience.
• InSite by VelociteachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI Atlanta partnered with InSite by Velociteach to provide online, self-paced training for continuing education and PDU requirements. Bundle includes courses for PMP and PgMP credentials covering Technical Management, Leadership, and Strategic & Business Management PDUs.
• Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAG is the leading technology industry association in Georgia serving more than 28,000 members through regional chapters. TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies.
• IIBA Greater Atlanta ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIBA Greater Atlanta Chapter was chartered in 2005 and is dedicated to advancing the business analysis profession. The chapter provides space for business analysts to grow skills, knowledge, and professional network.
• University of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGA is a land-grant and sea-grant institution committed to preparing students for global society participation. Partnership supports academic and professional development initiatives.
• Kennesaw State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSU is Georgia's third-largest university offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees. Partnership supports professional development and career pathways.
• Georgia State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSU is an enterprising urban public research university centered in downtown Atlanta. Hosts PMI Atlanta recruiter panels and career events for student and member engagement.
• DeVry UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeVry University serves the Atlanta metro area with undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Partnership supports education and workforce development initiatives.
• Saint Leo UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Leo University is one of the top universities in Central Florida with regional locations and online programs. Partnership supports military and veteran education initiatives.
• Atlanta Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta Public Schools serves 98 learning sites with mission to prepare students for college and career. Partnership supports youth development and career exploration programs.
• Junior Achievement of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJA of Georgia inspires and prepares young people for K-12th grade in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Partnership supports career development and mentorship.
• Matrix ResourcesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatrix Resources sponsors the Agile Forum and provides venue (Motion Recruitment in Perimeter area) for Agile and AEC forum meetings.
• Experis EngineeringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExperis Engineering sponsors the AEC Forum and provides venue for meetings in the Perimeter area.
• PhilipsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilips Healthcare sponsors the Healthcare Forum and provides venue for meetings in Alpharetta.
• GenuentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenuent sponsors the Governance Forum.
• Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHPE sponsors the Technology Forum and provides venue for meetings in Alpharetta.
• LexisNexisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLexisNexis provides venue for AI Forum meetings at their Alpharetta location (1000 Alderman Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30005).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scrum.org: Professional organization founded by Ken Schwaber offering Professional Scrum certifications (PSM, PSPO) and training; comparable to PMI Atlanta's PMP prep/PDU mission as a competing project-management certification body serving practitioners.
• IIBA Greater Atlanta Chapter: Local Atlanta chapter of IIBA chartered in 2005, focused on business analysis. Directly comparable as a competing local professional chapter in the Atlanta metro targeting overlapping project-adjacent practitioners with events, networking, and certification support.
• Scrum Alliance: Member-based organization offering Scrum certification (CSM, CSPO) and community programs with local user groups and events; closely comparable as a professional community organized around an Agile/project-adjacent methodology with membership dues and event-based engagement.
• PMI New York Chapter: Another top-tier U.S. PMI chapter with similar large-scale membership, industry forums, PMP prep, mentoring, and corporate sponsorship programs. Closely comparable as a peer large-chapter operating model serving a major U.S. metro.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): Global professional association for business analysts with a chapter-based membership model, certification programs (CBAP, ECBA), and local chapter meetings — directly comparable in structure, monetization (membership dues + events), and mission to advance a project-adjacent profession.
• PeopleCert (AXELOS/PRINCE2): Owner of the PRINCE2 project management methodology and certification, plus ITIL. Comparable to PMI as a competing global PM credentialing body whose certified practitioners overlap with PMI Atlanta's PMP-focused member base.
• PMI Metropolitan Washington Chapter: Another large, established U.S. PMI chapter with comparable programming: industry forums, PMP prep, mentoring, career events, and corporate sponsorships. Useful peer benchmark for chapter-scale operations, sponsorship pricing, and engagement models.

Emerging players

• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Provider of the Scaled Agile Framework and related certifications/training, with a large practitioner community and partner network. Comparable as a training-and-certification-led professional community targeting Agile project managers — a segment PMI Atlanta addresses through its Agile Forum.

Regional players

• Technology Association of Georgia (TAG): Georgia's leading technology industry association with 28,000+ members across 34 professional societies and 200+ events per year. Highly comparable as a Georgia-based professional membership organization running vertical societies, events, and corporate sponsorships in the same metro Atlanta market.

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI Global): PMI Atlanta's parent organization and the global standard-setter for project management certification. Operates worldwide with 550,000+ members across 300+ chapters and offers the PMP credential that PMI Atlanta's programs prepare members for; directly comparable as the umbrella membership body.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pmiatlagile
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pmiatlanta

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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