PMI China

What PMI China does

PMI China (legal entity: Pinmai (Beijing) Project Management Technology Co., Ltd. / 品迈（北京）项目管理技术有限公司) is the China subsidiary of PMI (Project Management Institute), the US-based global professional association for project, program, and portfolio management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Beijing's Chaoyang District with a secondary office in Shanghai, the organization operates as a non-profit-style community and standards platform offering nine PMI certifications — PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMI-PMOCP, and PMI-SP — plus the Disciplined Agile (DA) certification system. PMI China also distributes the PMBOK Guide and related global standards, runs annual awards programs (the PMI China Project Management Award, established in 2010, and the Rising Leaders award), and produces research reports including Pulse of the Profession and the Global PMO Maturity Report.

Revenue is generated through three streams: certification examination fees, PDU-linked certificate renewal activity, and licensing/royalty fees from a network of Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s). Distribution and go-to-market are primarily community-led, event-driven, and channel-partner-mediated: eight volunteer core teams in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Kunming, Hangzhou, and Chengdu run local chapter activities; the annual PMI Project Management Conference and China PMO Summit serve as flagship engagement events; and R.E.P.s deliver PMI-aligned training across China. The local entity is lean (9 employees) and functions primarily as a market-development and community-building arm of global PMI.

PMI China serves two principal customer segments: individual professionals pursuing certification for career advancement (400,000+ PMP holders in mainland China as of August 2020), and enterprise organizations seeking to build PMO capability and adopt PMI standards (named enterprise participants include Microsoft, Huawei, Bosch/博世华域, CRRC/中车株洲电力机车, Didi Chuxing, ZTE, Aviva-COFCO/中英人寿, and HJ International). A secondary segment comprises R.E.P. training organizations and GAC-accredited academic institutions. The entity is privately held (parent PMI is a private non-profit association) and does not publish revenue figures.

Name

PMI China

Legal name

品迈（北京）项目管理技术有限公司 (Pinmai (Beijing) Project Management Technology Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://pmichina.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PMI China is the China subsidiary of PMI (Project Management Institute), a global professional association offering project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, DA), PMBOK standards, and community programs for individual professionals and enterprises across eight Chinese cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Program & Project Management (PMO) Consulting (BPAHACAL)

Keywords

• Project management certification
• Professional association services
• PMBOK standards
• Organizational PMO solutions
• Agile methodology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

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. Certification Fees: PMI generates revenue through certification examination fees for PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP and other certifications. Candidates pay examination fees to register and take certification exams.
2. Certificate Renewal/PDU Administration: PMI requires certified professionals to maintain their credentials through earning Professional Development Units (PDUs), which may involve fee-based activities and resources.
3. Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) Partnerships: R.E.P. organizations pay fees and adhere to PMI standards to deliver PMI-aligned training, contributing to the PMI ecosystem and certification pipeline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PMI China is the China subsidiary of Project Management Institute (PMI), delivering globally recognized project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMI-PMOCP, PMI-SP), the PMBOK Guide and global standards, professional community programs across eight Chinese cities, annual awards recognizing organizational project management excellence, and thought leadership research. It also operates a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) network and Global Accreditation Center (GAC) partnerships with academic institutions.

Product overview

PMI China operates as a professional association platform offering a portfolio of certifications, standards, community programs, and thought leadership resources for project management professionals in China. The core portfolio centers on PMI's global certification system — anchored by the PMP® certification — spanning nine distinct credential tracks from entry-level (CAPM®) to senior portfolio management (PfMP®), including specialized agile and risk management certifications. The Disciplined Agile certification system provides an agile methodology toolkit complementing traditional framework-based credentials. Supporting the certification ecosystem are PMI's global standards including the PMBOK® Guide, community networks across eight Chinese cities, annual awards programs recognizing organizational and PMO excellence, and research publications such as the Pulse of the Profession® report and PMO Maturity Report. Training delivery is supported through a network of Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification PMI's flagship project management certification for practitioners, validating knowledge of project management processes, tools, and techniques across the project lifecycle. Underwent a major upgrade in 2026 with new competency standards reflecting modern project management practices.
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) Certification Advanced certification for experienced program managers who coordinate multiple related projects to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) Certification Senior-level certification for portfolio managers who align organizational strategy with project selection, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Certification Entry-level certification for project team members and aspiring project managers, demonstrating foundational knowledge of project management terminology and practices.
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) Certification Certification validating knowledge of agile principles, practices, and agile/hybrid approaches across a range of methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
• PMI-PBA (Business Analysis Professional) Certification Certification for professionals who work with requirements management and needs identification, bridging the gap between project delivery and business analysis.
• PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) Certification Specialty certification for practitioners who demonstrate expertise in identifying and mitigating project risks to maximize organizational success.
• PMI-PMOCP (PMI PMO Certified Practitioner) Certification Certification for professionals working within or leading Project Management Offices, validating knowledge of PMO establishment, governance, and operational management.
• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) Certification Specialty certification for scheduling practitioners who develop, maintain, and manage project schedules using scheduling methodologies and techniques.
• Disciplined Agile (DA) Certification System A comprehensive agile tool kit that aggregates hundreds of agile practices to guide teams in discovering their own Way of Working. Provides a customizable and scalable strategy combining multiple agile and lean methods, with certifications including DASSM, DAVSC, and other DA credentials.
• PMBOK Guide and Global Standards PMI's suite of global standards including foundational standards, practice standards and frameworks, practice guides, and PMI standard supplements, providing the authoritative body of project management knowledge.
• PMI China Project Management Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding organizational achievements in project management across China, including Project Awards and PMO Awards. Established in 2010, the program has attracted over 130 organizations and 400+ project/PMO applications across energy, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, software, internet and finance sectors.
• PMI China Rising Project Management Elite Award Award program recognizing outstanding emerging project management talents across ten industry tracks, selecting 100 elite representatives annually to provide authoritative recognition and industry exposure.
• Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.) Program Network of PMI-approved training organizations that deliver project management education courses aligned with PMI standards and the PMBOK Guide framework. R.E.P.s pay fees and adhere to PMI standards to deliver PMI-aligned training and certification preparation courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• PMP holders earn on average 20%+ higher salaries compared to non-certified project managers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR.E.P. organizations are authorized by PMI to deliver training aligned with PMI standards and prepare candidates for PMI certifications. These partners undergo a strict vetting process and must maintain quality standards.
• Global Accreditation Center (GAC) Partner Academic InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAC-accredited universities and academic programs offer project management degrees that align with PMI standards. These institutions undergo rigorous accreditation to ensure curriculum quality.
• 格子衫节 (Checkered Shirt Festival)minorOthersDalian volunteer community participated in the annual IT industry festival, organizing project management themed activities to promote PMI concepts to IT professionals.
• 电子工业出版社 (Electronic Industry Press)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI China partnered with Electronic Industry Press for joint events including the 'Project Manager Reading Season' activity series.
• 四川省软件行业协会 (SCSIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI China jointly organized agile and project management seminars with Sichuan Software Industry Association to serve the digital transformation needs of software companies.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI China partnered with IMA to co-host the 'When Project Management Meets Management Accounting' joint seminar, bringing together PMP and CMA holders for knowledge exchange.
• 敏捷联盟 (Agile Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgile Alliance, founded by the creators of the Agile Manifesto, officially joined PMI in 2025 through a formal agreement, representing a significant strategic partnership in the agile methodology space.
• 微软 (Microsoft)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft provided platform and technical support for PMI China online seminars, with Microsoft executives participating as speakers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IPMA (International Project Management Association): Umbrella body for national PM associations worldwide (including China's CPMP-aligned bodies). Directly comparable as the principal global alternative to PMI for PM certifications, with active member associations delivering certification programs in overlapping geographies.
• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Provider of the SAFe framework and SAFe certification, a leading enterprise-scale agile credential. Directly comparable as a methodology owner monetizing certifications through training partners, competing for the same agile practitioner and enterprise transformation budget in China.
• Scrum.org: Professional Scrum certification body founded by Ken Schwaber. Directly comparable as a globally recognized agile credentialing organization competing with PMI-ACP and Disciplined Agile for the same individual practitioner segment in China.
• APMG International: Global accreditation and certification body that administers PRINCE2, MSP, and P3O credentials. Comparable as a competing PM/program/portfolio credentialing infrastructure with overlapping R.E.P.-style training partner networks selling into the same China enterprise training market.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): Global professional association for business analysis offering CBAP, ECBA, and CCBA certifications. Directly comparable as a sister-discipline certification body (PMI-PBA is a direct competitor), with adjacent content and overlapping enterprise training buyer.
• AXELOS (PeopleCert) — PRINCE2: Global owner of PRINCE2, the principal methodology-based PM certification competing head-to-head with PMP. Directly comparable as a globally branded PM credentialing body selling into the same enterprise training and individual practitioner market in China.
• PMRC (中国项目管理研究委员会): China's domestic project management standards/research body promoting CPMP and China-specific PM frameworks. Directly comparable as the principal local alternative to PMP, with policy and SOE-driven advantages in Chinese regulated and government-aligned markets.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates and university-credentialed programs including PM tracks. Comparable as a broad incumbent capturing the same individual professional development and corporate L&D budget, with reach into China via partnerships and enterprise contracts.
• edX (2U): Online education platform offering professional certificate programs including project management tracks from universities and corporate partners. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same lifelong-learning and certification-prep buyer journey, including learners preparing for PMP/CAPM-equivalent credentials.
• LinkedIn Learning: Professional skills learning platform integrated with LinkedIn, offering PM, agile, and business analysis course libraries. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same individual practitioner PDU-equivalent learning spend and corporate L&D training wallet in China and globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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