PMI Netherlands Chapter

What PMI Netherlands Chapter does

PMI Netherlands Chapter (Project Management Institute Netherlands Chapter, founded 1998) is a non-profit professional association serving project management practitioners across the Netherlands as the local affiliate of the global Project Management Institute. The chapter offers individual memberships (1,648 members, of whom 1,067 hold PMP certification, with 575 new members this year), a calendar of afterwork networking sessions, educational webinars, flagship conferences (annual PMI Netherlands Summit and co-hosted PMI BeNeLux Summit attracting ~400 attendees), and structured programs including a mentorship program, a relaunched Buddy Program for new-member onboarding, a Young Board initiative for under-35 professionals, and a CAPM4Students program running 40-student cohorts with TU Delft, Hogeschool Utrecht, and Hogeschool van Amsterdam.

The chapter operates without a proprietary technology platform: member authentication is delegated to PMI global infrastructure (pmi.org), and the chapter website (pmi-nl.nl) handles event registration, PDU claiming, newsletter subscription, and program sign-ups. Content delivery is multi-format, including the PM Untold podcast, blog/news articles, PMBOK Guide Pocket Companions publications, a YouTube channel, and LinkedIn community engagement. Certification preparation (PMP aligned with PMBOK Guide 8th edition; Disciplined Agile DASM/DASSM) is delivered through Authorized Training Partners such as threon and Go ROHO rather than built in-house.

Revenue is generated from three streams: recurring membership fees (PMI global dues plus chapter fees), event-based fees (modest afterwork pricing of €5/€10, paid workshops, tiered Summit pricing with early-bird discounts), and corporate partnership/sponsorship revenue (e.g., Gold Partner Bluehive by OPG, alongside threon, The PMO Company, Go ROHO, ADValue PMC, Booking.com, IPMA Netherlands, and Evertreen). The chapter is volunteer-led through a board of directors, supported by a small operations team of ~17 and a broad volunteer base across communications, events, mentorship, academic outreach, and social media functions. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investment were identified; the organization is operating, non-profit, and serves as a local node in PMI's global 300+ chapter network.

Name

PMI Netherlands Chapter

Legal name

Project Management Institute Netherlands Chapter

Website

https://pmi-nl.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PMI Netherlands Chapter is a non-profit professional association and local affiliate of the Project Management Institute, serving 1,648 project management professionals in the Netherlands through membership, certification prep, events, mentorship, and academic programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Program & Project Management (PMO) Consulting (BPAHACAL), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Project management certification
• Professional development community
• Membership association services
• PMP exam preparation
• Project management networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolphaartsdijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The chapter generates revenue through PMI membership with chapter affiliation. Members pay global PMI dues plus chapter fees. Membership provides access to events, professional development, networking, and certification support.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from paid events including afterwork networking sessions (€5 members, €10 non-members), training workshops, certification preparation courses (e.g., PMP Summer class by threon), and premium events like the annual Summit (with early bird and regular pricing options).
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnership programs with organizations provide sponsorship revenue. Partners receive visibility at events, in newsletters, on website and social channels, plus access to member talent pool for recruitment and thought leadership opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PMI Netherlands Chapter is a non-profit professional association that serves as the local Netherlands chapter of the global Project Management Institute. It sells membership subscriptions and delivers professional development services including certification preparation (PMP, CAPM, Disciplined Agile), networking events (afterwork sessions, annual Summit, BeNeLux Summit), webinars, mentorship and buddy programs, career services, and academic outreach programs for students.

Product overview

PMI Netherlands Chapter is a non-profit professional association serving over 1,648 members in the Netherlands. The chapter offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around professional development and community building for project management practitioners. Core offerings include membership with access to events, mentorship, and certification support; the Buddy Program for new member onboarding; Disciplined Agile and PMP certification preparation through Authorized Training Partners; the CAPM4Students Program for academic outreach; career services including job portal and coaching; the PM Untold Podcast for thought leadership; Research Awards for academic recognition; and the Young Board initiative for early-career leadership development. The chapter also organizes flagship events including the annual PMI Netherlands Summit and BeNeLux Summit, regular webinars, and networking sessions covering topics such as AI in project management, sustainability, and business acumen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMI Netherlands Chapter Membership Annual professional membership in the Project Management Institute Netherlands Chapter, providing individual practitioners access to events, networking, development programs, certification support, and global PMI membership benefits.
• Professional Events and Webinars Calendar of professional development events including afterwork networking sessions, certification preparation classes, and webinars covering topics in project management, AI, sustainability, and business acumen.
• Mentorship Program Program connecting experienced project management professionals with members seeking guidance, supporting career development and professional growth.
• Buddy Program Three-month personalized onboarding journey for new members, providing peer support on certification pathways, career development, Dutch labor market navigation, and chapter engagement.
• Disciplined Agile Training Certification courses for Disciplined Agile including DASM and DASSM, delivered through partnership with Go ROHO (PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor) with chapter member discounts.
• PMP Certification Preparation Certification preparation courses and resources for PMP certification, aligned with PMBOK Guide 8th edition, offered through Authorized Training Partners like threon.
• CAPM4Students Program Program enabling students to obtain CAPM certification at discounted rates, with collaborations across Dutch academic institutions including TU Delft, Hogeschool Utrecht, and Hogeschool van Amsterdam.
• Career Portal and Coaching Job board, career coaching services, and Open to Work list connecting project management professionals with employment opportunities in the Netherlands.
• Corporate Partnership Program Partnership opportunities for organizations to engage with project management professionals through event sponsorship, thought leadership, talent access, and strategic collaboration across multiple tiers (e.g., Gold Partner).
• PMP Talk Show and PM Untold Podcast Podcast series featuring conversations with project management leaders, board member interviews (Meet the Board Talkshow), and discussions on PM topics including leadership, AI, and sustainability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,067 PMP certified members out of 1,648 total members demonstrate certification depth
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Go ROHOcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor (ATP-I) specializing in Disciplined Agile training (DASM, DASSM certifications). Founded by Priscilla Bakx-Kabai with 'People First Mindset' approach. First partnership featuring Disciplined Agile in the Netherlands.
• threoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Threon is a long-standing chapter partner (25+ years) specializing in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management consulting. They provide PMP certification preparation courses, benchmark research, and thought leadership content including PMBOK Guide educational articles. Associate Partner Anton Zandhuis serves as Academic Outreach volunteer and ATP-certified instructor.
• The PMO CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in IPMA & PMI PMO Community conducting PMO Monitor research on impact of PMOs on project execution success. Hosts research kick-off meetings and provides benchmarking expertise.
• Bluehive by OPGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner and one of Netherlands' leading work management consultancies. Team transforming how organizations approach work management.
• ADValue PMC B.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing PMI in Infrastructure and Construction sector in the Netherlands, providing expertise on Time and Quality management in construction projects.
• Booking.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted PMO International Day celebration at their Amsterdam office, demonstrating corporate community engagement.
• EvertreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner for 25th anniversary tree planting initiative. Planted 100 trees in chapter name as part of 6,100 trees planted by 60 milestone chapters worldwide in Kenya and Madagascar.
• PMI GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Netherlands Chapter of Project Management Institute. Affiliated with global network of 300+ chapters worldwide. Leverages PMI standards (PMBOK Guide), certifications (PMP, CAPM), and global membership infrastructure.
• IPMA NetherlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with IPMA PMO interest group for joint events and research initiatives including PMO Monitor research and IPMA Congress participation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI Global): PMI Global is the parent organization and standards body whose PMP/CAPM/PMBOK ecosystem PMI Netherlands leverages. While not a competitor in the traditional sense, PMI Global directly shapes member value, certification rules, and chapter economics, making it the most relevant broad incumbent to PMI NL's positioning.
• Scaled Agile (SAFe): SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a dominant enterprise Agile scaling framework with its own certification program (SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master). It competes with PMI's Disciplined Agile offering for the Dutch enterprise transformation market that PMI NL serves via Go ROHO.
• AXELOS / PeopleCert (PRINCE2): AXELOS (now PeopleCert) administers PRINCE2, one of the most widely adopted PM methodologies in Europe and a direct competitor to PMP in the Dutch market. Many Dutch corporate PMOs run on PRINCE2, representing a competing standards ecosystem.
• Agile Alliance: Agile Alliance promotes Agile methodologies and certifications that increasingly compete with traditional plan-driven PM approaches represented by PMP. It operates globally with chapter networks and conferences targeting the same Dutch practitioner audience as PMI NL.
• Scrum Alliance: Scrum Alliance is the global certifying body for Scrum (CSM, CSPO) and competes with PMI for the same Agile-curious project managers in the Netherlands. It represents a methodologically adjacent incumbent that could siphon members away from PMP-centric programming.

Others

• threon: threon is a long-standing PMI Netherlands partner (25+ years) and PMI Authorized Training Partner that delivers PMP certification prep courses to the same Dutch PM audience. While formally a partner, threon is also an enabler/competitor in the training and PMO consulting space, making it thematically comparable for adjacent-service benchmarking.

Direct peers

• PMI Germany Chapter (PMI Frankfurt): PMI Germany is one of the largest European PMI chapters and offers an equivalent mix of PMP certification prep, annual summits, and corporate partnerships as PMI Netherlands, making it a close structural peer despite the different national market.
• PMI Belgium Chapter (PMI BeNeLux): PMI Belgium is a direct peer chapter that co-organizes the PMI BeNeLux Summit with PMI Netherlands (~400 attendees in 2025). Both chapters serve project managers in adjacent Benelux markets with the same certification, event, and member-service model.
• PMI UK & Ireland Chapter: PMI UK & Ireland is another major European PMI chapter offering the same PMP/CAPM certification prep, chapter events, mentorship programs, and corporate partnership tiers as PMI Netherlands, making it a directly comparable Western European peer for benchmarking operations and membership scale.
• IPMA Nederland: IPMA Nederland is the Dutch member association of the International Project Management Association, directly competing with PMI Netherlands for the same Dutch project management professionals via IPMA-ICB certification, training, and networking events. PMI NL's own data shows IPMA as both partner and competitor in the PMO interest group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/PMI-Netherlands
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pmi-netherlands-chapter

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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