Pmi Paris Ile-de-france

What Pmi Paris Ile-de-france does

PMI France Chapter (legally "PMI France Chapter," association loi 1901, SIRET 792 885 907 00016) is the French national chapter of the Project Management Institute, a global nonprofit with approximately 700,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1995 by volunteers and headquartered at 5 rue Perrée, 75003 Paris (with a Fonds de dotation endowment at 58 rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris), PMI France is the largest PMI chapter outside the Americas, the first in Europe, and the first francophone chapter globally, serving more than 5,000 members.

The organization operates a portfolio of programs spanning certification preparation (Objectif PMP, Disciplined Agile), professional development (Mentorat, Oratio, Lab Infinity, Lab Hybrid, Horizons IA webinars), community engagement (Women by PMI, NextGen, La Ruche du PM), research (Baromètre PMI France annual study surveying 1,200+ professionals), and annual convenings (Les Rencontres du PMI France, PIAF). It distributes services through 13 regional branches across metropolitan France and overseas territories, integrated with PMI.org's global membership infrastructure and SSO authentication. The chapter also operates the Tremplin bursary program via partnership with Centrale Lille's MOOC Gestion de Projet to subsidize PMP/CAPM exam fees.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues collected via PMI.org, tiered Premium/Basic/Core corporate partnerships (including EDF, RTE, Smartsheet, Monday.com, IIL, CERTyou, Scalian), academic partnerships (SKEMA, CESI, ESEO, Centrale Lille, Sorbonne Paris Nord, ISG), event sponsorships and registration fees, and donations to the Fonds de dotation PMI France endowment. The technology layer is non-proprietary: PMI France is an association, not a technology company, and leverages PMI global platforms (Infinity AI assistant, StandardsPlus, projectmanagement.com) plus its own website (pmi-france.org), member hub (hub.pmi-france.org), and mobile apps (iOS/Android "My PMI France") to deliver services.

Name

Pmi Paris Ile-de-france

Legal name

PMI France Chapter

Website

https://pmi-france.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PMI France Chapter is a French nonprofit professional association and the first francophone PMI chapter globally, serving 5,000+ project management professionals across 13 regional branches through certification prep, mentorship, events, and AI-for-PM education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

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), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Project management association
• Professional certification membership
• Volunteer community network
• Regional branch events
• Professional development resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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 dues: PMI France Chapter generates revenue through annual membership dues collected via PMI.org. Members pay separate fees for PMI global membership and the France Chapter affiliation. Membership provides access to exclusive resources, reduced event fees, PDUs for certification maintenance, and networking opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PMI France Chapter is a non-profit professional association serving as the French chapter of the global Project Management Institute. It sells annual memberships that grant access to PMP and CAPM certification preparation, PDU-earning events, mentorship, white papers, a project management job board, annual research, national conferences, and a network of 13 regional branches across France. Members also gain access to PMI global platforms (Infinity AI assistant, StandardsPlus, projectmanagement.com) and reduced rates on partner training courses.

Product overview

PMI France is a professional association (association loi 1901) serving as the French chapter of the Project Management Institute. The organization offers a portfolio of initiatives and programs supporting project management professionals, including certification preparation (PMP, CAPM), mentorship, education programs (MOOC Gestion de Projet), networking events (Les Rencontres du PMI, PIAF), research publications (Barometer), and community programs (Women by PMI, NextGen, Lab Infinity). The organization operates through 13 regional branches across France and maintains partnerships with educational institutions and corporate partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bourso-Mission: Social impact initiative
• WomenByPMI
• Objectif PMP
• JobProPulse
• IRIS
• La Ruche du PM
• Mentorat
• Oratio
• Lab Infinity
• Lab Hybrid
• NextGen
• PIAF
• Fonds de dotation PMI France

Products and services

• PMI France Chapter Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5000 members served through chapters and regional branches
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered premium, basic, core and minor.

• IIL (International Institute for Learning)premiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVIP Premium partner providing training and learning center services for PMI certification preparation and professional development courses in France.
• SmartsheetpremiumTechnology or IntegrationVIP Premium partner offering project management software platform integration and tools for project management professionals.
• CERTyoupremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVIP Premium partner providing PMP certification training and preparation courses in France.
• EDFpremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIP Premium partner and major French enterprise supporting project management professional development.
• ScalianpremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium partner offering consulting and expertise in project management, with collaboration on events and professional development.
• Monday.compremiumTechnology or IntegrationPremium partner providing work management platform for project teams, integrated with PMI France member benefits.
• d2x ExpertisepremiumTechnology or IntegrationPremium partner offering data expertise and solutions supporting project management practices.
• SynerticpremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium partner providing project management consulting and implementation services.
• Inspire ExpirepremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium partner supporting professional development events and conferences.
• RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité)premiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner and major French infrastructure company collaborating on project management best practices.
• EmisysbasicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBasic tier partner providing project management solutions and member discounts.
• CegosbasicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBasic tier partner and major training organization offering professional development courses with member benefits.
• OffoliobasicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBasic tier partner providing staffing and project management professionals services.
• BeesbusybasicTechnology or IntegrationBasic tier partner offering project management application for PMI France members.
• MacertifbasicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBasic tier partner providing certification exam preparation and testing services.
• Institut EuropiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner contributing to transportation and urban planning project management research and practices in France.
• SKEMA Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner offering MSc programs including Business Consulting and Information Systems Management with project management curriculum. Provides student placement and research collaboration opportunities.
• Stellum InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner institution offering international business education and collaborating on project management professional development.
• Université Sorbonne - Paris NordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner university providing higher education programs and research collaboration in project management.
• CESIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partner offering project management education and collaborating on student placement and professional development programs.
• ESEOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partner providing project management education and technical training programs.
• ISG Business School PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness school partner offering management education and collaborating on professional development for students and graduates.
• Sèmè CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting the Ateliers Approches Agiles (3A) initiative for training new generations on agile project management standards in Benin.
• MOOC Gestion de Projet (Centrale Lille)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Centrale Lille's MOOC for project management education, enabling the Tremplin scholarship program for certification exam funding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AXELOS / PeopleCert (PRINCE2): PeopleCert (which acquired AXELOS) administers PRINCE2, a globally deployed PM methodology competing directly with PMP/PMBOK. It is comparable as an alternative certification and training ecosystem targeting similar practitioner audiences.
• Project Management Institute (PMI Global): PMI is PMI France's parent organization and the global standard-setter for project management (PMBOK, PMP/CAPM certifications, ~700,000 members). It is directly comparable as the umbrella brand that defines the chapter's certification framework, content, and global community.

Emerging players

• Scaled Agile (SAFe): SAFe is a leading enterprise agile framework with its own certification pathway (SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Program Consultant). It represents a structural alternative to traditional plan-driven PM and is increasingly chosen over PMP by large enterprises pursuing agile transformations.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): IIBA offers CBAP and other business analysis certifications adjacent to PM. It competes for the same corporate training budgets and professional development mindshare among business professionals, with growing overlap between BA and PM roles.
• Scrum Alliance: Scrum Alliance is a leading agile certification body offering CSM, CSPO, and advanced credentials. It competes with PMI France for the same project management professionals, particularly in software, digital, and product contexts where agile methodologies dominate.

Others

• Cegos: Cegos is a major international training organization (and a PMI France Basic-tier partner) that delivers corporate training including project management. It is comparable as a competing channel for PM training budgets and a complementary ecosystem participant.

Direct peers

• IPMA (International Project Management Association): IPMA is the primary international competitor to PMI's certification ecosystem (IPMA-ICB, four-level certification system) with national member associations across Europe. It competes directly with PMI France for certifying project managers in France and across francophone markets.
• PMI UK Chapter: The UK chapter of PMI is a close structural peer — same organizational model (membership-based chapter of PMI global), similar event programming, and similar certification-prep services. It serves as a benchmark for comparable chapter performance in Western Europe.
• PMI Germany Chapter: The German PMI chapter operates a similar volunteer-based, multi-branch model serving a comparable European professional market. It is relevant for benchmarking chapter governance, member engagement, and partner strategy against PMI France.
• AFITEP (Association Francophone de Management de Projet): AFITEP is a French-language PM association historically focused on project management practice in France and francophone markets. It competes with PMI France for the same francophone practitioner base, though it has a different methodological orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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