PMI® Project Management Institute

American project management association

Since 1969, the PMI® has become the world’s best-known project management advocacy and association for professional project managers.

Project management standard

The PMI® has developed a range of standards and practice guides which are recognised globally. The most famous standard is the project manager’s handbook – The PMBOK® Guide.

Project management methodology

The PMBOK® Guide however is not a methodology. The best-known project management methodology is PRINCE2®. This article describes the similarities and differences between PRINCE2 and the PMBOK®.

PMI® certification

The PMI® has also developed a range of project and programme management certifications which are recognised globally. The most well-known PMI® certifications are the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®.

Project management certification

It can be confusing to decide which project management certification is best. The two commonly mentioned certifications are PMP® and PRINCE2. The article PMP® vs. PRINCE2 compares the two qualifications to help you decide.