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Project Management Institute (PMI), founded in 1969, is one of the world's largest professional membership associations, with half a million members and credential holders in more than 185 countries.It is a not-for-profit organization that advances the project management profession through globallyrecognized standards and credentials, certifications, collaborative communities, an extensive research program, and professional development opportunities. These products and services are the basisofgreater recognition and acceptance of project management�s successful role in governments, organizations, academia and industries. Most of PMI's activity takes place in more than 250 geographicchapters and 30 industry- or interest-based communities of practice open to PMI members and led byvolunteers. These communities support and encourage all project professionals to pursue a new balanceof global and local best practices through knowledge sharing and professional networking that arecentral to our mission. Our worldwide advocacy makes us the global thought leader in this strategicorganizational competency. PMI credentials and professional development opportunities help business professionals start, build, or advance their careers in project, program, and portfolio management.