Project Management Institute is the world's leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, programme and portfolio management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals worldwide through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research. PMI advances careers, improves organizational success and further matures the profession of project management through its globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses, and networking opportunities.