Membership Engagement

PMI South Africa Chapter

Membership Engagement

 Membership—What’s in it for You?

 When you become a member of PMI, you gain access to a wide range of resources, programs, and services that are designed to provide you with valuable knowledge, networking opportunities, and career advancement support.

As a member, you become part of a global community of nearly 700,000 project professionals spanning over 185 countries. This vibrant network offers a wealth of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and collaborate on projects.

PMI provides its members with numerous valuable resources to support their professional development. These resources include educational materials, research findings, industry reports, and best practices. By leveraging these resources, members can acquire valuable knowledge and stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in the field of project management.

Networking is a crucial aspect of professional growth, and PMI offers various platforms and events for members to connect with project professionals worldwide. Through local chapter meetings, global conferences, online communities, and virtual events, members can expand their professional networks, foster meaningful relationships, and engage in knowledge-sharing discussions.

PMI also offers career advancement services to help members excel in their professional journeys. These services include access to job boards, career development resources, mentorship programs, and professional certification opportunities. By leveraging these services, members can enhance their skills, increase their marketability, and advance their careers in the project management field.

In summary, joining PMI provides you with the resources, programs, and services necessary to obtain valuable knowledge, connect with project professionals worldwide, and advance your career. The community, resources, and networking opportunities available through PMI empower members to learn, grow, and succeed in the dynamic field of project management.

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Join leaders who look to the future, watch trends and influence them in the project management field.


EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERS
Tap into the brilliant minds of PMI members across the globe and leverage their collective experience and ideas.


JOIN A COLLECTIVE VOICE
Raise your voice for change, innovation and the advancement of project management, as well as organization and government success.
Together we can influence change!


IMPACT LEADING EDGE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
Join fellow members and influence the future of how businesses will ultimately succeed. Be part of the development, not just a passive recipient.


ACCESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Build knowledge and advance to the next level of expertise. We have the tools you need, when you need them, whether it’s a short-term skill for a project today or a certification to help advance your career.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Be seen where hiring managers are looking. 
Organizations around the world go to PMI to find talent. Want your next employer to know you’re one of the best? Become a PMI member.


GET INVOLVED IN THE PMI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (PMIEF)
PMIEF is the nonprofit, humanitarian arm of PMI. This public charity promotes project management for social good. PMI members and volunteers facilitate these activities by bringing PMIEF materials into classrooms, communities and organizations. To learn more go to PMIEF.org.


TALK WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

Leverage the experience and expertise of almost 700,000 PMI members worldwide . If you need information or insight, don’t go it alone or reinvent the wheel; engage your fellow members. Problem solved!


MAINTAIN YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

Let the organization that created your certification also help you keep it. As a member, you have access to substantial resources to help maintain your certification while you gain powerful knowledge to help you advance your career.

Member Resources


As a member of PMI, you will have access to these powerful resources:

PMIstandards+ ™
NEW—PMIstandards+ is PMI’s digital solution providing easy, searchable access to PMI
Standards and Guides PLUS original, sharable how-to articles, case studies, templates, and interactive graphics.


PMI GLOBAL STANDARDS
Ensure that your project management knowledge and frameworks are up to date. Turn to PMI’s global standards—the foundation of the profession. And because they’re created and updated by both volunteer committees and the general public, you can be confident that our standards continually and accurately reflect the revolving profession.


COMMUNITIES
Clusters—the local cluster is the heart of your membership. Here you can connect with others locally to achieve great strides in your career and in your industry. Share solutions and ideas while enjoying professional development and networking events.

ProjectManagement.com—is a centralized location for all your community, content and collaboration needs. Access thousands of articles, templates and webinars, all designed to help you do your job.

Take advantage of PDU-earning webinar opportunities. Create content, collaborate with your peers, and connect with other members within the community to build your influence. You will even earn a digital badge through your participation to display your expertise! Join today by using your PMI login credentials to access the world’s largest global online community for project professionals.

Volunteer Community—volunteering with PMI allows you to enhance the profession of project management, leverage career advancement opportunities and build your professional network by forging lasting relationships with thousands of professionals worldwide.

PMI TOOLS AND PUBLICATIONS
DA Browser—Browse the Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) goals and decision points, options and guidance. This searchable application contains all of the goals that comprise the DA process as well as exportable goal diagrams.


Project Management Journal®— a peer-reviewed academic publication focused on management techniques, research, theories and applications.


PMI EVENTS
PMI's Virtual Experience Series (VES) and regional events around the world provide professional development, networking, information sharing and recognition for project practitioners around the world.


THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOB BOARD

Post your resume on the PMI Job Board. It’s the premier job board and recruitment resource for the project management profession. Search for open positions and get matched with your next career.


KNOWLEDGE SHELF

Explore this growing resource of peer submitted and reviewed articles contributed by project managers. Knowledge Shelf is a great place to expand your understanding of the different aspects of project management. 

Visit ProjectManagement.com to learn more.

Member Programs and Services

PMI members also receive access to these exciting programs and services:

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On-Demand Webinars

An extensive library of webinars addressing project management trends, best practices and much more—all available to help you make meaningful contributions to the projects you work on or lead.

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Discounts on Resources

Members save up to 30% off PMI Store purchases, such as books and multimedia, as well as discounts on PMI e-learning courses, certification exams and renewals.

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Rewards and Discounts

Hard work deserves rewards,special programs for our members. Join today and start taking advantage of benefits such as PMI sponsored group insurance coverage and discounts on shipping services.

 

To learn more about these and additional member benefits, please visit PMI.org/benefits and ProjectManagement.com

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