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Project Management Organizations & Associations

A reference list of the biggest and best-known project management organizations in the world.

International Project Management Association (IPMA)

About the IPMA:

The IPMA is recognized worldwide as a leader in promoting best practices in project, programme and project portfolio management.

Membership:

The IPMA is comprised of over 50 National Project Management Associations that are spread out throughout the world. Their council of member associations include project management executives, trainers, consultants anothers in the field. There is a member association in each country, which serves as a prime contact for those in their respective countries who are interested in all things related to project management. Learn more about the different levels of memberships and how you can start a member association in your area

Website:

http://ipma.ch/

Join:

http://ipma.ch/membership/



The Project Management Association of Canada/Association de gestion de projet du Canada (PMAC-AGPC)

Claim:

The PMAC is Canada’s newest and fastest-growing project management association. It is also part of the International Project Management Association and is their member association for Canada. It serves to showcase project management in a “Canadian” voice. This includes: Helping the profession grow in a bilingual country ; Explore the technical, behavioural, and contextual parts of project management ; Focusing on project success and ensuring that multiple and varied industries appreciate project outcomes

Member benefits:

  • Certification: Four levels of certification based on the Canadian Project Management National Competence Baseline, and that comply to the standards of the IPMA.
  • Discounts on IPMA-approved training courses, events, and certification
  • Access the Canadian Project Management National Competence Baseline for free
  • Subscription discounts to the International Journal of Project Management published by Elsevier.
  • Discounts on events and publications produced by the PMAC
  • Access member-only webinars and teleseminars for free
  • PMAC-AGPC and IPMA members retain their intellectual property
  • Eligibility to participate in the Canadian National Project awards
  • And more!

    • Website:

    http://pmac-agpc.ca/



    Association for Project Management (APM)

    About the APM:

    The APM promotes and develops project and programme management through their FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism: Breadth, depth, achievement, commitment, accountability. Based in the UK, the PAM is the largest project management association in Europe. Their mission: “To provide leadership to the movement of committed organisations and individuals who share our passion for improving project outcomes”.

    Membership benefits:

  • Save 10% off APM publications
  • Save £320 when taking APM qualifications
  • You can earn an extra £10,000/year if you have an APMP qualifications
  • Access information and resources and expand your knowledge base
  • Develop your career and demonstrate professionalism

    • Website:

    http://www.apm.org.uk

    Join:

    https://www.apm.org.uk/join



    Project Management Institute (PMI)

    About the PMI:

    The PMI is the leading not-for-profit professional membership association for project, program and portfolio management in the world. The PMI helps increase success within companies, and advance careers. Their standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, courses, and networking opportunities are recognized worldwide.

    Member benefits:

  • Exclusive access to PMI publications
  • Discounts on resources
  • Networking options
  • Access to online communities
  • Leadership and volunteer opportunities

    • Website:

    http://www.pmi.org

    Join:

    http://www.pmi.org/en/Membership/Membership-Types-of-Memberships.aspx