Since it was founded in 1969, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has grown to about 500,000 members in over 200 countries. The Pennsylvania based PMI is, by far, the leading not-for-profit professional association in the area of project management. It establishes standards, sponsors seminars, develops educational programs, has a professional certification program, and publishes Project Management Journal, PMI Today, and PM Network. Check out the PMI website for information regarding memberships, certification, education, and publications. Describe the benefits of having a membership. Apply for membership online if you are interested (student rates are available).