This is a graded discussion: 50 points possible Ch 1 Discussion - Project Management Institute (PMI) A+ Apr 10 Research the Project Management Institute's website (www.pmi.org). This organization was founded in 1969 and the membership is approaching 500,000 members in nearly 200 countries and has about 280 chapters in more than 90 countries. It has over 30 online communities of practice. Pennsylvania-based PMI is, by far, the leading nonprofit 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 and PM Network. It has an excellent website for project management. Questions: 1. If you were a student interested in pursuing a career in project management how important do you think being CAPM would be? How valuable do you think being a full certified PMP is for your career? 2. Is a PMI chapter in Washington state that you could join? If so, what is the name of the Chapter