FAQ on PMI Membership

Q. What is the Project Management Institute?
A. PMI is the world's leading association of project management professionals. It was founded in 1969 by working project managers, and has grown to half a million members in 250 chapters in over 70 countries.

Q. What is PMI Philippines Chapter?
A. PMI Philippines Chapter is the PMI component representing PMI members in the Philippines. The local chapter was organized in 1996, and currently has around 300 members.

Q. Who can be a member of PMI?
A. Any individual who is interested in project management is welcome to join PMI.

Q. Can our company be a member of PMI or PMI Philippines Chapter?
A. Sorry, membership is only for individuals. Your company can certainly sponsor the membership of your project managers.

Q. Are there any requirements to join PMI?
A. None. Although many of our members work as project managers, or are involved with projects, there are no specific educational or professional requirements to become a member.

Q. Are there any fees to join PMI?
A. You can join as a PMI member for US$119 per year, plus a $10 application fee for new members. Membership is valid for 1 year. Annual renewals cost US$119.

Q. What are the requirements to join PMI Philippines Chapter?
A. You must be a member of PMI. Annual chapter dues are US$20.

Q. How do I apply for PMI and PMI Philippines Chapter membership?
A. Just follow these steps:
    1. Go to the PMI website (www.pmi.org)
    2. Create a New User account.
    3. Add Individual Membership to your cart.
    4. Add Philippines Chapter component membership to your cart.
    5. Checkout and pay.

Q. I am already a PMI member. How do I join the Philippines Chapter?
A. Just follow these steps:
    1. Go to the PMI website (www.pmi.org)
    2. Login using your username and password.
    3. Select Marketplace.
    4. Select Community Membership > Chapter > Philippines
    5. Click on 'Join', then 'Add to cart'.
    6. Checkout and pay.

Q. What are the benefits of joining the Philippines Chapter?
A. Philippines Chapter members get all the benefits of PMI members (e.g. discounts on credential exams and renewals, publications, subscription to PM Network, etc). In addition, membership to the local chapter gives you the opportunity to meet and network with other project managers locally. The chapter sponsors several technical sessions annually, along with get-together and general membership meetings.

Q. Who do I contact for additional membership information?
A. Please send an email to our Director of Membership at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 August 2009 13:22 )