Chapter History
Since its founding in 1969, Project Management Institute (PMI) continues to be vital and forward thinking – focused on the needs of project management professionals worldwide. An acknowledged pioneer in the field with a membership that truly represents a global community with more than 220,000 professionals, representing 150 countries. PMI professionals come from virtually every major industry including, aerospace, automotive, business management, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and telecommunications.
PMI establishes project management standards, provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification that more and more organizations desire for their project leaders.
The Chicagoland Chapter was chartered in 1977 and today it has more than 4,000 members in the Chicago metropolitan area. It is the 4th largest chapter in the world and one of the most active chapters in the Project Management Institute.
The Chicagoland Chapter provides the opportunity to network with other Project Management professionals and practitioners in a diverse range of industries in the Chicago metropolitan area to share project experiences, effective project management techniqes and tools, and valuable lessons learned are among the many benefits.
Vision statement
The vision of the PMI Chicagoland Chapter is to be the professional association chapter of choice for project management knowledge, accreditation, development and practice.
Mission Statement
The mission of the PMI Chicagoland Chapter is to promote project management knowledge, standards and ethical practice for members, the profession and the community
Goals
- Provide value to our members.
- Increase awareness among Senior Management about the importance of project management in their organizations.
- Increase awareness of PMI certification process.
- Formally document and implement the Long Range Planning Process.
- Improve communications with members and public.
