Question: Since it was founded in 1969, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has grown to almost 500,000 members in nearly 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 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).