The Project Management Institute was established in 1969. It was based in Philadelphia, PA. Now 39 years later, there are more than 260,000 project management professionals in over 25 countries. But 1984 was the year when PMI offered its very first certification, Project Management Professional. But that was just a beginning for this new institute. Serving a world with a single "body of knowledge," PMI has created a standard language for every project in many different countries and cities.

When it comes to projects, PMI has the best of the best professionals in the world. There are several members of PMI who are undertaking Project Management at a new level. PMI is making a huge impact, as illustrated by the PMI Network article "Making a Difference: Case by Case." More and more projects are becoming a part of social responsibility. Whether it's feeding a hungry child in India or bringing the wireless internet with reasonable cost in a Vietnamese village Ta Van, PMI is creating a great image throughout the world by resolving such issues.

In a developing country like India where the economy is rapidly growing and mega cities are booming, there is an increasing significance of project management profession. It is also being highly recognized by universities, professional organizations and the government. On the other hand, United Arab Emirates is also experiencing an increasing demand of project leaders. Dubai alone has issued more than 1 million labor cards by end of 2007. If Dubai is able to simply manage growth, rising construction costs and labor issues, it is certain that Dubai will become stronger and more powerful in skyline and large-scale real estate development projects. In both the countries, project management courses are also becoming available from local universities.

From Pennsylvania, USA to Shanghai, China PMI is becoming more popular and successful institute for providing best knowledge of project managements. In a nutshell, project Management Institute provides worldwide organizations with the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to make impact on their world.