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For project managers already holding a PMI membership, understanding the return on investment (ROI) of that membership is essential.
While the upfront annual PMI membership fee of $149 might seem like an additional cost, but if you take advantage of your PMI membership the benefits quickly outweigh the expense. If you hold a membership and renew, the renewal cost is discounted to $139 annually. If you are a student, the cost of a PMI membership is only $32.
One of the biggest advantages of having a PMI membership are the certifications and courses offered at significantly reduced rates. Gaining professional certifications such as the CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP can help you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of project management.
Given the increasing integration of AI tools and methodologies, a challenging job market, having these certifications can future-proof your career and distinguish you in the job market.
I recently completed 3 of the PMI courses within their artificial intelligence offering.
I am also studying for the PMI PMO-CP certification.
If I consider the cost of my yearly PMI renewal (since gaining my PMP in 2016) is $139.00.
Annual renewal: $139.00
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers: $0.00
Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers: non-PMI members $19.00, free to PMI members $0.00
Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers: non-PMI members $19.00, free to PMI members $0.00
PMI PMO-CP certification: non-PMI members $600.00, PMI members $412.00.
PMI membership also offers discounts on other globally recognized certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). For example, the cost of the PMP exam is $555 for non-members but only $405 for members, providing a savings of $150.
Even if you’re considering certifications like the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), your membership reduces costs by $60.
Over time, these discounts accumulate, making membership highly cost-effective for project managers dedicated to continuous learning. Please consider renewing your PMI membership and taking advantage of all the professional thought leadership and training the PMI community has to offer.
About the Author
Lori Schoenhard is the Founder and Principal of Athena Project Consulting, LLC.
Lori possess two decades of IT leadership expertise, building and leading Project Management Offices (PMO), managing complex global enterprise programs across cross-functional teams, spearheading change management initiatives, and providing coaching to program and project managers. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, SaaS companies, digital agencies, and SMBs to deliver impactful results.
Lori holds several project management and industry certifications: PMP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe, ITIL. Lori holds a Masters Degree from Boston University in Computer Information Systems and IT Project Management.
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