Project Management Institute (PMI), with
more than 240,000 members in over 160 countries, is the world's
foremost advocate for the project management profession. A vital
and forward-thinking organization, PMI is comprised of 247 chartered
chapters, 16 new potential chapters, 30 Specific Interests Groups
(SIGs) and two colleges.
PMI sets industry standards, conducts research and provides
education, certification and professional exchange opportunities
designed to strengthen and further establish the profession.
PMI advances the careers of practitioners, while enhancing overall
business and government performance, through documentation of
return on investment.The Project Management Institute of New
Zealand (PMINZ) is a chapter of PMI.
To join PMINZ, you must be a member of PMI. There are also a
variety of Special
Interest Groups.
The benefits of membership include access to a wide body of
knowledge, numerous opportunities for professional development
and significant discounts for PMP certification and attendance
at events organised by PMI or it’s Chapters. You will also be
part of a professional organisation with over 76,000 members
worldwide. Check out the additional
membership benefits.
Membership costs $USD 119 for PMI membership and $USD30 for
PMINZ chapter membership. You may also want to join a Special
Interest Group, that range in price from $10 to $20 USD.
Joining is easy and can be done online on the PMI web site. Complete the PMI membership application indicating
membership of the New Zealand chapter and either pay online
using a credit card, or you may print off the application form
an post with your payment.
If you wish to renew your membership of both PMI and the NZ
Chapter, it is possible to renew your membership
online.
PMI provides PMINZ with updated membership details on a monthly
basis. You do not need to send any information to PMINZ when
applying or renewing your membership. However, you may want
to make contact with your local Branch via email to notify them
of a new member, so they can add you to their email distribution
lists.
If you want any further information from someone within New
Zealand, contact your closest
branch.
