The Project Management Institute (PMI) is one of the leading and perhaps the leading project management organization in the world. PMI created and maintains the “Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK), which is a de facto standard for project managers. PMI also certifies a project manager who passes its knowledge and experience requirements as a “Project Management Professional” (PMP).

a. Go to the PMI Web site ( www.pmi.org ). What are the requirements to become certified as a PMP?

b. Based upon your readings and experience, how important do you think the PMP certification is for the project manager? Do you think it is worth the investment?

c. What about the organization that employs a PMP? Is the certification an assurance that the organization’s projects will be completed successfully. How much more should an organization pay a project manager with a PMP certification?

d. Professionals in many fi elds, such as medicine, engineering, accountancy, and law, are required to be licensed or certified. Do you think professional certification should be required before someone can manage a large project?