PMI Chennai Chapter as a chartered entity of PMI, USA is committed to building relationships with students and emerging professionals, supporting the development of the next generation of project leaders powering our world through project success. By 2030, 25 million project managers are needed to meet market demand. Embracing this challenge to fill the talent gap, our community is stepping up to the responsibility of developing and empowering the next wave of skilled project leaders. This commitment is critical to prepare aspiring project professionals for the challenges ahead while simultaneously fostering the growth of our chapters and volunteers
What Academic outreach do ?
The goal of Chapter’s Academic outreach is to establish a collaboration with college and university students at the beginning of their project management career journeys through mutually beneficial relationships. We are uniquely positioned to facilitate academic outreach activities through our wide chapter community and global resources. Stakeholders in the academic community include universities and colleges awarding academic degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. Within these institutions, the high-potential opportunities are programs teaching one or more credit-bearing classes in project management topics, a related area of study, or offering a full academic degree or minor in project management.
PMI Chennai chapter engage in academic outreach with faculty, students, and administrators at universities and colleges for :
- Connecting students and faculty to the numerous valuable resources available with PMI and its chapters
- Providing learning and networking opportunities that can enhance the career paths of students studying project management
- Increasing the opportunities available within higher education for individuals seeking careers in project management and related fields.
- Bridging relations between academia and project management practitioners
- Support students’ career-long learning and employability through education, networking, and practical skill- and credential- building opportunities
- Help students prepare for PMI’s highly valuable demanding certification exams
- Further develop the project management standards
- Support and guide Institutions for program accreditation through PMI’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)
- Expanding project management teaching and connecting the community to share and generate knowledge
WHAT PROGRAMS DOES PMI OFFER TO ACADEMIA?
The PMI’s academic programs initiative focus on engaging with academia to advance the profession of project management and reach emerging project professionals early in their career journeys. The programs offered by PMI can serve to open doors to relationship building with faculty by offering services, resources, and access to funding.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Project Management Institute offers scholarships for students studying project management and related disciplines. Academic scholarships range from US$1,000–US$7,500. The call for applications typically opens in March of each year.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES
Created “by faculty for faculty,” the curriculum guidelines offer flexibility based on an individual’s needs. Faculty can use the curriculum to create an entire project management program, individual project management courses, or enhance an existing course tailored to the discipline in which they teach.
Resources include:
- Instructional materials for foundational and advanced courses
- Topical knowledge modules that provide student learning outcomes
- Course outlines specific to geographic region and discipline
PMI GLOBAL ACCREDITATION CENTER FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS (GAC)
The Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is the world’s leading specialized accrediting body for project management and related degree programs, accrediting programs at the bachelor’s, postgraduate, and doctorate levels offered within institutions of higher education worldwide. Throughout the past two decades, the discipline of project management has become increasingly recognized within the academic community and more than 170 higher education project management programs have achieved GAC accreditation. The Global Accreditation Center is committed to fostering excellence and continuous improvement in academic degree programs related to the field of project management.
PMI ACADEMIC NETWORK
Stay current on the news, events, and resources in the project management academic community with this monthly newsletter from PMI Academic Programs.
RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH
PMI supports new academic research to advance knowledge in project, program, and portfolio management through its grant programs. It does this through targeted research studies led by leading universities; its Sponsored Research Program, which is open to all universities; and Thesis Grant Program, which seeks to support early career researchers.
RESEARH AND THESIS GRANT PROGRAMS
The results of the research are promoted and disseminated in a variety of outputs including white papers, and webinars that are all freely available to students as credible sources to support both their own studies and project professionals in practice.
RESEARCH DISSEMINATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOURNAL® Project Management Journal® (PMJ) is the research journal of the Project Management Institute and features state-of-the-art research, techniques, theories, and applications in project management.
SPONSORED RESEARCH REPORTS White papers report on research methodology, data analysis, outcomes, and application to practice of PMI Sponsored Research Program-funded projects.
PRACTITIONER INSIGHT SERIES
Practitioner summaries sharing cutting-edge research drawn from key Project Management Journal® academic articles.
WEBINARS AND PM.COM ARTICLES ProjectManagement.com features PMI team members, Sponsored Research Program leads, and highlighted PMJ authors. These webinars share insights and practical applications arising from the latest academic research as well as answering any questions that viewers may have. Articles on ProjectManagement.com provide concise summaries of recent PMI-funded research sharing key lessons for practice.
PMI Offerings for Universities
Our institutional offerings promote the quality, reputation, and reach of higher education programs. We help schools stand out to prospective students, employers, and peers by demonstrating academic excellence and market relevance.
Group Student Membership
The Group Student Membership (GSM) program makes it easy for institutions to enroll students as PMI members, connecting them to PMI programs and resources that can support their career journeys. Group student membership is billed to the institution. Bulk discounts are available. One complimentary membership for faculty is included. Student membership benefits include:
- Discounts on PMI certification exams, eLearning, and award-winning PMI events
- A digital copy of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and Agile Practice Guide
- Access to exclusive resources and connections on ProjectManagement.com
- Opportunities to network, volunteer, and obtain advice from local PMI chapter members
- For more information on Group Student Membership visit PMI.org/GSM.
Become A PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP)
Institutions can become a PMI ATP to get teaching materials and support to help both traditional and continuing education students earn certifications that prove their skills and boost their employability. As a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, get the coaching, teaching materials, and support needed to provide students with career-centered instruction, including official training materials for PMP®, CAPM®, Disciplined Agile®, and PMI-CP™ certification prep.
For more information on ATPs, visit PMI.org/business solutions/become-an-authorized-training-partner
CERTIFICATIONS TO PAIR WITH EDUCATION
Pair education with industry-recognized certification exams to enhance graduate career prospects and demonstrate your program’s alignment to global project management standards.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a valuable entry-level certification for project management practitioners who have a proven understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management. For students, CAPM® certification is an opportunity to demonstrate to potential employers a foundational knowledge and dedication to a career in project management or a related field. For more information on CAPM certification, visit PMI.org/CAPM.
PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™
For students and graduates in the construction or engineering industry, the PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ is the only internationally recognized certification with an in-depth curriculum focus on bringing large, complex construction projects to life. PMI-CP™ prepares professionals to confidently plan and lead construction megaprojects, elevating capabilities and relevance in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. For more information on PMI-CP certification, visit PMI.org/certifications/construction.