49 their employees with their PMI journey reap the positives too. “Organisations are all looking for the same thing: positive outcomes and delivering business value,” says Gary Scharf, global head of key accounts at PMI. “We work with organisations to help them achieve this by supporting them in attracting, retaining and upskilling their employees. If an employee is a PMI member or certification holder, then they can take what they have learned, bring it back in-house and pass on that knowledge to the wider organisation. “In fact, PMI research shows that the way organisations can improve project success rates is by investing in skill-building opportunities for both individuals and teams.” Palmer agrees, adding: “In addition to the training and professional development opportunities that come with a professional membership, you are also providing your employees with the benefits of a community, which is so important for morale.” Behind the scenes, PMI is continuously evolving and introducing new features and learning materials to keep its community ahead of the curve. One of the biggest developments recently has been the growing focus on AI. “Tools that use AI like Microsoft Copilot and PMI Infinity can help project managers take their skills to the next level, which is why we’ve created a series of courses and learning materials to help them navigate these tools and get the most out of them,” says Eidem. “In particular, PMI Infinity is a project manager’s best friend as it leverages community knowledge and further encourages that sense of togetherness with our members.” PMI also offers specialised learning and certifications to meet the demands of the profession and to support professionals throughout their career journeys. According to Scharf, one such area of focus is serving the ever-transforming construction industry and to accommodate this, PMI has “introduced a comprehensive line of learning courses and a certification over the past couple of years that are focused on helping project managers deliver successful projects across the dynamic industry landscape.” PMI hosts annual global summits to help project professionals learn and grow Photo: PMI
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