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Project management in Canberra

The PMI chapter for Canberra and the ACT. Monthly evening events, Professional Development Units (PDUs), volunteer roles and a local network.

Membership benefits

Which
certification
do you need?

PMI runs several certifications, and the right one depends on where you are in your career. If you are already running projects, that is usually PMP®.
If you are starting out, it is CAPM®.
  • Certification

    PMI-CPMAI™

    PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™ Bundle

    No experience required

    Invigorate your career with the gold standard certification for leading AI projects and driving business value.

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  • Certification

    CAPM®

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

    No experience required

    This certification demonstrates an understanding of the foundational knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

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  • Certification

    PMP®

    Project Management Professional (PMP)®

    3+ years of experience leading projects

    The PMP validates skills and knowledge in managing & directing people, processes and business priorities of a professional project.

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  • Certification

    PMI-ACP®

    PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

    2+ years of experience

    This certification validates your ability to apply agile principles and practices across a range of project approaches.

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  • Certification

    PMI-RMP®

    PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®

    3-5 years of experience

    This certification highlights your ability to identify and assess project risks, mitigate threats and capitalise on opportunities.

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  • Certification

    PMI-PMOCP™

    PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™

    3+ years of experience

    This certification demonstrates your ability to build and run a PMO that delivers measurable business value.

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    Grow Your Skills

    It is particularly important for Project Managers to maintain and improve their project management knowledge and skills to stay competitive in the market. PMP certification is a critical component. As, during the resent years, project management discipline took a step toward more flexible and dynamic project management methodologies, in addition to the traditional waterfall approach, several new emerging methodologies became in high demand. Thus, training and credentialing in these methodologies became highly sought after among Project Management professionals. It is especially relevant in today's economic climate.

    Get Involved

    Find a Volunteer Opportunity

    Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter's business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system allows you to search for opportunities, view details about each role, and apply online.

    Earn PDUs by Volunteering

    Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. Our chapter proudly serves all the local and national professionals in the space of Project Management. We currently have thousands of members - over half of whom hold PMI’s esteemed PMP certification - and represent nearly 400 unique companies across the globe.

    Speakers for our Chapter's Events

    Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.