Benefits of PMI Michigan Thumb Chapter Membership

Staying informed of new and improved Project Management tools and techniques is increasingly important in today's competitive market, where the best Project Managers will command the best assignments. Members of PMI stay in touch with the top authors and the latest developments in the field.

The extent of the benefits you receive from your membership is largely dependent upon your level of involvement. We hope that you will take advantage of the numerous opportunities available through your affiliation with PMI Michigan Thumb Chapter.

As a PMI member you can empower yourself by taking advantage of the following benefits and also through those acquired through personal and professional contact developed from your association with PMI members around the world.

Quarterly delivery of our chapter newsletters plus the PMI publications "PMI Network" and "PMI Today", and quarterly issues of the "Project Management Journal"
Tap into the "network of expertise" in your community by being active in the PMI Michigan Thumb Chapter. Take advantage of the monthly meetings held Frankenmuths Bavarian Inn. Check out our “Upcoming Events” for our full season schedule of meetings and other events.
Access and network with professionals who share common interests by joining a Specific Interest Group (SIG).
Obtain the Project Management Professional designation (PMP). Invest in your future and become part of the most widely recognized professional certification program in the profession. The Michigan Thumb Chapter regularly conducts or has access to PMP Exam Preparation Classes. Other prep classes are regularly held through outside organizations such as IIL at discounted prices to PMI members. Consult our “Events/Training Calendar” for upcoming classes.
Increase your career prospects by posting your resume on our Michigan Thumb Chapter job postings page which is exclusive to our members through this web-site. Or, for a national search, consult the PMI Career Headquarters.
Harness the power of cyberspace by accessing the PMI website to obtain the most up-to-date PMI information.
Access articles from PMI publications by calling PMI Communications Division at (828) 586-3715 with your request.
Increase your knowledge and skills by attending PMI sponsored educational events.
Receive discounted member prices on PMI publications, educational programs, and other PMI products and services

How to Join Our Chapter

To join our chapter, you must first join PMI International. To join, contact PMI Headquarters at pmihq@pmi.org and request a membership packet, which will include a booklet on benefits, as well as the application form. You can also download an application form OR apply online at www.pmi.org/membership/. On the application form, indicate that you also wish to join the PMI Michigan Thumb Chapter.

Cost:

$10 new member application fee
$119 per year PMI member dues, and
$20 per year PMI-Michigan Thumb Chapter member dues.

You can not join the chapter without joining PMI. As a non-member, you may attend chapter meetings and seminars, but at a slightly higher rate.

Already a PMI Member?

If you are already a member of PMI and want to join our chapter, change your chapter designation on your PMI profile. To change your PMI membership profile, click here.

To Add/Change/Delete your email address on the PMI Michigan Thumb Chapter email distribution list, click here.