We are pleased you are interested in joining the local Carolina Chapter of the Project Management Institute.

Joining a local PMI chapter is a significant first step to networking with local practitioners regularly and becoming eligible for our considerable chapter discounts. To become a PMI Carolina Chapter member:

  • You must first become a Project Management Institute (PMI) member.       
  • Once you have become a PMI member, you can log in to the global PMI website and, under "Membership," choose "Local Chapters," and navigate to the PMI Carolina local chapter under "United States-North Carolina." 

If you are not sure about joining the PMI or the local Carolina Chapter, just come to our next chapter meeting or contact us. Already a member of the PMI or Carolina Chapter? Volunteer to obtain experience to move into your next gig or earn additional PDUs if you hold a certification.

We look forward to meeting you!  

Member Benefits

  •  The chapter website has presentations from past events, information about upcoming events, and many details about PMI.
  • Monthly Newsletter with links to events throughout the state and available opportunities for networking, professional development, and volunteering opportunities.
  • The PMI Carolina Chapter is active on several social media sites. First, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • The PMI Carolina Chapter holds Community meetings that occur virtually every month.
  • Study group for CAPM and PMP.
  • Additional Educational Opportunities listing of colleges and training organizations offering discounts and special offers to chapter members.
  • Professional Volunteer opportunities.
  • Community Outreach Opportunities.
  • Free PDUs are available quarterly for members who attend our Saturday PDU sessions.
  • Scholarship opportunities are available at multiple levels of education, from certification prep to advanced degrees in project management.
  • Mentoring program.
  • SoundBites Podcast.

PMI National Benefits

The benefits of membership to the Project Management Institute include:

  • Exclusive members-only content on PMI.org
  • Knowledge sharing and networking opportunities through PMI communities
  • Job search capabilities using Career Headquarters
  • Leadership and volunteer opportunities through PMI components and communities, certification programs, Knowledge Centers, and other areas
  • Access to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
  • Access to PMI's career framework 

PMI Members also receive discounts on:

  • PMI® credential exams and renewals
  • SeminarsWorld® and eSeminarsWorldSM educational opportunities
  • PMI global congresses and Research Conference attendance
  • Soundview® Executive Book Summaries
  • Research and reference services by PMI Virtual Library staff
  • Project management publications, products, and training tools through the PMI Marketplace
  • Tuition at Capella University

And access to exclusive publications and information to members, including:

  • PM Network®, PMI's monthly magazine with the latest news and trends
  • PMI Today®, PMI's informative monthly newsletter
  • Project Management Journal®, a quarterly research journal
  • Leadership in Project Management, an annual publication devoted to enriching leadership skills
  • PMI Community POST, a bimonthly electronic newsletter
  • PMI e-links, monthly electronic newsletters that focus on EMEA and Asia Pacific trends
  • Online access to information resources with PMI Marketplace and Virtual Library

You can read more about the benefits of becoming a member on the PMI.org website.