The October Project Management Institute (PMI) statistics are in. The PMI now has over 403,220 active Project Management Professionals (PMPs) and 330,001 members. Source: PMI Today
When I look at the data from the last 4 years, the PMP® credential trend has remained relatively consistent. Additionally, the PMI membership trend has also remained relatively consistent. Unfortunately, based on the data, it appears people value the PMP credential more than they do being a PMI member. Why is that?
Congratulations to all of those who reached their goal to obtain the credential. (When I was at the PMI North American Congress back in October, they were quick to point out that the PMP is not a certification. It's a credential.) I don't know if anyone out there is really making a big deal about that.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
New PMPs (Net)
3,714
3,713
5,344
4,718
3,985
4,630
3,687
3,965
2,681
3,161
Total Active PMPs
367,619
371,014
375,959
381,111
385,096
389,726
393,413
397,378
400,059
403,220