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