1: The GAC Handbook of Accreditation
The GAC Handbook of Accreditation is not just a comprehensive guide for institutions considering GAC accreditation of their programs. It also contains valuable guidance on how to structure almost every aspect of your program in order to achieve the best results. Download the GAC Handbook of Accreditation.

2: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
With millions of copies in print, the PMBOK® Guide is the premier project management reference. Educators considering teaching a course in project management can turn to this definitive reference book that has shaped curricula and professional practice for more than 20 years. Learn more about the PMBOK® Guide, or request a free desk copy.

3: PMI's Key Global Standards
PMI's standard development efforts began with the groundbreaking PMBOK® Guide, but now extend to almost a dozen global standards. PMI's core standards represent key disciplines of project management and offer valuable classroom resources. Learn more about PMI's four foundational standards:
- The PMBOK® Guide
- The Standard for Program Management
- The Standard for Portfolio Management
- The Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®)

4: PMI Marketplace
PMI Marketplace is the leading repository of project management scholarship and publishing, featuring more than 7,000 research articles and papers and hundreds of books. Shop the PMI Marketplace.

5: Ask A Librarian
When their time permits, PMI's expert library staff strives to provide members of the general public with a basic level of project management research assistance. Learn more about Ask A Librarian.

6: PMI Teaching Case Studies
PMI offers a number of teaching case studies that exemplify effective use of project management methodologies. Drawn from a variety of industries and regions, the case studies include challenges, best practices and lessons learned. Download a complimentary teaching case study, or find other teaching case studies available in the PMI Marketplace.
 
Exclusive PMI Members-Only Resources
Membership in PMI provides exclusive access to the global resources of the world's foremost authority on project management education, research and practice. This support takes many forms, including dedicated research librarians, proprietary online research tools and free electronic access to hundreds of publications including all of PMI's global standards.

1: PM KnowledgeWire
PM KnowledgeWire is a periodic members-only electronic feature that highlights PMI literature on topics of current interest. The January 2009 issue of PM KnowledgeWire explores the topic of developing skills in project management, including various means, media and methods to gain education and training in project management. Learn more about PM KnowledgeWire.

2: PM PathFinders
PM PathFinders are topic-based guides to select groups of PMI-published articles and papers, designed to help members find the information they need quickly and easily. Featured topics are often chosen as the result of questions frequently asked of our librarians, who then compile and centralize the information, saving you hours of research time. Many of the articles referenced are available to PMI members at no charge. Learn more about PM PathFinders.

3: PMI Global Standards
PMI members receive complimentary access to all of PMI’s standards, including A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), which guides the formation of curricula in hundreds of educational programs around the world, and shapes expert practice in thousands of business settings every day. Visit the PMI Global Standards library.

4: Ask A Librarian
Members are able to access the full power of PMI's Ask A Librarian service. Member research requests are given full priority and include the following services:
 - Searching the Marketplace
 - Searching eReads & Reference, a members-only online book service
 - Performing Internet searches
 - Recommending internet search strategies
 - Verifying citations

Learn more about Ask A Librarian.

5: PMI Marketplace Discounts
Members of PMI instantly receive discounts on all PMI-published journal articles and conference papers in the Marketplace, most of which are available for immediate download. All PM Network® and Project Management Journal® articles published since 2001 are available to members at no cost. Members also receive discounts on select books. Shop the PMI Marketplace.

6: PMI Teaching Case Studies
PMI members enjoy discounted prices on the Case Studies in Project Management Series, 10 individual, broadly recognized, detailed project management case studies that educators and trainers can use as guidebooks for course work design and content.

The case studies were compiled and edited by Dr. Frank T. Anbari, and are based on work by students of George Washington University. In addition to the in-depth case study descriptions, there are several reader questions at the end of each phase of the project. An instructor’s version, with teaching notes and background information, is also available at a special members-only price. Download a complimentary teaching case study, or find other teaching case studies available in the PMI Marketplace.

7: PMI Research Monographs
PMI members receive complimentary access to all of PMI's published project management research monographs. PMI has sponsored research projects since 1997. Since then, many of these projects have become research monographs, articles and white papers. Current and enduring research materials are available to PMI members at no cost. Learn more about PMI's published project management research monographs.

Become a Member of PMI
One million people have chosen PMI to be a valuable part of their professional or educational career path. Join faculty and students from all over the globe by becoming a part of the world's preeminent authority on project management research, education and practice. Learn more about the benefits of PMI membership.

What are the Next Steps?
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