Academic Outreach
As a PMI-USA chartered chapter, we work with colleges and universities to bring project management resources, credentials and career pathways to students at the start of their journey - helping meet the roughly 25 million new project management roles the world will need by 2030.
Building an academia-industry bridge
Connecting students and faculty to PMI resources
Providing learning and networking opportunities for career advancement
Increasing higher-education pathways in project management
Bridging academia-industry relationships
Supporting student employability through education and credentials
Assisting exam preparation for PMI certifications
Supporting institutional accreditation efforts
PMI programs for academia
Scholarships
Awards typically ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, with applications usually opening in March.
Curriculum Resources
Faculty-developed guidelines, instructional materials and topical modules for building PM courses.
Global Accreditation Center
Accredits PM degree programs at bachelor's, postgraduate and doctorate levels - 170+ accredited worldwide.
Research Support
Grants, sponsored research and thesis funding advanced through journals, white papers and webinars.
Institutional offerings
Group Student Membership (GSM)
Bulk enrollment connecting students to PMI resources, certification discounts and local chapter networking.
Authorized Training Partner (ATP)
Institutions can deliver official certification prep for PMP®, CAPM® and Disciplined Agile® credentials.
Entry-Level Certifications
CAPM® and PMI-CP™ help graduates demonstrate foundational project management competency.
Bring PMI to your campus
Colleges and universities can partner with PMI Chennai Chapter for scholarships, accreditation, and student engagement.