How to become a member

How do I join the PMI - Central Illinois Chapter?

Costs associated with joining PMI International and PMI-Central Illinois Chapter:

• $129 per year PMI member dues + $10 New Member Fee 1st Year Only
• $20 per year PMI-CIC member dues

Membership Benefits:

• Reduced registration fees for chapter events
• Eligible for volunteer recognition and awards
• Eligible for PMP certification award (must be a member AT THE TIME OF successfully sitting for the PMP exam.)
• Subscription to the PMI-CIC Membership Minute
• Eligible to run for Director and Board positions.

Contact VP of Membership

Membership application procedures:

A. To apply (or re-apply) for BOTH PMI Global and PMI-CIC membership follow these steps:

• Go to http://www.pmi.org/ and click on the "Membership" tab and choose "Become a Member".
• Scroll down on the page and choose “Individual” or “Student” membership under the heading “Join Today”.
• Click “Add to Cart”.
• Click "Join"
• Complete the membership application, following on screen directions.
• Based on your address, membership in the Central Illinois Chapter will already be pre-selected for you.
• Complete billing and payment information and click on the “Complete Purchase” button.
• Congratulations - you are now a member of PIM and the Central Illinois Chapter!
• You will receive a confirmation email from PMI, including a receipt of payment. PMI Global will update the PMI-CIC database, to reflect your membership, within 72 hours.

You can also download an application form from PMI.org. On the application form, indicate that you also wish to join the PMI-Central Illinois Chapter. Due to manual processing, this process will take longer to get your membership information routed back to PMI-CIC.

B. To apply (or re-apply) for ONLY PMI-CIC membership follows these steps:

• You must be a member in good standing with PMI before applying for membership in PMI-Central Illinois Chapter.
• Go to www.pmi.org and click on "Members Log on"
• Click on the “Membership” tab and under the Popular Benefits heading, choose “PMI Local Chapters”.
• Scroll down under “Chapter & Activity Search” and click on Illinois or click on the “Search CCRS”.
• Scroll down under “Find a Chapter” and click on “Join” under the Central Illinois Chapter. This will place the Chapter membership fee of $20 in your cart.
• Click on the “Checkout” button and proceed with method of payment.
• You will receive a confirmation email from PMI, including a receipt of payment. PMI Global will update the PMI-CIC database, to reflect your membership, within 72 hours.

If you have technical difficulties while completing your application please refer to the following:

Applications: Questions regarding processes, requirements, payments, receipts, etc. should be directed to PMI Customer Service. If you experience problems with internet-based applications on PMI's web site such as the online membership application, certification application, members area, bookstore, PDU reporting forms, PDU transcripts, login problems, etc. E-Mail: webcontent@pmi.org

PMI-CIC has no control over content, actions, or responses on the www.pmi.org website and therefore cannot provide technical support of any kind.

This PMI global and chapter systems do not synch NOT real time and can take up to 45 days. While you are waiting to receive your first Membership Minute communication from PMI-CIC, please visit our PMI-CIC website regularly to remain up to date on current and future events.