Got a tough project lined up for you? Thinking how to manage all the aspects of it to present the best of the projects to your boss? Here's where you find all the do's & don'ts for a perfect project.

Projects have become the integral factor in every company these days. Strong project management knowledge is the key to your success. PMI will make sure you get it right. They offer a range of knowledge-centric resources, from their numerous publications to their global standards and comprehensive research endeavours.

PMI's Research Program advances the science and understanding of project management. By ensuring that your project management knowledge and frameworks are up-to-date and consistently applied, PMI's global standards are the foundation of the profession. It continually expands project management's body of knowledge through research projects, symposiums and surveys, and distributes that knowledge through publications, research conferences and working sessions.

When tailored, or "fit", to an organization's culture, project management brings value by improving: the execution of strategy, through repeatable, reliable performance and standardization. Regardless of your industry or mission, project management is the value driver that helps your organization get the most out of its performance.

Your organization has embraced project management, but how do you know if it's making a difference? Organizational project management improves your processes and ensures that you're not just executing projects randomly. It ties your projects to your business strategy and needs, making sure those projects are delivering results that support your organizational goals. PMI's Organizational Project Management Maturity Model can help you get there.

Sharpen your skills and advance your career by earning one of PMI's five globally recognized credentials. Professional development doesn't just take place at your job or inside a classroom. That's why it offers a variety of learning opportunities-from global congresses to Seminars World events to our e-learning offerings-to fit your budget, interests and goals. With nearly 300,000 credential holders worldwide, it's the perfect way to gain recognition for your skills and showcase your dedication to the profession.

And if you have retired from your job and used to manage lots of projects in the past, you can still keep up with the best practices by getting yourself a retiree membership, which will keep you updated on regular happenings about project management. If you already have a membership with PMI and are happy with the results, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of the membership and improve upon your learning by getting your membership renewed.

This is the right time to get the skills required to give a cutting edge to your career. Stand out from the crowd and demonstrate your project management skills with a globally recognized credential.