Additionally, the report dealt with ethics and standards appropriate to a project management professional. The report served as a foundation for PMI's Certification Program. ANSI acceptance means that the profession now has a proven and reviewed set of standards on which to rely. In this day of globalization of corporations, more and more organizations are relying on standards to assist them in doing business. As PMI increases global visibility, standardization issues continue to grow more complex.
Standards are critical to the survival of companies marketing to multiple nations.
The Value of ANSI Accreditation S everal years ago the PMI Standards Committee identified the need for and value of ANSI accreditation of PMI standards. Accreditation enhances the credibility of PMI and its standards documents. Many industries accept and rely on ANSI standards to help them establish their processes and tolerances. Plays a key role in providing PMI participation in both national and international standards arenas. Through representation to ISO, the International Accreditation Forum, and organizations such as the Pan American Standards Commission and the Pacific Area Standards Congress, ANSI has the ability to represent and apprise PMI of global issues that affect or compete with the Institute's standards.