Project Management Institute Acquires Cognilytica
September 19, 2024
Project Management Institute (PMI) has acquired Cognilytica, an AI best-practices research, training and certification firm, and will integrate Cognilytica’s CPMAI certifications, learning products, and thought leadership into PMI’s education and PMI Infinity offerings. Cognilytica founders Ron Schmelzer and Kathleen Walch will join PMI as the organization expands its AI capability and training content for project professionals.
- Buyers
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Targets
- Cognilytica
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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