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    About the PMI Empowering change through education

    We are the UK's leading professional body dedicated to supporting and developing experts who manage UK pension schemes. Our members represent and lead in every aspect of pension management.
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    Become a member We are committed to your success.

    From thought leadership, education, training, and qualifications across the UK and internationally
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  3. Learning & development

    Learning & development Achieve your career goals with the PMI

    The PMI provides qualifications, training, and resources designed to support your career goals, no matter where you are in your professional journey.
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    Training Training that turns knowledge into action

    Practical, expert‑led training designed to build real world skills, boost confidence, and deliver measurable results, whether you’re upskilling individuals or empowering teams.
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    Connect and learn from industry experts through our conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and local events
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For our members Empowering change through education

Building a stronger pension industry

Our members

With a community of more than 10,000+ members, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From supporting students entering the profession, to recognising and valuing our fellows, volunteers and trustees, we are dedicated to our community. Founded to raise standards and support career development in retirement provision, the PMI offers continuous guidance and opportunities at all career stages. As the largest community of pension professionals, our collective voice plays a crucial role in shaping the future of pensions. PMI membership signifies the highest standard of excellence and reflects personal commitment to the pensions industry and its beneficiaries, the scheme members.

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Achieve your career goals

The PMI qualifications, your go-to destination for all the qualifications you need to thrive in the pensions industry. Whether you're taking your first steps in the field, earning CPD credits to stay ahead, or working towards that next big promotion, our comprehensive courses and resources are designed to help you succeed at every stage of your career.

Qualifications

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

As a member, you play an active role in advancing your professional knowledge and maintaining the standards of the industry. Continuing Professional Development (CPD), aligned to PMI requirements, supports you in keeping your skills current, broadening your expertise, and responding to the evolving demands of project-based work. 

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My membership with the PMI has been invaluable. The educational resources ensure I stay current with regulatory changes, and the conferences are consistently excellent; they provide direct insight into emerging trends, and opportunities to network with industry professionals. The PMI team are excellent and are always very helpful.

Sukhjit Dhillion, ProfPMI

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay ahead.  What’s new

As a PMI member, you’re at the centre of everything we do. From upcoming events and learning opportunities to industry insights, guidance and community updates, this section brings together what’s most relevant to you. Explore the latest developments, opportunities and resources curated to support your professional growth, and keep you connected to the pensions community.

Networking opportunities

Connect, learn, grow with your student community  Student Special Interest Group (SIG)

The PMI Student Special Interest Group (SIG) is an exclusive space for student members to connect with peers, share experiences and access support throughout their learning journey.

Joining the Student SIG is a simple way to get more from your PMI membership, and stay connected as you develop your professional knowledge.

Student Network Special Interest Group (SIG)

Strengthen governance through shared insight  Trustee Special Interest Group (SIG)

The PMI Trustee Special Interest Group (SIG) brings together trustees from across DB and DC schemes to share insight, discuss challenges and stay informed on the issues shaping pensions governance.

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or new to the role, the Trustee SIG, exclusively for PMI members, helps you stay connected, informed and supported in an evolving regulatory and industry landscape.

Trustee Special Interest Group (SIG)

Upcoming events and training

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Membership governance

Supporting trust and confidence across the pensions profession  Our governance framework

The documents available for download offer transparency into how PMI is governed, how decisions are made, and how resources are managed, reinforcing our commitment to accountability and good governance.

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What does the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) do?

We support individuals and organisations through qualifications, training, and thought leadership in pensions and retirement benefits. We educate pension professionals, we empower tomorrow’s pension leaders, we enable better saver outcomes.

Who is the Pensions Management Institute (PMI)?

The PMI is the UK's leading professional body dedicated to supporting and developing experts who manage UK pension schemes. Our members represent and lead in every aspect of pension management, ensuring the best possible outcomes for scheme members.

What does the PMI do?

We provide education, professional development and industry insights to help pensions professionals excel. Our work promotes high standards and best practices across the pensions sector through accredited professional and lay trusteeship, webinars, events, training, qualifications and more.  

Who can join the PMI?

Anyone with an interest in pensions can join the PMI, whether you're starting out, working in pensions administration, HR or finance, or already in the industry. We offer membership levels for all career stages.

Is the PMI a regulatory body?

No. The PMI is a professional institute, not a regulator. We support the industry through education and standards, while regulatory oversight is handled by bodies like The Pensions Regulator (TPR). The PMI, however, is an Awarding Body, regulated by Ofqual.

How does the PMI support the pensions industry?

We promote high standards for the industry through advocacy and expert commentary, provide quality education, and support all professionals. We educate pension professionals, we empower tomorrow’s pension leaders, we enable better saver outcomes

Does the PMI work with government or regulators?

Yes. We regularly engage with government bodies and regulators to contribute to policy and industry development.

What is the PMI’s stance on pensions policy?

We publish thought leadership, policy papers and consultation responses to help shape a sustainable pensions future. We are not a lobbying body: our aim is to be a trusted, expert voice in pensions—supporting government, regulators and the wider industry to develop and implement effective and sustainable policy, informed by the real-world expertise of PMI members. For more, please go here: www.pensions-pmi.org.uk/resources/consultation-responses

How do I keep informed with the PMI? 

PMI members stay up to date through regular newsletters, publications like Pensions Aspects Magazine and Technical News, webinars, newsletters and the MyPMI portal. Members can also join special interest groups and attend industry events to stay connected and informed as part of their continuous professional development. 

As a non-member, you can subscribe to our marketing communication for paid opportunities to attend our events and webinars.  

The PMI also issues regular press releases, blogs and articles as well as posts on LinkedIn and X. You can find all our media content at [link to media hub].  
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