Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Program

Project management experts are in high demand due their role of ensuring major projects are executed successfully.The PMP, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is ranked as the top project management certification since it demonstrates your ability and skills which employers seek. Earning the PMP shows your dedication to excellence, and the capacity to perform at the highest levels. It is considered the gold standard for project management certifications and validates skills across predictive, hybrid, and agile project approaches. The PMP tests your understanding of people skills such as building teams, managing conflict, addressing challenges, and process skills that emphasize the technical aspects of project management such as managing risk, schedules, budgets, and assessing the business environment to make projects successful.

This course will take complex project management topics tested on the PMP exam and be taught in a way that instills confidence in your understanding of the concepts. Throughout the course, an infusion of detailed concept explanations, real-world examples, and interactive knowledge checks to make sure you understand the materials and are set up for success to pass the exam.

Course Objectives:

  • Reduce complexity and confusion of how to best study to pass the PMP exam
  • Prepare to take and pass the PMP certification exam
  • Optimize PMP exam prep study plans to meet the needs of busy professionals
  • Reduce anxiety associated with becoming a PMP credential holder
  • Enhance skills to improve individual performance, project and business outcomes, and continuous improvement

All of our PMP exam prep courses are taught by expert and PMI-approved instructors and fulfill the PMI-required 35 contact hours of project management training. In addition to the PMP training course, you will also receive the following with 6-months of access to an extensive online PMP training portal upon registration:

  • 12+ Hours of supplemental deep dive video lectures
  • A full-length mock PMP exam via Exam Simulator with Customized Study Plan recommendations and instructor-led review session PMP Training Support including post-class tutoring webinars, discussion boards, and application resources
  • 2000+ Practice PMP exam questions in an Exam Simulator with Customized Study Plan recommendations
  • Digital downloads of all course materials including PMP Exam Prep Strategy Guide, PMP exam prep exercises, games, quick study guides, PMP terms flashcards, Formulas Cheat Sheets, Primary Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs (ITTOs) Reference Guide, Sample Project Documents
  • The PMI® Authorized PMP Exam Prep Student Manual

Course Delivery 
Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Duration
4 Days, for a total of 35 contact hours. Courses are available on weekdays, nights, or weekends. Please see the course schedule to choose the dates and days most suitable to your schedule.

Course Prerequisites
The Project Management Institute has specific requirements to take the exam. 
A 4-year degree or equivalent + minimum 36 months leading projects  (within the last 8 years) + 35 hours (PDU's) of formal education OR
A high school degree or equivalent + minimum 60 months leading projects (within the last 8 years) + 35 hours (PDU's) of formal education
Knowledge of Agile Methodology, SCRUM, or other similar experience/ learning. About half of the exam will contain Agile-related questions.

 

Agenda:

1 - THE PMI PROJECT MANAGEMENT MINDSET

This bonus lesson sets students on the underpinnings of project management and agile to ensure full comprehension of the subsequent training topics. Students with many years of project management experience benefit from this lesson as it instills the PMI-defined ways of describing project management, which is what is tested on the PMP exam.

2 - CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM

This lesson focuses on the people involved to make projects successful. Critical concepts that you will be tested on the PMP exam related to this lesson include: building a team, defining ground rules, negotiating project agreements, empowering and training team members and stakeholders, managing in a virtual environment, and building a shared understanding of project goals to drive towards project success.

3 - STARTING THE PROJECT

This lesson focuses on planning a project. Key concepts that you will be tested on the PMP exam related to this lesson include: determining appropriate project methodology and practices, planning and managing project scope, budget, and schedule, establishing quality standards, defining project activities, managing project procurement, and establishing project governance and closure practices.

4 - DOING THE WORK

This lesson focuses on project execution. Important concepts that you will be tested on the PMP exam related to this lesson include: assessing and managing risk and issues, delivering business value, managing stakeholder communications, creating project artifacts, managing project changes, and planning for project continuity.

5 - KEEPING THE TEAM ON TRACK

This lesson focuses on leadership and collaboration. Major concepts that you will be tested on the PMP exam related to this lesson include: learning leadership styles to encourage team performance, supporting issue mitigation to enable the team’s best work, navigating conflict management, promoting team collaboration, supporting mentorship and applying emotional intelligence.

6 - KEEPING THE BUSINESS IN MIND

This lesson focuses on project compliance and outcomes. Essential concepts that you will be tested on the PMP exam related to this lesson include: managing compliance requirements, evaluating and delivering project benefits and value, addressing internal and external business changes, supporting organizational change, and employing continuous process improvement.

7 - PREPARING FOR THE PMP EXAM

This bonus lesson focuses on getting you ready to pass your PMP exam. Review what to expect on the exam, preparation tips, application and certification maintenance guidance, and an overview of the Supplemental Study Resources available.

All of our PMP exam prep courses are taught by expert and PMI-approved instructors and fulfill the PMI-required 35 contact hours of project management training. In addition to the PMP training course, you will also receive 6-months access to an extensive online PMP training portal upon registration.

Stock number:

PMP

Price:

$2,595.00