PMP® Courses

This course is specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession.

The course enables candidates to develop professionally, increase their project management skills, apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management, and seek career advancement by moving into a formal project manager job role, as well as to apply for Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.

This course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience regardless of whether their formal job role is project manager, who are not certified project management professionals, and who might or might not have received formal project management training.

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

• Topic A: Build a Team
• Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules
• Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
• Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

• Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
• Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
• Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
• Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule
• Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
• Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
• Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
• Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure
• Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

• Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
• Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
• Topic C: Manage Communications
• Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
• Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
• Topic F: Manage Project Changes
• Topic G: Manage Project Issues
• Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

• Topic A: Lead a Team
• Topic B: Support Team Performance
• Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
• Topic D: Manage Conflict
• Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
• Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
• Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

• Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements
• Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
• Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
• Topic D: Support Organizational Change
• Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic project management concepts and have some working experience with project management. 

To be able to take part in the PMP exam, you must have the following prerequisites:

• Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
• 7500 hours leading and directing projects
• 35 hours of project management education OR CAPM® certification

Or

• Four-year degree
• 4500 hours leading and directing projects
• 35 hours of project management education OR CAPM® certification

• Online course duration:
  • 30 days platform access without exam
  • 120 days platform access without exam
• Classroom/distant course duration:
  • 5 days 

By completing this course you will earn the 35 Contact Hours needed to pass the examination.