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PMP Exam Prep Course

Looking to further your career in professional project management (PM)? Then you need to be ready to demonstrate your PM knowledge and understanding through professional certification. In this Project Management Institute (PMI®)-authorized course, you will explore and recognize how apply the generally recognized predictive, adaptive and hybrid practices of PM as recognized by the PMI. To sit for this exam, 35 hours of formal project management training are required. This program provides that training through robust content and examples to ensure you are fully equipped for your exam preparation and to prove your project management expertise! Please note: Starting with our June session, this course will align with the updated PMP® exam launching in July 2026, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the latest exam format.

Seminar Number: 06598

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About This Course

Preparing for the PMP certification exam requires both structured study and practical understanding of project management concepts. This intensive PMP exam prep course is designed to help professionals prepare for certification with focused instruction and exam-aligned practice. Participants gain the required 35 hours of PMP training while reviewing the core frameworks, terminology and problem-solving approaches covered on the exam. Whether you are meeting the PMP education requirement or looking for a structured program to reinforce your readiness, this course provides the preparation needed to approach certification with confidence.

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Who Should Attend

Individuals who have on-the-job project management experience who are not certified professionals and want the training to be ready for success on the exam.

  •   In-Person5 Day(s)
    3.5 CEU
  •   Live Online5 Day(s)
    3.5 CEU
 
 

Looking to further your career in professional project management (PM)? Then you need to be ready to demonstrate your PM knowledge and understanding through professional certification. In this Project Management Institute (PMI®)-authorized course, you will explore and recognize how apply the generally recognized predictive, adaptive and hybrid practices of PM as recognized by the PMI. To sit for this exam, 35 hours of formal project management training are required. This program provides that training through robust content and examples to ensure you are fully equipped for your exam preparation and to prove your project management expertise!

Please note: Starting with our June session, this course will align with the updated PMP® exam launching in July 2026, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the latest exam format.

  • Get a practical, proven body of PM knowledge and skills
  • Acquire skills to demonstrate PM mastery on the job
  • Prepare for the Project Management (PMP) Certification Exam
  • Increase your competitive knowledge in the PM profession
  • Join the community of more than 1,400,000 certified PMPs worldwide

Lesson 1: Business Environment

  • Define ‘project’ and how it relates to the larger discussion of project management.
    • Discuss the different types of organizational structures and how they relate to your project’s management.
    • Discuss the principles of project management.
    • Discuss the principles of agile and how they relate to your project’s management.
  • Discuss strategic alignment and its elements.
    • Explain the impact of business factors on strategic alignment.
    • Determine how projects align with business strategy.
  • Identify types of business value.
  • Describe change management theory and its relation to organizational change.
  • Define and discuss project governance.
  • Explain project compliance and its importance.

Lesson 2: Start the Project

  • Define and discuss stakeholders and the most effective ways to communicate with them.
  • Explain the best ways to form a team.
  • Describe how to build the most effective understanding of a project and how doing so relates to executing a project successfully.
  • Explain how predictive and adaptive project life cycles work; explain what a hybrid development approach is.
    • Decide which kind of development approach or life cycle is best suited for work.

Lesson 3: Plan the Project

  • Explain the importance of a project management plan.
  • Provide an overview of scope planning in both predictive and adaptive projects.
  • Provide an overview of schedule planning in both predictive and adaptive projects.
  • Discuss resource planning for a project, including human and physical resources and the role of procurement.
  • Determine the budgeting structure/method for a project.
  • Explain the importance of tailoring a budget.
  • Identify strategies for dealing with risks and risk planning.
  • Assemble a toolkit of possible responses to risks.
  • Define quality and how it relates to the outcomes and deliveries for a project.
  • Discuss the importance of integrating project management plans and tailoring a change management process.

Lesson 4: Lead the Project Team

  • Discuss the guidelines for developing leadership competencies and skills.
    • Address leadership styles, and the components of leading a successful team, either in person or virtually.
  • Describe artifacts and the strategies for their use.
  • Identify the characteristics and core functions of empowered teams.
  • Explain strategies and forms of communication for collaborating in a project team environment.
  • Learn the value of training, coaching and mentoring for a team.
  • Explain the importance of conflict management.
  • Discuss the causes and levels of conflict and their outcomes.

Lesson 5: Support the Project Team Performance

  • Explain the various methods for implementing improvement.
  • Explain the various methods for performance measurement.
  • Compare these methods with a focus on communication and accountability.
  • Identify the methods for implementing a project and the issues and impediments that arise during a project.
  • Describe the methods for implementing changes during a project.

Lesson 6: Closing the Project/Phase

  • Define the reasons and activities related to the closure of a phase or a project.
  • Explain the benefits gained from a project or phase, and how they are managed, sustained, etc.
  • Examine the reasons for knowledge transfers and how they relate to the closure of a phase or project.

APPENDIX: Mapping course content to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® examination content outline.

Lesson 1: Business Environment

  • Define “project” and how it relates to the larger discussion of project management
  • Discuss the different types of organizational structures and how they relate to your project’s management
  • Discuss the principles of project management
  • Discuss the principles of agile and how they relate to your project’s management
  • Discuss strategic alignment and its elements
  • Explain the impact of business factors on strategic alignment
  • Determine how projects align with business strategy
  • Identify types of business value
  • Describe change management theory and its relation to organizational change
  • Define and discuss project governance
  • Explain project compliance and its importance

Lesson 2: Start the Project

  • Define and discuss stakeholders and the most effective ways to communicate with them
  • Explain the best ways to form a team
  • Describe how to build the most effective understanding of a project and how doing so relates to executing a project successfully
  • Explain how predictive and adaptive project life cycles work; explain what a hybrid development approach is
  • Decide which kind of development approach or life cycle is best suited for work

Lesson 3: Plan the Project

  • Explain the importance of a project management plan
  • Provide an overview of scope planning in both predictive and adaptive projects
  • Provide an overview of schedule planning in both predictive and adaptive projects
  • Discuss resource planning for a project, including human and physical resources and the role of procurement
  • Determine the budgeting structure/method for a project
  • Explain the importance of tailoring a budget
  • Identify strategies for dealing with risks and risk planning
  • Assemble a toolkit of possible responses to risks
  • Define quality and how it relates to the outcomes and deliveries for a project
  • Discuss the importance of integrating project management plans and tailoring a change management process

Lesson 4: Lead the Project Team

  • Discuss the guidelines for developing leadership competencies and skills
  • Address leadership styles, and the components of leading a successful team, either in person or virtually
  • Describe artifacts and the strategies for their use
  • Identify the characteristics and core functions of empowered teams
  • Explain strategies and forms of communication for collaborating in a project team environment
  • Learn the value of training, coaching and mentoring for a team
  • Explain the importance of conflict management
  • Discuss the causes and levels of conflict and their outcomes

Lesson 5: Support the Project Team Performance

  • Explain the various methods for implementing improvement
  • Explain the various methods for performance measurement
  • Compare these methods with a focus on communication and accountability
  • Identify the methods for implementing a project and the issues and impediments that arise during a project
  • Describe the methods for implementing changes during a project

Lesson 6: Closing the Project/Phase

  • Define the reasons and activities related to the closure of a phase or a project
  • Explain the benefits gained from a project or phase, and how they are managed, sustained, etc.
  • Examine the reasons for knowledge transfers and how they relate to the closure of a phase or project

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

4.8

19 reviews

 
Great instructor and material covered was very helpful.
4
LEURY L.
 
Implementation Project Manager (East)
 
Industry: Manufacturing
Very good! The instructor helped me feel confident about taking my test
5
Tamie H.
 
Business Support
 
Industry: Manufacturing
This was so helpful. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable. I feel confident in passing the exam. Best Project Management Instructor I have ever had.
5
Wendy C.
 
Member Engagement Associate Human Capital Center
 
Industry: Organizations
The instructor was knowledgeable and tailored the training to meet the need of everyone in the training.
5
Natarshia M.
 
Outbound Marketing Campaign Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
Extremely interactive and the instructor stories helped me understand some of the modules.
5
Richard B.
 
Sr Project Management Specialist
 
Industry: Business Services

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

2 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

4 Sessions Available

  • $3,295.00 Non Members
  • $2,995.00 AMA Members
  • $2,922.00 GSA
Date Duration State City Zip
  2026-08-03 2026-08-07 Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026 5 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

  2026-10-19 2026-10-23 Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026 5 Days IL Chicago 60601 Chicago Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this PMP exam prep course?

This PMP exam prep course helps professionals prepare for the Project Management Professional certification by reviewing key project management concepts, frameworks and terminology covered in the exam. Participants strengthen their understanding of project management processes and practice applying them through exam-style questions

Does this course provide the required 35 hours of PMP training?

Yes. This program provides the 35 hours of project management education required to sit for the PMP exam. Participants complete the training while reviewing the key topics and concepts tested on the certification exam.

Who should attend this PMP exam prep training?

This PMP exam prep training is designed for project managers and professionals who plan to take the PMP certification exam. It is particularly helpful for individuals who want a structured review of project management principles before scheduling their exam.

How does this PMP exam prep course help improve my chances of passing?

The course combines structured instruction, guided review and practice questions to help participants become familiar with the exam format. This approach helps professionals reinforce their understanding of the PMP framework and feel more confident when taking the certification exam.

What topics are covered in this PMP exam preparation course?

Participants review the key project management domains covered on the exam, including project planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closing. The course also focuses on applying project management concepts in real exam scenarios.

Is this course appropriate if I already have project management experience?

Yes. Many experienced project managers take a PMP exam prep course to refresh their knowledge and become familiar with the specific terminology and concepts used on the certification exam.
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