Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

Designed for seasoned project managers, this project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction of key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management frameworks, tools, methods, and processes. You will learn how project management enables organizations to deliver business value.

Throughout this Project Management Professional (PMP)® prep course, you will work through the project life cycle—from building a business case to closing...

6 Months / 150 Course Hrs

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$1,899USD

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES249

What you will learn

Advanced project management concepts and definitions
Project selection, proposal, and planning processes
How to select, plan, execute, control, and complete projects
Agile and hybrid project basics and principles
Tips and tricks for the newest version of the PMP certification exam and career resources

How you will benefit

Develop a greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
Gain confidence in managing various project types
Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, obtain a new job, and generally climb the career ladder
Become prepared for the newest version of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
6 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
150 course hours

Outline

Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep

Lesson 1: Overview; Business Value and Project Governance

Projects
The Project Business Case
Business Value
Project Governance
Project Compliance

Lesson 2: Business Environment

The Organizational Strategic Process
The Organizational Environment
External Environment Influences
Internal Environment Influences
Organizational Internal Environmental Influences on Projects

Lesson 3: Project Stakeholders

Nature of Stakeholders and Project Deliverables
Understanding Stakeholders
Determine Stakeholders' Positions
Manage Stakeholders

Lesson 4: Planning

Planning Demystified
Estimating as a Powerful Planning Tool
Project Planning
Project Planning Using Agile

Lesson 5: Communication, Conflict Management, and Negotiation

Communication Fundamentals
Communication Models
Conflict Management
Negotiation

Lesson 6: Risk Management

Define and Understand Risk
Managing Qualitative Risks
Managing Quantitative Risks
Risk Registers

Lesson 7: Project Teams Part One

Team Overview
Team Training
Team Leadership, Empowerment, and Performance
Team Decision-Making

Lesson 8: Project Teams Part Two

Supporting Project Teams
Team Building, Team Mentoring, Virtual Teams
Team Interactions/Meetings and Agile Teams

Midterm Exam

Lesson 9: Project Integration

Project Integration: The Basics
Statement of Work (SOW) and the Project Charter
Project Management Plan, Subsidiary Plans, Project Knowledge, Manage and Control Project Work

Lesson 10: Project Budgeting

Project Budgeting: An Overview
Capital Budgeting: An Overview
Project Budgeting in More Detail
Plan Cost Management: An Overview
Creating a Project Budget

Lesson 11: Scope, Project Schedule, and Control

Project Scope
Activity Definition
Project Scheduling
Controlling the Project Schedule

Lesson 12: Quality and Procurement

The Need for Quality
Quality Management
Contracts Explained
Project Procurement Implementation

Lesson 13: Change Management

Overview of Change
Sources of Change
Barriers to Change
Integrated Change Management

Lesson 14: Project Artifacts

Strategy Artifacts
Logs and Registers
Plans
Hierarchy Charts and Baselines
Visual Data and Information
Reports, Agreements, and Other Artifacts
Managing Artifacts

Lesson 15: Knowledge Transfer and Project Closure

Overview of Project Closure
Administrative Closure
Customer Acceptance
Transition Planning
Project Post-Implementation Activities

Lesson 16: PMP® Exam Prep and Career Resources

Preparing for the PMP® Exam
Career Planning
Building Your Resume
The Interview

Final Exam

Instructors & Support

Erica Kirwan

Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management and has held various roles as Senior Project Manager at a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University and the professional Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Additionally, Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, a Master of Public Administration, and recently completed a Master of Science degree in the Management of Information Technology.

Rachel Tepps

Rachel Tepps, PMP, has over a decade of experience working in higher education in a variety of project management and instructional roles, including developing project management courses and curriculum. Most recently, she obtained her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Rachel also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Arts in College Student Development from Appalachian State University.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

This program is considered an intermediate- to advanced-level program. Students should have completed the Essentials of Project Management program and/or have three or more years of experience leading projects.

Certification Requirements:

Education: You need a minimum of 35 hours of formal project management training. This program meets that requirement.

Experience: PMI® also requires project management experience in a leadership role. You do not have to have the title "project manager," but you do need to demonstrate that your experience is in a leadership role of some sort. In the exam application, you will document the number of months you personally performed project work.

How much experience you need depends on your level of education. All project management experience must be within the last 10 years and involve leading projects.

If you have a bachelor's degree (or higher), you will need 36 months/3 years of project management experience.

If you have an associate degree or equivalent post-secondary credential, you will need 48 months/4 years of project management experience.

If you have a high school diploma or equivalent, you will need 60 months/5 years of project management experience.

If you have a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a PMI-accredited (GAC) program, you will need 24 months/2 years of project management experience.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 12 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Project Management Body of Knowledge, 8th Edition (PMBOK® Guide)
PMP® Exam Prep, 12th Edition
Agile Practice Guide, 2nd Edition

FAQ

According to Indeed.com, project managers in the U.S. make $98,101 annually as of May 2026. Top earners make $153,275 annually.

Project management professionals with a PMP® certification typically earn significantly more than those without it. Globally, PMP-certified respondents report about 17% higher median salaries across 21 surveyed countries. In the U.S., the gap is even larger—PMP holders have a median salary of $135,000 vs. $109,157, representing a 24% increase in earnings.

A project manager is in charge of the overall success or failure of a project, ensuring that a project aligns with organizational objectives to deliver business value. As a project manager, you must start by fleshing out an idea and selling it through the organization. You will then pull together your team, organize and clearly lay out the steps involved, lead the team throughout the project lifecycle, manage the budget, make important decisions that could impact the outcome of the project, engage and update stakeholders, deliver a complete project that meets objectives, ensure that there a smooth transition as the project is handed over and rolled out, and finally share the knowledge you gained along the way from successes as well as mistakes. You will have ultimate control over all parts of a project including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closing.

Yes, demand for project managers is high and continuing to rise due to an increasing number of jobs that require project-oriented skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the project management field is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034. PMI's 2025 Talent Gap Report projects a need for up to 30 million new global project professionals by 2035.

Yes. You will be prepared for the newest version of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam upon completion of this PMP course.

This project management course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

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