Preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification - Virtual Learning

Course Methodology

This course uses a combination of interactive presentations, group discussions, exam-focused exercises, case studies, individual reflection, quizzes, and PMP®-style practice questions. Participants will analyze project scenarios, interpret project information, review visual data, practice selecting the best answer, and develop a personal exam preparation plan.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a shared project vision that aligns the team, stakeholders, and project objectives
• Engage stakeholders effectively and align their expectations with project scope, value, governance, and success criteria
• Define project scope, success measures, and value expectations to support effective project delivery
• Develop and manage integrated project plans covering delivery approach, resources, finance, procurement, quality, and schedule
• Apply appropriate planning and control techniques to manage scope, schedule, cost, resources, procurement, quality, and compliance
• Plan and manage project communication and knowledge transfer to support transparency, collaboration, and decision-making
• Lead and empower project teams by applying suitable leadership approaches, managing conflict, and supporting team performance
• Identify, analyze, and respond to project risks, changes, issues, impediments, and blockers
• Evaluate project status using relevant information, metrics, reports, and stakeholder feedback
• Maintain stakeholder alignment throughout the project by managing expectations and communicating project performance
• Manage project or phase closure activities and confirm acceptance, transition, documentation, and lessons learned
• Support continuous improvement by applying lessons learned, adapting to organizational change, and evaluating external business environment changes

Target Audience

This course is designed for project managers, project leaders, project coordinators, program managers, PMO professionals, engineers, consultants, business analysts, team leaders, and experienced professionals preparing for the PMP® certification exam.

Target Competencies

• Project leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication and collaboration
• Project planning and delivery
• Value-based delivery
• Governance and compliance
• Risk and issue management
• Change control
• Agile, predictive, and hybrid thinking

Note

This course is aligned with the updated PMP® Exam Content Outline for the exam launching on 9 July 2026. PMI confirms that the updated outline defines what is tested on the new exam and that preparation should align with the new ECO for candidates testing from 9 July 2026 onward.

The course supports the 35 hours of project management training required for PMP® application eligibility, provided the course duration and delivery meet PMI’s training-hour requirements. PMI states that PMP candidates must complete at least 35 hours of project management training aligned with the PMP Exam Content Outline. 

The following resources will be provided during the course:

• The preparation materials for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

• A comprehensive exam question bank