Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction
- About the PMP course
- About the PMP certification
- About the PMP certification application process
- About the PMP certification exam
Lesson 2: Setting the Foundation
- PMP exam domains
- What is a project?
- Life cycles and development approaches
- An introduction to governance
Lesson 3: Stakeholders, Vision, and Communication
- Engage stakeholders
- Develop a common vision
- Plan and manage communication
- Align and manage stakeholder expectations
Lesson 4: Team, Conflict, and Knowledge
- Lead and structure the team
- Manage conflict
- Ensure knowledge transfer
Lesson 5: Scope, Value, Resources, Finance, and Risk
- Developing Scope and Value Orientation
- Risk and Compliance Foundations
- Plan and Manage Finance
- Plan and Manage Resources
Lesson 6: Method, Plan, Schedule, Quality, and Procurement
- Developing and Integrating Project Management Plan and Plan Delivery
- Planning and Managing the Schedule
- Planning and Optimizing the Quality of Products and Deliverables
- Planning and Managing Procurement
Lesson 7: Execution, Monitoring, Change, and Impediments
- Evaluate Project Status and Manage Artifacts
- Manage and Control Changes
- Remove Impediments and Manage Issues
Lesson 8: Business Environment Dynamics, Continuous Improvement, and Closure
- Evaluate External Business Environmental Changes
- Support Organizational Change
- Continuous Improvement
- Manage Closures
Lesson 9: Next Steps
- Review of Resources
- How to study for the exam
- How to pass the first time!
Learner Outcomes
After completing this bootcamp, you will be able to:
- Apply PMI® project management principles and frameworks to effectively manage projects throughout the project life cycle using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches.
- Lead and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders by utilizing effective communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement techniques.
- Develop and manage key project components including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, procurement, and risk to support successful project delivery.
- Evaluate project performance and organizational impact by managing changes, addressing project challenges, supporting business objectives, and implementing continuous improvement practices.
PMP® Course Kit
Included in the course fee:
- PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - 8th Edition and The Standard for Project Management (Digital Version)
- PMI's Agile Practice Guide (Digital Version)
- PMI Official Curriculum Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Course, the official student materials for the instructor-led PMP Exam Prep Course delivered by PMI Authorized Training Partners (Digital Version)
- Realistic PMP Exam Practice Question Portal
Exam Details
- Exam Length: 180 questions
- Exam Time: 240 minutes (4 hours)
- Continuing Professional Education: 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each three-year renewal cycle and pay a renewal fee
We encourage all students to email their official exam results to info@workforcecenter.slu.edu so we can verify and record their pass/fail status in their student portal.
Certification Requirements
PMP® Testing Requirements:
- Secondary Degree, 60 months leading projects, and 35 hours project management education
OR
- 4-year degree, 36 months leading projects, and 35 hours project management education
All PM experience must have been accrued within the last ten consecutive years unless stated otherwise.
CAPM® Testing Requirements:
- Secondary degree, 23 hours Project Management education
Suggested Prerequisites
- Project Management Essentials | PMM100
- Leading Project Teams | PMM250
- Managing Scope, Schedule and Cost | PMM350
- or equivalent experience
- Agile Project Management Essentials | AGC600
- or equivalent experience
Questions? Speak with our team today—email info@workforcecenter.slu.edu or call 314-977-3226.
Certificate Pathway
Want to Earn the Project Management Professional Certificate?
In addition to Project Management Professional (PMP)® Bootcamp | PMM800, enroll in the following: