Project Management Professional® (PMP) Exam Preparation

Delivered remotely via Zoom

PJMGT 6000: 10 sessions, 35 hours (3.5 CEUs, 35 PDUs)
Dates:​​​​​ Thursdays, May 7 - July 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., one evening a week
Cost: $1050 (early registration $1000 until April 30; $200 discount for students who completed the Project Management Certificate program)

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Important Update: PMI has released the 8th Edition of the PMBOK® Guide, and our upcoming PMP Exam Prep course will incorporate this latest material to ensure you are fully aligned with current standards.

Note: This course is not PDO eligible.

PMP® Exam Prep virtual information sessions

Register for one of these sessions to learn more:

• Thursday, March 19, at 12 p.m. EST
• Wednesday, April 22, at 12 p.m. EST

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Course Overview

Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete in today’s fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to successfully manage projects.

The course, taught by a PMP-credentialed instructor, covers project initiation, creating high-performing teams, collaborating with and engaging stakeholders, how to determine appropriate project methods and practices, managing the schedule and scope of a project, evaluating business and environment changes, and how to mitigate risks within the project.

You’ll learn time management skills and obtain an overview of the questions covered on the PMP 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.

All materials used in this course are developed and approved by PMI. After enrolling, you’ll receive an electronic access key to download their materials.

Successful completion of this course ensures that you'll meet the 35-hour education requirement to apply for and take the exam and that your education will not be subject to audit.

The Pennsylvania State University is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) and is committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of PMI Members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals, and other project management stakeholders.

What Can a PMP® Credential Do for You?

According to the PMI, professionals with a PMP report higher median salaries than non-certified peers.

Learn more about the benefits of the PMP for your career and earning power.

Prerequisite

Although purchase is not mandatory, you must be familiar with The Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience, are not certified professionals, and may or may not have received formal project management training.

You’ll develop professionally, increase project management skills, apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management, prepare to move into a formal project manager job role, and apply for the PMP certification.

Keep in mind that, although this course is open to anyone preparing for PMP exam administered through the PMI, there are eligibility requirements you must meet before applying and taking the exam.

If you have any questions regarding PMP Exam eligibility, please reach out to Jeanette Donahue at jfd5854@psu.edu.

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded based on a standard of one unit per ten (10) hours of classroom contact.

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

Customized Programs

Companies and organizations can have these programs conducted at Penn State Great Valley or elsewhere. Program content can be customized to meet the needs of the company. Call 610-648-3273 for information.

PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, PMBOK, and PMP are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.