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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep

Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam with faculty guidance, examples and in-depth discussions.

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4-Week Course

4 Continuing Education Units

40 Military Clock Hours

10 Military Clock Hours / Week

About the Course

Supporting the Latest Edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of (PMBOK^® Guide).

Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Exam Preparation prepares students for the CAPM^® or PMP^® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students may enroll as part of the Applied Project Management Program or as an individual course.

Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies offers this training in a 4-week course format, ideal for busy professionals to prepare for the PMP Exam while working and balancing many other responsibilities. This instructor-led course features live class sessions with faculty whose career experiences allow for unique insights, practical examples and relevant discussions.

PMP® Certification

By integrating the PMI PMBOK®, the PMI® Agile Guide and the PMI Choice® study materials, combined with the real-world applications taught by Villanova faculty, students are able to take what they’ve learned in the course and immediately apply it to their work and projects. This course provides the foundation and alignment with the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam and includes 36-weeks access to an additional resource classroom with 200 practice exam questions to help students as they prepare to sit for the exam following successful completion of the course.

Why earn PMP® certification?

The PMP® delivers value far into your career so it’s worth the time, money and investment
The PMP® proves you have the specific skills and experience employers want
PMP® certification holders report earning up to 25% more than noncertified project management professionals*
It delivers real value in the form of professional credibility, deep knowledge and increased earning potential

Why prepare with an Authorized Training Partner like Villanova University?

Courses are designed from “PMI-developed” PMP® exam prep material
You will learn from a PMI-vetted instructor
Our instructors are equipped to deliver PMP® exam and training content to PMI’s quality standards

*Project Management Institute, Project Management Salary Survey, 11th Edition, 2023.

Prerequisites for this course, if taken as an elective for the Certificate in Project Management:

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Curriculum

4 Week Course

Week 1

Creating a High Performing Team

Building a team
Defining team ground rules
Negotiating project agreements
Empowering and training team members
Training team members and stakeholders
Engaging and support virtual teams
Building shared understanding about a project

Week 2

Starting a Project

Determining appropriate project methodology/methods and practices
Planning and managing scope
Planning and managing budget resources
Planning and managing schedule
Planning and managing quality of products and deliverables
Integrating project planning activities
Planning and managing procurement
Establishing project governance
Planning and managing project/phase closure

Week 3

Doing the Work

Assessing and managing risks
Executing project to deliver business value
Managing communications
Engaging stakeholders
Creating project artifacts
Managing project changes
Managing project issues
Ensuring knowledge transfer for project continuity

Week 4 - Part 1

Keeping the Team on Track

Leading a team
Supporting team performance
Addressing and removing impediments, obstacles and blockers
Managing conflict
Collaborating with stakeholders
Mentoring relevant stakeholders
Applying emotional intelligence

Week 4 - Part 2

Keeping the Business in Mind

Managing compliance requirements
Evaluating and delivering project benefits and value
Evaluating and addressing internal and external business environment changes
Supporting organizational change
Employing continuous process improvement

Learning Objectives

Skills Learned

Project Management Team Management Negotiation Budgeting Risk Assessment Risk Management Conflict Resolution Scope Management Change Management

What You’ll Study

Creating a High-Performing Team
Planning and Managing the Project
Executing and Assessing the Project Work
Keeping the Team on Track
Keeping the Business Environment in Mind

Related Certificate Programs

Applied Project Management Certificate

16+ Weeks

3 Courses

$5,883+

Learn to become an expert in project management while preparing for the PMP® or CAPM® Certification exam.

Certification Prep

Who Should Register?

Villanova’s Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Exam Prep is designed for experienced project managers to enhance their knowledge of and skills in the field. Students will gain insight into the structure, grading system and study strategies required for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. Through this course, students will explore content included in the latest edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

PMBOK, PMP, CAPM, Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Tuition & Payment

Total Course Cost

$1,895

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