Project Management Professional® (PMP) Certification Training

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Language: English
  • 35 PMI PDUs
  • Level: Advanced

** The PMP Exam is changing on July 9, 2026.**

  • Learning Tree PMP scheduled on or after May 18 will focus on the new version of the PMP exam. Learners should plan to take their exam on or after July 9, 2026.
  • Past PMP Attendees: Take your exam before July 9, 2026. 

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification demonstrates that you have the knowledge, experience, and skills to successfully manage and complete projects.

This PMP® Certification Training course will help you prepare for and successfully pass the PMP Certification exam while helping you sharpen your skills and knowledge to increase your competitive edge in the project management profession. 

PMP Certification Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

  • Upskill your whole team by bringing Private Team Training to your facility.

PMP Certification Training Information

  • In this PMP certification training course (Standard, Government), you will:

    • Learn from official Project Management Institute (PMI) content taught by a PMI-certified, experienced instructor.
    • Receive a detailed individual study plan that covers all domains, tasks, and enablers of the PMI examination content outline.
    • Access individual coaching and guidance during the implementation of the study plan.
    • Practice with a PMP Exam Simulator Tool with over 1,000 exam prep questions. 3 months access.
    • Access daily class recordings for up to three months so you can review topics during exam preparation.
  • PMP Certification Training Recommended Experience

    This course will be most valuable for experienced project managers planning to take the PMP certification exam.

    You should have at least three years of experience as a project manager to benefit from this course.

  • Certification Information

    This course satisfies the requirement of 35 PDUs to take the PMP exam.

Instructor-Led PMP Certification Training Outline

This lesson introduces the PMP® journey and explores the role of the project professional as an agent of change across career, organisation, and community contexts.

  • About your instructor
  • About this course
  • About the PMP certification
  • About the exam

This lesson provides context for the rest of the course. It answers fundamental questions like what a project is, what project management is, as well as foundational concepts like project life cycles, development approaches, and project governance.

  • PMP exam domains
  • What is a project?
  • Life cycles and development approaches
  • Introduction to governance

This lesson examines how successful projects are grounded in a clear vision and strong stakeholder alignment. It introduces key PMP® concepts through practical examples and a realistic project scenario.

  • Identifying and understanding stakeholders
  • Developing a common vision
  • Planning and managing communication
  • Aligning and managing stakeholder expectations

This lesson develops capabilities related to leading and supporting high-performing teams. It addresses conflict management, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing practices through realistic scenarios and exam-style questions.

  • Leading and structuring the team
  • Managing conflict
  • Ensuring knowledge transfer

This lesson establishes a foundation in project planning, including scope definition, value alignment, resource allocation, financial planning, and risk management. It emphasises the interconnected nature of planning decisions and their impact on project success.

  • Developing scope and value orientation
  • Risk and compliance foundation
  • Planning and managing finance
  • Planning and managing resources

This lesson integrates planning components into a cohesive and actionable roadmap. It covers the selection of delivery approaches, development of integrated plans, estimation of work, schedule development, and alignment of quality and procurement strategies.

  • Developing an integrated project management plan and plan delivery
  • Planning and managing the schedule
  • Planning and optimising the quality of products and deliverables
  • Planning and managing procurement

This lesson focuses on executing project plans, monitoring performance, and communicating progress. It also introduces structured approaches to change management and techniques for identifying and removing impediments.

  • Evaluating project status and managing artifacts
  • Planning and controlling changes
  • Removing impediments and managing issues

This lesson explores how projects operate within dynamic organisational and environmental contexts. It addresses environmental change, organisational transformation, continuous improvement practices, and effective project and phase closure.

This lesson prepares learners to complete the PMP® certification process. It covers eligibility requirements, the application process, audit considerations, exam scheduling, and strategies to support exam readiness and success.

  • Checking eligibility
  • Completing the application
  • Paying for and scheduling the exam

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PMP Certification Training FAQs

There are several categories for PMP eligibility:

Category 1:

  • Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree, or global equivalent)
  • Minimum five years/60 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience
  • 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) holder

Category 2:

  • Four-year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent)
  • Minimum three years/36 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience
  • 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder

This course satisfies the requirement of 35 PDUs (Professional Development Units) to take the PMP exam.

To get PMP certified, follow these four steps:

  • Download (from pmi.org) and read the PMP Certification Handbook and the Examination Content Outline (ECO)
  • Ensure you are eligible to become PMI certified Project Manager Professional (PMP)
  • Apply for the exam (at pmi.org)
  • Use your personalized study plan to prepare for the exam
  • Take the exam

Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Program (CCR) activities to PMI. To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU Resources System.

  • Log into your PMI Account: https://www.pmi.org
  • Locate the claim code associated with your course
  • On your profile dashboard, click "Report PDUs"
  • Click "I have a claim code" and enter your course's claim code
  • Submit your entry

PDU Information for This Course:

  • Total PDUs: 35
  • Technical PDUs: 35
  • Leadership PDUs: 0
  • Strategic & Business PDUs: 0
  • PMI Claim Code: 11543LZ50C

The first step to registering for the exam is applying to PMI. One of the requirements to take the exam is taking a training course worth 35 PDUs, which this course satisfies. Once this course is purchased, attendees can access everything they need to start the application process with PMI through their My Learning Tree account. Once PMI accepts an application, certification candidates can register for the exam with a PearsonVue testing location.

As the demand for skilled project managers is critically urgent, practitioners who hold the PMP certification are well-positioned to provide the professional skills necessary to lead teams and achieve successful project results. In addition, the PMP certification recognizes an individual's competence to perform in the role of a project manager, specifically experience in leading and directing projects. Year after year, the PMP certification has garnered global recognition and commanded a higher salary for certified individuals over non-certified individuals.

The PMP certification delivers value far into your career. CIO magazine ranked the PMP as the top project management certification because it proves you have the specific skills and experience employers seek. According to PMI, PMP certification holders report earning up to 25% more than non-certified project professionals.

Though you can study and prepare for the PMP exam on your own, Learning Tree's PMP certification exam prep course helps you prepare for success in two critical ways:

  • Our expert instructors will guide you in designing a personal study plan tailored to your needs so that you can prep with confidence — a real differentiator among PMP classes.
  • With Learning Tree’s PMP Exam Prep Guarantee, you get unlimited free course retakes to ensure your success. Plus, you can take advantage of your after-course coaching session to ask follow-up questions as you prepare or seek assistance on your actual projects.

Attendees of this course's standard, government, or premium versions receive a copy of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Eighth Edition.

According to PMI, the PMP exam is not written according to any single text or singularly supported by any reference. Instead, the exam is based on the PMP certification exam content outline (ECO), not the (PMBOK® Guide) or other reference books. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Eighth Edition is now a reference to inform the development of the exam items; however, the references indicated by PMI are not inclusive of all resources that may be utilized to prepare for the exam and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed means of passing the exam.

The PMBOK® Guide — Eighth Edition is available in digital format as part of a PMI membership.