Project Management Professional® (PMP) Certification Training
Course 276
5 DAY COURSE
Course Outline
** 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.
Project Management Professional® (PMP) Certification Training Benefits
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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.
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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.
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Certification Information
This course satisfies the requirement of 35 PDUs to take the PMP exam.
Instructor-Led PMP Certification Training Outline
Lesson 1: Welcome
This lesson introduces the PMP® journey and explores the role of the project professional as an agent of change across career, organization, and community contexts.
- About your instructor
- About this course
- About the PMP certification
- About the exam
Lesson 2: The Big Picture – Strategy, Value, and Delivery Approaches
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
Lesson 3: Stakeholders, Vision, and Communication
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
Lesson 4: Teams, Conflict, and Knowledge
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
Lesson 5: Core Planning – Scope, Value, Resources, Finance, and Risk
This lesson establishes a foundation in project planning, including scope definition, value alignment, resource allocation, financial planning, and risk management. It emphasizes 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
Lesson 6: Integrated Planning – Method, Plan, Schedule, Quality, and Procurement
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 optimizing the quality of products and deliverables
- Planning and managing procurement
Lesson 7: Execution, Monitoring, Change, and Impediments
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
Lesson 8: Business Environment Dynamics, Continuous Improvement, and Closure
This lesson explores how projects operate within dynamic organizational and environmental contexts. It addresses environmental change, organizational transformation, continuous improvement practices, and effective project and phase closure.
Lesson 9: Next Steps – Eligibility, Application, and Exam Readiness
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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