PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep Course is an intensive 5-day training designed to prepare participants for the PMP® exam – one of the most prestigious and globally recognized certifications in the area of project management. It confirms both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the certificate holder. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed thereafter.
The course covers the full scope of content required for the PMP® exam as of 2021, including elements of traditional (predictive), agile, and hybrid project management. It is the only PMP® course officially authorized by PMI® and completing it fulfils one of the formal prerequisites for taking the PMP® exam – obtaining 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
There are no formal requirements to participate in the PMP® course itself. However, it is important to note that this is an exam preparation course. Therefore, participants should already have project management experience – ideally enough to meet another key eligibility requirement for the exam: a minimum of 36 months of documented professional experience in project management (provided the candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
For individuals lacking practical experience or knowledge in agile project management, we recommend completing a Scrum Master course beforehand. This is not a formal requirement, but a suggestion based on our training experience.
Additionally, since PMP® course materials – as well as most official resources – are available only in English, we recommend that participants have at least an intermediate level of English proficiency (B1+, B2, or C).
Candidates who currently do not meet the experience requirements, are not comfortable with the English language, or are not yet ready to commit to the PMP® exam may consider attending other Inprogress training courses, such as PMBOK Fundamentals.
Inprogress is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) and one of only a few organizations in Poland authorized to deliver the official PMP® training.
Purpose of the training
- comprehensive preparation for gainining Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification – organization of existing knowledge, familiarisation with the specifics of the PMP® exam,
- fulfilment of the formal requirement for admission to the PMP® exam, i.e. obtaining 35 PDUs,
- familiarisation with new project management techniques and tools.
Target group
- experienced project managers who want to improve their qualifications and confirm them with the internationally recognised prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP®) certificate,
- less experienced project managers and project team members who want to expand their project management knowledge and skills,
- middle and senior managers who want to expand their project management and supervision skills,
- people who have experience in project management and want to improve their skills.
Benefits
- transparent planning and control of the scope, budget and schedule of the project,
- more transparent planning and use of resources,
- effective handling of risks and issues,
- smoother communication within the project,
- building and professional development of the project team,
- acquisition of knowledge described in the PMBOK® Guide and other PMI® recommended manuals,
- familiarisation with typical project documents and how to adapt them to the specific nature of your own projects,
- familiarisation with universal and consistent project management terminology that enables effective communication within project teams and with project stakeholders, especially in international projects,
- increase in the number of successfully completed projects and increase in project profitability.
Exam and certification
- prerequisites: minimum of 36 months of documented professional experience in project management,
- non-mandatory exam,
- exam purchased separately by participant, directly from Inprogress or Accreditor,
- single- and multiple-response questions test, matching questions, scenario-based questions, interactive hotspot questions,
- number of questions: 180,
- pass threshold: PMI does not provide a passing threshold. The score depends on the difficulty level of individual questions and is given on a scale: needs improvement, below target, target, above target. The participant is evaluated separately in each area of knowledge,
- language of the exam: English, Polish, among others,
- duration: 230 minutes,
- mode: online or in-person,
- date: post training, selected by participants at the Accreditor’s availability,
- the exam is held on the Pearson VUE platform or at designated Pearson VUE test centers,
- closed book – no use of materials,
- validity of the certificate: 3 years – to maintain its validity, the certification must be renewed by either retaking the PMP® exam or earning 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs),
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
Training programme
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Foundation
- Strategic Alignment
- Project Benefits and Value
- Organizational Culture and Change Management
- Project Governance
- Project Compliance
START THE PROJECT
- IdentifY and Engage stakeholders
- Form the Team
- Build Shared Understanding
- Determine Project Approach
PLAN THE PROJECT
- Planning Projects
- Scope
- Schedule
- Resources
- Budget
- Risks
- Quality
- Integrate Plans
LEAD THE PROJECT TEAM
- Craft Your Leadership Skills
- Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment
- Empower the Team
- Support Team Member Performance
- Communicate and Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Training, Coaching and Mentoring
- Manage Conflict
SUPPORT PROJECT TEAM PERFORMANCE
- Implement Ongoing Improvements
- Support Performance
- Evaluate Project Progress
- Manage Issues and Impediments
- Manage Changes
CLOSE THE PROJECT/PHASE
- Project/Phase Closure
- Benefits Realization
- Knowledge Transfer
