Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep Course

What is a PMP® certification?

According to PMI, the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification from PMI is an acclaimed industry-recognized certification for project managers.

What does a project manager do?

Project managers organizes, plans, and executes projects while working within restraints like budgets and schedules. They also lead entire teams, define project goals, communicate with stakeholders, and see a project through to its closure.

What are the top industries for project managers?

Project managers are needed in all fields. Some of the top industries for project managers are construction, manufacturing, finance and insurance, and management. No matter which industry you choose, you will be a much needed asset.

What is the job outlook for project managers?

According to the BLS, the job outlook for project manager is expected to grow by 6% (faster than average) between 2022 and 2032, with 881,300 job opening annually.

Is certification important for project managers?

Yes! Becoming certified shows your that you have obtain the proper training and skillset needed to be a project manager.

How to earn a PMP® certification online?

We have listed the steps needed to earn a PMP® certification in a recent blog post. 

Towson University’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) prep course teaches you the critical skills needed to build your expertise and prove yourself as a leader in project management. After completing this course, you will be prepared to sit for the PMP® exam.

Module 0 – Overview (exam outline, study materials, case study, and learning approach)

Module 1 – Business Environment

Module 2 – Start the Project

Module 3 – Plan the Project

Module 4 – Lead the Project Team

Module 5 – Support Project Team Performance

Module 6 – Close the Project/Phase

Module 7 – Case Review, PMP Application Tips, Exam Overview

Course Outline (PDF)

No prerequisites are required to take our Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep course. To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must meet certain educational and professional experience requirements. All project management experience must have been accrued within the last eight consecutive years prior to your application submission.

 

Exam overview and application: PMI.org

Exam requirements

• Four-year degree
• Three years leading projects
• 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification

OR

• High school diploma or an associate's degree or global equivalent
• Five years leading projects
• 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification

Exam format

• 180 questions, but the same number of questions will be scored
• 230 minutes to complete the exam
• One additional break for a total of two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests. No scheduled breaks for paper-based exams.
• Questions will be a combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hot area, and limited fill-in-the-blank.

Exam cost

• Member: $405.00
• Non-member: $555.00

Exam voucher: Not Included in tuition

Maintaining your certification: You are required to earn 60 PDUs in a three-year cycle. These PDUs can be broken down as follows:

• 35 minimum education PDUs
• 25 maximum giving back PDUs

Tushar Rathod is an experienced project manager, adjunct professor and instructor skilled in adult learning styles. He brings the complex language and concepts of project management to meet students where they are. Mr. Rathod holds an MBA, PMP, CSM and SAFe SPC. 

Listed are the technology requirements needed to enroll, and complete, our Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep Course.

Hardware Requirements

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
• Webcams are strongly recommended.

Software Requirements

• PC: Windows XP or later.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Windows Media Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.