About this Course
In our increasingly projectized world, project managers who can verify their skills are in high demand. This course will provide you with the latest proven, practical project management knowledge to develop your career as a project manager and prepare you to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. You'll use the Project Management Institute (PMI)® authorized PMP Exam Prep curriculum to study, understand and practice the key concepts and scenarios covered on the exam.
The PMI PMP is the world's leading project management certification and is a popular credential among project management practitioners. The PMP exam is a way for project managers to independently verify that they've been trained in the best practices in the field. The certification is the gold standard in project management and is also highly valued by employers. The median salary for PMP holders in the U.S. is 25% higher than those without PMP certification, according to PMI’s most recent Project Management Salary Survey.
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Designed For
Professionals with at least two years of on-the-job project management experience and who understand and have practiced basic project management concepts and skills. Those with less experience should consider taking our Certificate in Project Management.
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Admission Requirements
To apply to this course, you must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience leading projects
- An associate degree or high school diploma plus four years of experience leading projects
Please note: The PMI® has additional requirements that you must meet before applying for the PMP® Exam.
(PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about eight to 10 hours each week on coursework.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
- Access to a computer with a web browser
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Completing the Course
To successfully complete this course, you must adhere to its attendance policy and fulfill the requirements outlined by your instructor.
What You'll Learn
- How to create a high-performing team and keep them on track
- How to plan and start a project
- Execution of project management work
- How to align projects with organizational and business strategy
- Test-taking preparation and practice
Get Hands-On Experience
Take practice tests with cloned PMP exam questions based on the PMP® Exam Content Outline.
Prepare for PMP® Certification
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). UWPCE has been approved by PMI to issue contact hours and professional development units (PDUs) for these courses, which fulfill the education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Your instructors with the Authorized Training Partner Instructor seal are authorized to teach the PMP Exam Prep curriculum.
Please note: Course tuition does not include the PMP exam fees, which are your responsibility. There are no tuition refunds on or after the first day of class, as you’ll receive nonrefundable PMI content access codes on the first day.
(PMI, PMP, PMI ATP seal and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Provider is a member of the PMI ATP Program. PMI does not specifically endorse, approve or services.)
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