Project Professionals worldwide agree: PMP is the gold standard project management certification and a career gamechanger. Luckily, we know a thing or two about the most effective ways to prepare for the big day.
Project Professionals worldwide agree: PMP is the gold standard project management certification and a career gamechanger. Luckily, we know a thing or two about the most effective ways to prepare for the big day.
Be determined. That’s the advice from countless PMP certification holders worldwide.
And, it’s why we offer so many ways to get ready for the big day–from our self-paced online PMP prep course to in-person training from our Authorized Training Partners.
The best piece of advice I could give to someone studying for the PMP is be determined. It takes a lot of time. You have to read the PMBOK, but you really have to do the practice questions to pass the exam.
The best piece of advice I could give to someone studying for the PMP is be determined. It takes a lot of time. You have to read the PMBOK, but you really have to do the practice questions to pass the exam.
Our suite of flexible eLearning courses are designed to help you prepare for the PMP exam on your terms and stay motivated on your way to PMP certification.
- Set Your Own Study Schedule: Fit studying into your life any time.
- Earn 35 Training Hours: Our On-Demand Exam Prep course fulfills the 35 training hours required to apply for PMP certification.
- Study Independently: If you work better on your own or just need a refresher, online exam prep may be for you.
PMBOK® Guide
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Test your knowledge and readiness for the PMP® certification exam with 175 practice questions. Dive into the rationale behind each answer and understand why a particular choice is correct.
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Our Authorized Training Partner program connects you with PMI-aligned organizations that prepare you for the PMP certification exam.
All Authorized Training Partners use PMI-developed training that satisfies the PMP application’s 35-hour training requirement and aligns with the PMP exam content.
Top Reasons to Work with an Authorized Training Partner
- Working with an Instructor
Instructors are valid PMP certification holders current on learning methods and continually enhancing their project management skills.
- Study Group
Learn with a group of like-minded peers to help you reach your goals.
- Structure
Set meeting times hold you to a structured exam prep routine.
Offer from our training partner
Learn about the PMP application process and take the first step in leveling up your project management career.
Want extra credit? Complement our courses and tools with other study materials and trusted publications.
The best way to know what is covered on the PMP exam is to understand the exam content outline.
Learn details about the exam, including what to expect, what’s included, and how it is structured.
Download the Certification Handbook to further understand requirements, application process, and certification timeline.
These references are the top 10 most frequently cited by the volunteer Project Professionals who develop PMP exam questions. Sources on the reference list are just that — sources cited as part of exam question development.
Process Groups: A Practice Guide
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This PMBOK® companion guide offers practical guidance for a predictive approach to project management.
Agile Practice Guide
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Provides tools, guidelines, and various agile approaches to achieve better results.
PMBOK® Guide
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- Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling by Harold Kerzner, published by Wiley
- Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid by Robert K. Wysocki, published by Wiley
- Fundamentals of Technology Project Management, 2nd Edition by Colleen Garton with Erika McCulloch, published by MC Press
- Project Manager’s Portable Handbook, 3rd Edition by David Cleland and Lewis Ireland, published by McGraw-Hill
- Information Technology Project Management, 7th Edition by Kathy Schwalbe, published by Cengage Learning
- Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process by Kenneth S. Rubin, published by Addison-Wesley
- Project Management: The Managerial Process by Erik Larson, published by McGraw-Hill
- The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right by Tom Kendrick, published by AMACOM
Please note: The reference list is provided as a courtesy only. PMI does not endorse non-PMI publications or warrant the accuracy of their content.