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Free Introduction: Project Management Professional (PMP)®

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Start your PMP® journey now with the free introductory course. Get what you need to apply and prepare for certification.

PDUs1
Course Duration1 hour
Associated CertificationsPMP®
Learn whether PMP is right for you

Recognized worldwide as the gold standard project management certification, the PMP opens doors to new opportunities, higher salaries and bigger, more meaningful challenges.

Free Introduction: Project Management Professional (PMP)® is your chance to explore PMP certification before you apply, study and commit.

In just an hour, you’ll be introduced to the:

  • Value of PMP certification
  • Exam topics - People, Process and Business Environment performance domains
  • Exam format through sample questions
  • PMP journey, from your next steps to exam prep
30M+
More Project Professionals needed by 2035 to fill the global talent gap
1.7M+
PMP certification holders worldwide, making PMI the leader in the field since 1969
17%
Higher median salaries reported by PMP holders in our latest Salary Survey
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Having PMP on your résumé is like, 'Yes. This person knows what they’re doing. They have the foundation. They have the experience and the strategic thinking.' And so it has advanced my career.
Krista McCalley, CAPM, PMP
What You'll Learn
Evaluate your goals, understand what the PMP journey entails and experience a sample of the exam format to confidently decide your next steps.
Module 1
Welcome
Get an introduction to the PMP and learn how it can help you grow and stand out as a project leader.
Module 2
Getting to Know the PMP
Review the three PMP domains, learn key concepts and step into a realistic project scenario to see how they are applied.
Module 3
Your Practice Playground
Test your understanding with exam-style questions that mirror the PMP exam experience and build familiarity with the question format.
Module 4
Are You Ready?
Reflect on what you’ve learned and explore personalized next steps to continue your PMP journey.

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    PDU Breakdown

    This online course provides an opportunity to earn professional development units (PDUs) while building valuable skills.

    Total PDUs

    1

    PDU points

    Business acumen

    0

    PDU points purple selected

    Ways of working

    1

    PDU points blue selected

    Power skills

    0

    PDU points red selected