Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation
Overview
Supporting the Latest Edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation prepares students for the CAPM® or PMP® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students may enroll as part of the Applied Project Management Program or as an individual course.
Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies offers this training in a 4-week course format, ideal for busy professionals to prepare for the PMP Exam while working and balancing many other responsibilities. This instructor-led course features live class sessions with faculty whose career experiences allowing for unique insights, practical examples and relevant discussions.
4 Continuing Education Units
40 Military Clock Hours | 10 Military Clock Hours Per Week
Course offerings and associated prices are subject to change without prior notice. Pricing for multi-course certificate programs vary depending on course selection. View the Professional Education Catalog for more information on the courses and programs.
PMP® Certification
By integrating the PMI PMBOK®, the PMI® Agile Guide and the PMI Choice® study materials, combined with the real-world applications taught by Villanova faculty, students are able to take what they’ve learned in the course and immediately apply it to their work and projects. This course provides the foundation and alignment with the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam and includes 36-weeks access to an additional resource classroom with 200 practice exam questions to help students as they prepare to sit for the exam following successful completion of the course.
Why earn PMP® certification?
- The PMP® delivers value far into your career so it’s worth the time, money and investment
- The PMP® proves you have the specific skills and experience employers want.
- PMP® certification holders report earning up to 25% more than noncertified project management professionals.*
- It delivers real value in the form of professional credibility, deep knowledge and increased earning potential.
Why prepare with an Authorized Training Partner like Villanova University?
- Courses are designed from “PMI-developed” PMP® exam prep material.
- You will learn from a PMI-vetted instructor.
- Our instructors are equipped to deliver PMP® exam and training content to PMI’s quality standards.
*Project Management Institute, Project Management Salary Survey, 11th Edition, 2020.
Who Should Register?
Villanova’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep is designed for experienced project managers to enhance their knowledge of and skills in the field. Students will gain insight into the structure, grading system, and study strategies required for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. Through this course, students will explore content included in the latest edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
PMBOK, PMP, CAPM, Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this course, students will gain the knowledge to build and manage a team and to plan, execute, and complete a project that is aligned to the business environment. They will learn to:
- Create a high-performing team
- Plan and manage the project
- Execute and assess the project work
- Keep the team on track
- Keep the business environment in mind
Meet Your Expert Faculty
Villanova University’s courses are taught by industry practitioners with a range of real-world experience. Meet Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies Faculty and Staff.
Jeffrey Brown is an adjunct professor for Villanova University. He is a Director of Cybersecurity for GE Healthcare where he is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed and manufactured with security principles in mind. Read Jeffrey Brown’s Faculty Spotlight.
Curriculum
4 Week Course
Week One: Creating a High Performing Team
- Building a Team
- Defining Team Ground Rules
- Negotiating Project Agreements
- Empowering and Training Team members
- Training Team Members and Stakeholders
- Engaging and Support Virtual Teams
- Building Shared Understanding about a Project
Week Two: Starting a Project
- Determining Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
- Planning and Managing Scope
- Planning and Managing Budget Resources
- Planning and Managing Schedule
- Planning and Managing Quality of Products and Deliverables
- Integrating Project Planning Activities
- Planning and Managing Procurement
- Establishing Project Governance
- Planning and Managing Project/Phase closure
Week Three: Doing the Work
- Assessing and Managing Risks
- Executing Project to Deliver Business Value
- Managing Communications
- Engaging Stakeholders
- Creating Project Artifacts
- Managing Project Changes
- Managing Project Issues
- Ensuring knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity
Week Four Part 1: Keeping the Team on Track
- Leading a Team
- Supporting Team Performance
- Addressing and Removing Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
- Managing Conflict
- Collaborating with Stakeholders
- Mentoring Relevant Stakeholders
- Applying Emotional Intelligence
Week Five Part 2: Keeping the Business in Mind
- Managing Compliance Requirements
- Evaluating and Delivering Project Benefits and Value
- Evaluating and Addressing Internal and External Business Environment Changes
- Supporting Organizational Change
- Employing Continuous Process Improvement
If you’re going to pay by credit card, you can either get started with installment payments or pay in full. Just let your enrollment representative know the option that works best for you.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
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Corporate TA
Corporate tuition assistance is paid by your employer. You will need to provide appropriate forms for processing, prior to enrollment. Subject to employer benefit policies.
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Deferred Corporate TA
Pay tuition now and have your employer reimburse you. Additional documentation will be needed to process this payment. Subject to employer benefit policies.
Military Benefits
Active Duty
Villanova offers a 15% savings, per certificate course, to active-duty servicemembers, Guardsmen and Reservists (upon verification of military status).
Veterans
Villanova offers a 15% savings, per certificate course to veterans (upon verification of military status). You may also use your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits for many of Villanova’s 100% online non-credit programs, based upon your individual eligibility.
Spouses and Dependents
Villanova offers a 15% savings, per certificate course, to active-duty servicemembers, veterans, Guardsmen, Reservists and their spouses and dependents (upon verification of military status).
This reduction is valid off the standard tuition fee rate of the listed courses offered by Villanova University with online administration by Bisk. This reduction is not stackable with other reductions, and you may not use this reduction in conjunction with other reductions.
