Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation

Ensure you're prepared to take the  PMP® exam!  Montgomery College is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) by the  Project Management Institute (PMI) to provide industry leading preparation towards the PMP® certification exam.

Training with an Authorized Partner is the only way to ensure you are learning PMI-developed PMP® exam prep material and ensure you are learning from PMI-vetted instructors.

Prepare to pass the PMP® Exam

Position yourself for a big career move with the PMP® Certification

The Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification is a proven way to enhance your resume and elevate your career potential. A career in project management offers a variety of jobs across industries. The PMP^® proves you have the specific skills and expertise employers want and it delivers real value in the form of professional credibility, deep knowledge and increased earnings potential. 

•  Earn a higher salary: PMP^® credential holders can earn upward of 23% more annually than non-credentialed jobholders according to PMI’s Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey 10th Editionnew window.
•  Earn a prestigious certification recognized around the globe.
•  Build skills and knowledge that are transferable between industries, market segments and geographic locations.

PMP^® Certification Exam Eligibility Requirements

To obtain a PMP^® Certification you must meet the requirements of the Project Management Institute (PMI), which includes a general educational requirement, Project Management education requirement and Project Management experience. Based on these three factors (a table is below), you can determine whether you can qualify for the PMP^® If you are not eligible, you may look to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® Certification Exam.

To apply for the PMP® THROUGH THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTEnew window, you need to meet all education and experience prerequisites in one of the following two categories:

To be successful in this course, you should have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager and knowledge by taking courses on Introduction to PM, PM Basics, and Intro to Agile.

PMP^® Category A:

PMP^® Category B:

Leading and directing the project as identified with the tasks, knowledge, and skills specific in the Project Management Professional Examination Content Outline.

You should have experience in all five process groups across all your project management experience submitted on the application. However, on a single project, you do not need to have experience in all five process groups.

All project management experience must have been accrued within the last eight consecutive years prior to your application submission.

PMP^® Certification Track: Upcoming Required Course Schedule:

Structured Remote class are online courses that will meet at a designated meeting date and time, live with your instructor. PMI states that to be successful in this course, you should have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager and knowledge by taking courses on Introduction to PM, PM Basics, and Intro to Agile. 

Students must complete the following required prerequisites in order to register for and complete the PMP® Exam Preparation course:

1. PM101: Methodology and Overview (PMC036)
2. PM102: Practical Application of Predictive Project Management (PMC037)
3. PM103: Practical Application of Agile Project Management (PMC038)

Upcoming course schedule can be found on the Project Management Flyer. More specific information on these courses can be found on the Project Management Certificate webpage.