Overview

Getting ready to write the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam and want to ace it?

This 35-hour PMI exam prep course delivered by SAIT, along with any past project management training and on-the-job project management experience you may have, will give you the best chance of success. As a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP), SAIT meets PMI-established quality assurance criteria and our PROJ-120 instructors are authorized to teach PMP® Exam preparation.

Our delivery of the course is reliably guaranteed-to-run, helping you plan your learning and when to write your certification exam.

Comprehensive and structured, the course covers five modules which take you into real-world scenarios representing various industries and project management situations to help you practice applying principles and concepts at work:

  • Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team 
  • Lesson 2: Starting the Project 
  • Lesson 3: Doing the Work 
  • Lesson 4: Keeping Them on Track 
  • Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind 

Enjoy prepping with a combination of virtual classes, independent online study and a one-on-one virtual coaching session. Your instructor will be there to support you as you work through engaging learning content and materials in the PMI’s e-learning platform, including chapter knowledge checks, checklists and PMP exam practice questions.

This course is ideal if you:

  • are an aspiring or new project manager looking to formalize your knowledge and skills with a globally recognized credential
  • are an experienced project manager who wants PMP certification to advance in your career
  • want to use course hours toward education requirements or professional development units for the PMP® or CAPM® credentials

"PMI", "PMBOK", "CAPM", "PMP" are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:

  • build a team, define team ground rules, negotiate project agreements, empower and train team members, engage and support virtual teams and build shared understanding about the project
  • determine appropriate project methodology, methods and practices
  • plan and manage scope, budget, resources, schedule, quality of products, deliverables and project/phase closure
  • integrate project planning activities, plan and manage procurement and establish project governance
  • assess and manage risks, execute project to deliver business value, manage communications, engage stakeholders, create project artifacts, manage project changes and project issues and ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity
  • lead a team, support team performance, address and remove impediments, obstacles and blockers, manage conflict, collaborate with and mentor relevant stakeholders and apply emotional intelligence to promote team performance
  • manage compliance requirements, evaluate and deliver project benefits and value, evaluate and address internal and external business environment changes, support organizational change and employ continuous process improvement.

This course is informed by the PMP® Exam content outline. There are no formal assessments for this course. 

This course may be used toward educational prerequisites to attain or maintain exisiting PMI certifications. 

  • If you have less than three years of project management experience and are working toward your Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® credential, you may use this course to meet the minimum 23-hour education requirement and to prepare for the exam.
  • If you already have your designation, you can use the 35 training hours from this course towards your professional development units (PDUs) to maintain your designation.

Learn more about PMI certifications and the PMP® Exam certification process.

Upcoming dates

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Registration for this course closes two days prior to the start date.

After you've completed this course

Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Costs

Technology

To be successful in this course, you’ll need:

A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.

You will be provided with an access key for PMI's e-learning platform.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

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