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PMP — Project Management Professional

PMP is the world’s most recognised project management certification, awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It proves you can lead projects and teams across predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. This course gives you the knowledge and exam preparation to pass — aligned to the latest PMBOK Guide.

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Duration
6–10 weeks
Format
100% online
Experience
PMI eligibility
Access
12 months

About this certification

What Is the PMP Certification?

The globally recognised gold-standard project management certification, awarded by PMI.

The certification explained

PMP (Project Management Professional) is the globally recognised gold-standard project management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). It’s based on the PMBOK Guide and proves you can lead projects and teams in any industry, anywhere in the world.

It tests project leadership across three domains — People, Process and Business Environment — spanning predictive, agile and hybrid delivery, so it reflects the way projects are really run today.

PMP has real eligibility requirements. You apply to PMI to sit the exam and must meet their project experience and 35 contact hours of project management education requirements. This course is built around your preparation, and your account manager can guide you through the application.

PMI
the global professional body for project management
3
exam domains — People, Process and Business Environment
180
exam questions across predictive, agile and hybrid delivery
Global
the most in-demand project management credential

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

PMP suits project professionals who want to prove their leadership with the world’s most recognised project management certification.

Experienced Project Managers

Already running projects and want the global credential that proves it.

Aspiring PMs

You have some project experience and want to step formally into project management.

Team Leads Moving into PM

Leading work day to day and ready to make project management your role.

PRINCE2 Holders

Add a globally recognised certification to your structured project method.

Consultants & Contractors

Win more work with a credential clients recognise and trust worldwide.

Hands-On Learners

Learn best by doing — work through real project scenarios and practice questions as you go.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course runs across 9 modules covering the People, Process and Business Environment domains, plus dedicated exam strategy. That’s around 30 hours of video, with 180 practice questions throughout.

PMP & the PMBOK Framework
How the exam works · The PMBOK Guide · Project, programme and portfolio context
~3 hrs
Strategy, Governance & Compliance
Aligning projects to strategy · Governance · Compliance and value delivery
~3 hrs
Predictive, Agile & Hybrid Delivery
Choosing a delivery approach · Lifecycles · Tailoring to the project
~4 hrs
Scope, Schedule & Cost
Defining scope · Building schedules · Estimating and managing budgets
~4 hrs
Risk, Quality & Procurement
Risk and uncertainty · Quality management · Procurement and contracts
~4 hrs
Stakeholders & Communication
Stakeholder engagement · Communication · Negotiation and conflict
~3 hrs
Team Performance & Leadership
Building teams · Servant leadership · Motivating and developing people
~3 hrs
Business Environment, Value & Sustainability
Business acumen · Benefits and value · Sustainability and ESG · AI in project management
~3 hrs
Exam Strategy & Practice
Exam technique · Full practice questions · Weak-area review · Final review
~3 hrs

What the course covers

Building & leading teams

Servant leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation & conflict

Motivating & developing people

Defining scope

Building schedules

Estimating & managing budgets

Risk & uncertainty

Quality management

Procurement & contracts

Aligning projects to strategy

Governance & compliance

Benefits & value delivery

Predictive, agile & hybrid delivery

Sustainability & ESG

AI in project management

What’s included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Each course includes the materials, hands-on practice, and support you need to learn the skills properly and walk into the exam ready.

12 Months Course Access

Full access to all course materials for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress.

Expert Video Lessons

Clear, on-demand video lessons covering every domain of the PMP exam — learn at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like.

Hands-On Activities & Practice Tests

Guided hands-on activities plus 180 exam-style questions modelled on the real PMP exam, so you build real skills and walk in knowing what to expect.

Account Manager Support

A dedicated account manager to keep you on track, answer your questions, and guide you through your PMI application when you’re ready.

Help when you need it →

Certificate & Digital Badge

Complete the course and you’ll receive a Career Smarter certificate of completion and a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn and CV. The official PMP certification itself is awarded by PMI on passing the exam.

Shareable & verifiable →

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not the right course? If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling, we’ll refund you — no fuss.

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In practice

PMP in the Real World

Projects only succeed when someone leads them well. See the kind of work PMP trains you for.

Leading the Team

Getting the best from the people doing the work

Building the team, removing blockers, resolving conflict and keeping everyone motivated and aligned. PMP teaches the servant-leadership and stakeholder skills that turn a group of people into a high-performing project team.

PMP in action When two stakeholders disagree on priorities, you facilitate a decision everyone can commit to — and the project keeps moving.

Managing the Plan

Keeping scope, schedule and budget under control

Defining what’s in and out, building a realistic schedule, estimating costs and managing risk as things change. PMP gives you the tools to plan properly and adapt without losing control of the project.

PMP in action A key supplier slips. You re-plan the critical path, protect the deadline that matters, and brief stakeholders before they have to ask.

Delivering Value

Making sure the project actually pays off

A project isn’t done when the work stops — it’s done when it delivers the benefits the business wanted. PMP teaches you to align delivery to strategy and keep value, not just activity, in focus.

PMP in action You tie every workstream back to the business case, so the project delivers measurable value rather than just hitting milestones.

Exam details

About the PMP Exam

The PMP exam is taken through PMI (via Pearson VUE) once your PMI application is approved. This course prepares you for it — covering every domain and giving you 180 practice questions so you walk in ready. Your account manager can guide you through the PMI application along the way.

Body
PMI
Questions
180
Duration
230 minutes
Domains
People · Process · Business
Eligibility
Experience + education
Booking
Through PMI

What to Expect on Exam Day

The PMP exam is taken through PMI via Pearson VUE — online with a remote proctor, or at a local test centre. Here’s how the journey works, from eligibility to keeping your certification.

Meet PMI eligibility

PMP has real requirements: project experience plus 35 contact hours of project management education. This course supports your preparation — check PMI’s current requirements before you apply.

Apply to PMI

You submit an application to PMI describing your experience. Your account manager can guide you through the process so you apply with confidence.

Schedule via Pearson VUE

Once your application is approved, you schedule the exam through Pearson VUE — online with a remote proctor, or at a test centre near you.

On the day

You have 230 minutes for 180 questions across the People, Process and Business Environment domains, with scheduled breaks built in.

Results & maintaining your PMP

You get your result at the end of the exam. To keep your PMP, you earn PDUs (professional development units) over each renewal cycle — your account manager can point you in the right direction.

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Career Growth Path

Where This Certification Takes You

PMP takes you from delivering projects to leading bigger, more strategic ones. See where it leads — and the certifications that take you further.

Where You Are Now

Project management experience

PMP

£50k–£70k avg.

You are here

Senior Project Manager

£60k–£80k avg.

Programme Manager

£70k–£95k avg.

Portfolio / PMO Director

£90k–£130k avg.

PMP is the world’s most recognised project management certification
PMP-certified project managers command a salary premium worldwide

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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One course, no hidden extras. The PMP exam itself is taken through PMI once your application is approved.

Right for you if…

You meet PMI’s eligibility (project experience plus 35 contact hours) and want thorough preparation to pass the PMP exam with confidence.

Working toward eligibility?

You can study now and apply to PMI when you’re ready. Your account manager can guide you through the eligibility and application process.

PMP — Sale Price

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Everything you need to prepare for the PMP exam. The exam itself is taken through PMI once your application is approved.

12 Months Course Access
Study anytime, on any device, 24/7
Expert Video Lessons
Covering every exam domain
180 Practice Questions
Exam-style questions throughout
Exam Taken Through PMI
We guide you through the application
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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Certificate & Digital Badge
On course completion — shareable & verifiable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

What is PMP and who awards it?

PMP (Project Management Professional) is the world's most recognised project management certification, awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It's based on the PMBOK Guide and proves you can lead projects and teams across predictive, agile and hybrid approaches in any industry.

How long does the course take?

It's around 30 hours of video in total, and most learners complete it in 6–10 weeks. There's no time limit: you have 12 months' access, so you can study at whatever pace suits you.

What are the requirements to sit the PMP?

PMP has real eligibility requirements set by PMI: a level of project experience plus 35 contact hours of project management education. This course is built to support your preparation, but it doesn't replace PMI's requirements — please check PMI's current eligibility criteria before you apply, and your account manager can help you understand them.

Is the exam included?

No — the PMP exam is taken through PMI once your application is approved. This course is the training and exam preparation that gets you ready. Your account manager can guide you through PMI's eligibility and application process.

Is PMP worth it?

For most project professionals, yes. PMP is globally recognised, opens doors to more senior and strategic roles, and PMP-certified project managers typically command a salary premium worldwide. It's a strong signal to employers that you can lead projects to a recognised standard.

How does finance at checkout work?

At checkout you can choose flexible finance options to spread the cost. You'll gain immediate full access to all course materials as soon as your first payment is confirmed.

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