IIL's PMP® Exam Prep Course
Be Inspired. Be Exceptional. Get PMP® Certified.
The PMP® Certification is the globally recognized gold standard certification in Project Management.
IIL is a Project Management Institute (PMI)®
Authorized Training Partner (Premier Level).
Upcoming Sessions
IIL hosts accessible course dates in both live-virtual and in-person classrooms around the globe.
To learn more about our available course dates, view our full course schedule.
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Benefits of IIL's PMP® Exam Prep Course
Enjoy these additional perks.
The Core
35-Hour PMP® Exam Prep with official PMI practice exams and guidance.
The Tech Edge
Dedicated Support tool to streamline your prep.
The Network
Join a community of peers in our private LinkedIn Study Group.
The Safety Net
Ongoing support from the IIL team and mentors.
IPM Day Pass
Free entry to our International Project Management Day Online Conference (26 PDUs included).
PDU Library
1-year access to IIL’s Learning in Minutes catalogue to keep your certification active.
The IIL Advantage
Looking to earn your PMP® certification is a massive achievement! To help you get there, we have combined our Premier Level PMI® ATP status with instructors who have spent years in the trenches on real-world projects.
The result is the ‘IIL Advantage’ — learning that goes beyond standard prepping tools. We don’t just help you succeed on exam day; we are with you before, during, and after to ensure you are ready to lead and deliver real-world impact.
Instructional Excellence
From the visionary influence of Dr. Harold Kerzner to our network of 450+ localized specialists, IIL instructors are in a league of their own. Each is hand-picked through a stringent process that prioritizes real-world application over simple theory. We don’t just teach; we inspire a ‘sense of discovery’ that makes even the most daunting concepts intuitive and ready for immediate use in your workplace.
Measurable Value
We pride ourselves on a “Total Value” philosophy. Our training is a targeted investment designed to reduce waste and accelerate results. Most of our clients are multi-year repeat partners because we deliver a measurable difference in professional ability and organizational health.
Collaboration with PMI®
IIL has a 30+ year history with PMI Global and the Executive Council. When you train with IIL, you’re training with a partner that helps shape the very standards of the profession.
Your Partner, Not a Vendor
We view ourselves as your partner, not a vendor, because your success is the only metric that matters to us. From the foundational influence of our experts to our real-world curriculum, we stay by your side.
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PMP Training for Teams
Whether you are looking to upskill a small team or a global workforce, IIL has been the partner of choice for thousands of organizations, serving the learning and certification needs of project, program and portfolio managers for over 30 years.
Is the PMP Certification Right for You?
To qualify for PMP certification, you must meet one of these three requirements:
- High school or secondary school diploma
- Minimum 5 years (60 months) experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent)
- 3 years (36 months) experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
- 2 years experience (24 months) leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training
Steps to Get Your PMP® Certification
Step 1: Register for IIL’s PMP® Exam Prep Course
IIL offers PMP Exam Prep courses in person or virtually. Our classes are offered in over 100 countries and 20+ languages. See our schedule of upcoming PMP Exam Prep classes.
Step 2: Attend Online or In-Person Classes
IIL is an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) for PMI’s PMP program. This means our course materials are approved by PMI and provide you will all the information you need to pass the exam.
Your class will be facilitated by IIL’s world class instructors, including many that have been preparing students for the PMP for over a decade. This class meets PMI’s requirement for 35 hours of project management education.
Step 3: Study and Assess
After class, create a study plan to support you in achieving your goal. Your study plan should include familiarity with the PMP Exam Content Outline that serves as a blueprint for the exam.
You will have access to our PMP Exam Prep Tool with over 1500+ curated sample test questions that you can access as many times as you like for up to 6 months.
Additional PMP Prep Study Resources can provide more information on the topics on the exam.
Step 4: Register for the Exam
Fill out the online application. The application is very detailed so set aside several hours to document your experience. You can find out more about the application by reviewing the PMP Handbook.
To complete your application, you will need to pay USD $425 if you are a PMI member, or USD $595 if you are not. Once your application is approved, you can register for the in-person or online proctored test via the Pearson Vue website.
Step 5: Take the Exam
The day of the exam you will need to show your PMI Eligibility ID and a government issued photo ID at check-in. You cannot bring anything with you into the testing area, including dictionaries or calculators, though a calculator will be available on the computer.
There are 180 multiple choice, multiple response, matching, hotspot and limited fill-in-the-blank questions. You will have 230 minutes to complete the exam. There are two ten minute breaks scheduled that are not part of the 230 minutes.
Once you have completed the exam and submitted it, you will receive your results and a report showing your score for each domain.
Step 6: What’s Next
Once you pass the exam you can proudly display your electronic PMP Badge.
PMI requires 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years to maintain certification. IIL presents annual online conferences, free webinars, Learning in Minutes, as well as a myriad of classes and certifications.
Make sure to report your PDUs to PMI by filling out your PDU information. To learn more about opportunities to earn and report PDUs, visit our webpage here.
What’s Covered in IIL’s PMP® Exam Prep Course:
Module 1: Business Environment
The Business Environment lesson addresses foundational knowledge about how projects align with the organization’s strategy to provide business value. It introduces project management principles and Agile principles to provide a basis for managing projects. In addition, we cover important business concepts such as project governance, project compliance, change management and organizational change.
Topics in Module 1 include:
- Foundation
- Strategic Alignment
- Project Benefits and Value
- Organizational Culture and Change Management
- Project Governance
- Project Compliance
Module 2: Start the Project
Stakeholders are the reason we do projects. From the very beginning of the project we should be identifying, analyzing, and engaging with project stakeholders. The project team is a key set of stakeholders that we work with to deliver the project. Key to project success is ensuring that all stakeholders have a common understanding of the project, the project lifecycle, and the development approach(es) that will be used to deliver value.
Topics in Module 2 include:
- Identify and Engage Stakeholders
- Form the Team
- Build Shared Understanding
- Project Approach
Module 3: Plan the Project
Planning, whether done at the start of the project or continuously throughout the project, is the backbone of project management. Planning entails exploring, defining, and refining scope, quality, resources, schedules, and costs. This information is evaluated through the lens of risk management prior to being integrated into a project management plan, tailored for the needs of the organization and the project.
Topics in Module 3 include:
- Planning Projects
- Scope
- Schedule
- Resources
- Budget
- Risks
- Quality
- Integrate Plans
Module 4: Lead the Project Team
Leadership is a set of behaviors that team members employ to create a collaborative environment for all stakeholders. Each project and each project team is unique, therefore the way we implement leadership skills flexes to meet the needs of the situation. We will cover leadership skills critical to project success including communication, coaching, empowerment, and conflict management.
Topics in Module 4 include:
- Craft Your Leadership Skills
- Create a Collaborative Team Environment
- Empower the Team
- Support Team Member Performance
- Communicate and Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Training, Coaching, and Mentoring
- Manage Conflict
Module 5: Support the Project Team Performance
Throughout the project we monitor progress to ensure performance is going as planned. Undoubtedly there will be variances, issues, impediments, and changes that arise. Project managers evaluate the situation and apply necessary actions to ensure successful delivery. Part of being accountable for project success entails continuous learning and improvement, and communicating this information as appropriate.
Topics in Module 5 include:
- Implement Ongoing Improvements
- Support Performance
- Evaluate Project Progress
- Manage Project Issues and Impediments
- Manage Project Changes
Module 6: Close the Project/Phase
The end of a phase or the project entails ensuring that the project deliverables can bring about the promised benefits and value. This includes knowledge transfer and proper administrative closure.
Topics in Module 6 include:
- Project / Phase Closure
- Benefits Realization
- Knowledge Transfer
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