IIL's PMP® Exam Prep Course
Be Inspired. Be Exceptional. Become a Certified PMP®.
Unlike some of IIL’s competitors that teach PMP prep courses discussing practice exam questions and how to pass a multiple-choice exam, IIL’s focus is on teaching you skills that will remain with you your entire life and provide you with many career opportunities. Passing the PMP exam is secondary to teaching skills needed for lifetime employment and success.
IIL is a Premier Level Project Management Institute (PMI®) Authorized Training Partner.
Upcoming Course Dates
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.
All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). View session times in your local time zone in the Course Catalog.
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Benefits of IIL's PMP® Exam Prep Course
Earning your PMP® certification is a major milestone, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. As a PMI® Authorized Training Partner at the Premier Level, we combine proven expertise with instructors who bring years of real-world project experience.
Enjoy these included perks with IIL’s PMP Exam Prep course, to ensure your best outcome in getting certified.
Strong Foundation
IIL meets the 35-Hour PMP® Exam Prep requirement, along with additional practice exams and guidance.
Expert Instructors
Every PMP class is taught by world-class PMP-certified trainers and coaches, with experience in the field.
On-Call Support
Whether it’s for rescheduling your class, technical assistance, or even with your PMP application, our team is glad to assist in whatever stage you’re at.
IIL's Exclusive PMP Prep Study Tool
IIL provides its own additional online tool with 1200+ questions to prepare and build your confidence for the PMP exam.
PMP Study Group
Join an exclusive community of peers in our private LinkedIn Study Group, with direct access to subject matter experts.
PMP Exam Bundling Available
We also have bundling available for the PMP® exam fee and first year PMI membership.
See more details here.
Are You Eligible for PMP® Certification?
To qualify for the PMP®, you must meet one of these four requirements:
Educational Background:
Completion of upper-secondary / secondary school (e.g., High School Diploma, GED-type secondary equivalency, Upper-Secondary / School Leaving Certificate)
Project Management Experience:
Minimum 60 months / 5 years of non-overlapping experience leading projects in the past 10 years
Educational Background:
Completion of a recognized associate’s-level, higher-certificate, or advanced technical / vocational program
Project Management Experience:
Minimum 48 months / 4 years of non-overlapping experience leading projects in the past 10 years
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a recognized / authorized institution; or an advanced professional / vocational qualification
Project Management Experience:
Minimum 36 months / 3 years of nonoverlapping experience leading projects in the past 10 years
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree awarded by a program accredited by PMI’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC). (GAC accreditation is a program quality designation and does not, by itself, change)
Project Management Experience:
Minimum 24 months / 2 years of non-overlapping experience leading projects in the past 10 years
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
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about the PMP®
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A combination of education and/or professional experience is required for the PMP exam and certification. The PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep course provides candidates with the mandatory 35 contact hours of training required by PMI to submit your application for the PMP exam and certification.
PMI only grants PDUs (Professional Development Units) to those who hold a PMI certification. If you are taking the PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep course and have a PMI certification, you are eligible to apply for PDUs.
PMI strongly recommends the Exam Content Outline as the best way to understand what is covered on the PMP exam.
See IIL's comprehensive list of suggested study materials here.
IIL also encourages using a test simulator, which is included with the PMP Prep Course, to build familiarity and endurance for the final exam.
After the foundational 35 class hours have been completed, most PMP Prep candidates should plan an average of 2-3 months with 2-3 hours per day of consistent study to prepare for the PMP exam. Study can be achieved through:
- Test simulators with adequate feedback to build endurance for the 180-question, four-hour exam
- Reading through related resources to develop comprehension of concepts, rather than rote memorization
- Greater success is found when joining study groups and finding peers to communicate and work alongside with!
Simultaneously, be sure to submit your PMP Application with PMI in order to qualify for the exam, and to schedule your PMP Exam when you feel confident to do so. IIL is ready to assist you with all steps in the process.
The new exam based on the PMBOK 8th Edition is scheduled for July 1, 2026.
The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) Eighth Edition is set to release on July 1, 2026. As such, the PMP Prep Course and exam are set to update alongside it. Here are some key differences for the new version:
- Process Groups have returned as "Focus Areas": Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.
- There are 40 consolidated processes, down from the 49 found in previous process-centric editions.
- PMBOK 8 intentionally supports both Agile vs. Predictive (Waterfall) models equally, presenting itself as a "hybrid-first" framework.
- Tailoring is now embedded directly into every domain with specific industry examples, rather than being a separate chapter.
- The new "Integrate Sustainability" principle introduces the "Triple Bottom Line" (Environment, Social, and Economic) as a core responsibility for PMs.
- PMBOK 8 includes a dedicated section on on Artifical Intelligence in project delivery.
- "Holistic View" systems thinking is a new principle (merging "Complexity" and "System Interactions") that focuses on how project decisions impact the wider organization.
- PMBOK 8 addresses "Value" differently, moving from "Value Delivery" as a concept to "Focus on Value" as a mindset, emphasizing measurable business outcomes over task completion.
- The PMBOK has grown from roughly 250 pages (7th Edition) to over 400 pages (8th Edition) due to the reintroduction of technical process guidance.
No, the PMBOK 8th Edition is a maturation of the 7th Edition. The fundamentals of Stakeholders, Risk, and Scope remain similar.
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