Online PMP® Certification Training

Become a Project Manager

This project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction to key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes.   

If you want to obtain your Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, this program will provide content designed to help with your studies and overall PMP prep. The contact hours may be applied for the PMP exam education prerequisite or as professional development units (PDUs)—if you are already certified.  

Job Outlook for Project Managers

The salary of project managers varies widely depending on the industry in which you choose to work. According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of a project manager is $88,010, with a high of $137,093 as of February 2024. Similarly, recent Project Management Institute (PMI) survey data shows that project professionals report the highest median salary in the U.S. ($120,000), with those with less than three years of experience earning a median salary of $80,000 yearly.   

The demand for project managers varies, but it is high and continuing to rise due to an increasing number of jobs that require project-oriented skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the project management field is projected to grow 6% by 2032. Lightcast data reports that project management professionals will see over 13% job growth by 2033.   

Course Objectives

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

This project management course is considered intermediate to advanced. Students should have completed the Essentials of Project Management program and/or have three or more years of experience leading projects.      

For the PMP certification, you need at least 35 hours of formal project management training—which this program meets. The PMI also requires project management experience in a leadership role. You don't have to be a "project manager," but you do need to demonstrate that your experience is in a leadership role of some sort. In the exam application, you will document the number of hours you personally performed project work.      

The amount of experience needed for the PMP certification depends on your level of education. You will need 36 months of project management experience if you have a four-year degree or equivalent from another country. If you don't have a four-year college degree, you will need 60 months of project management experience.