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This is a comprehensive project management program for those who want to expand their knowledge and application of project management concepts. It is designed to create skills for today's project practitioners and prepare them for either the CAPM® or PMP® certifications.
This project manager training bundle is designed for seasoned project managers—providing you with a strong grasp of project management from start to finish. You will cover a good foundation of project management concepts and terminology, before deepening your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes.
Throughout this Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification training, you will learn through a life cycle approach—meaning you will work through the project life cycle, from building a business case to closing down the project. By doing so, you will understand how all the concepts interrelate and how decisions made in the early stages of the project form the foundation for executing, controlling, and ultimately closing the project through predictive, agile, and adaptive approaches.
This project manager course bundle meets or exceeds the requirements for those interested in the CAPM and PMP certifications.
You must schedule and pay for the PMP and CAPM certification exams on your own after course completion. If you are already certified, the contact hours may be applied for the PMP exam education prerequisite or as professional development units (PDUs).
PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMBOK®, PgMP®, PMI-RMP®, CAPM, PMI-SP®, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®, and the PMI REP Logo® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.
These courses will prepare you to sit for either the CAPM or the PMP exam, depending on your educational background and project management experience.
To qualify for the CAPM exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
To qualify for the PMP exam, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.
Erica Kirwan has more than 15 years of experience in process and project management. Previously, Kirwan served as Senior Project Manager for a Fortune 200 financial services company. She earned an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration.
Rachel Tepps, PMP, has over a decade of experience working in higher education in a variety of project management and instructional roles, including developing project management courses and curriculum. Most recently, she obtained her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Rachel also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Arts in College Student Development from Appalachian State University.
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 $98,101, with a high of $153,275 as of May 2026. Many of the highest paying project management jobs can be found in information technology.
Professionals with a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification earn significantly more than those without it. Across 21 countries, PMP holders report median salaries that are 17% higher on average. In the U.S., the earnings gap is even larger: PMP‑certified respondents report a median salary of $135,000, compared to $109,157 for non‑PMPs—a 24% difference.
A project manager is in charge of the overall success or failure of a project, ensuring that a project aligns with organizational objectives to deliver business value. As a project manager, you must start by fleshing out an idea and selling it through the organization. You will then pull together your team, organize and clearly lay out the steps involved, lead the team throughout the project lifecycle, manage the budget, make important decisions that could impact the outcome of the project, engage and update stakeholders, deliver a complete project that meets objectives, ensure that there a smooth transition as the project is handed over and rolled out, and finally share the knowledge you gained along the way from successes as well as mistakes. You will have ultimate control over all parts of a project including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closing.
Yes. This course will prepare you to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exam and help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification exam. You will need to set up your tests and pay any fees required separately.
Yes, demand for project managers 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 reports that the project management specialists are projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034. PMI's 2025 Talent Gap Report projects a need for up to 30 million new global project professionals by 2035.
