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This course exposes students and practicing project managers to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK™) processes and standards and prepares students to take the Project Management Profession (PMP) certification exam.

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PMI Authorized Training Partner

35 Contact Hours Included

In-Person Instructor-Led Training

PMP Exam Aligned Curriculum

About the Course

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the global gold standard for experienced project managers. Harrisburg University’s PMP® Exam Prep Course is an in-person, instructor-led program designed to prepare participants to successfully sit for the PMP certification exam while strengthening real-world project leadership skills.

As a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP), Harrisburg University delivers PMI-developed curriculum aligned directly to the PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO). This comprehensive program satisfies the required 35 hours of formal project management education needed to apply for PMP certification.

Participants will build mastery across predictive, agile, and hybrid project approaches while learning how to lead teams, manage project delivery, and align projects with organizational strategy.

This immersive classroom experience combines expert instruction, collaborative exercises, exam-focused learning activities, and applied project scenarios to reinforce understanding and exam readiness.

As an ATP, we are able to provide PMI™-developed PMP exam preparation materials. Our instructors were evaluated by the PMI™ and had to pass PMI™ instructor training prior to being certified to deliver this course.

PMP Exam Preparation – This course exposes students and practicing project managers to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK™) processes and standards and prepares students to take either the Project Management Profession (PMP) certification exam.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Build and lead high-performing project teams
Apply predictive, agile, and hybrid project management approaches
Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects aligned with PMI standards
Engage stakeholders and manage project communications effectively
Evaluate business environment impacts on project success
Apply PMP exam strategies and understand certification requirements
Demonstrate knowledge aligned to PMP domains: People, Process, and Business Environment

Target Audience

Ideal for:

Experienced project managers preparing for PMP certification
Professionals leading projects without formal certification
Program managers, team leads, consultants, and technical professionals seeking credential advancement

Course Benefits

Why Earn Your PMP® Certification?

The PMP certification validates advanced project leadership capability and is recognized worldwide across industries. PMP-certified professionals report higher earning potential and increased career mobility while organizations benefit from improved project outcomes and standardized practices. (Harrisburg University)

Instructor

Harrisburg University is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with PMI.

For this series of Exam Prep Offerings the Instructor will be:

Jamie Berten

Project Management Professional (PMP) | Program Analyst, DLA | Project Management Professor | DBA Candidate | Leadership, Operations & Process Improvement Expert

Jamie is a project management professional and scholar-practitioner with nearly a decade of experience driving operational excellence across federal, corporate, and academic environments. From leading high-impact initiatives at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to shaping the next generation of professionals as a Part-Time Corporate Faculty/Professor at Harrisburg University, she’s built a career around improving systems, empowering people, and delivering measurable results. My background spans strategic planning, process improvement, leadership development, and organizational performance.

Course Structure/Topics

Course Modules

Instruction aligns with PMI’s official PMP Exam Prep framework:

Module 1 — Creating a High-Performing Team

Team development and collaboration
Leadership and conflict management
Supporting virtual and cross-functional teams

Module 2 — Starting the Project

Stakeholder engagement
Project approach selection
Governance and planning foundations

Module 3 — Doing the Work

Scope, schedule, and risk management
Managing change and project execution
Quality and delivery practices

Module 4 — Keeping the Business in Mind

Organizational change awareness
Business value delivery
Compliance and environmental factors

Module 5 — Keeping the Team on Track

Performance measurement
Communication strategies
Issue resolution and continuous improvement

How to get your PMP Certification

Path to a PMP Certification

Check eligibility and prepare (see requirements below)
Complete the application
Pay and schedule the exam
Study for the exam
Take the exam

For more information:
PMP Examination Content Outline

Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMP certification requirements:

Set A Requirements

High school or secondary school diploma
Minimum 60 months/5 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:

Set B Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent)
36 months/3 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:

Set C Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
24 months/2 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
35 hours of project management education/training (GAC core project management course work is pre-approved to fulfill this requirement)

Continuing Education Credits

Materials

PMP Exam Prep materials and the current PMBOK are included in the course cost.

Delivery Format

Format

This program is delivered in person at Harrisburg University in an immersive classroom environment designed to maximize engagement, collaboration, and instructor interaction.

Instruction includes:

Instructor-led lectures
Group exercises and case studies
Exam readiness discussions
Knowledge checks and guided review sessions

Pricing

In-Person PMP® Exam Prep Course — $1,999

Includes:

PMI Authorized PMP® Exam Prep Course Materials
35 Contact Hours required for PMP certification application
Instructor-led training delivered by PMI Authorized Training Partner instructors
Printed course materials (distributed Day 1)
Daily guided exercises and exam preparation activities
Parking
Certificate of completion
Light snacks and lunch

“All aspects of the course were presented with real-life examples. I expect to add a significant level of professionalism to my existing position in regard to project management.”

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Upcoming Offerings

Advance Your Project Leadership Career

Join Harrisburg University’s PMI-authorized PMP® Exam Prep Course and gain the knowledge, confidence, and required training hours to pursue PMP certification.

Seats are limited for each in-person cohort.

2026 In-Person Course Dates

9:00 am- 5:00 pm

May Session: May 18–22, 2026
July Session: July 13–17, 2026
September Session: September 14–18, 2026
November Session: November 2–6, 2026

(All sessions run Monday–Friday)

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