Project Management Professional (PMP®) Educational Programs

Differentiate yourself. Become a PMP®.

Project managers, enjoy the status of being among the best in your field. In project management circles worldwide,the Project Management Professional (PMP®) is the most recognized and respected credential. The PMP® designationfollowing your name signifies the solid foundation of knowledge underlying your competent practice of project management, as well as your dedication to the profession.

The PMP® credential is so highly esteemed that some industries, such as the government sector, are beginning to require that all project managers possess it.

Combined with your skills, education, and experience†, these workshops help you prepare to pass the PMP exam. Take the introductory, advanced, and exam-preparation courses in sequence. Or just take the one or two you need to ramp up for the exam.

To assure a high level of program quality, Registered Education Providers must meet rigorous criteria outlined by the Program Management Institute. Our quality, knowledge, and speed, together with your hard work, education, and experience take you to the point of being ready to sit for and pass the PMP certification exam.

PMP® Introduction
Getting Started--Essential Skills in Project Management

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | March 3-5, 2009 | $1,595 | 2.25 CEUs

Step up to learning state-of-the-art techniques for developing comprehensive project plans, getting management buy-in, estimating and scheduling project tasks with accuracy and sophistication, and building work breakdown structures. You will learn to skillfully apply limited resources to your project plans, rehearse dynamic modeling, and handle surprise variables. This workshop introduces PMI-level project management concepts and practices.

Registration for PMP® Introduction

You have four ways to register. Choose the one that's most convenient for you.

ONLINE Register online for UMSL's PMP® Introduction course using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card.
BY FAX Complete a registration form and send by fax to (314) 516-6414.
BY MAIL Complete a registration form and mail to the address indicated.
BY PHONE Call (314) 516-5908 or TDD (314) 516-5961.

PMP® Advanced Techniques
Advanced Project Management

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | April 7-9, 2009 | $1,595 | 2.25 CEUs

Time. Cost. Scope. This workshop provides the knowledge to balance resources across multiple projects. Learn to create earned-value calculations, to ascertain whether your projects will end on time or behind schedule, and ways to remedy a lagging schedule. Finally, learn to analyze project results, be the one to identify opportunities for improvement, redefine "best practices" in your workgroup, and make your results notable.

Registration for PMP® Advanced Techniques

You have four ways to register. Choose the one that's most convenient for you.

ONLINE Register online for UMSL's PMP® Advanced course using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card.
BY FAX Complete a registration form and send by fax to (314) 516-6414.
BY MAIL Complete a registration form and mail to the address indicated.
BY PHONE Call (314) 516-5908 or TDD (314) 516-5961.

PMP® Exam Prep
Project Management Professional Exam Preparation

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | May 6-7, 2009 | $995 | 1.5 CEUs

These two full days help you prepare for those 200 questions. This workshop focuses on key concepts in each of the processes and knowledge areas and is specifically designed to highlight questions covered on the PMP exam, including the new professional responsibility questions. In this workshop, you will review sample questions and create a project plan to prepare yourself for passing the PMP exam.

Registration for PMP® Exam Prep
You have four ways to register. Choose the one that's most convenient for you.

ONLINE Register online for UMSL's PMP® Exam Prep course using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card.
BY FAX Complete a registration form and send by fax to (314) 516-6414.
BY MAIL Complete a registration form and mail to the address indicated.
BY PHONE Call (314) 516-5908 or TDD (314) 516-5961.

Chancellor's Certificate

For each PMP workshops that you complete, you will be awarded a noncredit Chancellor's Certificate in Project Management Professional® Educational Training by the Chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Cancellation Policy: The University reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified immediately, and all program fees will be returned. If you must cancel the registration, you are entitled to a full refund only if you cancel two weeks prior to the first class. A $50 processing fee will be assessed for later cancellations up to the first class.

Income Tax Deduction: The cost of continuing education is deductible for federal income tax purposes under certain circumstances. Check with the IRS or your tax advisor.

This page last updated January 26, 2009 .