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Project Management Professional (PMP®) Educational Programs

group of people at computerProject 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 designation following 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.

Differentiate yourself. Become a PMP.

Almost ready? Take just the Exam Prep.
New to the field? Take all three courses.

PMP Introduction: Getting Started--Essential Skills in Project Management
Sept. 16-18, 2008

PMP Advanced Techniques: Advanced Project Management
Oct. 14-16, 2008

PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Professional Exam Preparation
Nov. 5-6, 2008

Chancellor's Certificate

For each of these 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.


† At the time of application to take the PMP exam, the candidate must meet one of the following sets of educational and experience requirements:

  • High school diploma, associate's degree, or global equivalent; 60 months of project management experience and 7,500 hours in a position of responsibility leading and directing specific tasks as outlined by the PMI®; and 35 hours formal project management education.
  • Bachelor's degree or global equivalent; 36 months of project management experience and 4,500 hours in a position of responsibility leading and directing specific tasks as outlined by the PMI®; and 35 hours formal project management education.

PMP is a registered certification mark and PMI is a registered trademark and service mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.