PMI-PMP® Certification Training

Powered by GIMIT – PMI® Authorized Training Partner

🎯Course Description:

Are you an IT Manager looking to elevate your project management skills and achieve global recognition? Do you want to lead complex IT projects with confidence, drive successful outcomes, and significantly contribute to your organization's strategic goals?

This specialized Project Management Professional (PMP) training program, offered by GIMIT (an Authorized Training Partner of PMI), is meticulously designed for IT Managers who aim to master the art and science of project management within the unique context of the information technology industry.

The PMP certification is the world's leading project management certification, demonstrating your proven ability to lead and direct projects. For IT Managers, this means not just understanding technical requirements, but also effectively managing stakeholders, mitigating risks inherent in IT environments, optimizing resource allocation (human, software, and hardware), and ensuring project delivery aligns with business value.

This intensive program goes beyond theoretical concepts, providing practical, real-world scenarios and best practices directly applicable to IT projects. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the PMP exam content outline, covering the three domains of People, Process, and Business Environment, with a specific focus on their application in IT.

🎯 Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Master the foundational principles and processes of project management as defined by PMI.

• Understand the PMP exam structure and content, with strategies for effective preparation.

• Apply agile, hybrid, and predictive methodologies to manage diverse IT projects.

• Effectively manage IT project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholders.

• Develop strong leadership and team-building skills crucial for IT project success.

• Navigate complex IT project environments, anticipating challenges and implementing effective solutions.

• Ensure IT projects deliver maximum business value and align with organizational strategic objectives.

• Be fully prepared to successfully pass the PMP certification exam.

🎯 Course Content

Module 0: Introduction

• Purpose:

  • Overview of the course structure, learning objectives, and PMI's expectations.

  • Explain what PMP® certification is, eligibility criteria, the exam structure, and the PMI Talent Triangle® (Ways of Working, Power Skills, Business Acumen).

  • Introduction to key themes: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid project environments.

Module 1: Business Environment

• Purpose:

  • Understand how external factors impact projects.

  • Explore organizational systems, governance, and compliance factors.

  • Topics include strategic alignment of projects, project benefits management, and environmental influences like laws, regulations, and culture.

Module 2: Start the Project

• Purpose:

  • Initiate and define a new project or a new phase of a project.

  • Key focuses:

    • Identifying and engaging stakeholders.

    • Developing a project charter.

    • Building the project team and creating a shared understanding of the project goals.

Module 3: Plan the Project

• Purpose:

  • Detailed planning of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Learn how to define project objectives, manage changes, and establish baselines.

  • Covers both predictive and adaptive (Agile) planning approaches.

Module 4: Lead the Project

• Purpose:

  • Focus on leadership and team management throughout the project.

  • Topics include:

    • Managing conflicts.

    • Supporting team performance.

    • Leading a team through empowerment and decision-making.

    • Communicating effectively.

    • Building a collaborative project team environment.

Module 5: Support the Project Team Performance

• Purpose:

  • Understand how to enable team and project performance.

  • Topics include:

    • Coaching and mentoring.

    • Managing risk.

    • Solving problems.

    • Continuously improving processes.

    • Ensuring knowledge transfer across the project team.

Module 6: Close the Project/Phase

• Purpose:

  • Formal closure of a project or a project phase.

  • Activities include:

    • Confirming project deliverables.

    • Ensuring acceptance by stakeholders.

    • Conducting lessons learned sessions.

    • Releasing project resources.

    • Archiving project documents.

PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep Student Workbook

• What it is:

  • The official workbook provided by PMI.

  • Contains exercises, case studies, practice questions, templates, and tools aligned with the course modules.

  • Follows PMI’s authorized content — extremely helpful for exam readiness.

Notes Handouts for Each Module

• Purpose:

  • Condensed notes summarizing key points from each module.

  • Designed for quick revision and to help during classroom sessions or self-study.

  • Each handout covers critical definitions, formulas, concepts, and processes.

Glossary

• Purpose:

  • A complete collection of important PMP terms and definitions.

  • Helps ensure you use PMI’s language correctly (important for the exam!).

Mastery Builder Questions

• Purpose:

  • Short quizzes and practice questions after every major topic.

  • Designed to reinforce understanding immediately.

  • Help in identifying weak areas before moving ahead.

PMP Exam Prep Course Outline

• Purpose:

  • High-level overview of the course structure.

  • Lists all modules, learning objectives, approximate time allocation, and methods (lectures, case studies, quizzes, etc.)

Pearson Vue conduct Exam of PMP

• PMP (Project Management Professional) is a globally recognized certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Pearson VUE is the official testing partner that conducts the PMP exam.

• You can take the PMP exam:

  • At a Pearson VUE test center (in person), or

  • Online through Pearson VUE’s OnVUE system (remotely proctored).

• After your PMP application is approved by PMI, you can schedule the exam on the Pearson VUE website.

• The exam consists of 180 questions and lasts about 4 hours.

• You need a quiet environment, a valid ID, and a computer with internet for the online exam.

🧠 Key Topics Covered:

• People: How to effectively lead, motivate, and manage diverse IT project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a high-performing project environment. This includes conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and empowering teams in an IT context.

• Process: Deep dive into the project management processes across all knowledge areas, with practical application to IT projects. This covers initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing of IT projects, including specific considerations for software development lifecycles, infrastructure projects, and digital transformations.

• Business Environment: Understanding the strategic and operational context of IT projects, including organizational change management, compliance, regulations, and the impact of external business environments on IT initiatives. Emphasis on delivering business value through IT projects.

• Agile and Hybrid Approaches in IT: Explore agile principles and practices, Scrum, Kanban, and how to effectively integrate agile methodologies into IT project management, as well as developing hybrid approaches for complex IT projects.

• Risk Management in IT: Identify, assess, and mitigate common risks associated with IT projects, including cybersecurity risks, data privacy concerns, technological obsolescence, and integration challenges.

• Stakeholder Management for IT Projects: Strategies for identifying, engaging, and managing the expectations of diverse IT stakeholders, including technical teams, business units, vendors, and end-users.

🧾 Certification Eligibility:

✅ Eligibility Criteria (Choose One):

Option 1:

• Secondary degree (high school diploma)

• 5 years (60 months) of project management experience

• 35 hours of project management education/training

Option 2:

• Four-year degree (bachelor’s or global equivalent)

• 3 years (36 months) of project management experience

• 35 hours of project management education/training

GIMIT’s PMP course fulfills the 35 contact hours requirement.

📝 Course Inclusions:

• 35 contact hours certificate

• PMI-authorized digital courseware

• PMP exam application guidance

• 5+ full-length mock exams (simulating the real PMP test)

• Access to practice questions & case studies

• Mentoring sessions from PMI-certified instructors

• Post-training support until you pass the PMP exam

WHY - GIMIT

As an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI®, GIMIT ensures you receive the highest quality PMP® training aligned with the latest PMI standards. Our expert instructors, PMI-approved course materials, and exam-focused strategies are designed to boost your confidence and help you clear the PMP® exam on your first attempt. With GIMIT, you're not just preparing for an exam—you're building a future in project management excellence.

ATP & PMP - Credly Certify

Recognized by PMI® and verified on Credly, GIMIT delivers trusted, official PMP® training to help you succeed with confidence. To find one, visit the official PMI ATP Directory.

PMI Authorized Instructors

At GIMIT, our trainers are PMI® certified professionals whose credentials can be verified on Credly, ensuring you receive authentic, high-quality PMP® training from recognized experts.

With a PMI® Certified Instructor and an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) at GIMIT, you're guided by the best in the field—ensuring a clear, structured, and effective path to PMP® certification success.

PMP - Certificate

📚 FAQs – PMP Certification Training at GIMIT

1. Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for experienced project managers, team leads, product managers, program managers, and anyone aiming to gain a globally recognized PMP® credential.

2. What makes GIMIT’s PMP training unique?
As a PMI Authorized Training Partner, GIMIT delivers the official PMP content with certified instructors, mock exams, and exam readiness strategies. You also receive official PMI courseware.

3. What are the 3 domains covered in the PMP exam?
The PMP exam covers People (42%), Process (50%), and Business Environment (8%) as per PMI’s latest Exam Content Outline (ECO).

4. Will this course prepare me for both Agile and Predictive methodologies?
Yes. The course covers Agile, Predictive, and Hybrid approaches, making you versatile across methodologies.

5. How long is the PMP training?
Typically, it spans 4 to 6 days in a bootcamp format or over weekends/evenings for working professionals. We also offer self-paced and blended options.

6. What if I miss a session?
You’ll get access to recorded sessions and can attend a future live session at no additional cost.

7. Will I get help with the PMP exam application?
Absolutely! We provide PMP application assistance including guidance on documenting your experience and writing project descriptions.

8. Is the PMP exam fee included?
No. The exam fee is paid directly to PMI. As of now, it is $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members.

9. What is the passing score for PMP?
PMI does not disclose an exact passing score. However, you need to demonstrate proficiency across all domains in the exam.

10. Is the PMP certification valid for life?
No. The PMP certificate is valid for 3 years, and you can renew it by earning 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units).