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Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

Project Management Professional (PMP) training at Simplilead: live, instructor-led project certification with hands-on practice, expert trainers and real-world application.

What is the Project Management Professional (PMP®) course?

Earn the world's most recognised project management credential with the Project Management Professional (PMP) training at Simplilead. This intensive, exam-focused course covers the people, process and business-environment skills today's projects demand — across predictive, agile and hybrid ways of working — and prepares you thoroughly for the PMI PMP exam.

What is the PMP course all about?

The PMP training builds the complete toolkit of a modern project manager: leading teams, managing stakeholders, planning and controlling scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality, and keeping delivery aligned to business value. It mirrors the current PMI examination content outline, blending tutorials, worked examples and practice questions so you understand the concepts and can apply them under exam conditions.

PMP certification key highlights

  • 35 contact hours of project management education to meet PMI's eligibility requirement
  • Coverage of predictive, agile and hybrid delivery approaches
  • Hundreds of practice questions and full-length mock exams
  • Exam-application guidance and study planning support
  • Real-world scenarios drawn from live projects
  • Downloadable formulas, process guides and revision aids

Skills covered in the PMP training

  • Leading project teams — motivating, empowering and resolving conflict
  • Stakeholder & communication management — keeping the right people aligned
  • Scope, schedule & cost control — planning and tracking delivery
  • Risk management — anticipating and responding to uncertainty
  • Agile & hybrid delivery — adapting the approach to the work
  • Business-focused delivery — tying projects to organisational value

Who should attend?

The PMP certification is designed for experienced project managers, team leads and professionals who direct projects and meet PMI's experience requirements. Some prior project experience is expected.

Why prepare for the PMP with Simplilead?

Our trainers are seasoned, certified practitioners who teach to the exam and to the job. With structured study support, realistic mocks and practical examples, you walk in prepared — and walk out ready to lead bigger projects.

The programme runs for 2 days of live, instructor-led training and leads to a credential awarded by Project Management Institute (PMI). The certification exam fee is included in the course price.

Who should take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) course?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:

  • Professionals seeking certification
  • Career switchers
  • Team leads

What are the prerequisites for Project Management Professional (PMP®)?

  • Basic understanding of the domain

Live instructor-led training

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

2 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

What will you learn in the Project Management Professional (PMP®) course?

By the end of the training you will be able to:

  • Master core concepts
  • Real-world application
  • Pass the certification exam

What is the Project Management Professional (PMP®) syllabus?

The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 5 modules:

  1. Module 1: Project Management Foundations

    • Projects, programs and portfolios
    • Predictive, agile and hybrid approaches
    • The role of the project manager
    • Value and the business case
  2. Module 2: Initiating & Planning

    • Defining scope and objectives
    • Stakeholder identification
    • Building the project plan
    • Estimation techniques
  3. Module 3: Scope, Schedule & Cost

    • Work breakdown structure
    • Scheduling and critical path
    • Budgeting and cost control
    • Managing change
  4. Module 4: Risk & Quality

    • Identifying and assessing risk
    • Planning risk responses
    • Quality planning and assurance
    • Procurement basics
  5. Module 5: Leading, Monitoring & Closing

    • Leading and motivating teams
    • Communication and reporting
    • Tracking progress and performance
    • Closing and lessons learned

What is the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam format?

The credential is awarded by Project Management Institute (PMI). The exam fee is included with this course.

PMP eligibility: 4-year degree with 36 months of project experience, or secondary diploma with 60 months — plus 35 contact hours of project management education (this course fulfils the 35 hours).

Questions180 questions (PMP) — multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop and scenario-based
Duration230 minutes with two 10-minute breaks (PMP)
FormatBased on the current PMI Examination Content Outline (updated July 2026, aligned to PMBOK Guide)
DeliveryPearson VUE test centre or online proctored
Certification validity3 years
RenewalEarn 60 PDUs per 3-year CCR cycle (minimum 35 Education PDUs) and pay the PMI renewal fee

How much does the Project Management Professional (PMP®) course cost?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) training with SimpliLEAD costs ₹24,999 (US$1,295), inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. Check the course page for current schedules, offers and local-currency pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Project Management Professional (PMP®) training delivered?

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Project Management Professional (PMP®) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.

Can I take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) course online?

Yes. The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.

Who should attend the Project Management Professional (PMP®) course?

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.

What are the prerequisites for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification?

You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.

Who awards this certification?

The credential is awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Simplilead provides the PMI-required training and full exam preparation.

Does this course meet PMI's contact-hour / PDU requirement?

Yes. The training provides the formal contact hours (PDUs) PMI requires as part of eligibility, and you receive a certificate confirming them.

Is the exam fee included?

The PMI exam is booked and paid directly with PMI, as PMI administers it through their own testing partner. Your course covers the required training, practice questions, and exam-day strategy so you're fully prepared.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Requirements vary by credential — typically a mix of a degree, documented project experience, and formal project-management education. Our team helps you confirm eligibility and prepare your PMI application.

How is the certification renewed?

PMI credentials are maintained on a three-year cycle by earning PDUs through continued learning and professional activity. We share a practical plan for keeping yours current.

Do you offer group or corporate training for Project Management Professional (PMP®)?

Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.

What is your rescheduling and refund policy?

You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.

Live instructor-led training

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

2 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

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