PMP Certificate Exam Preparation

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Upcoming PMP Certificate Exam Preparation Information Sessions
October 16, 2024: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
October 29, 2024: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
December 10, 2024: 6:00PM – 7:00PM

Validate your competence as a Project Manager with the world’s most recognized certification: Project Management Professional (PMP®).

Position yourself for a big career move with PMP™ Certification. The prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a proven way to enhance your resume, elevate your career potential, and boost your earnings. Our course is designed to prepare individuals for the PMP Exam. The PMP is highly recommended for experienced project managers looking to advance their skills, career, and earning potential. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, agree to a professional code of conduct, and pass the PMP Exam. Ensure you're prepared for the rigorous PMP exam with our PMP Exam Prep course. This intensive 7-12 week program combines expert instruction with The CertWise® Learning System for PMP® Exam Preparation training materials and meets PMI's 35 contact hour PMP Exam requirement. Our course will help you learn faster, retain more knowledge, and stay on track for success on the PMP exam. Plus, you can take advantage of your employer's tuition reimbursement program!

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To learn more about PMP Certificate Exam Preparation, you can reach Continuing Education by calling 757-683-5650, emailing cepd@odu.edu, or completing the quick form below.

Are you eligible?

Students who would like to earn their PMP® certification must meet certain requirements. Click here to determine your eligibility.

Enroll in ODU's PMP Exam Prep

Learn from our experienced and certified PMP® instructors. Prepare for the PMP® certification exam with The CertWise Learning System for PMP® Exam Preparation, included in tuition.

Apply to Test

Once you're fully prepared by taking our PMP® Exam Prep class, it's time to apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam.

Earn PMP Certification

Take the exam and leverage your certification. Once you've completed your PMP® you're now part of an elite group of Project Management Professionals.

  • Students will learn from our experienced and certified PMP instructors and prepare for class and the exam with The CertWise Learning System for PMP® Exam Preparation, included in tuition. This interactive study program includes printed study materials, online quizzes, flashcards, PMP practice test, and more. You will have access to the online study tools for an entire year.

    Discuss topics and network with peers from a variety of industries. Stay on track to complete your PMP studies with our structured learning environment with 35 contact hours (completes the 35-hour project management education pre-requisite and earns students up to 3.5 continuing education units).

    • November 4, 2024 to February 19, 2025
    • Mondays & Wednesdays
    • 6PM - 7:30PM (EST)
    • ONLINE via ZOOM (from your home or office)
    • Class will meet Online-Live (synchronous) twice weekly
    • Sessions will be recorded and posted in Canvas

David Shrimpton, PMP

Hello, I'm David Shrimpton, your instructor for the PMP Exam Prep Course, and I'm excited to be presenting this material to you.  I retired in 2014 from my last project, a $2 billion nuclear decontamination and decommissioning effort, where I was the project risk manager.  I thought that would be the end of 40+ years in engineering, project engineering and project management, but I'm still actively consulting and teaching part time. 

I started teaching as a graduate engineering student at UC Berkeley, then took a long break to work on projects in the US public and private sectors, and in Canada and UK.  My focus has been on environmental projects, everything from Environmental Impact Statements to nuclear and hazardous waste site remediations. Later in my career I developed an interest in project and business risk management, which is the core of by consultancy.

While almost all of my project experience is with the predictive methodology, I am conversant with agile methodologies and will be addressing both.  I first passed the PMP exam in 1994, then again in 2011, and have remained current with the recent changes from PMI and this year's 7th Edition of the PMBOK.  I look forward to our classes.

    • $1,700.00
    • ODU Alumni discount = 20% ($1,360.00)
    • Email davans@odu.edu for the ODU Alumni discount code.
    • Course fee includes all books, including one year access to the CertWise PMP Learning System online resources, but does not include registration for the PMP certification examination.
    • Most of the class work will be completed online via Canvas and CertWise PMP Learning System.
    • Discounts will not be provided for students that purchased outside books or materials. 
    • Read the refund policy.
  • Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

  • To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu (7) days prior the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded via original form of payment. There are no refunds once the class has begun. Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins, will result in the student being charged the $50 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.

  • Our certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. Certification is a great choice for professionals who want to:

    • Earn a higher salary: According to PMI, PMP® credential holders in the US earn 25% more than those without a PMP certification.
    • Earn a prestigious certification recognized around the globe.
    • Build skills and knowledge that are transferable between industries, market segments and geographic locations.
    • Gain an advantage over non-certified project managers.
    • Prove your project management knowledge, commitment, and experience.
    • Join a global network of over 1,000,000 PMP credential