PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep Course Syllabus

Version 4.0 | 2026 Release

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This course syllabus is fully aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition and the 2026 PMP® Exam Content Outline, so you stay fully up to date with the newest PMP® exam requirements and changes.

LESSON 01: FOUNDATIONS

This introductory lesson provides an overview of the course and focuses on foundational project management knowledge. 

LESSON 02: SET THE FOUNDATION-VISION, STAKEHOLDERS, AND GOVERNANCE

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 1.1 Develop a Common Vision,
  • 1.4 Engage Stakeholders,
  • 1.5 Align Stakeholder Expectations, and
  • 3.1 Define and Establish Governance.

These tasks frame the lesson’s emphasis on strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and the organizational environment in which projects operate.

LESSON 03: DEFINE SCOPE, VALUE, AND SUCCESS CRITERIA

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 2.2 Develop and Manage Project Scope
  • 2.3 Ensure Value-Based Delivery, and
  • 3.2 Plan and Manage Compliance

These tasks frame the lesson’s emphasis on defining what the project will deliver, why it matters, and how to ensure those outcomes are achieved in a compliant and governed manner.

LESSON 04: BUILD THE PLAN-INTEGRATION, RESOURCES, AND FINANCE

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 2.1 Develop Integrated Project Management Plan and Plan Delivery
  • 2.4 Plan and Manage Resources
  • 2.6 Plan and Manage Finance

These tasks frame the lesson’s emphasis on defining what the project will deliver, why it matters, and how to ensure those outcomes are achieved in a compliant and governed manner.

LESSON 05: PROCUREMENT, QUALITY, AND SCHEDULING

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 2.5 Plan and Manage Procurement
  • 2.7 Plan and Optimize Quality Products/Deliverables
  • 2.8 Plan and Manage Schedule

This lesson focuses on managing key constraints that affect project performance. Learners explore how to plan and manage procurement activities, define and maintain quality standards, and develop and control project schedules.

LESSON 06: COMMUNICATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 1.7 Ensure Knowledge Transfer
  • 1.8 Plan and Manage Communication

This lesson emphasizes the project manager’s role in planning effective communication and ensuring knowledge is captured and shared across the team and organization.

LESSON 07: LEADING AND EMPOWERING THE TEAM

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 1.2 Manage Conflicts
  • 1.3 Lead the Team

This lesson focuses on how project managers cultivate high-performing teams by fostering trust, accountability, and collaboration.

LESSON 08: MANAGING RISK, CHANGE AND ISSUES

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 3.3 Manage and Control Changes
  • 3.4 Remove Impediments and Manage Issues
  • 3.5 Plan and Manage Risk

This lesson equips learners with the tools and strategies needed to anticipate, evaluate, and respond to uncertainty throughout the project lifecycle.

LESSON 09: MONITORING PROGRESS AND MAINTAINING ALIGNMENT

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 1.6 Manage Stakeholders’ Expectations
  • 2.9 Evaluate Project Status

This lesson focuses on how project managers track performance and ensure the project stays aligned with objectives throughout execution.

LESSON 10: CLOSING THE PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 2.10 Manage Project Closure

This lesson focuses on the activities and considerations involved in properly concluding a project or project phase.

LESSON 11: DRIVING CONTINUOUS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

This lesson is structured around the following tasks from the PMP® Exam Content Outline:

  • 3.6 Continuous Improvement
  • 3.7 Support Organizational Change
  • 3.8 Evaluate External Business Environment Changes

The lesson introduces tools and strategies to capture lessons learned, manage change effectively, and adapt projects in response to shifting external conditions.

LESSON 12: NEXT STEPS

This lesson provides learners with a comprehensive overview of how to successfully apply for, schedule, and prepare for the PMP® certification exam.