The demand for skilled project managers continues to grow across every industry. Organizations are seeking certified professionals to lead complex projects, manage change and deliver strategic results.

PMP® Certification Accelerator: Exam Prep Bootcamp from Florida International University’s Executive Education is an intensive, instructor-led program designed to help you prepare with confidence. Through expert guidance, proven study techniques, and a comprehensive review of PMI’s new PMBOK 8th Edition standards affecting exam content, you'll gain the knowledge and strategies needed to approach the PMP exam with clarity and confidence.

Your success starts with the right instructor. Our PMP Exam Prep Bootcamp features live lectures led by an experienced, PMP-certified instructor who will guide you through a structured study plan focused on application rather than memorization.

You’ll gain more than a review of the PMBOK® Guide. Through personalized guidance, you’ll learn:

  • How to think like PMI
  • How to analyze complex, scenario-based questions
  • How to apply predictive, agile and hybrid approaches
  • How to manage the format, timing and mindset required to succeed

You’ll also participate in weekly Q&A sessions and receive instructor feedback on your practice exam performance.

Included With Your Registration: PMP Exam Prep Platform – At No Additional Cost

Our integrated digital study platform is designed to support your certification journey from start to finish:

  • Adaptive, progress-tracking tools to help identify strengths and areas for improvement
  • Comprehensive practice exams and realistic PMP-style questions
  • Detailed answer explanations to reinforce concepts and strengthen understanding
  • Self-paced study materials and targeted review resources

Important: While our Bootcamp may be taken alone, if you need fulfill PMI’s exam requirement of 35 hours of project management education or need a refresher, we recommend enrolling in one of the following two programs prior to taking this course:

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Learning Objectives

A structured roadmap to help you achieve your certification goals:

  • Develop a personalized strategy for preparing for and passing the PMP exam.
  • Apply project management principles across governance, scope, schedule, cost and risk domains.
  • Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement and communication practices.
  • Utilize leadership and resource management techniques to build high-performing teams.
  • Evaluate and respond to project risks and opportunities proactively.
  • Integrate predictive, Agile, and hybrid project delivery approaches.
  • Apply PMP exam-taking strategies and confidently navigate exam question formats.

Who Will Benefit

  • Project Managers, Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
  • Project Coordinators and Project Leads
  • Team Leaders and Functional Managers
  • Business Analysts and Operations Professionals

Why Choose FIU's PMP® Certification Accelerator?

  • Complimentary Digital Exam Prep Platform.
  • Comprehensive review of the new 8th Edition PMBOK® Guide.
  • Personalized study plan and proven strategies to help you prepare efficiently.
  • Expert instruction from an experienced and enthusiastic PMP instructor who understands what it takes to succeed.
  • Supportive learning environment with opportunities to apply concepts, ask questions, and learn alongside fellow professionals.

General Information/Custom Programs: FIU Business Executive Education can create custom training programs specific to the needs of your organization. Please connect with us by submitting the inquiry form below or contact us 305.348.4217 or fiuExecEd@fiu.edu.

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Schedule & Registration

Oct. 24 to Nov. 4, 2026
Virtual, Live via Zoom / Instructor-Led
Training Hours: 12

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Program includes:

  • PMP Exam Prep Platform
  • Full suite of FIU proprietary educational materials
  • Florida International University Certificate of Completion
SessionDay/TimeTopic Session and Description

Oct. 24

Saturday,
9 a.m. to noon

Developing Your Personalized Plan to Pass the PMP Exam on the First Try. Comprehensive review of the new 8th Edition, key concepts, question types, using your digital Exam Prep Platform for success, study techniques and test-taking strategies.

Project Governance and Scope Management: Establishing governance frameworks, defining project boundaries, gathering requirements, creating the project scope baseline, and managing scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Oct. 28

Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Project Schedule Management: Developing realistic schedules, sequencing activities, estimating durations, identifying the critical path, and monitoring schedule performance to keep projects on track.

Project Cost and Financial Management: Estimating costs, developing budgets, measuring project performance through earned value management (EVM), and applying financial decision-making principles to support successful project outcomes.

Oct. 31

Saturday,
9 a.m. to noon

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategies: Identifying stakeholders, analyzing stakeholder influence and expectations, creating engagement plans, and fostering effective communication to build alignment and project support.

Resource Management and Team Leadership: Acquiring and developing project teams, managing physical and virtual resources, leveraging leadership styles, resolving conflicts, and promoting high-performing teams.

Nov. 4

Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Project Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and responding to project risks and opportunities while implementing proactive strategies to improve project resilience and decision-making.

Agile Principles and Adaptive Project Delivery: Understanding Agile values and frameworks, applying adaptive planning techniques, leading Agile teams, and integrating predictive, Agile, and hybrid approaches commonly tested on the PMP exam.

Topics

  • Developing Your Personalized Plan to Pass the PMP Exam on the First Try.
  • Project Governance and Scope Management
  • Project Schedule Management
  • Project Cost and Financial Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategies
  • Resource Management and Team Leadership
  • Project Risk Management
  • Agile Principles and Adaptive Project Delivery

Program Faculty & Experts

  • Licette Lendeborg

    Licette Lendeborg
    PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, Registered Scrum at Scale, Registered Product Owner, SAFe 5 Agilist, SAFe 5 Practitioner, BS, Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)

Financial Assistance & Discounts

FIU Executive Education programs are designed to enhance your management skills and boost your career success. Because our certificate programs are non-credit and do not lead to a degree, they do not qualify for traditional student financial aid. However, financial assistance is available in a variety of methods:

  • Private student loans are available for our programs through SallieMae. We strongly recommend participants submit their loan application at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the program to ensure completion of the loan. 

    To apply for a SallieMae loan, please follow the steps below:

    • Click SallieMae SMART Option Loan to begin the loan application process:
      • From the home page, choose Career Training Student Loan
      • Under “Degree/certificate of study” choose Certificate
      • Under “Major/specialty” choose Continuing Education
      • “School Code” is 00963598
    • Apply for the loan to cover the exact program fee.
    • Email us at fiuexeced@fiu.edu to pre-enroll you in the program.
    • Once Sallie Mae approves your loan, we will certify and finalize your enrollment.
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    All discounts are applied to the regular program price and cannot be combined with other offers.

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    Training Grants for Employers: Employers may qualify for employee training grants from the state of Florida. These grants are used to help employers pay the cost of training and re-skilling employees. For more information, visit CareerSource Florida.

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All Programs for Individuals

FIU Executive Education programs for individuals are delivered virtually by an instructor on evenings and weekends. The short programs, in such areas as human resources, project management, Lean Six Sigma, finance and more, can also be taken fully online at your own pace.