Take the next step toward earning the world's most respected project management certification with FIU Executive Education's comprehensive learning pathway.
FIU’s Principles of Project Management course combined with the PMP® Certification Accelerator Exam Prep Bootcamp provides a structured, instructor-led experience that helps you develop practical project management skills while preparing for the PMP® certification exam.
Reflecting the latest PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition, this program blends proven project management practices including Agile and adaptive project delivery. The focus will be on understanding and applying PMI’s mindset, not memorization. You'll learn from experienced PMP-certified professionals who emphasize real-world application, critical thinking and proven successful exam strategies.
Why Choose This Learning Path?
If you're looking to strengthen your project management capabilities and prepare for PMP® certification, this 35-hour pathway provides the knowledge, tools and confidence to help you succeed:
- Comprehensive foundation in project management principles and PMI® best practices
- Live, instructor-led learning and coaching with experienced PMP-certified professionals
- PMP® Exam Simulator Prep Platform at no additional cost
- FIU-proprietary templates, tools and course materials
- Proven PMP® exam preparation strategies
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Your Learning Journey
Part 1: Principles of Project Management – January 23 to March 13
Attain the essential project management education needed to build a strong professional foundation:
- Project integration and governance
- Scope planning and requirements management
- Schedule development and critical path analysis
- Cost estimation and budget management
- Quality management
- Resource planning and team leadership
- Risk identification and response planning
- Procurement management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Professional responsibility and PMI® Code of Ethics
Part 2: PMP® Certification Accelerator: Exam Prep Bootcamp - March 20 to March 31
Continue with our structured PMP® exam prep specifically for PMP® candidates. Exam Prep Platform is included at no extra cost.
- Develop a personalized strategy for passing the PMP® exam
- Master exam-taking techniques
- Reinforce concepts using PMP Exam Prep Platform and practice exam simulators.
- Review governance, scope, schedule, cost, communications, stakeholder engagement, risk management, Agile and adaptive project delivery
- Build confidence through guided review and instructor coaching
Who Should Attend
- Experienced project managers with at least 3 years of experience leading projects
- Project managers preparing for PMP® certification
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.
Take the next step toward earning the world's most respected project management certification with FIU Executive Education's comprehensive learning pathway.
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Schedule & Registration
Jan. 23 to Mar. 31, 2027
Virtual, Live Instructor-Led via Zoom
Tuition includes:
- Live instructor-led sessions
- PMP® Exam Simulator Digital Platform
- FIU proprietary project management templates
- FIU College of Business 35-hour Certificate of Completion
Agenda
The program consists of 35 hours of live, instructor-led training delivered in two integrated components: Principles of Project Management followed by the PMP® Certification Accelerator Exam Prep Bootcamp.
| Date/Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| August 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Introduction to Project Management |
| August 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Project Integration Management |
| September 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Project Scope & Schedule Management |
| September 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Budget, Cost & Quality Management |
| September 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Resource & Communications Management |
| October 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Risk & Procurement Management |
| October 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Stakeholder Engagement & Professional Responsibility |
| October 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Course Review |
| October 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | PMP® Certification Accelerator – Project governance and scope management. |
| October 28, 6 to 9 p.m. | Schedule & Cost Management |
| October 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Stakeholder Engagement, Communications & Team Leadership |
| November 4, 6 to 9 p.m. | Risk Management, Agile & Adaptive Project Delivery + Final PMP Exam Review |
Financial Assistance & Discounts
FIU Executive and Professional Education certificate programs are noncredit and do not lead to an academic degree. As such, they generally do not qualify for traditional federal student financial aid (FAFSA). However, participants may explore Sallie Mae student loans, FIU discounts, employer-sponsored benefits, and external scholarships or workforce development assistance.
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Contact Information
Executive Education
11200 SW 8th Street, CBC 200
Miami, Fl 33199
Office: 305.348.4217
Email: fiuExecEd@fiu.edu
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.