Project Management Professional (PMP)® Foundation Course

On-Demand PMP® Foundation Course

Build a strong PMP® foundation and earn PDUs with a streamlined, self-paced course covering the PMBOK® Guide and Agile frameworks.

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Course Features

  • Pre-approved for 30 PDUs (not valid for Contact Hours)

  • Curriculum approved by PMI

  • 100% money back guarantee

  • 250+ printable course slides & study materials

  • Chapter quizzes & project exercises

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PMP Foundation Course Curriculum

Structured across the PMP Domains, designed for On-Demand learning.

Milestones 1 - 5: PMP Foundations & Team Leadership

  • PMP fundamentals, ethics, and organizational structures
  • Team leadership, collaboration, and meeting facilitation
  • Stakeholder engagement and real-world problem solving

Milestones 6-10: Planning & Core Execution

  • Business case development and scope definition
  • Agile foundations and scaling techniques
  • Integration and procurement fundamentals

Milestones 11–15: Risk, Communication & Leadership

  • Risk identification, analysis, and response planning
  • Communication strategies across stakeholders
  • Project leadership and team alignment

Milestones 16–20: Advanced Execution & Review

  • Applying Agile and integration concepts in practice
  • Managing risk, communication, and delivery outcomes
  • Reinforcing leadership concepts and final review

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Over 30 Hours of Interactive Lessons

Studio-quality, on-demand lessons designed for busy schedules. Move through the course in order or revisit key topics.

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In-Depth Agile Planning Activities

Hands-on exercises to build real Agile skills. Practice backlog creation, sprint planning, and task tracking.

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Chapter Quizzes to Test Knowledge

Short quizzes after each lesson to reinforce learning. Includes clear explanations to strengthen understanding.

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EVM Exercises

Work through real EVM scenarios step by step. Practice calculating and interpreting performance metrics.

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Quick Map of Project Processes

See how all processes connect across project phases. A clear visual to help you understand the full framework.

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Earn 30 PDUs

Stay current on the latest PMP concepts while earning PDUs. Ideal for credential holders looking to maintain certification.

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250+ Printable Course Slides

Comprehensive slides that reinforce key concepts. Covers critical PMP topics and essential Agile principles.

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Commonly Used Project Formulas

Quick access to essential PMP formulas. Covers key PMBOK metrics like SPI, CPI, and cost calculations.

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Critical Path Exercises

Apply scheduling concepts using real project examples. Practice identifying critical paths and calculating float.

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PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Area Tips

Concise breakdowns of each knowledge area from the PMBOK® Guide. Perfect for quick review and exam reinforcement.

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Detailed PMP Foundation Curriculum

Chapter 1 — Course Introduction

  • What is Covered
  • Project Example: The Acme Widget Factory
  • People Domain Tasks and Enablers
  • Basic Definitions
  • Moduel Recap & Review

Chapter 2 — Ethics, Ground Rules, & Charters

  • PMI’s code of conduct
  • Team Charters
  • Basic ground rules
  • Project charters & Product Visions
  • Service Level Agreements

Chapter 3 — Teams, Stakeholders & Org Structures

  • Team formation and organizational structures
  • PMOs and enterprise environments
  • Stakeholder identification and analysis
  • Stakeholder tools (registers, RACI, grids)
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies

Chapter 4 — Team Performance & Facilitation

  • Team performance concepts and metrics
  • Prioritization and requirements techniques
  • Conflict resolution and collaboration models
  • Facilitation and cultural awareness
  • Brainstorming and value stream mapping

Chapter 5 — Problem Solving

  • Problem identification and framing
  • Data gathering and analysis
  • Insight generation techniques
  • Decision making approaches
  • Supporting tools and frameworks

Chapter 6 — Decision Making & Training

  • Decision-making methods and frameworks
  • Voting, mind mapping, and SWOT analysis
  • Training fundamentals and delivery methods
  • Alternative and virtual training approaches
  • Managing and supporting virtual teams

Chapter 7 — Business Case & Scope

  • Defining project objectives and success criteria
  • Business case development and value analysis
  • Project kickoff and alignment
  • Scope management and control
  • Requirements traceability

Chapter 8 — Project Requirements

  • Requirements types and classification
  • Requirements management planning
  • Traceability and documentation
  • Tools for requirements management
  • Progressive elaboration and WBS

Chapter 9 — Agile Requirements

  • Agile prioritization techniques
  • Product backlog management
  • User stories and personas
  • Definition of Done and acceptance criteria
  • MVP, MMF, and business value delivery

Chapter 10 — Project Life Cycles

  • Project life cycle frameworks
  • Waterfall and predictive approaches
  • Iterative and spiral development
  • Prototyping and incremental delivery
  • Comparing lifecycle strategies

Chapter 11 — Agile Life Cycles

  • Timeboxing and work-in-progress limits
  • Scrum framework and roles
  • Kanban principles and flow
  • Extreme Programming (XP) practices
  • Comparing Agile approaches

Chapter 12 — Project Scheduling

  • Scheduling concepts and terminology
  • Estimation techniques and story points
  • Network diagrams and dependencies
  • Critical path and critical chain methods
  • Resource optimization and planning tools

Chapter 13 — Project Cost Management

  • Cost management fundamentals
  • Accounting principles for PMs
  • Estimation and forecasting techniques
  • Expected monetary value and decision trees
  • Earned value management (EVM)

Chapter 14 — Quality Management

  • Quality management concepts
  • PDCA cycle and continuous improvement
  • Quality tools, audits, and compliance
  • Test-driven development and refactoring
  • Basic statistics for project managers

Chapter 15 — Integration Management

  • Integration management concepts and terminology
  • Baselines, logs, and project registers
  • Change control and governance processes
  • Compliance and issue management
  • Coordinating project workflows

Chapter 16 — Scaling Agile Techniques

  • SAFe and enterprise Agile frameworks
  • Nexus and large-scale Scrum models
  • LeSS and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
  • Scrum of Scrums coordination
  • Comparing scaling approaches

Chapter 17 — Project Procurement

  • Procurement concepts and terminology
  • Vendor selection and evaluation criteria
  • Procurement planning and management
  • Contracting and negotiation strategies
  • Payments and settlement processes

Chapter 18 — Risk Management

  • Risk fundamentals and key terminology
  • Risk identification and analysis techniques
  • Probability, impact, and prioritization
  • Risk registers and documentation
  • Risk responses and mitigation strategies

Chapter 19 — Communications Management

  • Communication concepts and terminology
  • Communication models and frameworks
  • Stakeholder communication strategies
  • Negotiation and messaging techniques
  • Communications planning and management

Chapter 20 — Project Leadership

  • Vision, mission, and leadership foundations
  • Management vs. leadership approaches
  • Servant and adaptive leadership styles
  • Emotional intelligence and team development
  • Coaching, mentoring, and leadership theories

Frequently asked questions

Answers to our most frequently asked questions related to this course

A self-paced, on-demand course designed to help you quickly refresh and reinforce core PMP concepts. It covers key topics across the PMBOK® Guide, Agile frameworks, and real-world project management practices.

Ideal for PMP-certified professionals earning PDUs, project managers looking for a refresher, and professionals transitioning into project management.

30+ hours of video lessons, project exercises, printable materials, quizzes, tools and full access to all modules anytime.

Yes. This course is pre-approved by PMI for 30 PDUs upon completion, making it a simple way to maintain your PMP certification.

No. This course is designed for PDU credit only and does not satisfy the 35 Contact Hours required for new PMP exam applicants. If you are looking for an exam prep course, please check out our live virtual PMP classes that are approved for 35 contact hours.

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