Project Management
Lead Projects. Advance Your Career.
Prepare for PMI® Certification with College of DuPage
Project management skills are in high demand across industries. College of DuPage helps you build the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certifications.
Why Choose College of DuPage?
- Earn the PMI-required education hours for PMP® and CAPM® exams
- Learn from our experienced project management professional who has helped hundreds achieve certification
- Flexible, career-focused courses designed for working professionals
PMP® and CAPM® Certification Preparation
PMI certifications require a combination of education, project management training hours, verified project leadership experience and a passing PMI-administered exam. These requirements are reviewed in the series and outlined on the PMI website.
Maintain Your Certification with PDUs
Already certified? PMI requires ongoing Professional Development Units (PDUs) to maintain your credential. College of DuPage's project management courses qualify for PDUs, making it easy to stay certified while advancing your skills.
ICCB Noncredit Workforce Training Grant
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has allocated funds through Noncredit Workforce Training Grant. It offers support towards a portion of class costs for eligible selected students. This funding will be applied directly to the student’s account. The purpose of this initiative is to increase responsiveness to employer needs and workforce shortages through building capacity and strengthening the impact of noncredit workforce training at community colleges.
Upcoming Courses
Improve your skill set or the productivity of your team. This two-day, hands-on course kicks off your preparation for PMP® or CAPM® certification. Whether you are already on a project management career track or would like to move in that direction, this course is an ideal way to show your employer that you are serious about becoming a leader in your field. 14 project management education hours.
Spring 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BSPMP-0200-001, $675
Glen Ellyn campus
Summer 2026
BSPMP-0200-001, $675
Glen Ellyn campus
Receive in-depth instruction on advanced topics such as earned value, procurement management, stakeholder relationship management, quality management and team leadership. This course helps project managers improve outcomes and successfully deliver complex projects. 14 project management education hours.
Spring 2026
BSPMP-0210-001, $675
Glen Ellyn campus
Summer 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BSPMP-0210-001, $675
Glen Ellyn campus
Take the next step in your career and work toward certification as a Project Management Professional. This one-day course helps you review principles of project management and prepare for the PMP® exam. Completion earns 7 project management education hours. Required textbook not included.
Spring 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BSPMP-0220-001, $475
Glen Ellyn campus
Summer 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BSPMP-0220-001, $475
Glen Ellyn campus
Please purchase or rent the required textbook:
PMP® Exam Prep, Eleventh Edition, by Rita Mulcahy
ISBN: 9781943704347
Note: 35 project management education hours are required to sit for the PMP® exam. These hours are met by registering for Essentials (14 hours), Advanced (14 hours) and Cert Prep (7 hours).
You’re almost there! You've invested the time and energy to build your project management knowledge and skills. This 2-hour virtual session gives you the final boost to finish strong and pass the PMP® or CAPM® exam.
This live, instructor-led session will walk you through the final steps of the application process, offer study tips, and review key topics like agile, risk management, and change management. We’ll also open the floor for Q&A to help you tackle any lingering questions.
Whether you're stuck in application limbo or just looking for a nudge, this session is the perfect way to re-engage and move forward with your certification goals. PDUs: 2 hours
In this session, we’ll:
- Review the application process and how to complete it smoothly.
- Discuss major themes on the exam, including agile, people, and risk.
- Share recommended next steps for study and practice.
- Answer your questions and provide encouragement to keep going.
Spring 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Summer 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
BSPMP-0230-001, $199
Register Online
Sign up easily through Instant Enrollment. Be sure to provide a personal email address when registering and check your spam or junk folders regularly so you don't miss course updates.- To participate in online or hybrid classes, you willl need access to a computer, tablet (such as an iPad), or similar device with a camera and microphone. Classes are delivered via Zoom and/or the Blackboard learning platform.
- To ensure a smooth start, registration for online courses may close up to 48 business hours before the course begins.
What Participants are Saying
"Andy is very good at what he does. Giving us his real world information helps me
to have a better understanding of all the moving parts of project management."
Michael Baxter, Project Manager, Scientific Games Inc.
"The entire training was valuable to me."
Deitra Tribble, Project Manager, Glanbia Performance Nutrition
"Instructor is awesome!"
Stan Hoff, Field Test Manager, Navistar
Qualified Funding Assistance
Visit worknetdupage.org to see if you qualify for funding by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).
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