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University of Maryland, College Park

PMP Exam Prep: Project Management Principles

Pass the PMP® Exam. This Prep Course is designed to equip aspiring project managers with the essential knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment—and pass the PMP® certification exam. This course provides an in-depth exploration of leading project management methodologies, including predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid approaches. What You’ll Learn: Master the Fundamentals: Gain a thorough understanding of project management concepts, terminology, and best practices as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and Agile Practice Guide. Explore Methodologies: Compare and contrast agile and traditional project management, learning when and how to apply each approach for optimal results. Develop Core Skills: Build expertise in planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance. Enhance Team Performance: Learn strategies to foster collaboration, improve communication, and motivate teams for successful project delivery. Prepare for the PMP® Exam: Receive in-depth practice questions with explanations and exam strategies to boost your confidence and readiness for certification.

Status: Agile Project Management
Status: Stakeholder Communications
BeginnerCourse8 hours

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DB

5.0Reviewed Oct 2, 2024

I enjoyed the learning and having the class available online and self-pace made it more accessible.

AO

5.0Reviewed Apr 5, 2026

Learned a lot and this reinforced what I already knew.

MK

5.0Reviewed Oct 19, 2025

Very nice course for someone who wants to build initial foundation for PMP

AY

5.0Reviewed Jan 21, 2026

Great course to work through the PMP material. Thank you, UMD and Crystal Richards.

AA

5.0Reviewed Feb 12, 2026

I am glad I took this course. It was quite refreshing and a great eye opener. Thank you for putting this course together as I will do well to complete the remaining 3 courses in this series.

RP

5.0Reviewed Jan 28, 2026

The instructor was clear and concise and the short videos made it easier to understand the specific topics!

SH

5.0Reviewed Oct 30, 2025

Great explanantions with additional emphasis on complex topics.

SA

5.0Reviewed Aug 16, 2025

The course is well organized and cleared my doubts which I had during reading PMBOK 7th edition.

SK

5.0Reviewed Mar 6, 2026

Very nicely organized. Pictures and diagrams helped understand things faster.

HN

4.0Reviewed Dec 11, 2025

For the final graded assignments, it would be good to provide feedback on incorrect answers. At present only the grades % is provided, and we are not clear as to what questions have incorrect answers.

YY

5.0Reviewed Dec 12, 2025

it was realy good looking forward to the next courses in this trainig

IR

4.0Reviewed Dec 25, 2025

Course is very easy to process, user friendly and supported with sufficient tests between sessions to obtain better understanding.

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