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Founder of PM Guru

Everything you need to certify on the first try.

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Project Management Certifications.

We’re specialists in world class project management certification prep. We give you everything you need to succeed as a PM.

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® Prep 7th Edition

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is an absolute necessity for anyone seeking a career in project management. PMP® certified Project Managers earn over 20% more on average than those without the certification. Earning the PMP certification will help launch you towards the next promotion, gain credibility, and train you to work smarter. Sign up today and get ready to level up your career!

Intermediate
35+ hours of content
110K Avg. Salary Potential

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

The PMI-ACP® certification is becoming an industry-standard in agile management and is necessary to stay on the cutting edge. This certification clearly illustrates to colleagues, organizations, or even potential employers that students are ready and able to lead in this new age of product development, management, and delivery. Sign up today and take the next step in your project management career! Feel confident wherever your projects may take you. The PMI-ACP® spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development (TDD). This course provides students with 21 contact hours in agile practices to attain the Project Management Institute (PMI)® credential.

Intermediate
16 hours of content
108K Avg. Salary Potential

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Whether you’re just starting out in project management or hoping to stand out amongst the crowd, the CAPM® certification can help you grow your career. Gain credibility as you learn how to increase effectiveness working with or as a part of project teams. Our certification course covers everything you will need to pass the exam. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we will walk beside you every step of the way.

Beginner
16 hours of content
101K Avg. Salary Potential

Certification,
guaranteed.

You’ll pass your exam on the first try – or get your money back.

The Professional Development Units
to build your career.

In order to maintain your Project Management Certifications, you’ll need these courses every year. We’ve got the perfect package for you.

Transitioning to Agile Project Management

This course is designed to introduce waterfall teams to Agile frameworks. Learn to adopt and apply Agile best practices to projects that will benefit from this flexible approach.

Beginner
4 PDU
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Transitioning to Agile Project Management

Beginner
4 PDU
Description

This course is designed to introduce waterfall teams to Agile frameworks. Learn to adopt and apply Agile best practices to projects that will benefit from this flexible approach.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Hunt

The differences in Agile Roles and Responsibilities

User stories

Best practices

Agility within an organization

Project managers

Program managers

Analysts

Developers

Testers

IT Managers/directors

Software engineers, architects, and managers

Team Leaders

Microsoft Project 2019

Using best practices in project management can be difficult in the real world. Gain a deeper understanding of what Microsoft Project software is doing in the background and how to use it for your projects in this course.

Beginner
8.5 PDU
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Microsoft Project 2019

Beginner
8.5 PDU
Description

Using best practices in project management can be difficult in the real world. Gain a deeper understanding of what Microsoft Project software is doing in the background and how to use it for your projects in this course.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Hunt

Setting up a project

Setting up the schedule and calendar

Creating and working with tasks

Adding and working with resources

Updating durations and tracking performance

Monitoring and controlling your project plan and providing reports to stakeholders

Deeper understanding of master projects, working with subprojects, and creating resource pools

New and current users of MS Project 2019

Practical Project Management with Microsoft Project

Using best practices in project management can be difficult in the real world. This course combines both concepts to help with the understanding of what MS Project software is doing in the background and how to take advantage of “perfect world project management” in a real world setting.

Beginner
8.5 PDU
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Practical Project Management with Microsoft Project

Beginner
8.5 PDU
Description

Using best practices in project management can be difficult in the real world. This course combines both concepts to help with the understanding of what MS Project software is doing in the background and how to take advantage of “perfect world project management” in a real world setting.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Hunt

The proper set-up of your project plan from start dates to calendars

Creating a manageable schedule

Working with durations and resources

Assigning costs to your resources

Updating your plan during execution to track performance

Monitoring and controlling your project plan and providing reports to stakeholders

Best practices in project management that align to software for better understanding of the inner working of MS Project 20

New and current users of MS Project 2016

PM Leadership: Leading a Cross-Cultural Virtual Team

More project teams are becoming virtual and global. Many managers struggle to understand different cultures and manage diversity as well as different communication styles. This course is developed to help managers gain a world view and strengthen their global virtual teams.

Beginner
2 PDU
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PM Leadership: Leading a Cross-Cultural Virtual Team

Beginner
2 PDU
Description

More project teams are becoming virtual and global. Many managers struggle to understand different cultures and manage diversity as well as different communication styles. This course is developed to help managers gain a world view and strengthen their global virtual teams.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Hunt

The differences between high and low context cultures and its effect on communication

Work styles of different cultures

Cultural values and how they impact projects

Virtual solutions

Body language to avoid with certain cultures

Negotiation strategies

Designing complementary roles and responsibilities

If you are certified with a PMP® or CAPM® this course is a good way to earn PDUs. If you aren’t certified but are looking for ways to identify ways to improve negotiation strategies for resources, materials or equipment, then this course can help toward certification credits or just help you gain some insight into better best practices.

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The PM Guru Difference

Learn on your schedule

Attend unlimited live classes and if you get busy, watch the recording anytime.

Always up-to-date content

Level up with content that is updated monthly. We teach the bleeding edge.

Guaranteed
live dates

We don’t have minimum class sizes, so we will never change or cancel a class.

Peer-to-Peer
support

Our community is here to support you with peer-to-peer and expert guidance.

14,000 PMs have shaped their careers with us over 25 years.

“I love the venue. I have used KnowledgeNet, SkillSoft, and NetG and others in the past. This venue is by far the best.”

Darryl H

CBTS

“This was a fantastic experience for me and I look forward to many more sessions with Ashley. She’s brilliant! She’s very responsive and sensitive to the needs of all the students.”

James B

Alta Devices

“Ashley, is very energetic, and really knows the material.  If someone doesn’t understand something; she doesn’t just repeat it.  She explains it another way so that you can understand it.”

Bryan C

Interpower Corp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions and answers about this particular course and PM Guru as a coaching and training platform.

Who is StormWind Studios?

StormWind studios is our parent company who we have integrated with in order to provide you with training! You purchase with us and will take classes and virtually sit next to StormWind customers as well. Together we have created the best project management training on the planet! stormwindstudios.com

If my employer is paying for the course, how do I purchase the class?

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). We also accept payment by check, wire transfer or approved purchase orders. Contact customer service to pay with a purchase order.

Once I register, how do I access the online training portal?

You can access all of our training materials in your online training portal upon course registration. You will get login credentials emailed to you within 24 hours of purchasing.

What does it mean if PMI audits me?

1 out of 4 applications are randomly selected for audit. You would need to provide PMI® with contact information for those who can validate your project management experience, your certificate of completion from us, as well as your GED/College/University degree. It will take an additional five days for PMI® to review your information for approval from the date they receive the information.

What do I need to do in order to sit for the PMI-ACP exam?

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent), 21 contact hours of training in agile practices, 12 months of general project experience within the last five years or a current PMP®/PgMP®, and 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years.

What do I need to do in order to sit for the CAPM exam?

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent) and 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam.

What do I need to do in order to sit for the PMP exam?

Before you apply, make sure you meet of the following sets of PMP Certification requirements: A four-year degree. 36 months leading projects. 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification — OR — A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent). 60 months leading projects. 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification

What is the latest date that I can sign up for a class?

You can register for the course up until the day before class begins.

How soon after the course should I take my exam?

Depending on your current daily schedule, it’s best to take the exam one to three months after you complete the course.

What is the certification money back guarantee?

We are unbelievably confident in our training process and guarantee that you'll pass the exam. You must attend the full course and complete all required content sections. If you do not pass the exam in three attempts, we will refund your full cost of the course. You must take all exams within 120 days of completing the course.

Can I reschedule when I take my courses?

You are able to reschedule your course as many times as you need. All we need from you is at least one week's notice. Call or email us to reschedule your course.

When do I get my course materials?

You can access all of our training materials in your online training portal upon course registration. You will get login credentials emailed to you within 24 hours of purchasing.

How long will I have access to my course once I purchase?

You will have access to the course for four months from date of purchase. If you purchase the PDU's then you will have access for 12 months!

Can I get a quote for my training?

Yes absolutely! Contact customer service by phone or email and we can get your quote within 24 hours.

Are you approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®?

Yes! We are Authorized Training Partners and Global Registered Education providers under our parent company, StormWind Studios. Our R.E.P. number is 3874.