Project Management Professional Prep

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course offers a complete roadmap to prepare you for the PMP Exam, focusing on the new exam domains: People, Process, and Business Environment. You'll begin with an overview of the PMP Exam structure and the changes introduced, followed by a detailed exploration of the three domains. This will include everything from building and managing project teams to mastering complex project processes and understanding the impact of business environments on project success. You’ll dive into Agile methodologies, learning the Agile Manifesto, values, principles, and key terms. The course covers Agile planning, estimating, sprint execution, and team roles to help you manage hybrid projects effectively. In the final sections, you’ll explore essential project management terms, tools, and techniques across the project lifecycle, including scope, budget, risk, and compliance. By the end, you’ll be prepared to excel in the PMP Exam and lead projects confidently. Ideal for aspiring PMPs with some project management experience, this course is best suited for those with a foundational understanding of project concepts and Agile methodologies. Completion of the required 35 hours of project management education is recommended.