Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Training (Weekend)
The PMP Certification Training (Weekend) delivers the same comprehensive curriculum and exam preparation as our Boot Camp in a convenient weekend format. Delivered across four live instructor-led sessions over two consecutive weekends, this option allows busy professionals to prepare for the 2026 PMP® examination without taking time away from their weekday work schedule.
Course Overview
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is recognized worldwide as the leading credential for experienced project managers. It demonstrates the knowledge, leadership, and business skills needed to successfully deliver projects across predictive, Agile, and hybrid environments. Organizations across every industry value PMP-certified professionals for their ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and deliver strategic business outcomes.
Updated for the 2026 PMP® examination, this course reflects the latest changes to the certification, including increased emphasis on strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, business value delivery, and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern project management. Participants develop the knowledge required for exam success while gaining practical skills that can be applied immediately within their organizations.
Delivered by Ashford Global through our partnership with a PMI® Authorized Training Partner (ATP), participants receive official PMI-authorized course materials and complete the 35 contact hours required to satisfy the PMP examination training requirement. Throughout the course, experienced instructors reinforce key concepts through discussions, practical examples, practice questions, and exam-focused coaching designed to build confidence before exam day.
Designed for professionals who prefer to keep their weekdays available for work and business commitments, this delivery format spreads the complete PMP curriculum across four live instructor-led sessions over two consecutive weekends. Participants receive the same official course materials, expert instruction, and comprehensive exam preparation as our Boot Camp while enjoying a schedule that minimizes disruption to the working week.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Prepare confidently for the current PMP® certification examination.
- Understand the three PMP® exam domains: People, Process, and Business Environment.
- Apply predictive, Agile, and hybrid project management approaches appropriately.
- Lead project teams using modern leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement techniques.
- Develop strategies for managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, and project resources.
- Understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing project management practices and decision-making.
- Apply PMI® best practices to deliver successful project outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
- Successfully complete the required 35 contact hours needed for PMP® examination eligibility.
Why Choose Ashford Global?
Choosing the right PMP® preparation course is about more than completing the required training hours. Our program combines official PMI-authorized course materials with experienced instructors, practical learning, and comprehensive exam preparation to help you build both the knowledge and confidence needed for certification success.
Participants benefit from:
- Official PMI® Authorized Training Partner (ATP) course materials
- Updated content aligned with the 2026 PMP® Examination
- Live instructor-led training delivered over Four Half-Day Sessions
- Completion of the required 35 Contact Hours for PMP® exam eligibility
- Comprehensive practice questions and exam preparation resources
- Practical discussions that connect PMP concepts to real-world project management
- Experienced instructors with extensive project management expertise
- Ongoing support throughout your PMP® certification journey
Course Details
- Course Length: Four Half-Day Sessions
- Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays over two consecutive weekends
- Delivery Format: Live Online Instructor-Led
- Prerequisites: Professional project management experience recommended. See the detailed prerequisites below for PMP® certification eligibility requirements.
Your PMP® Certification Training Boot Camp includes everything you need to prepare for the current PMP® examination. From official PMI-authorized course materials and expert instruction to practice exams and post-course study resources, you’ll receive comprehensive support throughout your certification journey.
- Official PMI® Authorized Training Partner course materials
- 35 Contact Hours required for PMP® examination eligibility
- Live instructor-led training delivered by experienced PMP-certified instructors
- Comprehensive student workbook and digital course materials
- Practice questions and exam-focused learning activities
- Full-length PMP® practice examinations
- Exam preparation strategies and test-taking techniques
- Application guidance for the PMP® certification process
- Post-course study resources and exam preparation support
- Access to experienced instructors for questions throughout your training
- Certificate of completion documenting 35 Contact Hours
Examination
- The PMP® certification exam is included in the cost of this course.
- This course prepares participants for the current July 2026 Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam.
- The exam consists of 180 questions, including 170 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions.
- Candidates have 240 minutes to complete the exam.
- Two optional 10-minute breaks are provided during the examination.
- Question formats may include single-response and multiple-response questions, drag-and-drop activities, matching, point-and-click items, graphic-based questions, and case or scenario-based question sets.
- The examination covers predictive, adaptive/Agile, and hybrid project management approaches.
- The exam domains are weighted as follows:
- People: 33%
- Process: 41%
- Business Environment: 26%
- The updated exam places greater emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, value delivery, business outcomes, and strategic decision-making.
- The examination is closed book.
- The exam may be taken online with a remote proctor or in person at an authorized testing center, subject to availability and PMI® testing policies.
- PMI® does not publish a fixed passing percentage. Exam results are determined using PMI’s established psychometric scoring process.
Who Should Attend:
The PMP Certification Training (Weekend) is designed for experienced project professionals preparing to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential who prefer to complete their training outside the traditional working week. The weekend schedule enables participants to receive the same comprehensive curriculum, official PMI-authorized materials, and exam preparation while minimizing time away from work.
This course is ideal for:
- Experienced Project Managers
- Senior Project Coordinators
- Program and Portfolio Managers
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- PMO Managers and PMO Staff
- Business Analysts
- Project Engineers
- Product Managers
- IT and Business Professionals responsible for delivering projects
- Professionals seeking to earn the PMP® certification
Upcoming Courses
Course Format & Indicators
- Live Online – Real-time training with a live instructor
- GTR – Guaranteed to Run
- Exam Incl. – Certification exam voucher included
Prerequisites / Requirements
The PMP® Certification Training course is intended for experienced project professionals who plan to pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
To be eligible for the PMP® certification exam, PMI® requires candidates to complete 35 contact hours of formal project management education and meet one of the following experience and education requirements:
- A four-year degree (or global equivalent) and at least 36 months of unique, non-overlapping professional project management experience completed within the last eight years; or
- A high school diploma, associate degree, or global equivalent and at least 60 months of unique, non-overlapping professional project management experience completed within the last eight years.
Completion of this course satisfies the 35 contact hour education requirement for PMP® exam eligibility.
Course Policies
- Guaranteed to Run (GTR) – this course will not be cancelled
- Exam Included
- PMP® 100% Money-Back Guarantee
- Cancellation Policy
- PMP Reschedule Policy
- Refund Policy
- Attendance Requirements
Other Delivery Options
PMP® Certification Training Boot Camp (4-Day) – Intensive four-day instructor-led course
PMP® Certification Training (8 Half-Day) – Flexible weekday half-day schedule
Related Course(s)
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PMP®, PMI®, and PMI Authorized Training Partner® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.