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PMP Certification Preparation Course

Many employers are requiring a PMP® certification — it proves you speak the common language and can effectively manage projects. Our intensive course prepares you to apply, study, and take the PMP certification examination. It provides PMI’s required educational hours, a solid understanding of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), mini benchmark tests, and highly effective exam-taking tips. This course guides you step-by-step to gaining a professional certification that proves your experience, education, and competency to lead and direct projects.

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Content Structure

  • 35 hours of instruction
  • Practice quizzes, mock tests, and reading assignments

*Participants are required to purchase A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) – 7th edition. It is available online.
** Visit www.pmi.org for more information on the certifications.

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Who Should Attend

  • Project managers seeking the professional recognition and financial reward their experience has earned them.
  • Project managers ready to take their careers to the next level.
  • Project managers with a bachelor’s degree, 36 months and 4,500 hours of project management experience, or a high school diploma with 36 months and 7,500 hours of project management experience.
  • Professionals committed to studying and preparing for career advancement who have experience initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.

Instructor

Cheryl Reynolds

Cheryl Reynolds is a seasoned project management professional with more than 30 years of expertise leading complex initiatives across the defense and space, logistics, transportation, engineering, manufacturing, and IT sectors. She recently retired as a Portfolio Manager with Yusen Logistics, where she oversaw large-scale strategic projects and organizational initiatives.

Cheryl is deeply involved in the project management community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Project Management Institute (PMI) Northeast Florida Chapter, where she previously served as President. Since becoming active with the Jacksonville PMI Chapter in 2008, she has held several leadership roles including Treasurer and Director of Education and has been a strong advocate for advancing PMP certification and professional development in the field.

In addition to her industry leadership, Cheryl is an instructor with UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning, where she teaches CAPM and PMP certification prep courses, helping the next generation of project managers build the skills and credentials needed for success.