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Join a globally respected community of project leaders with IPM’s PMP Passport. This comprehensive certification course prepares you to pass the PMP® certification exam with confidence and strategic insight. Designed by seasoned experts and backed by IPM’s longstanding legacy in Irish project leadership, PMP Passport equips you with the tools, mindset, and strategies to lead with impact—wherever your next challenge lies.
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) is one of the world’s most widely recognised project management certifications, awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). It confirms that you have the experience, education and skills to lead projects of any size, in any industry.
PMP is recognised in over 200 countries and covers predictive, agile and hybrid approaches, so it applies in every sector, from pharma and technology multinationals to infrastructure and the public service. Employers across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and beyond actively look for PMP-certified candidates, making it one of the most valuable credentials an Irish project professional can earn.
This PMP® Passport also includes direct guidance from PMP® credential holders with deep industry experience and 35 hours of formal project management training, which can count towards the education requirement to apply for the PMP® exam.
You’ll join a cohort of like-minded professionals across sectors, gain insights on what to expect on exam day, and build the mental tools to succeed—on the test and beyond.
By the end of this PMP course, you will be able to:
Apply essential project management principles across sectors—from Irish SMEs to multinational teams
Establish team norms, foster collaboration, and lead hybrid teams with empathy and efficiency
Engage stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and maintain high team performance
Plan scope, manage risk, and oversee stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle
Lead change, apply the right delivery approach, and embed governance structures
Adapt to organisational dynamics and improve project outcomes
Prepare strategically for the PMP certification exam using world-class tools
For Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam preparation success you will receive:
The PMP certification is designed for mid-to-senior level project managers who:
Whether you’re seeking your next promotion or preparing for international roles, the PMP helps you stand out—in Ireland and abroad.
For participants taking the OnDemand / Self-Paced format, you will receive:
Enrolment in this programme includes 12 months’ complimentary access to IPM Membership, supporting continued professional development beyond certification.
PMI’s Earning Power salary survey consistently shows that PMP-certified project managers earn more than their non-certified peers. In Ireland, the PMP offers:
To be eligible to sit for the PMP exam, a candidate must first meet the following specific education and professional requirements:
Level 8 qualification in the Irish NFQ
Without Honours Degree
Have questions about your eligibility? Schedule a call with one of our advisers today.
This course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.
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Find answers to your questions and everything you need to know about this PMP certification course.
Applications and the PMP examination are administrated by PMI® USA. To apply for the PMP certification exam, candidates must first meet the following specific education and professional requirements:
With Honours Degree
Without Honours Degree
When applying for the PMP certification exam, you will need to document your project management experience by gathering information about:
You will be required to send supporting documentation only if your application is selected for a random audit. To find out more about the application process, please refer to the PMP® Certification Handbook and the audit FAQs.
You can gain 35 hours of formal training in Project Management by doing our PMP® Passport exam preparation course.
This ensures you meet the official PMI requirement and gives you the added benefit of expert-led training, practice resources, and a clear study plan.
The course fee includes access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings for a limited period of time and unlimited support from our Student Support team. It also includes 90-day access to the online exam simulator.
PMI membership cuts the exam fee by $150 and includes resources such as the PMBOK® Guide, so most candidates join before applying. With membership, the total comes to roughly €1,600, depending on exchange rates.
Many Irish employers, especially multinationals, fund PMP training and exam fees through their CPD budgets, so check your employer’s policy before paying yourself.
The PMP® certification is suitable for practising project management professionals from various industry backgrounds. This is an intensive exam preparation course, so a foundational understanding of traditional project management tools and processes, and some knowledge of the agile project management approach could be helpful.
Yes, the content of this PMP course is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others.
PMP carries particular weight in Ireland’s multinational, tech, and pharma sectors, where US-headquartered employers often look for it specifically — a different strength than PRINCE2’s stronger footing in public sector and EU-funded project work.
You can make your exam application at www.PMI.org as soon as you finish the course. Please read the instructions carefully to avoid delays in processing your application.
However, plan to spend some time studying the core material while preparing for the exam. As you can appreciate, this is very dependent on each individual’s capability.
After the application is approved, PMI will e-mail you examination scheduling instructions with your eligibility code, which you will need when scheduling your exam appointment.
It depends on sector more than one being objectively “better”: PRINCE2 has stronger recognition in Ireland’s public sector, HSE, and EU-funded projects; PMP carries more weight in multinationals, tech, and pharma. See our full certification comparison.
The Live Online classes are delivered in English. For the OnDemand format, subtitles are available in Arabic, French, Simplified Chinese and Spanish, helping improve comprehension and support more effective study. Simply click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles
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