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Join a globally respected community of project leaders with IPM’s PMP Passport. This comprehensive certification course sets the gold standard in project management and 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.
IPM’s founder was the first person in Ireland to hold a PMP, underscoring our long-standing leadership in the Irish project management community.
This intensive preparation course supports experienced professionals who want to earn the globally recognised PMP® certification. Led by instructors who know the exam and the real-world challenges of project delivery, this course equips you with the clarity, confidence, and exam strategies you need.
Your PMP Passport also includes 35 hours of formal project management training—qualifying you to sit the PMP exam, and direct guidance from certified PMP trainers with deep industry experience.
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 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® exam using world-class tools
For Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam preparation success you will receive:
To be eligible to sit for the PMP exam, a candidate must first meet the following specific education and professional requirements:
PMP® certification holders earn a median salary that is 16% higher globally.* Beyond financial return, become PMP® certified also helps you:
The PMP 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.
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 your questions answered and everything you need to know about the course.
Applications and the PMP examination are administrated by PMI® USA. To apply for the certification exam, candidates must first meet the following specific education and professional requirements:
With Honours Degree
Without Honours Degree ?
When applying for the PMP 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.
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.
The PMP exam application is made directly to the certification body at www.pmi.org. The examination fees are currently US$555 payable direct to PMI® USA.
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 course is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others.
This course curriculum is designed by certified PMP industry-experts to help you gain confidence to go forward in your career and show you have the skills to drive project results and increase your organisation’s impact in the global business environment.
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.
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