PMP® Exam Prep with Certified Experts
Delivered by Florida University Southeast, School of Professional Studies (FUSE–SPS), a PMI® Approved Training Partner
Mastering the Project Lifecycle: The Six PMP® Lessons for Success
Lesson 1: Business Environment
This lesson focuses on understanding the broader context in which projects operate. You’ll explore how to align projects with organizational strategy, ensuring they deliver tangible benefits and long-term value. Key topics include strategic alignment, defining and tracking project benefits, understanding organizational culture, supporting change management, and adhering to governance frameworks and compliance requirements. This foundation equips project managers to initiate and manage projects with full awareness of their impact on business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Lesson 2: Start the Project
This lesson covers the essential steps to effectively initiate a project. You’ll learn how to identify and engage key stakeholders early, form the project team, and establish a shared understanding of goals, roles, and expectations. The lesson also guides you through selecting the appropriate project approach or methodology—whether predictive, agile, or hybrid—based on project characteristics. Building a solid foundation through early alignment and stakeholder engagement sets the stage for project success.
Lesson 3: Plan the Project
This lesson provides a comprehensive overview of how to develop integrated and realistic project plans. You’ll learn how to define and document project scope, create a detailed schedule, estimate and allocate resources, develop a budget, and identify and manage risks. The lesson also covers planning for quality management and integrating all individual plans into a cohesive project management plan. Emphasis is placed on proactive planning to guide execution, control, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Lesson 4: Lead the Project Team
This lesson focuses on effective leadership practices for driving team performance and stakeholder engagement. You’ll learn how to craft and adapt your leadership style, foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, and empower team members to take ownership of their work. Key topics include supporting individual and team performance, managing conflict, training and coaching team members and stakeholders, and ensuring strong communication and collaboration throughout the project. This lesson equips you with the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to inspire high-performing teams.
Lesson 5: Support Project Team Performance
This lesson emphasizes maintaining momentum and enhancing team effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll explore how to implement continuous improvement practices, support individual and team performance, and evaluate overall project progress against objectives. Additional focus areas include managing issues and impediments that arise during execution and effectively handling project changes. By applying these strategies, project managers can keep teams aligned, productive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.
Lesson 6: Close the Project Phase
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to formally close a project or phase to ensure all objectives have been met and value is delivered. Topics include confirming deliverables, obtaining formal acceptance, and documenting lessons learned. You’ll also explore how to evaluate benefits realization, complete knowledge transfer to stakeholders and operational teams, and release resources. Proper closure ensures organizational learning and continuous improvement while reinforcing accountability and long-term success.
Instructor Spotlight: Where Academic Excellence Meets Industry Expertise
Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Dereje Tessema, PMP, PMI-ACP, CEA, SAFe-SPC
Dr. Dereje Tessema, PMP, PMI-ACP, is a nationally recognized project management expert and the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award in Project Management from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. With over two decades of hands-on experience in project and program management, enterprise architecture, and Agile transformation, Dr. Tessema brings a rare blend of academic depth and real-world insight to his teaching.
As the lead instructor of our PMP® Exam Prep Bootcamp, Dr. Tessema draws from his experience conducting over 150 PMP bootcamp sessions since the release of PMBOK® Guide – Fifth Edition. He has helped hundreds of working professionals across industries successfully pass their PMP exam and advance their careers.
In addition to his training expertise, Dr. Tessema is an Agile coach and enterprise strategist, known for his ability to integrate traditional and Agile methodologies to meet the evolving needs of government, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations. His instructional approach is dynamic, practical, and outcome-oriented—ensuring learners not only pass the exam but also gain the confidence to apply project management best practices in any environment.
Learn more about Dr. Tessema’s work and professional contributions at www.derejebtessema.com.
Flexible Learning Options to Fit Your Schedule
No matter how you choose to learn, you’ll receive the same rigorous, PMI-aligned curriculum and expert guidance to help you pass the exam with confidence.
In-Person
Join our immersive classroom experience, led by expert instructors, where you’ll engage in real-time discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises in a collaborative learning environment.
Live Virtual
Participate in scheduled live sessions from anywhere, with the same expert instruction and interaction as our in-person format—ideal for professionals who prefer structure with the flexibility of remote access.
Self-Paced
Learn at your own speed with 24/7 access to high-quality video lessons, quizzes, and downloadable resources. Perfect for busy professionals who need maximum flexibility without compromising content quality.
From Prep to Pass: Testimonials that Speak for Themselves
Hear how professionals from diverse industries achieved PMP® certification success through expert instruction, high-quality materials, and flexible learning at FUSE–SPS.
I passed my PMP exam in July 2025. “Dr. Tessema is simply the best instructor I’ve ever had. His ability to break down complex PMP concepts into practical, real-world applications made all the difference. His teaching style is engaging, supportive, and full of insights drawn from years of industry experience.”
“The FUSE–SPS PMP Bootcamp materials are top-notch. The slides, workbooks, and cheat sheets were clear, concise, and aligned perfectly with the exam content outline. Everything I needed to study was well-organized and easy to follow.”
“The practice questions included in the course were incredibly close to what I saw on the actual exam. The detailed explanations helped me understand not just the correct answers, but the reasoning behind them. I went into the exam fully prepared and confident.”
“The 24/7 online access was a game-changer for me. I could revisit lessons anytime and study at my own pace, even with a full-time job. I passed the PMP exam on my first try with a high score in all domains—thanks to the FUSE team!”