Managers, team leaders, PMO professionals, aspiring project managers, and professionals seeking practical project management skills to lead projects strategically and fulfil the 40 instructional hours required for PMP® eligibility.
Strategic Project Management Certificate
Prepare your PMP® certification with ESCP, an official PMI Authorized Training Partner.
- 40 instructional hours recognised for the PMP® application
- Access to ESCP Business School's project management question simulator
- PMI® Authorized Training Partner: exam-aligned content
- +500 alumni with a strong track record on the PMP® certification
100% Online40 Instructional Hours40 PDUs
€890 · One-time payment
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Your project management certificate at a glance
A practical, 40‑hour certificate that combines ESCP's academic excellence with the flexibility of a 100% online, self‑paced format. Upon successful completion, participants receive 40 PDUs, subject to PMI requirements.
Modality
Online · 100% flexible and self‑paced
Language
English or Spanish
Length
40 instructional hours · 11 modules
Intake
Start anytime · up to 6 months
Programme benefits
What you get with this certificate
Double-certified credential
Strategic Project Management Certificate awarded by ESCP Business School, plus a Certificate of 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs) issued upon completion as PMI® Authorized Training Partner.
PMP®-ready training
40 instructional hours of PMI®-aligned project management education that fulfil the contact-hour requirement for your PMP® or CAPM® application, with 6 months of access to PMI's official exam simulator. Participants receive 40 PDUs upon successful completion, subject to PMI requirements.
Practical & flexible access
6 months of unlimited online access to real templates, cases and tools you can apply immediately in your projects, at your own pace.
Programme pillars
What you will learn
01
Align
Connect project goals with business strategy to ensure every initiative drives measurable value.
02
Control
Plan timelines, budgets and quality standards with practical tools to reduce delivery risk.
03
Lead
Manage stakeholders and communication with confidence across the full project lifecycle.
04
Deliver
Close projects effectively, capture lessons learned and improve outcomes in future initiatives.
Delivered by ESCP Business School, ranked #4 in Europe by the Financial Times European Business Schools, with six campuses across Europe.
Why this certificate
A credential backed by ESCP and PMI
ESCP Business School is one of Europe's leading institutions and an official PMI® Authorized Training Partner. Our alumni complete the programme with strong outcomes on the PMP® exam.
+500
Alumni with a strong track record on the PMP® certification
40
Instructional hours in the programme
Top 4
European Business School (Financial Times)
PMI® ATP
Authorized Training Partner
Tuition & access
€890
- ✓ESCP Executive Education certificate + PMI ATP recognition
- ✓40 instructional hours of PMI®-aligned project management training
- ✓40 PDUs awarded upon successful completion
- ✓Access to ESCP Business School's project management question simulator
- ✓6 months of unlimited online access to course content
Backed by 500+ alumni with a strong project management track record
Develop the knowledge, tools, and practical mindset to manage projects confidently through an official PMI-authorised programme from ESCP Business School.
Designed for professionals seeking a flexible, internationally recognised credential that enhances project management skills and supports career growth.
Programme preview
A look inside the certificate
Programme details
Frequently asked questions
Key information about the certificate, the credential and how it supports your PMP® application.
What does the certificate include beyond the 40 instructional hours?
Beyond the 40‑hour curriculum, you get 6 months of access to PMI's official exam simulator, 40 PDUs awarded upon successful completion, an Executive Education certificate from ESCP Business School, and 6 months of unlimited access to real templates, cases and tools you can apply at work.Will this give me the contact hours required to apply for the PMP®?
Yes. The programme includes 40 instructional hours of project management training delivered as a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, fulfilling the contact-hour requirement for your PMP® application. Upon successful completion, participants receive 40 PDUs to maintain PMI certifications, subject to PMI requirements.How long do I have to complete the certificate?
You have 6 months of unlimited online access from enrolment, including access to PMI's official exam simulator. The programme is 100% self‑paced, so you can finish in a few intensive weeks or spread it over a longer period around your job.Is this enough on its own to pass the PMP® exam?
The certificate covers the 40 instructional hours and the project management knowledge required by PMI. The programme also includes 6 months of access to PMI's official exam simulator, so you can practise realistic exam questions in the weeks before sitting the test. Our +500 alumni have built a strong track record on the PMP® certification after completing the programme.What if I don't have prior project management experience?
The certificate works as a strong foundation in strategic project management even if you are not yet eligible for the PMP®. If you don't meet the PMP® experience threshold, the same 40 instructional hours also fulfil the education requirement for the CAPM® certification.Do I get a credential recognised by ESCP Business School?
Yes. On completion you receive a Strategic Project Management Certificate awarded by ESCP Business School, plus a separate Certificate of 40 PDUs issued under our PMI® Authorized Training Partner programme.
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