Virtual Workshop
Dec 8 - Dec 12, 2025
70% of Projects Fail. It’s Not a Process Problem—It’s a Leadership Problem. Transform Managers into Leaders Who Actually Deliver in 5 Days.
The Certified Project Manager (CPM)® Boot Camp is the only hands-on leadership certification that forges project managers into leaders through immersive, experiential training.
Over 40,000 graduates • Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and government agencies • 56 PDUs (24 Technical, 28 Leadership, 4 Strategy)
Trusted by Leading Organizations
⏰ FINAL 6 SEATS — DECEMBER 8-12, 2025
Live, Virtual | Instructor-Led | Limited to 20 Seats
Last CPM® Boot Camp of 2025
✓ 5-Day Immersive Training
✓ CPM® Performance-Based Certification
✓ 56 PDUs (24 Technical, 28 Leadership, 4 Strategy)
✓ Decision Support Tools + Templates
✓ Post-Course Coaching Session
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✓ Tailored to Your Projects and Processes
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Certification
Millions of certified project professionals exist globally. Access to information has never been easier. Yet 70% of projects still fail to meet their objectives.
The disconnect? Certification proves knowledge. Project success requires leadership execution.
You can master every framework, process, and methodology—and still struggle when:
- Stakeholders are misaligned and pulling in different directions
- Your timeline is unrealistic but non-negotiable
- Team members are in conflict and looking to you for answers
- Priorities shift mid-project and your plan falls apart
- You need to make tough calls without complete information
That’s not a knowledge gap. That’s a leadership gap.
CPM® develops both: You master the proven tools AND build the judgment to apply them when projects get messy—not through more theory, but through practice under realistic pressure.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
Why CPM® Works
Muscle memory beats memorization.
CPM® isn’t about absorbing information and hoping you remember it later. You learn a technique, then immediately apply it under pressure with a real project team. This repetition builds the muscle memory and instincts you need to execute confidently when you’re back at work – not weeks later, but day one.
Knowledge without application is just theory.
It’s one thing to know the tools exist. It’s another thing entirely to know how and when to use them when stakeholders are misaligned, your timeline is unrealistic, and your team is looking to you for direction. CPM® develops both—you master the techniques AND the judgment to apply them in real-world chaos.
Performance-based certification.
You earn CPM® by demonstrating you can lead—not by demonstrating you can study. You must plan, execute, navigate conflict, make decisions under pressure, and deliver results with a real project team. The certification proves capability, not just knowledge retention.
Proven track record.
Over 40,000 project leaders transformed across 25+ years. Fortune 100 companies choose CPM® Boot Camp because they’ve learned the hard way: knowing project management frameworks doesn’t guarantee execution. Leadership discipline does. And that only comes from practice under pressure.
Inside the 5-Day Experience
- Lead a diverse, high-performing project team through changing conditions.
- Plan with precision (WBS, bottom-up estimating, risk & schedule control).
- Resolve conflict, make tough calls, and keep momentum.
- Present results and earn your CPM® through demonstrated performance.
What You’ll Master
Leadership & Team Mastery
- Leadership & team building techniques
- Understanding and working with emotional intelligence
Execution Excellence
- WBS approach to planning and accurate bottom-up estimating
- Risk identification and management
- Translating WBS into detailed scheduling
- Assigning resources, estimating, and managing the critical path
- Fast-tracking, crashing, tracking, and re-planning projects
- Effective status reporting and project close-out
Agility & Strategy
- Leading agile projects
- Simulation experience in a high-pressure environment
AI-Augmented Project Management
- AI for planning & estimation — leverage AI tools for faster WBS creation, schedule optimization, and risk forecasting
- Human judgment in the AI era — when to trust AI recommendations and when leadership instinct overrides the data
- Practical AI integration — embed AI into your workflows without losing accountability or control
AI makes project management tools faster. But it can’t navigate stakeholder politics, resolve team conflict, or make the judgment calls that define project success. CPM teaches you how to lead with AI – not be replaced by it.
Who Should Attend CPM Boot Camp
CPM is designed for professionals who need to lead projects and people—whether you’re building leadership skills for the first time or sharpening execution capabilities you already have.
You’ll benefit from CPM if you:
- Already hold a certification (PMP®, CAPM®, or equivalent) but need to translate knowledge into confident execution
- Manage technical teams (engineers, scientists, developers, analysts) and need leadership skills to match your technical expertise
- Lead cross-functional projects where stakeholder management and team dynamics determine success
- Run a PMO or support project governance and need practical tools your teams can actually use
- Execute strategic initiatives as a business leader, program manager, or executive sponsor
The reality: Process knowledge gets you hired. Leadership execution gets projects delivered. CPM develops both.
*PMP® and CAPM® is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
CPM® vs. Traditional Certifications
| CPM® | Traditional Certifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Learning style | Immersive, experiential | Lecture/video heavy |
| Certification | Performance-based
(demonstrated leadership + PM skill mastery) |
Multiple-choice exam or completion-based |
| Real-world readiness | Lead teams through simulated chaos | Knowledge recall |
| Differentiator | Leadership + execution under pressure | Process familiarity |
FAQ
How is CPM® delivered?
Live, virtual workshop with senior instructors in small cohorts.
Who teaches CPM®?
Veteran program leaders Bill Stewart — CEO and founder, former Army Ranger, and PMO pioneer — and Sue Glaskey, PMLG’s Executive Program Director and Senior Instructor. With over 70 years of combined experience in project, program, and portfolio management, they have led PMOs, major transformations, and leadership training programs for Fortune 100 companies and government organizations worldwide.
Is this recognized for PDUs?
Yes—56 PDUs (24 Technical, 28 Leadership, 4 Strategy).
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes—upon successful performance across the course.
Do you offer private/onsite training?
Yes—contact us for group options.
Upcoming Classes
Seats are limited to keep the experience hands-on. Choose your date and reserve your spot.
Group pricing available for teams and enterprises.
Ready to Lead With Confidence on Day One?
Join the next CPM® cohort and transform how you lead and deliver.
Find out why for over 25 years, the CPM® Boot Camp has been the most effective project management and leadership training certification program available anywhere.
Contact us at 678 325 1100 or information@pmlg.com for more information or to have your questions answered.