Virtual Workshop
Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025
Project Management’s Best Kept Secret: Turn Managers into Elite Leaders in 5 Days
Our Certified Project Manager (CPM)® Boot Camp is the only hands-on leadership certification that forges managers into leaders through immersive, experiential training.
Over 40,000 graduates • Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and the U.S. military • 56 PDUs (24 Technical, 28 Leadership, 4 Strategy)
The Leadership Gap No Exam Can Fill
What distinguishes outstanding Project Managers from the rest of the pack? The leadership and project management skills, experiences, confidence, and discipline to successfully lead projects of all sizes and complexities.
Why CPM Works
- Experiential, not lecture-based. You’ll lead in realistic scenarios, not just memorize terms.
- Performance-based certification. You must demonstrate your leadership and project management skills in action to earn CPM®.
- Proven track record. Over 40,000 leaders transformed through this program.
“Over the past 40 years, I have attended a wide array of leadership training courses and MBA programs. I have found that PMLG’s experiential training approach is the most dynamic and transformative of them all.”
Director, USAA
“The CPM Boot Camp changed my life. I successfully managed two major strategic projects after attending”
Sr. Project Manager, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
“Honestly – this was the first class I have ever attendedwhere I am leaving with the confidence that I canactually take these tools and make a difference.”
Project Manager, Delta Air Lines
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.
Who Should Attend
- All leaders and managers responsible for leading projects.
- Program managers and professionals with the PMP certification.
- Team leads, business analysts, and project sponsors.
- PMO officers and staff.
- Anyone responsible for planning and executing strategic vision.
CPM® vs. Traditional Certifications
| CPM® | Traditional Exam-Based | |
|---|---|---|
| Learning style | Immersive, experiential | Lecture/video heavy |
| Certification | Performance-based
(demonstrated leadership + PM skill mastery) |
Multiple-choice exam |
| Real-world readiness | Lead teams through simulated chaos | Knowledge recall |
| Differentiator | Leadership + execution under pressure | Process familiarity |
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.
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.
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 20 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 for more information or to have your questions answered.