Become a Project Management Professional with Leadership Skills
Master both the PMP certification and organizational leadership to lead teams, drive strategy, and deliver results.
What Is Project Management PLUS Leadership?
The Project Management Professional Exam Prep with Organizational Leadership program combines comprehensive PMP certification training with foundational leadership development. Students master both technical project management and the interpersonal skills needed to lead teams effectively.
Project Managers with leadership training work across virtually every industry—technology, healthcare, construction, finance, and consulting. The role involves coordinating teams, managing timelines and budgets, mitigating risks, and delivering outcomes that align with organizational strategy while inspiring and developing team members.
Course-to-Career Coaching Included
Get direct enrollment into a 300-hour Project Management PLUS Leadership program with personal coaching to help you complete training, pass PMP certification, and advance into leadership roles.
Includes PMP exam prep, organizational leadership training, and Career-Bond coaching ($6,000 value) — all in one program.
What You'll Learn in Project Management PLUS Leadership Training
Core Skills
- PMP exam preparation across all PMBOK knowledge areas
- Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies
- Project lifecycle: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Leadership styles and developing your leadership philosophy
- Conflict management and team development
- Creating and communicating vision
Safety & Compliance
- PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Data privacy and confidentiality standards
- Change control and documentation protocols
- Workplace ethics and professional standards
Tools & Technology
- Microsoft Project and scheduling tools
- Agile boards (Kanban, Scrum artifacts)
- Risk registers and issue logs
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Collaboration platforms (Teams, Slack, Jira)
Admissions Requirements for Project Management PLUS Leadership Training
Most Project Management PLUS Leadership programs have accessible entry requirements designed to help motivated students start their career.
Requirements vary by program and training provider. Career-Bond partners will confirm specific requirements during enrollment.
Certifications for Project Management PLUS Leadership
This program prepares you for nationally recognized certifications that employers value.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Exam Focus: People (leadership, team management); Process (technical project execution); Business Environment (strategic alignment, organizational benefits)
Certification requirements vary by state and employer. Career-Bond partners will help you understand the requirements in your area.
Project Management PLUS Leadership Salary & Job Outlook
PMP-certified professionals earn 33% more than non-certified peers on average. Leadership skills further differentiate candidates in competitive markets.
Career Outlook for Project Management PLUS Leadership
Work Settings
Corporate enterprises; Technology firms; Healthcare organizations; Construction companies; Consulting agencies
Advancement Path
Advance into Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, PMO Director, VP of Project Management, or executive leadership roles
What Is the Difference Between Project Management PLUS Leadership and Project Management (PMP Only)?
TL;DR: This program adds comprehensive organizational leadership training to PMP exam prep, developing both technical and interpersonal skills.
Standard PMP certification programs focus on technical project management competencies. This combined program adds 12 leadership lessons covering leadership styles, team dynamics, conflict resolution, vision creation, and ethical leadership—preparing students not just to manage projects but to lead people.
PMP certification + organizational leadership development
PMP certification and exam preparation
300 hours (130 PM + 170 Leadership)
130 hours
Traditional PM, Agile, leadership styles, conflict resolution, team development
Traditional PM, Agile, hybrid methodologies
PMI PMP
PMI PMP
12 comprehensive leadership lessons included
Limited to project team leadership
Strong foundation for management and executive tracks
Strong foundation for project management roles
Professionals who want to lead teams and advance to management
Professionals focused primarily on project delivery
Project Management PLUS Leadership
Choose Project Management PLUS Leadership if you want to develop both PMP certification and organizational leadership capabilities.
Project Management (PMP Only)
Choose PMP-only if you need focused exam prep without additional leadership coursework.
Benefits of Project Management PLUS Leadership Training
Project Management PLUS Leadership Student Reviews
"The learning materials were solid and the platform was easy to navigate. The combination of PM and leadership was exactly what I needed."
"The leadership modules helped me understand how to motivate and develop my project teams."
"I passed my PMP exam and the leadership training helped me transition into a program management role."
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