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WHY JOIN?

Why become an Authorized Training Partner?

It’s simple! Authorized Training Partners gain visibility among PMI customers as approved
training providers, as well as exclusive access to licensed content and instructor training.
We are committed to enabling our customers to find quality training, while helping you to
succeed and grow your business in the process.

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ENDORSEMENT ACCESS TO INSTRUCTOR
FROM PMI TURNKEY CONTENT TRAINING
As an Authorized Training As an Authorized Training Partner, The Authorized Training Partner
Partner, you will stand out as a you will receive turnkey licensed Train the Trainer program sets
PMI-approved training provider content, including instructor you up for success and prepares
—a quality customers want. and participant guides and you to deliver PMI-developed
online learning assets like training content to our quality
PMI will promote authorized
quizzes, knowledge checks and standards. Completion of this
partners through our website,
videos*. Content management training grants the official
searchable partner database
is maintenance-free. You never Authorized Training Partner
and marketing efforts, which
need to update course materials endorsement from PMI and
provides visibility to an audience
again—we do it for you. This also provides your instructors
in need of your services. We
content can be used for both with a badge that shows they
will also teach candidates how
in-person and virtual instructor- are PMI-approved instructors.
to identify nonauthorized
led courses.
providers to ensure they
choose endorsed Authorized
Training Partners.

*Content format varies by topic.

NINE OUT OF TEN FOUR OUT OF FIVE

of our customers state that they look for customers feel it is important to
PMI-approved instructors when searching be taught PMI-developed content.
for PMP exam prep and training.

According to the 2020 PMI Pulse of the Profession® report, nearly one in four projects was completed
in the prior year using agile. And over the next 5 years, half of project management offices (PMOs)
expect to increase their use of agile. Leaders now know it’s simply a matter of when—and how—to
adopt agile.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS

Program Benefits — Choose Basic or Premier

The program offers two tiers: Premier and Basic. Both provide authorization to teach PMI-licensed content
and the tools to support the training. The Premier package includes additional benefits to augment your training
as well as opportunities to grow your business through exclusive access to RFPs and channel management
support. If you wish to focus solely on supporting and training existing certification holders, you may offer
PDU-only courses through the Basic tier.

Benefits Basic Premier

Welcome Kit: Includes PMI brand guidelines and

marketing tools ✓ ✓
Ability to offer PMI-approved PDUs and submit PDU claims
for students
✓ ✓
Access to IP licensure for all PMI standards ✓ ✓
One-on-one onboarding for partners and instructors to
understand the program’s online tools and resources ✓ ✓
Access to the PMI ATP support team ✓ ✓
Reseller Program Agreement offers Partners the ability to
purchase PMI membership and PMI core certification Additional Fee ✓
vouchers at a discounted price for resale

Quarterly account management support meetings

with Premier partners discussing performance reviews, lead
generation and marketing and brand compliance monitoring, ✓
plus webinars providing thought leadership and industry
trends

Advertising discount available for events or first time

advertising on PMI websites ✓ 15% ✓ 20%
Access to 250+ cloned PMP® exam questions to create
practice exams ✓
Access to performance dashboard ✓
Exclusive access to RFPs ✓
Access to licensed content including instructor manuals,
knowledge checks and online learning assets ✓ ✓

Your company listed on PMI.org as a preferred

Authorized Training Partner ✓ ✓

Train the Trainer complimentary vouchers 1 complimentary 2 complimentary

training voucher training vouchers
• Badge issued upon successful assessment
completion ADDITIONAL VOUCHERS*
On-Demand Training - US$499
Disciplined Agile Consulting Partner Agreement option for
Additional Fee
partners specializing in Disciplined Agile

Discount of 55% off PMI books ✓

*After using complimentary training vouchers, Authorized Training Partners must pay for any additional Train the Trainer course attendance for instructors.
Instructor payments are not accepted.

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Program Requirements
These program requirements were created to provide consistent and high-quality training for our
customers. All partners must adhere to these requirements to participate in the program.

PMP ® Disci-
General Program Requirements Exam Exam
plined CAPM ®
Prep Agile® Prep
1. Authorized Training Partners and instructors must use PMI-developed course content. ✓ ✓
2. Instructors must complete and pass the Authorized Training Partner Train the
Trainer session. ✓ ✓ ✓
3. Instructors must be certified in the certification they are teaching and be in good
standing with PMI. ✓ ✓ ✓
4. Authorized Training Partners must be able to provide in-person and/or virtual
instructor-led courses. ✓ ✓ ✓
5. Authorized Training Partners and instructors must adhere to all PMI brand guidelines
and policies. ✓ ✓ ✓
6. Authorized Training Partners must have a documented issue-resolution process
for customers. ✓ ✓ ✓
7. Organizations must be a legal business entity for 3 years. ✓ ✓ ✓
8. Authorized Training Partners must pass a background check and financial review. ✓ ✓ ✓
9. Instructors must have agile project experience to teach PMP exam prep courses. ✓
10. Authorized Training Partners must agree to upload “guaranteed to run” public courses. ✓ ✓ ✓
If you deliver PDU-only training or training for other PMI certifications:
• You are not required to use PMI-provided content.
• Instructors are not required to complete the Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer course.
• Instructors do not need agile experience.

Chapter Program Requirements

Chapters that become an Authorized Training Partner may not permit their chapter board members or those in a
decision-making role within the chapter to serve as Authorized Training Partner-certified instructors, nor can they be
the Authorized Training Partner owner, in order to avoid conflicts of interest.

Authorized Training Partner owners and instructors cannot serve as a chapter leaders or decision-making
volunteers within a chapter while they are still an Authorized Training Partner owner or certified instructor.

Chapters that need certification exam prep training can follow a Request For Proposal (RFP) process to find an
Authorized Training Partner.

If a chapter wants to deliver PMP exam prep or Disciplined Agile training to their members without partnering with
an Authorized Training Partner, they need to join the Authorized Training Partner program.

Chapters that are Authorized Training Partners cannot select individuals from chapters who are not authorized
partners to become certified instructors for them.

Program Restrictions
PMI Authorized Training Partners may NOT deliver on-demand, self-paced PMP® exam prep or any alternate PMP exam
prep offering (e.g., books). PMI has developed a self-paced PMP exam prep offering. This allows us to address the needs of
modern-day learners and ensure consistent, high-quality exam prep experiences for both instructor-led and on-demand
modalities. However, at this time you may provide on-demand, self-paced content for other PMI certifications, except for
Disciplined Agile certifications.

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PMI ® AUTHORIZED TRAINING PARTNER PROGRAM LICENSED COURSE CONTENT

PMI ® Authorized Training Partner

Program Licensed Course Content
Basic and Premium Authorized Training Partners
that deliver PMP® exam prep and Disciplined Agile®
courses are required to use PMI-licensed course
content. This ensures a consistent, high-quality
learning experience and provides the PMI-approved
content customers asked for—and the comprehensive
knowledge needed to prepare for these exams.

Disciplined Agile Course content includes the

following digital offerings:*

• Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide

• Instructor Slides
• Spotlight Videos and Media: Supporting workshop
engagement activities
• Extra Resources: Where to find more information
to help apply concepts in real-life scenarios

The PMI Authorized PMP® Exam Prep Course

content includes the following digital offerings:*

• Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide

• Instructor Slides
• Student Manual: Workbook with instructional
content and real-world activities
• Spotlight Videos and Media: Supplemental
student materials
• Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge
checks to ensure comprehension of key
concepts
• Student Checklists: Online lists for students
to ensure adequate coverage of key concepts
• More than 250 PMP exam practice questions

* Print copies are available for purchase (shipping fees apply).

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AUGMENTING THE CONTENT

Augmenting the Content

The required licensed course content CANNOT

be edited. You may supplement the content with
your own case studies, learning activities and
industry-specific training information, as long
as the provided materials are not altered.

Getting and Delivering the Content

You will be able to purchase content in our third-party

content provider’s online marketplace and in your
choice of digital, print or blended formats.

Digital – You and your students receive

digital access keys.

Print – Our third-party content provider

will print materials using their global network
of printers, and ship via FedEx to ensure the
quickest turnaround and best negotiated rates.

You may also choose your own shipping carrier. Below

is a breakdown of expected shipping rates for student
manuals, which weigh approximately 2.37 lbs. (1.08 kg)
each. All prices are in US dollars.

Location Shipping Method 1 Guide 15 Guides

Chicago Ground $11.25 $16.87

Los Angeles Ground $11.25 $34.32

Atlanta Ground $11.25 $20.38

Dublin Economy $52.80 $69.17

Dubai Economy $29.07 $159.15

Munich Economy $32.94 $32.94

Sydney Economy $11.11 $15.68

Toronto Economy $13.19 $25.69

Singapore Economy $25.00 $25.00

New Delhi Economy $50.53 $159.44

Johannesburg Priority (only option) $20.00 $20.00

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AUTHORIZED TRAINING PARTNER TRAIN THE TRAINER

Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer

Basic and Premier Authorized Training Partners that deliver PMP Exam Prep or Disciplined Agile workshops
must complete the corresponding Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer program. This ensures our
candidates are being taught by qualified instructors who understand the content and can meet their
needs as modern-day learners.
Training Session Options
To accommodate our global network of instructors, we offer instructor-led training for both in-person
and virtual sessions. Basic and Premier program participants receive complimentary vouchers for these
sessions. Please refer to our separate pricing sheet for information about quantities and purchasing
additional vouchers.

Here’s what you can expect from the course.

PMP® Exam Prep Train the Trainer Disciplined Agile® Workshop Train the Trainer

Day 1: Technical (7.5 hours) Day 1: Technique (7.5 hours)

Technical aspects of the PMP exam, with an Facilitation techniques: How modern learners
added focus on agile and hybrid approaches learn, meeting delivery preferences and
leading courses in a virtual environment
Day 2: Technique (7.5 hours)

Facilitation techniques: How modern learners

Additional Requirements for Disciplined Agile
learn, meeting delivery preferences and
Workshop Instructors
leading courses in a virtual environment
• Instructors must complete the Authorized Training
Partner Train the Trainer – Disciplined Agile
Additional Requirements for PMP® Exam Prep Workshop prior to offering any workshops. Once
Instructors completed, instructors will receive an Authorized
• Instructors must complete the Authorized Training Training Partner Instructor badge to show they
Partner Train the Trainer – PMP® Exam Prep prior are approved by PMI.
to offering any PMP Exam Prep courses. Once • Instructors must have a minimum of a Disciplined
completed, instructors will receive an Authorized Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM)™ certification
Training Partner Instructor badge to show they in good standing and must submit a professional
are approved by PMI. bio for review and approval when registering for
• Instructors must have agile experience to teach their Train the Trainer session.
PMP Exam Prep courses and must submit a • NOTE: Disciplined Agile instructors who already
professional bio for review and approval when attended the PMP Exam Prep Trainer the Trainer
registering for their Train the Trainer session. session have already completed the Disciplined
Agile Workshop Train the Trainer 1-day session.

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AUTHORIZED TRAINING PARTNER TRAIN THE TRAINER

Certified Associate in Project Management

(CAPM)®
The Certified Associate in Project Management
(CAPM)® Exam Prep Course content includes the
following digital offerings:

• Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide

• Instructor Slides
• Student Manual: Workbook with instructional
content and real-world activities
• Spotlight Videos and Media: Supplemental student
materials
• Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge
checks to ensure comprehension of key concepts
• Student Checklists: Online lists for students to
ensure adequate coverage of key concepts

Certified Associate in Project Management

(CAPM)® Exam Prep Course Train the Trainer

Day 1: Technique (7.5 hours)

Facilitation techniques: How modern learners

learn, meeting delivery preferences and
leading courses in a virtual environment.

Additional Requirements for CAPM® Prep

Course Instructors

• Instructors must complete the Authorized

Training Partner Train the Trainer – CAPM Prep
prior to offering any courses. Once completed,
instructors will receive an Authorized Training
Partner Instructor badge to show that they
are approved by PMI.
• Instructors must have a minimum of a CAPM
or a PMP certification in good standing and
must submit a professional bio for review and
approval when registering for their Train the
Trainer session.

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