Online PM Training Resources

A lot of organizations, especially in the IT sector, bit the bullet after the second quarter of 2018. These organizations were in a minority because most of the major businesses had adapted the trend of hiring either a Certified Associate in Project Management, or a highly skilled Project Management professional.

Needless to say, statistics revealed a noticeable slump in their budget overturn, project completion rates and client’s satisfaction percentage. As a result of those findings, most of the leftover companies and institutes have shifted towards the current trend.

Some of the best Project Management Certifications and IT Project Managed Courses are highlighted below. Bear in mind that we encourage you to carry out your own research to weigh out the pros and cons of these certifications.

We’ve collected the 20 best online project management certifications and courses for 2021 so that you can sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge, and get your dream job!

Presents a variety of individual classes on topics like risk management and project scope, plus PMP exam prep. Courses usually consist of 3-hour sessions spread over a period of several weeks.
*Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Partner; PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organization. *

Creates online training courses in subjects like cost control, requirements management, and negotiation skills, plus Associates and Masters certificates through their academic partner The George Washington University. ESI employs 600 instructors with an average of 20 years experience, and course lengths vary from a few days to just over a month.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider and Registered Consultant Program participant

Has instructors who are certified PMPs and consultants with an average of 15 years experience. Sign up for virtual learning or self-paced courses on Agile, Project Portfolio Management, preventing project failure, and managing high-risk projects. Or, enroll in an exam prep boot camp.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Provides a comprehensive course catalogue, covering both core project management concepts and advanced strategies. The IIL conducts virtual and on-demand courses on topics like project scope, risk management, and Earned Value Management systems, plus prep courses for a variety of certifications. If you're looking to pick up a few PDUs, they also supply a library of on-demand webinars.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider; PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organization (ATO); Managing Successful Programmes ATO; Management of Risk licensed affiliate; Management of Portfolios ATO; Portfolio, Programmes and Project Offices licensed affiliate; Change Management ATO; Benefits Management ATO; Agile Project Management ATO; International Association for Six Sigma Certification; Association for Project Management ATO

Has a wide selection of on-demand learning modules for earning PDUs, or enrolling in live online prep courses for the PMI-RMP exam, PMP/CAPM exam, or an accelerated PMP "Exam Cram.” All instructors have at least a decade of project experience, and many hold an impressive list of certifications.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Is maintained by OSP International, LLC (the founder is well-known PMP Cornelius Fitchner, host of the PM Podcast and PDU podcast). Check out the site for a list of on-demand PDUs that you can access and complete whenever your schedule allows.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Highlights a new way to earn PDUs every weekday. People refer opportunities to the site and then site owners review opportunities before posting. Many (but not all) of the opportunities are free, including live webinars and recorded presentations.

Is run by PMP Jennifer Bridges and offers self-paced Category A PDU courses to purchase and complete at your convenience. Choose the delivery method that best fits your needs: either have a hard copy shipped to you or download digital course materials to review during your commute, on the treadmill, or over a leisurely cup of coffee.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Gives you interactive online classes taught by seasoned project professionals and which cover a variety of topics, including time and cost management, managing multiple projects, portfolio management, and 5-day advanced skills virtual workshops. All courses align with the current edition of PMBOK, and when industry standards change, they update their course materials. Check out their weekly webinar series for a chance to score PDUs.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Allows you to earn PDUs through online seminars, on-demand courses, and publication quizzes straight from PMI. And be sure to consult your local chapter for convenient Professional Development Days close to home!
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Can get you certified online in Program Management, Six Sigma green and black belts, Human Resource Development, and Risk Management. PMStudy also offers PMP and CAPM online exam prep. All instructors are certified project management professionals with an average of 15 years project experience and 400 hours PMP teaching experience.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Presents live, online accelerated PMP prep and Agile Management methodologies courses, plus continuing education in topics like Work Breakdown Structure standards. Classes are scheduled on weekends to fit around your busy work schedule, and include online reading material and downloadable presentations.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider, PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organization

Is maintained by OSP International, LLC (the founder is well-known PMP Cornelius Fitchner, host of the PM Podcast and PDU podcast). Check out the site for a list of on-demand PDUs that you can access and complete whenever your schedule allows.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Highlights a new way to earn PDUs every weekday. People refer opportunities to the site and then site owners review opportunities before posting. Many (but not all) of the opportunities are free, including live webinars and recorded presentations.

Is run by PMP Jennifer Bridges and offers self-paced Category A PDU courses to purchase and complete at your convenience. Choose the delivery method that best fits your needs: either have a hard copy shipped to you or download digital course materials to review during your commute, on the treadmill, or over a leisurely cup of coffee.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Gives you interactive online classes taught by seasoned project professionals and which cover a variety of topics, including time and cost management, managing multiple projects, portfolio management, and 5-day advanced skills virtual workshops. All courses align with the current edition of PMBOK, and when industry standards change, they update their course materials. Check out their weekly webinar series for a chance to score PDUs.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Allows you to earn PDUs through online seminars, on-demand courses, and publication quizzes straight from PMI. And be sure to consult your local chapter for convenient Professional Development Days close to home!
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Can get you certified online in Program Management, Six Sigma green and black belts, Human Resource Development, and Risk Management. PMStudy also offers PMP and CAPM online exam prep. All instructors are certified project management professionals with an average of 15 years project experience and 400 hours PMP teaching experience.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Presents live, online accelerated PMP prep and Agile Management methodologies courses, plus continuing education in topics like Work Breakdown Structure standards. Classes are scheduled on weekends to fit around your busy work schedule, and include online reading material and downloadable presentations.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider, PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organization

Provides advanced courses, developed by industry leaders for highly-experienced project managers. Throughout the course you have access to a personal instructor, and you can set your own learning schedule with an unlimited amount of time to complete coursework. Courses include "Mastering Project Risk," "Managing Politics and Conflict in Projects," and "PMO Design and Implementation." They also offer a Professional Project Executive (PPE) certification program.
*Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider *

Hosts live, instructor-led online classes on project planning, scheduling, communication, work breakdown structures, and more. Online classes use collaborative technologies like live chat, virtual white boards, and file sharing to connect students and instructors. They also offer an extensive selection of exam prep courses, plus free webinars to earn PDUs. All instructors have at least 15 years experience and hold multiple certifications.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider

Has developed two options for online learning: self-paced or instructor-led. Choose from exam prep in several areas of project management, including Agile and Scrum certification. Complete practice tests and interact with other students in Simplilearn's online discussion forums.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider, PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organization, Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider

Courses are built on interactive case studies, so students get hands-on, practical learning opportunities. Courses include "Getting Real Results from Virtual Teams," "Defining and Analyzing Requirements," "Recovering Troubled Projects" and more. Instructors have an average of 25 years of experience managing projects.
Accreditation: PMI Registered Education Provider