CAPM®/PMP® Prep Course

If you plan to sit for the CAPM or PMP examination, this three-part intensive course will provide you with the following:

• An overview of the Project Management Institute (PMI) application process, PMI mindset, exam essentials and required formulas
• Examination preparation
• Tips, strategies and advice for study
• Concepts of waterfall and agile methodologies

Individuals preparing to take the CAPM or PMP examination in the near future.

The following course materials are not provided and must be purchased prior to the start of the first class:

• PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition, Rita Mulcahy
• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute

In addition to the course materials,  please note the following computer specifications:

• PC (Windows-based) or Mac
• Class sessions are delivered via Zoom, therefore robust internet access and functional knowledge of the platform is required. Firefox or Chrome are recommended.
• MS Office, including functional knowledge of MS Word and Excel

This program consists of three interactive Zoom sessions, each 3 hours long.

Robert E. Pyszczynski

Education
EMBA and BA, University at Buffalo
MS, University of Washington
MS, Rochester Institute of Technology
DBA (expected 2024), William Howard Taft University

Rob Pyszczynski spent eight years in the U.S. Army as a sergeant leading troops, including a deployment in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pyszczynski started his civilian career as a project manager and held a variety of roles from director to VP, and has managed more than $500 million worth of projects over his 23-year tenure. He currently leads project management teams with an operations focus to strive for a predictable outcome in an uncertain economy. Rob’s experience has led him to be a subject-matter expert in construction, where he has provided testimony, numerous consultations and analysis of contracts, scopes of work, budgets and schedules.

Pyszczynski was a recipient of the Business First 40 Under 40 award in 2017 and is currently enrolled as part of the Leadership Buffalo Class of 2022. In addition to his day-to-day responsibilities, he has also spent the last 10 years teaching a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level at Erie Community College and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Pyszczynski lives on Grand Island with his wife, Lisa, their two children, Evan and Stella, and their dog, Thor. He spends most of his free time being a full-time father and is very involved with his children’s activities. When not spending time with his family, he enjoys playing golf.

Prep course cost is $595 and does not include the required texts, which must be purchased prior to the start of the course:

PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition, Rita Mulcahy

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute

Payment must be received by the program start date to be granted access and can be made by credit card at the time of registration or by ACH transfer.

A 75% discount is available to a limited number of Executive MBA alumni through the Alumni Advantage program. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Office of Professional and Executive Development at mgt-ced@buffalo.edu.

Discounted seats are available to employees of the University at Buffalo on a space-available basis. Contact the Office of Professional and Executive Development at mgt-ced@buffalo.edu.

Program registrations are fully refundable until the day before the program starts.