What Computer Coach's New PMI Partnership Means for Your PMP Certification

Tampa, FL - November 2026 - If you've been thinking about PMP certification training, the path just got clearer. Computer Coach, Tampa Bay's premier computer training provider since 2001, is now an official Premier-level Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partner, ATP #C019722. That puts our Tampa training center among a select group of providers approved to teach PMI's own certification content.

Why this matters right now

PMI is changing how it counts PMP training. Starting December 1, 2026, only live, instructor-led PMP prep from an Authorized Training Partner or an eligible accredited academic program counts toward the required 35 contact hours. Classes from other live providers won't qualify.

For anyone planning to sit for the PMP, that makes choosing a training provider a bigger decision than ever. Train with the wrong one, and you may have to repeat your hours before PMI accepts your application. Train with Computer Coach, and every live hour counts.

What you get as a Computer Coach PMP student

Our partnership with PMI changes what happens inside the classroom, too. PMP students now receive:

• PMI-authorized course materials aligned to the updated PMP exam PMI introduced in July 2026
• Instruction from PMP-certified instructors approved by PMI
• Official PMI practice questions and full-length exam simulations
• A 40-hour course, five hours more than PMI requires, so you have extra time to practice
• Help completing your PMI exam application and preparing for a possible audit

You can train the way that fits your life: a one-week weekday bootcamp, one full day a week for five weeks, or two evenings a week for five weeks. Every live format is available online or at our Tampa campus, and a self-paced option is available for those who need full flexibility.

Starting out? Begin with the CAPM

Not every great project manager starts with years of experience. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is PMI's entry-level credential and requires no prior project experience. Our 24-hour CAPM course covers PMI's 23-hour education requirement and gives career changers, recent graduates, and veterans a recognized first step. When you're ready to move up, an active CAPM also satisfies the PMP's training requirement.

A Credential that Pays Off

Project management skills are in demand across nearly every industry. PMI's 2025 Earning Power survey found that PMP holders in the U.S. earn a median salary of $135,000, about 24% more than their peers without the certification.

For Employers and Also Students Looking for Grants

Companies and government agencies can schedule private PMP training for their teams on-site, at our campus, or online. Eligible students may also qualify for funding through

WIOA, the GI Bill, or VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, among others.

Contact an Admissions Rep or read about

ways to pay for your tuition.

This new partnership builds on more than three decades of training in Tampa Bay and our existing partnerships with CompTIA, Microsoft and EC-Council.

Take the next step

Ready to get started? Visit our

PMP Certification Training page to request the next class date, or call a Computer Coach training advisor at (813) 947-0552.

PMI, PMP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Computer Coach is a Florida-based training provider with more than 25 years of experience delivering professional development and workforce training programs. The organization specializes in instructor-led training designed to help individuals and organizations build practical skills in technology, business applications, and emerging tools. Computer Coach partners with businesses, government agencies, and workforce organizations to support career growth and workforce readiness.

Whether you're looking to switch careers or take the next step in your current career, our certified career coaches & strategists can help you explore a wide range of possibilities and learn how our training courses can help you reach your career goals. 

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