PMP® Certification

Live in person PMP® certification class in Santa Clara

A live classroom PMP® certification prep class in Santa Clara, in the heart of Silicon Valley.

35 PMI® contact hoursFour-day boot campTutoring includedHybrid Option Available
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Gantt Academy is an owner-operated PMI® Authorized Training Partner based in San Francisco, CA. Jeff Cadieux teaches the PMP® curriculum through actual project scenarios; real-life concepts that are useful both on the exam and in your post-certification career.

The four-day class delivers PMI's Official 35-contact hour curriculum supplemented with Gantt Academy's exclusive instructional materials. Sessions cover the Exam Content Outline for the 2026 version of the PMP exam.

Unlike most training partners, Gantt Academy includes after-class tutoring: a diagnostic exam review, 1:1 follow-up and weekly instructor-led study halls for as long as you need them.

PMP Certification Training in the heart of Silicon Valley

Our Santa Clara, CA location is on Augustine Drive, minutes from Santa Clara Caltrain and the 101/San Tomas tech corridor.

Hybrid option: you have the choice of attending in person, virtually, or any combination that suits you.

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More than a boot camp

Most trainers vanish after class. We don't. Every package includes the diagnostic exam, 1:1 tutoring, and a weekly instructor-led study hall.

About your instructor

Jeff Cadieux, lead instructor at Gantt Academy

Jeff Cadieux · PMI-ACP®, PMP, CSM

Jeff began his project management career at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1995. Since then, he has led projects for some of the world's most demanding organizations, including NASA, Apple, Cisco, VISA International, Merrill Lynch, Chevron and Kaiser Permanente.

Outside the classroom, Jeff volunteers with his local PMI chapter and has served on the boards of PMI San Francisco and the Folsom Street Community Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Jeff grew up in Houston, TX and earned a bachelor's degree in Information Systems from Baylor University in 1991. Today he lives in Castro Valley, CA with his fiancée, Kitty.

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Sixty seconds with Jeff

Meet your guide to project management's most sought-after credential.

Recommendations

From people who've sat where you are

“His class prepared me for the PMP exam and I passed on my first attempt. While studying, I could hear his voice in my head, repeating key points about frameworks and methodologies.”

Alina Bell, PMPPrincipal Business Analyst, Sana Biotechnology

“Jeff was my PMP bootcamp instructor. He has a deep understanding and knowledge of project management principles and PMI standards. I really enjoyed how he used real-life examples from his own work experience as a PM, which made the class interesting and relatable. The bootcamp course was worth every penny.”

Linda Lippold, PMPProject & Program Management, AMC Networks

“Jeff was our PMP Exam Prep class instructor. He provided us with insightful stories on how we can practically understand Project Management concepts and apply to real life. He was encouraging and approachable.”

Joann Laquian Wall, PMPTechnical Operations

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We're with you as long as it takes

Our ongoing support does not expire, including instructor access through the weekly study hall. All backed by our 100% money-back guarantee.

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$2,495

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  • Four day class
  • 35 PMI contact hours
  • Tutoring & study hall included
  • Hybrid Option
  • Support until you pass
  • 100% money-back guarantee

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