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Taught by Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® | 92% First-Time Pass Rate
Meet your PMI®-required 35 contact hours, prepare for the 2026 exam, and test locally in Columbia. Veteran-led, self-paced training built for the Midlands’ institutional project economy.
Free 7-day trial. Pricing and full details on the program page.
| Metric | Columbia MSA | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Mean annual salary | $94,000 | $99,430 |
| Median annual salary | $85,580 | $91,010 |
| Typical range (10th-90th) | $55,490 – $138,430 | $56,730 – $158,660 |
| Mean hourly wage | $45.19 | $47.80 |
Project management specialists, BLS OEWS, via our project management salary guide (last updated May 2026).
Pearson Professional Centers – Columbia, 220 Stoneridge Dr, Suite 300, Columbia, just off I-126. Online proctored testing also available. Confirm seats in the Pearson VUE locator when you schedule.
The PMI South Carolina Midlands Chapter, chartered in 1996 with 350+ members, holds monthly luncheon meetings in Columbia offering networking and PDUs.
Our self-paced program fully satisfies PMI’s education requirement and covers the July 2026 exam restructuring toward business strategy, AI, and sustainability.
A 2,100+ question simulator mirrors the pacing and difficulty of the real testing experience, so exam day holds no surprises.
Self-paced, mobile-friendly modules fit around shift schedules, PCS moves, and commutes.
Direct access to certified instructors and a community of candidates working toward the same exam.
Still weighing whether the PMP® fits your experience level? Our complete PMP® certification guide covers the requirements, costs, and the 2026 exam changes.
Pearson Professional Centers – Columbia, 220 Stoneridge Dr, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29210. Online proctored testing is also available.
Very likely yes. PMI counts project leadership experience from the last 10 years, and you do not need to have held the title “project manager.”
A four-year degree plus 36 months of project leadership experience, or a secondary degree plus 60 months, plus 35 contact hours of education. Exam fees rise in August 2026.
Fort Jackson trains more new soldiers than any installation in the Army, which means Columbia is full of drill sergeants, training company cadre, operations NCOs, and staff officers who have been running complex, deadline-driven projects for years without ever holding the title. PMI’s experience window reaches back 10 years, so that work likely still counts toward your eligibility. If you are transitioning out through Fort Jackson, or you are a spouse building a portable career in the Midlands, the PMP® is the most direct translation layer between what you have done and what civilian employers hire for. ROSEMET is a veteran-led company.
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