Learn with a PMI Premier partner
Study with Kent Business College, a PMI Premier Authorised Training Partner, and connect preparation with the decisions project professionals face at work.
PMI® Premier Authorised Training Partner
Eligible employed professionals · England
Fully funded PMP® training.
Build your next chapter.
Turn your project experience into a purposeful development plan. Explore PMP preparation through an eligible Kent Business College apprenticeship, with additional KBC/IPC professional support confirmed in your offer.
Funding is subject to eligibility and employer agreement. This is an apprenticeship-based route, not a free standalone PMP course. Employer contributions may apply. PMP examination and membership support are confirmed separately; PMI examination eligibility still applies.
Apprenticeship tuitionNo fee to the apprentice
TeachingLive online, with support
Professional directionPMP preparation
Funding routeEmployer supported
Professional learning. Lasting impact.
More than exam revision.
Learning you can use.
Build project management judgement while developing towards a professional qualification.
Keep the conversation going
Live teaching, recordings, tutoring and one-to-one coaching give you ways to revisit ideas and ask questions between sessions.
Apply it to real work
Explore planning, stakeholders, risk and delivery. The Level 4 route also includes applied AI in Project Controls, alongside your workplace learning.
Study commitment: weekly PMP classes are two hours, alongside guided study and the wider occupational learning in your apprenticeship plan. Two hours is not the full weekly apprenticeship commitment.
View the detailed PMP curriculumKnow what is covered
What does
“fully funded” mean?
Three separate questions. Clear answers before you enrol.
For you, the apprentice
Eligible apprenticeship training and assessment do not carry tuition fees for the apprentice. You learn through an agreed programme while employed.
Official apprentice funding informationFor your employer
The arrangement depends on the applicable funding rules and your employer’s circumstances. A mandatory employer contribution may be required. No tuition fee for the learner does not automatically mean no cost to the employer.
For PMP examination & membership
Additional KBC/IPC support can cover the professional examination and membership included in your agreed offer. It is separate from apprenticeship funding. Your written offer confirms the examination attempt, membership period, eligibility, readiness and any resit terms.
Start with the right programme
Your role.
Your development route.
We consider your occupational learning needs—not just your interest in taking an examination.
Level 4 apprenticeship
Associate Project Manager
For professionals developing relevant project responsibilities: coordinating work, supporting delivery or leading a workstream.
- PMP preparation followed by AI in Project Controls.
- Currently 12 months plus apprenticeship assessment.
- Live online learning, with the full commitment agreed in your training plan.
PMP examination eligibility is checked separately. Completing the apprenticeship does not automatically award PMP.
Level 6 apprenticeship
Project Controls Professional
For professionals whose role and development needs suit deeper learning in integrated planning, control and project performance.
- A broader project controls development pathway.
- PMP preparation where included in your agreed programme.
- Duration and professional qualification choices confirmed after initial assessment.
This is not simply a longer PMP course. Suitability depends on your duties, experience and substantial new learning needs.
A conversation, not a complicated form
Could this
be your route?
You do not need every answer before you book. Bring your questions—and your career ambitions.
Book an eligibility discussion (opens booking calendar in a new tab)Not yet ready for an apprenticeship? We can explain separately priced standalone PMP preparation.
Your work and location
Your employment, relevant project duties and circumstances must meet the rules for the funded apprenticeship in England.
Your employer’s involvement
Your employer supports the programme, required paid training time and any applicable contribution. An initial meeting can take place before you speak to your manager.
Your previous learning
We assess what you already know and whether the programme offers substantial new occupational learning.
Your PMP examination readiness
PMI has separate education, experience and training requirements. We review these alongside your intended examination timetable.
The questions that matter
Funded PMP training.
Your questions, answered.
Can I get fully funded PMP training in the UK?
An eligible apprenticeship in England can include PMP preparation, with additional KBC/IPC support for the professional examination and membership where confirmed in your written offer. This is not a universally free standalone PMP course. Your employment, prior learning, employer arrangements and funding eligibility must be assessed.
Does Kent Business College include the PMP examination and PMI membership?
KBC offers additional professional examination and membership support alongside agreed apprenticeship pathways. We confirm your PMP examination support, membership period, readiness requirements and any resit arrangements in writing before you enrol. These are separate from eligible apprenticeship training and assessment funding.
Is Kent Business College a PMI training partner?
Yes. Kent Business College is a PMI Premier Authorised Training Partner. PMP certification is awarded by the Project Management Institute, not by KBC; you must meet PMI’s eligibility requirements and pass its examination.
Can I book before speaking to my employer?
Yes. Book an initial meeting to understand the route and the information your manager will need. Your employer must agree to the apprenticeship arrangements, including the required paid training time, before the programme can proceed.
Can I join if I already have a degree or project management experience?
Book a discussion about your current role and previous learning. We assess whether an apprenticeship would provide substantial new occupational learning and account for relevant prior learning. We review PMP examination eligibility separately; an existing qualification does not by itself establish eligibility for either route.
How long does the funded route take?
The weekly PMP preparation component spans eight months. The Associate Project Manager Level 4 route is currently presented as 12 months plus apprenticeship assessment. Project Controls Professional Level 6 is a broader programme. Your individual plan confirms the full duration, learning commitment and assessment timetable.
Can learners in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland use this funding?
The apprenticeship funding described on this page applies to England. Working location and other eligibility conditions matter; living in the UK alone does not establish eligibility. We can discuss separately priced standalone training for people outside this funding route.
What happens when I click Book a meeting?
You go directly to the Kent Business College information-session booking calendar already used on our website. Choose an available appointment and complete the booking there. There is no separate enquiry form on this page. Booking a meeting does not reserve apprenticeship funding or confirm a place.
Further guidance: PMI’s PMP eligibility requirements · Current apprenticeship funding rules · KBC funding and support.
Make your next step a conversation
Your ambition deserves
a clear plan.
Discuss your experience, your employer’s questions and the route that fits. Leave with a clearer understanding of what needs to happen next.
Book your PMP funding meeting (opens booking calendar in a new tab)
Choose an available time in KBC’s existing booking calendar.
Booking a meeting does not confirm funding, enrolment or PMI examination eligibility.
PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. KBC provides preparation and professional development; PMI determines certification eligibility and awards PMP.
Book a PMP meeting (opens booking calendar in a new tab)Funding and PMI eligibility checks apply.