PMP® Certification

Live in person PMP® certification class in Chico

A live classroom PMP® certification prep class in Chico, California, serving the North Valley.

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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 five-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.

Our Chico, CA location

Live, instructor-led class in central Chico on Manzanita; convenient to Redding, Yuba City and the Northern Sacramento Valley.

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More than a boot camp

The 35-contact-hour boot camp is just the beginning. Every class includes a support system that lasts until you pass:

Diagnostic exam

After completing the class, you'll get access to a full-length 180-question practice exam that establishes your baseline and becomes the foundation of your study plan.

1:1 tutoring

A private session where your instructor reviews your diagnostic results and builds a study plan with you that plays to your strengths and closes your gaps.

Study hall

A live, weekly Zoom session that keeps your momentum and accountability up. Each instructor-led session includes topic review and practice questions.

No expiration date

Support and study hall access continue until you pass the exam. All backed by our 100% money-back guarantee.

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.

Meet your instructor

Sixty seconds with Jeff

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

Recommendations

From people who've sat where you are

“I had the pleasure of taking Jeff Cadieux's PMP exam preparation course in Sacramento, and it was one of the most valuable professional development experiences I've had.”

Amir AminElectric Power Engineer, City of Palo Alto

“Jeff connected PMP principles to real-world project scenarios, which helped me better understand how to apply the knowledge beyond the exam.”

Rohit PanditControls Engineer, Wunderlich-Malec Engineering

“His teaching style is highly engaging and interactive, creating an environment where questions are welcomed and deep understanding is prioritized.”

Kaity Berg, PMPDirector of Strategy, PMI Sacramento Valley Chapter

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$2,495

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm. Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm.

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

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