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If you're a senior program manager, portfolio manager, or PMO leader in the US working toward your PMI PfMP credential, you already know this isn't a certification you cram for. PfMP is PMI's most senior credential in the program and project management family, and it tests something video courses can't really teach on their own: how you think about selecting, prioritizing, and governing an entire portfolio of programs and projects to deliver on organizational strategy.
Augment Consultancy's PfMP Fast-Track Program is built around that reality. It's a live, mentor-led certification program that gets candidates certified in 12 weeks, run personally by Sanjeev Kumar — a 20+ year project, program, and portfolio management practitioner with a 98% first-attempt pass rate among candidates who complete the full program.
Timeline: designed to get candidates certified in 12 weeks — roughly 5+ hours a week across two weekend live-session blocks, built for senior professionals with full schedules, not students with open calendars.
20+ years of hands-on portfolio and program leadership behind every cohort.
PfMP has one of the smallest, most senior candidate pools of any PMI certification, which also means there's very little quality, mentor-backed training built specifically around it — most options are either generic PMP-adjacent bundles or expensive corporate consulting engagements. Augment Consultancy built its Fast-Track Program as the direct answer to that gap.
Sanjeev Kumar's approach comes from 20+ years of hands-on project, program, and portfolio management experience, holding both PMI and global portfolio management credentials. When a candidate asks how a portfolio governance review actually plays out when strategic priorities shift mid-year, the answer comes from someone who has done it.
PfMP's application and panel review process is widely considered the most rigorous of any PMI credential — many otherwise-qualified candidates stall here, not at the exam. The program includes a dedicated application module plus individual review of each candidate's application before submission.
The Fast-Track format runs as two weekend blocks of live sessions, backed by 60+ hours of learning content and a 30+ hour exam simulator, at roughly 5+ hours of weekly commitment — built for people already carrying portfolio or PMO leadership responsibilities, not students with open calendars.
Across 100+ programs conducted and 1,000+ professionals trained, Sanjeev's students report a 98% first-attempt pass rate — the result of a four-stage mentoring approach (assess, teach, apply, simulate), not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Past students specifically point to Sanjeev's responsiveness — one candidate said she was recommended his mock exams with only a week left before her test date, found the simulator closely matched the real exam, and passed on her first attempt.
Sanjeev Kumar is the founder of Augment Consultancy and the lead instructor behind its PgMP and PfMP certification programs. With 20+ years in project, program, and portfolio management, he has personally trained professionals from organizations across the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific — many of whom now hold senior program and portfolio leadership roles.
Sanjeev has built a following of 6,000+ professionals across his mentoring cohorts, with a public presence of 1M+ YouTube views and 10,000+ LinkedIn followers, and continues to personally lead every live cohort rather than handing training off to other instructors.
Augment Consultancy's PgMP and PfMP alumni now hold roles at organizations including Deutsche Bank, AtkinsRéalis, Karer Consulting AG, and Romelectro Arabia, among many others. A representative sample of what past candidates have said, paraphrased and shortened below (full reviews are on the success stories page, LinkedIn, and Google):
A program manager at Deutsche Bank credited Sanjeev's support and motivation for arriving at exactly the right point in her certification journey.
A program consultant at Karer Consulting AG said the live sessions were what set the program apart, pointing to Sanjeev's depth of knowledge and practical insight.
A portfolio controls manager at AtkinsRéalis called Sanjeev's professionalism exemplary and his study materials invaluable for clarifying both PgMP and PfMP concepts.
One candidate who came to Sanjeev with only a week left before her exam said his mock-exam simulator closely matched the real test, and she passed on her first attempt.
A candidate referred by a well-known figure in the PM training space said his personalized assistance made sure every part of her PMI application was complete and accurate.
A program manager at Romelectro Arabia said Sanjeev's support and dedication were key to achieving the certification, and recommended him directly to other candidates.
This isn't a handful of hand-picked quotes — the success stories page documents dozens of named, verified alumni reviews built up over several years, and referrals remain one of the largest sources of new candidates as a result.
The program is structured around PMI's portfolio management performance domains, with two additional modules built specifically around the application and the exam — the two stages where most self-study candidates struggle most.
| Module | Focus | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introductory Session | Portfolio, program, and project overview; organizational strategy and portfolio management; portfolio manager roles and responsibilities; PMO role | 5 videos + live session (60 min) |
| 2. Portfolio Management Overview | Portfolio management process cycle; portfolio management information systems; portfolio governance and governance practices | 7 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 3. Portfolio Management Process | Process interactions; organizational influences on the portfolio; key deliverables and management practices | 7 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 4. Portfolio Strategic Management | Strategic plan and charter; portfolio roadmap; managing strategic change; portfolio management plan | 6 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 5. Portfolio Governance | Defining and optimizing portfolio value; authorizing components and oversight; performance management plan; managing supply and demand | 6 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 6. Portfolio Communication | Communication plan; managing portfolio information; stakeholder engagement and communication | 6 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 7. PfMP Application Guidelines | Portfolio summary guidelines; domain summaries; PMI portal walkthrough; real application samples | 3 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 8. PfMP Exam Prep | Key concepts; exam time-management strategies; prep slides and mind maps; lessons learned from past candidates | 3 videos + live session (120 min) |
| 9. Exam Simulator | Full mock exams, quizzes, and exam-like questions; gap identification; time-management practice; ongoing community access | 30+ hours of practice content |
Total learning content: 60+ hours, including 100+ training videos and 150+ training slides, plus 1,000+ exam-style practice questions.
For candidates who want a flexible, cost-effective option that still includes mentorship, not just a video library.
IncludesFor candidates who want the complete PfMP prep experience: live sessions, personal mentor access, and full application support.
Everything in Self-Paced, plusA note on group pricing: organizations enrolling 3 or more team members qualify for group discounts of up to 20% off course fees — worth flagging directly to PMOs or L&D departments considering the program for a team.
A common point of confusion for senior US-based project and program professionals is whether PfMP or PgMP is the right next step. The short answer:
Certifies your ability to manage a group of related projects as a coordinated program, delivering strategic benefits no single project could deliver alone.
Certifies your ability to operate a level above that — selecting, prioritizing, and governing an entire portfolio of programs and projects to align with organizational strategy, balancing resources, risk, and value across the whole portfolio rather than a single program.
If your role involves deciding which programs and projects an organization should fund and pursue, balancing competing strategic priorities across a portfolio, or reporting portfolio performance to senior leadership, PfMP is the credential built for that scope. PMI treats it as its most senior credential in this track — smaller candidate pool, more rigorous application, and a panel review process that goes deeper than PgMP's. Many candidates pursue PgMP first and PfMP once they've moved into a portfolio-level role; Augment Consultancy runs mentor-led training for both, and Sanjeev personally holds both credentials.
The Fast-Track format is designed to get candidates certified in 12 weeks, following a structured 4-stage mentoring approach. Broader program timelines of 2 to 4 months are common depending on individual pace and how much portfolio documentation a candidate already has ready to draw on for their application.
Three: a Live-Online Mentoring Program with instructor-led sessions via WebEx and recorded access through the LMS and mobile app; Self-Paced Learning with Exam Prep Mentorship for cost-effective independent study backed by mentorship and a large question bank; and a Personal Mentoring Program offering fully individualized, one-on-one coaching on a flexible schedule.
Every session is recorded and available within a few hours on the LMS platform. Each new session also opens with a 10–15 minute recap of the previous one, so missing a class doesn't mean falling behind.
Yes — comprehensive training materials, assignments, case studies, and the exam simulator are all made available in advance, so candidates can prepare ahead of each live session.
Both. Application support is a dedicated, core part of the program — portfolio summary guidelines, domain summary writing, real application samples, and a direct walkthrough of entering your application into the PMI portal. Application review is individual, not a generic template pass.
Candidates who can't attend a cohort after enrolling can join a future batch at no additional cost. Cancellations made at least two weeks before the training start date may also be eligible for a refund under Augment Consultancy's cancellation and refund policy.
Yes. The program includes access to exclusive alumni groups, live Q&A sessions and webinars, and ongoing mentor and peer support — useful for staying current on portfolio management practice well after certification.
PfMP certifies portfolio management — selecting and governing the right mix of programs and projects at an organizational level. PgMP certifies program management — leading a group of related projects to deliver strategic benefits. Augment Consultancy runs mentor-led certification training for both, and Sanjeev personally holds both credentials.
Augment Consultancy reports a 98% first-attempt pass rate among candidates who complete the full Fast-Track Program, based on outcomes across 100+ programs conducted and 1,000+ professionals trained.
Yes — groups of 3 or more participants qualify for discounts of up to 20% off course fees. Contact Augment Consultancy directly for a custom quote.
Live sessions run in weekend blocks designed to be accessible across time zones, and the program has trained candidates from major US and Canadian employers across finance, consulting, and engineering. All sessions are recorded, so a time-zone mismatch on a given weekend doesn't mean missing the content.
Most candidates who pass on their first attempt have one thing in common: someone with real portfolio management experience reviewed their application and their thinking before the exam did. That's what a mentor-led program gives senior professionals that a generic video course can't.