Coaching / Project Management Development

A coach
who's been
in the seat.

Project management coaching and PMP exam prep coaching for practitioners at every level. One-on-one and small group formats. Led by a practitioner with two decades of enterprise delivery, not a career coach reading from a playbook.

Whether you're preparing for the PMP exam, stepping into your first PMO leadership role, or navigating a career pivot into AI delivery, the coaching meets you where you are and takes you where you're going.

Format
1:1 + small group
Focus
PMP prep + career
Schedule
Flexible
Approach
Practitioner-led

Coaching that starts where you are. Not where a curriculum says you should be.

Most PM development is one-size-fits-all. A course with fixed content, fixed pacing, and no room for the questions that actually keep you stuck. Coaching at PPM University is built around your specific situation: your role, your gaps, your goals, and the real challenges you're facing at work this week.

This is high-touch, practitioner-led development. Not motivational talks. Not generic career advice. Practical, targeted coaching from someone who has managed $60M programs, built PMOs, and trained hundreds of PMs to pass the PMP exam and lead with confidence.

Two lanes. One standard of care.

Whether you're prepping for an exam or building a career, every coaching engagement is personalized, accountable, and built to produce results you can measure.
i.

PMP Exam Prep Coaching

Personalized, one-on-one coaching for PMP exam candidates. Targeted help with scenario-based questions, study strategy, time management, and confidence building. A complement to the PMP60 course or a standalone option for candidates who want flexible, individualized support.

ii.

Career Development Coaching

For PMs at any level looking to grow their leadership, navigate a career transition, or step into a senior delivery or PMO leadership role. We work on the skills, positioning, and strategic thinking that get you to the next level.

iii.

New PM Coaching

For professionals stepping into project management for the first time. Build foundational skills, understand how to lead without authority, and develop the mindset that separates good PMs from great ones.

iv.

Leadership and PMO Coaching

For senior PMs and PMO leaders navigating organizational complexity, executive stakeholders, and the shift from managing projects to leading a practice. Strategic thinking, influence, and governance design.

PMP exam prep coaching that goes beyond the study guide.

The PMP exam is scenario-based. Memorizing processes won't get you there. PMP exam prep coaching focuses on how PMI expects you to think, how to break down situational questions, and how to build the test-taking instincts that turn "I think I'm ready" into "I know I'm ready."

Use it alongside the PMP60 course for maximum support, or as a standalone option if you need flexible scheduling.

See PMP60 course

Not a career coach. A practitioner.

i.

20 years in the seat

Your coach managed enterprise programs up to $60M across healthcare, financial services, construction, and technology. This isn't theory. It's practice.

ii.

Seven certifications deep

PMP, SAFe, LPM, SAIPM-CP, CPMAI, PMO-CP, PMI-CP. The credential stack reflects a commitment to the craft, not just the classroom.

iii.

PMI PMO of the Year Judge

Selected by PMI to evaluate the world's top PMOs. That perspective informs how coaching prepares you for what organizations actually look for in PM leaders.

iv.

High-touch and personal

This is not a group webinar with 200 people. Coaching is one-on-one or small group, tailored to your situation, with accountability baked in.

v.

Flexible scheduling

Sessions work around your calendar. No rigid cohort schedule required. Coaching fits into your life, not the other way around.

vi.

Results you can measure

PMP pass rates. Promotions earned. Roles landed. Confidence built. Coaching is an investment, and you should see the return.

What people ask about coaching.

What kind of coaching does PPM University offer?
One-on-one and small group project management coaching. Services include PMP exam prep coaching, career development coaching for PMs at all levels, new PM coaching, and leadership coaching for senior PMs and PMO leaders.
Is PMP exam prep coaching different from the PMP60 course?
Yes. PMP60 is a structured cohort course with live classes, study plans, and mock exams. PMP exam prep coaching is a personalized, one-on-one supplement for candidates who want additional support, targeted help with scenario-based questions, or flexible scheduling outside the cohort format. Many students use both.
Who is the coach?
All coaching is led by Xavier Billingsley, Founder and CEO of PPM University. Xavier holds PMP, SAFe, LPM, SAIPM-CP, CPMAI, PMO-CP, and PMI-CP credentials with two decades of enterprise program delivery experience across healthcare, financial services, and federal sectors.
How do I get started?
Every coaching engagement starts with a conversation. Reach out and tell us where you are and where you want to go. We'll figure out the right format, cadence, and focus together.

Your career deserves a coach who's
been in the seat.

Every coaching engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We'll meet you there.