BrainBOK offers flexible PMP and CAPM exam study materials at an affordable price and is a great option for students who don’t want to break the bank while studying for their project management exams.
You may choose from a number of different subscription options, or just buy additional practice exams, depending on your budget and study needs.
PROS
1. Versatile Learning Options
BrainBOK has four main features: The ITTO (inputs, outputs, tools & techniques) Explorer, an Exam Simulator for the PMP and CAPM exams, 2000 Flashcards, and the ITTO and Glossary Quiz. In addition, some subscriptions include a downloadable PM Formula Quick Reference Guide (PDF).
Components can be purchased together in several different bundled options, or separately (for example, just the flashcards, the ITTO Package, or practice exams). The Premium Pro subscription option also allows students to use BrainBOK to satisfy the education requirements for PMP or CAPM certification.
2. ITTO Explorer Tool
BrainBOK designed the ITTO Explorer to make studying for the PMP and CAPM exams more interactive and engaging. This tool helps you study the Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs (ITTO) of the project management processes that are defined in the lengthy PMBOK Guide. Instead of slogging through 600+ pages of text, you can use the ITTO tool to understand these processes in a quicker and more dynamic way.
With the ITTO Explorer, you can read descriptions of each process, each Process Group and Knowledge Area, group processes, learn process interactions and data flows, and find a page reference if you need to refer back to the PMBOK Guide for more information.
3. Highly-Rated Practice Exams
BrainBOK’s practice exams get high praise from clients for preparing them for the actual exam. Most students agree that the practice tests are longer and harder than the actual PMP or CAPM, which helped them complete the actual exam more quickly and easily on test day. If you are doing well on BrainBOK’s practice exams and finishing on time, you should have no trouble with the real thing.
Additional PMP and CAPM practice exams can also be purchased separately alone or in a package deal ($20-$70 for PMP exams; $15 for CAPM exams).
4. Useful Flashcards
Many students prefer to make their own flashcards because it helps them to retain the information while they are writing them out, however, students have found BrainBOK’s flashcards to be a very useful study tool. The flashcards are a great way to fill in any knowledge gaps you may have, even after you have reviewed everything in the PMBOK guide.
5. Great Price
It’s always gratifying to find an effective course for less money. BrainBOK gets high praise from satisfied students who have passed the exam on their first attempt without spending a lot of money on a more expensive course. The well-priced individual components also mean you can use BrainBOK’s materials as a supplement to other review courses to beef up your skills and knowledge.
6. Mastery Mode
One impressive detail we learned is that BrainBOK works tirelessly to incorporate feedback from previous students to make their product better. For example, the Mastery Mode feature was suggested by an actual student who had used BrainBOK to prepare for the exam, and was implemented very quickly by the company after the student pointed out how useful it would be.
Mastery Mode consists of a special exam that helps you improve your weak areas. The software tracks your performance on the exams and each question you get wrong (or mark for review) automatically gets added to your Mastery Mode database.
You can generate quizzes from the database, and the question is only removed from the database once you get it right. It is included in the Premium Pro, Premium Plus, and with all Exam subscriptions.
7. Free Basic Account
You can take advantage of several free components of BrainBOK’s review programs by signing up for the free basic account. If you like the materials and the program, it’s easy to upgrade to a premium subscription in a matter of minutes.
8. 100% Money Back Guarantee
BrainBOK is so confident with the quality of their course that they offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee. They will refund you if you meet the following conditions:
Your request is submitted through the help center within 7 days of purchasing the subscription
You have not attempted more than one paid exam
You have not attempted any paid exam more than once
CONS
1. No Live Online Instruction or Video Lectures
Many competitors offer some kind of live component in terms of online lectures or interaction with professors, but BrainBOK does not. You will have to sit down with the materials and go through them carefully to learn them on your own.
Ideal User
BrainBOK’s course is best suited for independent, self-motivated learners who want a bargain price. If you want 180 days to go over the material, a ton of practice questions, and are self-motivated BrainBOK is a good fit. The lack of lectures and live options makes it less suitable for students who crave more interaction and more access to a professor to guide them.
My Suggestion
BrainBOK offers a solid option for students on a budget. One of the strengths of this program is the ability to buy only the components you need if you don’t want a comprehensive review course (although that option is also available).
Students who are ready to take charge of their learning and want to power through a course in 180 days should definitely consider this well-priced option. The practice exams alone are a great resource: if you do well on the practice tests, you will almost certainly have no trouble with the real thing. Be sure to take advantage of the free trial to get a better idea of their course and its features today!
Price: FREE Includes: 150 Flashcards, Mastering PMBOK Exam 1, and Forum Membership.
Premium Subscription
Price: $59.99 (90 days) for PMP or CAPM Includes: ITTO Package, Flashcards Package, Mastering PMBOK Exam 1, Forum Membership, and Priority Support.
PMP Plus Subscription
Price: $109.99 (90 days) for PMP; $99.99 (90 days) for CAPM Includes: Everything in the Premium Subscription plus PMP or CAPM Practice Exam 1, PMP or CAPM Formula Challenge Exam, PM Formula Quick Reference Guide (PDF), and Mastery Mode.
PMP Pro Subscription
Price: $149.99 (90 days), for PMP; $129.99 (90 days) for CAPM Includes: Everything in the Premium Plus Subscription plus PMP or CAPM Practice Exams 2 and 3, Mastering PMBOK Exam 2, and Course Completion Certificate.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Simplilearn is one of the largest online certification and prep course providers in the field, offering 100+ different courses and classes in more than 150 countries around the world. Their PMP preparatory course consistently ranks as one of the most popular options, with thousands of students enrolling each month.
Choose from in-person classroom instruction, a live-online instructor-led experience with other students, or the online Self-Learning option. A variety of available dates, times, and locations makes this program a good fit if you are a busy professional juggling work and other commitments with studying for the PMP exam.
1. Versatile Learning Options
With both live and self-study learning options available, you can choose which course best suits your schedule and learning style. Online Classroom options are available in 8-10 day batches, and can be attended during different times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a course option that fits into your schedule. Or you can enroll an in-person, 4-day PMP Bootcamp at a location near you. The Online Self Study option gives students access to more than 29 hours of quality video lectures and lessons for maximum convenience.
2. Number of Exams and Practice Questions
In addition to five full-length PMP Simulation Exams, you get 83 Chapter-end quizzes, and 4 PMP-ACP exam simulations, giving you many opportunities to practice exam-like questions. Watch the instructional lectures and/or videos (the Classroom Courses include full access to all of the online materials in the Self-Learning course) and try your hand at the practice questions on quizzes and exams until you have mastered the material.
3. Free Perks
Simplilearn offers multiple extras with each course, both for the Live and Self-Learning options. Although these vary, special offers often include free courses, such as PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner course (PMI-ACP) and Microsoft Project 2013, a free online practice test (access through the Simplilearn Forum), and a Forum for support and exam strategies, such as the Top 10 Ways of preparing for PMP Certification Exam.
4. 86 PDUs in Addition to 35 Contact Hours
One great perk is that you get 86 PDUs with the Simplilearn PMP preparatory course – that’s in addition to the 35 contact hours that are a requirement for taking the PMP exam. That is considerably more PDUs than most competitors offer. After you have completed the requisite number of hours on Simplilearn’s website, you will be issued the 35 contact hours certificate at no additional cost.
5. Mobile App Available
The Simplilearn mobile app for Android devices makes it easy to study on your tablet or phone by giving you access to all of the online content and videos. All you have to do is log into your account, and your progress will be synchronized among your different devices and computer.
CONS
1. No Access to Instructors with Self-Learning Course
Unlike many of its competitors, Simplilearn does not provide any form of instructor assistance or chat feature for the online, Self-Learning option. This is a disadvantage if you have a question about the material, because you have to send it through their general email support or rely on the Forum to get an answer, rather than asking a trained instructor directly.
2. Limited Money Back Guarantee
Simplilearn offers a very limited refund policy that varies from one course to the next. The online course must be canceled within 3 days of subscribing, and you must have accessed less than 50% of the course content. For the 4-day PMP Bootcamp with 100% money back, the re-examination fee is paid by Simplilearn and the remaining amount is refunded if you do not pass the exam. For live course options, if you cancel within 7 days, you will be charged a 10% administrative fee and refunded the rest of the amount. See the Simplilearn website for additional details.
3. Limited Access
For the Self-Learning Course, Simplilearn charges you according to how long you want to access the training. You can get access to the Self-Learning course for 30 days for $199 or 180 days for $299. If you choose the live classroom option, it is only available at specific times during the day, and the in-person option may or may not be available in a city near you.
Ideal User
Simplilearn caters to business professionals who are currently employed and looking for a course outside of regular working hours. With a variety of learning options that allow you to study when you have time, the course is ideal for you if you want to prepare for your PMP exam without taking time off from work.
Because Simplilearn has a lot of offerings in terms of PDUs and certifications, this course is perfect for you if you are trying to maintain a current certification (such as another PM certification) while you study for your PMP exam.
Online courses are available in 3 to 12 month periods, which is more than enough time to prepare for the PMP exam even if you have the busiest of schedules. The ability to merge your mobile and desktop account seamlessly makes it possible to study while traveling as well.
While the online Self-Study course offers no access to instructors, Simplilearn’s instructor-driven courses will work well for you if you need the motivation that comes with a live course that has set lecture and study times.
My Suggestion
Simplilearn has trained more than 400,000 students with its high-quality and well-organized prep program courses. All PMP prep courses include a well-organized dashboard, on-demand video lectures, practice questions, exams, access to an Android app, as well as the option of taking live online courses.
Summary of Course Features
4-day Classroom Bootcamp or 32 hours of Instructor-led Training
PMBOK included with 4-day Classroom Bootcamp
71 hours of learning with 10 Webinars
29 hours of quality e-Learning content
20 real world examples from various industries
15 Chapter-wise exam tips & brain dumps
5 PMP Simulation Exams
4 PMI-ACP Simulation Exams
6 Industry-based case studies
15 end of chapter reference slides for terms & acronyms
12 Tips and Tricks Videos
83 Chapter-end Quizzes
86 PDUs in addition to 35 Contact hours needed for PMP exam
Money Back Guarantee
Pricing
Online Self-Learning
Price: $199/$299 (30 days/180 days) Includes: 29 hours of online videos and lectures, tips and tricks, study material, 5 PMP exams, 83 Chapter-End quizzes, 86 PDUs.
Online Classroom Training
Price: $899 Includes: 32 hours of instructor-led training and all Online Self Learning Content at no additional cost.
In-Person Physical Classroom Course
Price: $1799 Includes: 4-day in-class course in a city near you (where available). Includes all Online Self Learning Content at no additional cost.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Sybex PMP Review offers a simple review course to help you pass the PMP exam. With materials created and approved by industry leaders, you have access to a customizable course that features a combination of basic methods to pass your test.
By incorporating an assignment timeline widget, an exam planning calendar, and lecture videos from a qualified instructor, this in an adequate offering for PMP prep.
Keep reading to find out more about the good and the bad from Sybex:
Sybex PMP® exam review course features video lectures from an industry leader wiuth exam experience. Around 14 hours of content centers around Cynthia Snyder Dionisio. Her lessons provide insight into exam strategies and test-taking tips that you’re not going to find elsewhere.
2. Customizable Calendar
If you’re like most PMP exam candidates, finding time to study is one of the more difficult parts of passing the test. With the Sybex PMP® platform, you’re given access to an exam planning system that can coincide with whatever life you’re living. If you can only study on Tuesday and Thursday nights, adjust the settings to accommodate this schedule.
3. Course Completion Gauge
A visual representation of your progress can be a helpful tool – this not only alerts you to how far you’ve gone, but also reminds you that you need to put in more time! This feature breaks down your progress within the overall course, what percentage of the questions you’ve completed, how far along you are with regard to practice exams, your completed test bank percentage, and your overall study time. It’s nothing new, but it works!
4. Metrics
Many courses offer data to help you see where you need improvement and what areas in which you may be suffering. This course does so in a manner that’s user friendly, as it gives you a complete breakdown of this information in the “My Metrics” section. Use this to see exactly where you’re struggling and where you may need to spend less time.
CONS
1. Website
While other courses may have flashy websites that feature the latest in design and intuitive responses, this course lags slightly behind. This may not be the best designed website out of all of the courses, but the content is what really matters.
2. Bells and Whistles
This course is about as simple as it gets. For those students who enjoy a direct and to-the-point learning style, this is your best option. For other students, who may prefer the latest and greatest features and exam prep bells and whistles, there are other courses that provide more options and innovative approaches to the classic learning style.
3. Review Book
In addition to lecture content and online metrics, Sybex provides students with a physical textbook for added review. This book has been updated over the years to reflect changes to the exam curriculum, but not to the degree where it’s very effective. There are several reviews online from frustrated customers who hated the confusing and irrelevant questions contained in these books.
Ideal User
Sybex PMP® exam review course is designed for candidates who have busy schedules yet want to put in the work when they have time. It’s designed to prepare you for the test in the matter of a couple months, if you’re spending two days a week preparing. And in these respects, I would say that this course is a success.
However, there are several cut corners that are immediately apparent when examining Sybex’s extra study materials. In particular, the textbook is notoriously useless and will cause more frustration than insight. But if you’re not interested in the textbook, you can still get a lot of value out of their lecture content.
My Suggestion
At a very reasonable price, this exam prep tool isn’t that bad. You get top-level video lectures and exam questions to work off of, as well as a customizable schedule that can coincide with your busy life.
So long as you’re not concerned with additional features, this should be a good enough study resource to pass the PMP exam. However, there are tons of great courses that offer much better features without a tremendous price increase.
14+ hours of lecture videos presented by a top industry professional
Online test bank of more than 650+ practice questions
Guarantee – Partner Until You Pass’
Online flash cards, digital review text and core study materials
Two full mock exams
Customizable calendar
Course completion gauge and progress tracker
Detailed metrics to analyze performance
Pricing
Platinum Review Course
$495
Includes: 35 PDUs, Partner Until You Pass Guarantee, 14+ hours of lecture videos, core study materials, two exams, online test bank with 650+ questions.
Gold Review Course
$395
Includes: 14+ hours of lecture videos, core study materials, 25 PDUs, online test bank.
PMP Test Bank
$75
Includes: Compliant with PMP Exam format, scoring requirements, and Exam limits, as well as two full mock exams and 400 practice questions.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Becker PMP Review is a leader in education for project management, accounting and healthcare professionals. Becker offers self-paced online course reviews and live workshops (in select cities) for the PMP and PMI-ACP exams.
All review courses cover the ten Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) areas covered on the exam via an interactive educational platform.
Becker’s courses are best suited for you if you have prior experience and a background in project management practice and techniques and is a Global Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute.
PROS
1. Flexible and Self-Paced Program
If you enroll in Becker’s online review course, you can set your own schedule and pace. Assignments can be completed according to your timeline, and the course can be accessed from anywhere via internet access.
Aligned with the PMBOK Guide, Becker’s review includes videos, interactive practice problems, realistic examples and case studies so that you can practice what you have learned in the course.
2. “Ask the Expert” Feature
Invariably, questions come up while you are going over the material and practicing questions. If you are in a live workshop, you can raise your hand to ask the instructor, but in an online course, you’ll need another way to get tough questions answered.
Becker’s “Ask the Expert” feature addresses this by allowing you to email your questions directly to Becker’s expert teachers to get a quick and reliable response.
3. PMI-ACP Review Course Available
The Becker PMI-ACP Exam Review course targets Agile practitioners who plan to take the PMI-ACP Exam. Like the the PMP Review course, the PMI-ACP course is aimed at students who have a PMP background and prior education.
The PMI-ACP Review Course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide (5th edition) and includes video lessons, several hundred practice questions, 2 online practice exams, the “Ask the Expert” feature, case studies, and information on best practices to help you distinguish Agile methodologies to prepare yourself for the exam.
4. Includes Contact Hours for PMI Certification
Both the live and online courses include 35 PDUs (15 technical, 13.5 leadership, and 6.5 Strategic & Business Management) to meet certification requirements for the PMP exam, and 21 PDUs for the PMI-ACP exam. This is obviously much more convenient and cost-effective than enrolling in additional training courses to fulfill PDUs.
5. Price
At only $499 for the online PMI-ACP Exam Review Course and $699 for the online PMP Exam Review Course, Becker’s options are very affordable. Although you won’t get as many practice exams or questions as in some competitors’ courses, high quality materials and flexibility make Becker a solid option if you are on a tight budget or as a supplement to other review materials.
6. Live Workshops Available
The live course typically lasts 4 days (7 hours per day) and is offered through PMI chapters in the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Keystone (Pennsylvania), Los Angeles, Nashville, Northern Utah, Phoenix and Silver Spring (Maryland). Group workshops can also be arranged through a national network of DeVry or Keller locations.
Attendees earn a total of 35 PDUs (hours of project management education required for the PMP exam).
CONS
1. Limited Course Options
Becker’s products have a great price point, but you really only have two choices: online PMP Review/online PMI-ACP Review or live workshop. Unlike other prep companies, which allow you to choose from various features and add-ons, Becker offers a relatively standard review course without bells and whistles and only 2 practice exams.
2. Cookie-Cutter Course
Becker offers a number of different professional development and review courses for a large number of clients in various different industries, and therefore does not specialize in PMP content or preparation alone.
All of Becker’s professional review courses are relatively similar. If you are looking for a more comprehensive review and insider tips and strategies on how to ace the PMP exam, this course may not be the best choice for you.
Ideal User
Becker’s courses assume some prior knowledge and education in the field, making them most suitable for you if you are already familiar with key concepts. The flexible nature of the online course is attractive if you have busy and unpredictable schedules.
One particularly convenient feature is the ability to turn in assignments on your own schedule instead of having to follow a specific syllabus with inflexible deadlines. The low price of the online courses also makes this a great choice if you are a budget-minded student.
My Suggestion
In terms of price and flexibility, Becker’s online PMP Exam Review and PMI-ACP Review courses are a good choice if you already have some background in the field. Becker covers the necessary material, is aligned with the PMBOK, and is comprehensive without exposing you to an overwhelming amount of information or practice questions.
Some students may prefer a review course that goes into more depth and offers more than 2 full-length practice exams. Becker is a good option if you are looking for a relatively quick and painless review without a large monetary investment. If you need a flexible course that will provide supplementary practice exams and questions at a reasonable price, Becker is a great choice.
Available as self-paced online course or as a live, in-person workshop
Comprehensive course materials are aligned with PMBOK Guide
Video instruction and commentary
Interactive practice exercises
Real-world examples and case studies
2 full-length practice exams
“Ask the Expert” feedback from expert instructors via email
Pricing
Online PMP Exam Review Course
Price: $699 Includes: video commentary, interactive exercises, real-world examples, access to instructor feedback via “Ask the Expert” feature, 2 full-length practice exams, and case studies.
Online PMI-ACP Exam Review Course
Price: $499 Includes: Video instruction by experienced Agile practitioners, comprehensive materials including Agile Basics and Agile Application modules, 2 practice exams with 120 sample questions, best practices and case studies to help with differentiation of Agile methodologies, team leadership and Agile project skills, and “Ask the Expert” feature.
Live PMP Exam Review
Price: $900+ Includes: Four days of instruction by an experienced PMP instructor; comprehensive set of materials including the current edition of the PMBOK Guide, Becker PMP Exam Review Guide, Q&As to the PMBOK Guide, Crosswind PMP Exam Prep Series Guide; flashcards; online access to additional resource material and sample exam questions; and online access to the PMP instructor during non-class hours and for 60 days after classroom training ends.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Brain Sensei offers a unique way to prepare for the Project Management Professional exam. Its mission is to provide simple and innovative ways to help you achieve your learning goals through the use of storytelling.
Brain Sensei stands out from the other test prep courses by using an animated story to reinforce key project management concepts. Stories have been proven to make it easier for people to absorb information. With this approach, Brain Sensei provides an engaging way to learn in addition to its easy to read content, quizzes, and a ton of practice questions.
PROS
1. Interactive Lessons With Storytelling
Unlike any other PMP review course, Brain Sensei will draw you into a story of a Samurai who overcomes adversity in Feudal Japan. By using an engaging animated story, you will be entertained while bolstering key project management concepts. Most PMP test prep courses are dull and lifeless. With Brain Sensei, your PMP course will be anything but boring.
Stories have been used to share knowledge and teach lessons since the dawn of humankind. Research has also proven that when you receive information in the form of a story, you will have an easier time absorbing and recalling information. Brain Sensei’s review material is broken up with little animation clips. These brief animation clips are not only entertaining, but also act as an efficient way to remember important concepts on test day.
2. Pass Guarantee
Brain Sensei offers a 100% pass guarantee with their 35 hour Complete PMP Exam Prep course. With the unique memorization tactics and innovative teaching style, Brain Sensei guarantees you’ll get that passing score. If you meet all the course requirements but still end up failing the exam, you can retake the Brain Sensei PMP prep course for free!
3. Includes Contact Hours for PMP Certification
With Brain Sensei, you will meet the 35 education hours required for the PMP exam. This course is a great way to maximize your study time without having you pay extra for a course that will let you gain contact hours. And, you’ll be having fun while putting in the hours!
4. Practice Questions and Quizzes
In addition to the four full length Practice Exams available at the end of the course, you are given quizzes throughout your lessons. These short self-assessments can track your progress and help guide you towards topics that need more study time.
Brain Sensei’s complete PMP course comes equipped with more than 900 practice exam questions and answer explanations. Almost everyone who has passed the PMP exam will agree that practice questions are the most important part of studying and the best way to get you that passing score.
5. Your Own Personal Sensei (Instructor)
It’s not very fun to listen to a boring professor read from a book. Many other PMP test prep instructor led courses have this problem. But with Brain Sensei, you get your own personal animated sensei! He will be your teacher throughout your studies and offer you any additional help or questions you may run into.
Brain Sensei understands that self-studying with slide shows is not very engaging. That’s why it gives you your own private teacher that takes you through the studying process step-by-step. This will help keep you from getting lost in the mountains of material and since he’s animated, he’ll always be there to support you.
6. Detailed Progress Tracking
It’s crucial to your success to know where you stand. Brain Sensei just introduced real-time and detailed progress tracking reports. In your dashboard you’ll find your scores, duration and status all in one place.
CONS
1. Course Design
While other courses have fancy technology and a flashy website layout, this course is pretty basic and lacking innovative design. You may prefer this since it is a direct and to-the-point way to learn. There aren’t any additional distractions that can take your focus away from studying. So depending on how you plan to study, this could be a non issue.
Ideal User
If you are struggling to find a course that consistently keeps you engaged, Brain Sensei’s PMP Review Course is the test prep for you! You will be learning PMP concepts and have them ingrained through an exciting story of a young samurai taking on a variety of projects and challenges. This is helpful if you like to learn by experience. You will be able to have anecdotal memories of information that will be tested on exam day, making it easy for you to remember key concepts.
My Suggestion
By following your personal Sensei’s instruction and watching the animation story clips, you will be learning in the least boring way possible. I suggest this course to anyone who struggles with focusing and motivating themselves to keep studying mundane material. Brain Sensei reveals one of the best kept secrets of learning: storytelling.
This top-rated review course will give you everything you need to know to pass the PMP exam, including a 100% pass guarantee to ensure that Brain Sensei’s software works. This course is anything but traditional, teaching you through an fascinating story and high-quality interactive content that is consistently up to date with any changes made by the PMI. Check out Brain Sensei’s free demo and see the storytelling learning for yourself!
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Cornelius Fichtner’s PM PrepCast course has helped more than ten thousand students pass the PMP exam and is one of the most popular prep choices for the test. This course stands out for its range of content options, strong foundation, variety of videos, and the PMP exam simulator.
PM PrepCast offers various comprehensive and versatile study materials including webinars, live classes, student forums, email courses, and personal coaching.
PROS
1. One-on-One Coaching
Whether you choose the PM PrepCast Executive course or purchase PMP Coaching separately, you can get live, one-on-one coaching with a PMP expert, who will guide you through challenging areas, ensure that you are studying correctly, and answer questions. During weekly 60-minute calls for a recommended 3-6 weeks, your personal PMP Exam coach will go over specific topics and your progress to get you ready for the exam. Group coaching is also available.
2. Video Sessions Run By Pros
More than 50 hours of video are available in the PM PrepCast. You can download this exam prep video workshop to your tablet or smart phone, and synchronize the lessons with those on your computer when you switch devices. Alternatively, consider the PM StudyCoach, which is a recorded, 10-week long course. You get 14 coaching sessions with course founder, Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, CSM. Fichtner, a PMP expert with more than 20 years of project management experience in various industries, enjoys considerable popularity with students who have used many of his techniques to pass the PMP exam.
3. PMP Exam Simulator & Practice Exams
An exam simulator allows you to simulate the 4-hour PMP exam in order to prepare for the environment, stress, and time constraints of the actual test. The PMP PrepCast Executive package includes up to nine simulated exams with 2,100+ simulated questions. Explanations are included for all questions, and you can retake the exams as often as you want. Smaller packages include fewer questions, and note that the basic package does not include the PrepCast Exam Simulator or prep questions (other than four printable sets of 15-questions.) More comprehensive courses include 90 days of access to the PMP Exam Simulator from the day you take the first simulated exam.
4. Comprehensive Study Materials
A variety of study materials are available, including study guides, recorded videos, podcasts, coaching, webinars, the Exam Simulator, online forums, email courses, the most recent PMBOK guide, formula study guides, and eBooks. Although not all features are included in each course, you are free to choose the prep course that best suits your needs.
5. Contact Hours Included
All PM PrepCast courses include the required 35 contact hours needed to apply for the PMP exam and certification. Simply complete a PM PrepCast course and pass the course’s final exam, and you’ll be able to print the 35 Contact Hours Certificate. Getting your 35 hours through a separate program will cost you $150 or more, so why not take advantage of this embedded offer?
6. Mobile Options
PM PrepCast can be accessed from your phone, tablet, or computer, so you can study on the device that is most convenient for you. The videos have been optimized for use with iTunes, regardless of your device (you don’t have to use an iPad, iPhone or iPod). In as little as 45 minutes, you can download the material and have access to the entire workshop.
7. Money-Back Guarantee
The 90-day money back guarantee promises that if you are not satisfied with PM Prepcast’s product for any reason, you will receive a full refund. Note that the PM Exam Simulator comes with a conditional 15-day money back guarantee, and the PM StudyCoach comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Please see the PM Prepcast website for details and requirements.
CONS
1. Lower Level Offerings are Limited
There is only 1 simulated practice exam with the PM PrepCast Standard course option. If you purchase the Elite course for slightly more, you can upgrade to nine simulated exams.
2. Traditional Learning
While many PMP prep courses now use digital exams and highly interactive online media, PM PrepCast does not. The large amount of print material makes the course a better fit for traditional learners.
Ideal User
PM PrepCast has a wealth of different features, most of which are included in the top-tier course offerings. The Exam Simulator is particularly useful in terms of preparing for and passing the exam and will be a good fit for you if you are looking for a lot of practice that can be completed under test conditions. If you prefer printable study materials and favor a more traditional learning style, PM PrepCast has various affordable options that cater to those needs.
My Suggestion
PM PrepCast stands out as a high-quality exam preparation course developed by PM expert Cornelius Fichtner. The opportunity for live, one-on-one coaching and the impressive number practice exams (9 Simulated Practice Exams) make this company stand out from the crowd. Although the basic levels of the course are nothing special, the Elite and Executive offerings, and the blended learning option offer a rich, immersive program with more than 50 hours of lessons and over 2,100 practice questions in simulated exams.
The 90-Day money back guarantee makes this a risk-free option. Fichtner is so confident that you will succeed on the PMP exam by using this product that you can request a full refund if the course does not meet your expectations for any reason.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
PMP practice exams are one of the best study tools to increase your test scores significantly. By attempting one or more practice tests under conditions that simulate the PMP exam, you will find out how much time it takes you to finish the exam and whether you have any weak areas that require additional study while you still have time to do something about it.
As a rule, the more PMP mock exams you take, the more familiar you will be with the format and content of the test, which will help you complete the exam more quickly and under less stressful conditions.
Click Below To Research the Top 4 Best PMP Practice Exams & Mock Exams For 2021
Number of Practice Exams: 5 complete exams for PMP / 5 exams for CAPM
Number of Practice Questions: 2,100 sample questions very similar to those on the exam for PMP exam, 650 questions for CAPM exam.
Format: Access the simulator from any web browser, there are no downloads. Take any of the 5 complete PMP practice exams or 5 CAPM exams in a simulated environment. (A new version, the PM Exam Simulator 2.0 is scheduled to be released on May 2nd, 2016.)
Can you create custom practice exams? No
Design & Content of Online Test Bank: Updated to reflect changes to January 2016 exam, the PM Exam Simulator is a web-based PMP Exam preparation environment. Choose from three different exam modes in the PM Exam Simulator: the “Learning Mode” provides hints and answers and no time limitations, the “Timed Mode” offers hints and answers but limits your time, and the “Real Exam Mode” simulates the actual PMP exam experience. Just as on the actual PMP exam, you can mark questions for review and come back to them. You can repeat the exams as many times as you like.
Pricing
PM Exam Simulator: $149 for 90-day access.
CAPM Exam Simulator (650 questions + 5 Practice Exams): $69
Bottom Line: The online PMP exam practice environment made by Exam Simulator is the best program right now, it offers three different styles of study. At such a low asking price, this is an excellent deal for the versatility it provides. You can now get an exclusive discount of 10% off through us!
Several companies offer PMP and CAPM practice tests. Many simulate the actual exam’s computer screen and timing for each question. Companies that offer practice exams for purchase include:
#2: PM Master Prep
Out of all the PMI study resources available for students today, PM Master Prep has some of the most impressive features at one of the most affordable price points! Here are just a few reasons why this course is so great for aspiring project managers:
Details: This course combines practice questions and supplementary study materials to prepare students for the PMP exam.
PMP: 1,400 practice questions randomly picked in 200 question blocks gives you many practice exam combinations. However, only 7 full-length practice exams (if all the questions were different each time). Additional study materials include textbooks, eBooks, an EVM calculator, formula and calculation cheat sheets, case study videos, and more!
CAPM: 1,200 practice questions allows you to take the 150 question practice test multiple times with numerous combinations. The practice tests are 3 hour assessments covering all 10 knowledge areas.
Number of Practice Questions: 1,400 (PMP) / 1,200 (CAPM)
Format: Full-length practice exams in a simulated test environment
Can you create custom practice exams? No, but unlimited generated tests are available through the Super Simulator
Design & Content of Online Test Bank: Students who enroll in PM Master Prep have the option to pick either the Exam Simulator or Super Simulator package. The PMP Exam Simulator is their most basic and affordable package, containing all 1,400 practice questions in a simulated exam environment. This package also includes practice tests (that go over specific areas of the PMP exam in greater detail).
The PMP Super Simulator is similar to the first package in the sense that it contains all of the same material with a few extras. The same practice questions and tests are provided in the same format; all of the new additions are supplementary study tools. These include detailed sheets outlining specific formulas and calculations encountered on the PMP exam as well as 25 case study videos.
Pricing
PMP/CAPM Exam Simulator: $59/$49
PMP/CAPM Super Simulator: $149/$139 ($134/$125 with code: CRUSH)
Bottom Line: PM Master Prep is a great study package for students looking to prepare for the PMP or CAPM exam at a price point that doesn’t break the bank. For both exams, Exam Simulator and Super Simulator have tremendous benefits that will greatly improve their chances of a passing grade. 10% off the Super Simulator is only for a limited time. Act now before it’s too late!
Number of Practice Exams: 2 PMP practice exams with 200 questions each.
Number of Practice Questions: 400+
Format: Web-based access to test question bank that allows you to create customizable practice sessions, quizzes and practice exams and includes answer explanations. Progress Report feature provides metrics and shows areas that need improvement. Compatible with Mac and PC.
Can you create custom practice exams? Yes. You can create unlimited custom practice sessions and tests.
Design & Content of Online Test Bank: Sybex’s cloud-based PMP Test Bank allows you to study with three different modes: practice session (study mode), pop quiz and practice test. Question Sets, Bookmarks and Notes are stored online, so you can start a customized practice session on one device and resume on another, if necessary. You can bookmark questions, take notes, and turn the answer explanations on or off.
Customize your practice tests by choosing how many questions you want from each domain, and filter question types by choosing questions you’ve never seen, those you’ve gotten wrong, or bookmarked. Check out your progress in the Progress Report section, which lists the questions you answered incorrectly alongside the answers. The Progress Report can also be customized to show your percentage scores by sub-domain and gives you the option to include or exclude past saved sessions.
Pricing
Sybex PMP Test Bank: $75
Discounts: Get the 20% OFF student discount if you are a faculty member, full-time or part-time college or university student.
Bottom Line: Sybex is a reputable brand that offers a well-made PMP test prep study plan. While their lack of additional material for CAPM and PMI-ACP is disappointing, Sybex’s affordable price is hard to beat.
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Top 6 Reasons To Take A PMP Practice Exam
1. Familiarize Yourself with the Test
Mock exams are often based on actual exams from previous years, so you will get a feel for the structure and types of questions that typically appear on the PMP exam. Being familiar with the content and structure of the exam will help you answer questions more quickly and accurately. You will need to answer 200 questions in 4 hours and will probably want to build in time to review and come back to those questions you aren’t sure about. Practice will help you create additional time for reviewing your answers when you take the exam.
2. Learn Which Topics to Study
Certain topics are emphasized more than others and tend to appear more often on the exam. By taking mock exams, you will get a feel for which topics are tested more frequently and be able to concentrate your studies more on those areas.
3. Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Practice exams will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. If you frequently tend to get a certain type of question wrong on your practice exam, you will know what to go back and study. You’ll also know which areas you’ve mastered, so you can save time by not spending any more time on those topics.
4. Retain and Apply Knowledge
Practice exams give you a chance to apply what you’ve studied. Many of us learn by repetition and use. You are more likely to remember what you’ve studied and be able to answer questions correctly if you practice them repeatedly.
5. Spread out Your Study Sessions
Research shows that “chunking” information while you study makes it easier to retain. By spacing out your studies and taking practice exams at regular intervals, you can study, take a practice test, see your progress, and go back to studying some more. This will help you avoid cramming at the last minute, which is much less effective.
6. Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Practice exams will make you feel more prepared on the day of the exam and reduce test-related anxiety. You won’t waste time reading instructions you already know or trying to figure out the structure and content of the test if you are already familiar with it from taking practice exams. Studying with many practice tests will also give you the experience to know if you need to move more quickly through questions, or if you are on track with your current pace.
How Many Mock Exams Should I Take?
Well, the answer is as many as possible, but it will depend on your schedule and time constraints. Taking one or two mock exams is obviously better than none, but in general, the more practice tests you take, the better prepared you will be when you take the actual PMP exam. If possible, take several mock tests early on in your studies so that you can identify knowledge gaps and address them in your overall study plan.
If you have time, try to take at least 6-10 exams. That may seem like a lot, but research shows that the more practice you get, the faster and better you will become at answering questions correctly, which is the key to passing the exam.
Most commercial review courses offer at least a few practice exams in their bundled course (some offer 9 or more!) and you can find additional free mock exams or purchase them individually online. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of companies that will let you purchase mock exams below. 75% of PMP candidates use mock exams as their primary way to prepare for the PMP exam, and for good reason.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
PMCampus offers a number of very flexible options that include PMI approved contact hours, PDUs Certificates and a 100% Pass Guarantee. PMP candidates can choose from individual courses to prepare for the PMP exam by selecting only one or two prep options or by bundling several courses for the most cost-effective approach.
Through an online platform with webinars and live webcasts in addition to simulated exams, PMCampus provides learning content that extends beyond the PMBOK guide to real-world practice.
PROS
1. Variety of Study Options
PMCampus offers a variety of different study materials and courses, ranging from individual courses that focus on essential skills, tools, and techniques to bundled packages that combine several courses at a lower price. Unlike many other prep course offerings, PMCampus focuses on real world skills and tools rather than restricting itself to the content of the PMBOK guide. Coaching, simulated exams, webcasts, formulas, software, presentations, and recorded videos are also part of the package.
2. Full-Length Simulated Exams
PMCampus provides an exam simulator software program to help you prepare for the 4-hour PMP exam. Although it is possible to hit the pause button and come back to the simulated exam later, you’ll get the best results if you take the practice exams under actual exam conditions. You can buy the exams separately or check if they are included in one of the bundled packages.
3. 35 Contact Hours Included
Many PMCampus bundles include the 35 contact hours that are required to take the PMP certification exam. Take advantage of combining studying for the exam with getting these crucial hours completed for maximum efficiency.
4. E-Coaching Is Available
Options include a help desk and “ask an expert” feature, however, you can also pay for additional Email Coaching to augment your prep course. This is ideal if you want to identify and work on your weak areas under the guidance of an experienced tutor, are struggling to remain motivated in an online course, or need additional help answering questions and practice problems. PMCampus coaches help familiarize students with the online training environment, support study goals, and provide guidance in developing a study plan so that you make progress and meet your milestones.
5. Free Trial & Mock Exam
The PMCampus free trial gives students access to their new online Training Center as well as content from the Platinum PMP Prep Exam Bundle (includes 3 courses and is aligned with the most recent edition of the PMBOK). There is also a free PMP mock exam with 200 practice questions. The free trial allows you to try before you buy to make sure the course you choose is the best match for your situation. Why not try it today to see which one works best for you?
6. 100% Pass Guarantee
PMCampus’s 100% Pass Guarantee promises that you will pass the PMP exam or get your money back. You can retake their prep course twice if you fail, and if you fail a third time (and therefore make yourself ineligible for the exam for 1 year), you will receive a refund as long as you meet all requirements. Please see the PMCampus website for details.
CONS
1. Overwhelming Number of Course Options
It’s possible to have too much of a good thing, and with many different courses and bundled course options, some students will have a difficult time sorting through all of the offerings. The PMCampus website contains so much information that it is difficult to determine which courses include the prep material you will need to optimize your own studies. For example, we noticed that although the Silver and Platinum bundles include the 3 simulated PMP exams, the Gold bundle does not.
2. Upgrades Cost Significantly More than Bundles
If you purchase a bundle and decide later that you need more information, training, or help, you will end up paying more than if you had purchased the more comprehensive bundle in the first place. For that reason, you should do your research by taking advantage of the free trials, take the free practice exam, and consider a bundle based on your experience with their study materials.
3. Limited Number of Practice Questions
With only 600 practice questions and three full-length simulated exams, PMCampus lags behind its competitors in these categories. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and it is always better to practice many different questions to prepare for the actual exam.
Ideal User
The majority of PMCampus courses are available on demand for self-study, making them ideal for those self-motivated learners who do not need live chat, interaction with other students, or an instructor-led live course. Students on a budget will appreciate PMCampus’s offerings, especially if they spend the time to research exactly which courses will benefit them most and choose the bundle that combines those courses for additional savings. The personalized Email Coaching option is perfect for those who need a little more guidance to keep them on track while they study.
If you have the time to research the various options, you’ll be able to try out, select and purchase a course that contains precisely those features you need most. You can always upgrade to a course that contains more material, but it is more cost-effective to pay for a bundle up front. For example, the silver bundle combines the 35 contact hours course with 3 simulated PMP exams at a significant discount ($165 instead of $198). The platinum bundle contains everything in the silver course plus the 40 Essential PMP Skills Course (PMPSKL) for $199.
If you are not sure how much time you’ll need to study, you can pay to extend your course (options include 5, 10, 30, 60 or 90 extra days). The price varies according to the number of days and the type of course ($40-$95).
Conclusion
PMCampus allows students to access a large variety of options and practice material at a decent price. The learning modules based on real world experience take a unique approach to studying for the PMP exam while still covering the basics in the PMBOK guide. Be sure to sign-up for their free trial to check out their course material and see if you are a good fit for their teaching style.
Using PM Campus isn’t a terrible option to prepare your exam, but most of their competitors offer better and more well-rounded prep courses so I would suggest comparing them before committing to anything.
Price: $99 Includes: 35 Contact Hours PDU Certificate, All Study Material, Exam Tips, Virtual Coach, Gap Analyzer, Webcasts, Exam Formula, Self-study Guide, Simulation Software, Speed Reading Activity, Recorded Webinars, 4 Live Webinars, Ask an Expert, Helpdesk, and 30 Days of Access
35 Contact Hours PMP Exam Prep Course
Price: $149 Includes: 35 Hour PDU Certificate, All Study Material, Exam Tips, Webcasts, Exam Formula, Simulation Software, Speed Reading Activity, Recorded Webinars, 600+ Practice Questions, Helpdesk, Pass Guarantee, Weekly Live webinars, and 90 Days of Access
Silver
Price: $165 Includes: 35 Hour PDU Certificate, All Study Material, Exam Tips, Webcasts, Exam Formula, Simulation Software, Recorded Webinars, Helpdesk, Pass Guarantee, 12 Live webinars, 3 PMP Mock Exams, and 90 Days of Access
Gold
Price: $179 Includes: 35 Hour PDU Certificate, All Study Material, Exam Tips, Webcasts, Exam Formula, Simulation Software, Recorded Webinars, Helpdesk, Pass Guarantee, 12 Live webinars, 100+ Advanced Situational Questions, PMI RDS 40 Skills Presentation, and 90 Days of Access
Platinum
Price: $199 Includes: 35 Hour PDU Certificate, All Study Material, Exam Tips, Webcasts, Exam Formula, Simulation Software, Recorded Webinars, Helpdesk, Pass Guarantee, 12 Live webinars, 100+ Advanced Situational Questions, PMI RDS 40 Skills Presentation, 3 PMP Mock Exams, and 90 Days of Access
Platinum +
Price: $249 Includes: 35 Hour PDU Certificate, All Study Material, Exam Tips, Webcasts, Exam Formula, Simulation Software, Recorded Webinars, Helpdesk, Pass Guarantee, 12 Live webinars, 100+ Advanced Situational Questions, PMI RDS 40 Skills Presentation, 3 PMP Mock Exams, and 180 Days of Access
3 PMP Simulated Exams
Price: $49 Includes: 3 Simulated Exams with 600 Questions
PMP Exam E-Coaching
Price: $179 Includes: 3 Weeks of Customized Coursework, 90 Minutes of One-on-One Time with Coach
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
PM Master Prep offers a unique and refreshing take on project management training ideal for anyone pursuing PMP or CAPM certification. Rather than simply forcing all PMP candidates into a cookie-cutter curriculum of basic lectures and questions, this cutting-edge course crafts customized practice material tailor-made for each student based on their individual needs.
Furthermore, this PMP exam review course also provides their students with multiple avenues of support if they need help on a particular topic or aspect of the exam. Being able to bounce ideas off fellow students and instructors helps PM Master Prep students avoid feeling like they’re learning in a vacuum.
Still not convinced? Take a look at the section below to learn about this company and their core philosophy!
Overview of PM Master Prep
PM Master Prep was founded by Scott Payne and Michael Parker, two established professionals with over 30 years of project management experience between the two of them. With their combined knowledge, they set out to create the best project management training resources on the market today. Their primary focus has been on developing a high-quality PMP course, which will be the subject of this course review.
The educational materials provided by PM Master Prep focuses on saving students as much time as possible. Their curriculum was designed for the purpose of facilitating easy, time-saving instruction that is beneficial for both students and instructors. While this may sound like their courses are designed to rush you through their material without really understanding it, the huge pool of practice questions and unlimited access period provided by their prep courses ensure the opposite is true.
Here’s a snapshot of the material contained in PM Master Prep’s PMP course:
1,400 unique practice questions
35 professional development units (PDUs)
Unlimited course access
Generated practice tests organized by different criteria
With a question bank of roughly 1,400, students who enroll in PM Master Prep will have no shortage of practice questions to answer. These questions are used to make up the generated practice quizzes and the 16 unique exam simulations in order to rigorously test student’s knowledge regarding each aspect of the PMP exam. While some prep courses may offer a bit more, there are several that fail to offer even half this amount, making this one of PM Master Prep’s most appealing features.
Video Content
Rather than deliver ordinary lectures, PM Master Prep provides 25 case study videos that elaborate on key aspects of the processes outlined in the PMBOK handbook. They contain simple animations narrated by the instructor that offers a more visually engaging take on the traditional lecture, although the production value is a bit lackluster.
PDUs
In order to qualify for the PMP exam, students are required to complete 35 hours of project management training. The Project Management Institute, or PMI for short, tracks these education hours through professional development units, also known as PDUs. PDUs are also required for continued PMP certification, with professionals required to attain 60 more every three years in order to maintain their status in the organization.
PM Master Prep grants the requisite 35 PDUs students need in order to sit for the PMP exam. While this makes it sound like this course will only benefit newcomers who are trying to achieve certification for the first time, these PDUs can also be helpful to established professionals who are looking to maintain their certification, whether for PMP or for other certs like CAPM. Even better, those who are already familiar with the methodology will be able to breeze through this course and easily attain CPE.
EVM
Short for Earned Value Management, this is a key component in PMP education that students will be required to understand in order to pass the exam and become certified as a project manager. PM Master Prep takes great care to ensure that all students enrolled in their prep course fully understand the ins and outs of this complex mathematical concept.
How does PM Master Prep teach students about EVM? Keep reading:
This PMP course includes a full list of all formulas and calculations required to fully grasp the concepts behind EVM. On the left side of each page, this guide features a layout that shows the original formula as well as a more detailed explanation of each component underneath it. The right side of the page is dedicated to different interpretations of this formula and some additional examples of it in practice. Additionally, PM Master Prep contains an EVM calculator built into its study tools that allows students to complete equations within the prep course without needing to access a different program.
Quizzes and Tests
The key to most educational prep courses is a large quantity of quizzes and tests. PM Master Prep understands that this is a key component to reinforcing a vast amount of knowledge and have heavily incorporated this into their curriculum. Thanks to the 1,400 practice questions included in their PMP course, students can generate a nearly unlimited supply of practice quizzes. Additionally, 16 simulations are included that help to acclimate students to the test environment, which will also improve their chances of passing by reducing pre-test anxiety.
PM Master Prep Pricing
In a similar manner to many other educational course provides, PM Master Prep provides multiple tiers of their PMP study course with different prices. That means that while students will receive the highest quantity and versatility of learning material with the more expensive course, those who are on a tight budget can take advantage of a leaner program that still has educational merit.
More information regarding PM Master Prep’s prices can be found below:
The most comprehensive PMP course package offered by this educational provider is their PMP Super Simulator. This package contains everything listed in the sections above, including the practice quizzes and tests, case study videos, formula study guides, and the private chat channels. Perpetual access to this course only costs $149.
While this is extremely affordable in relation to many other project management courses provided by other companies, there may still be some students who wish to save additional money or are still unable to budget for these expenses. To meet the needs of these individuals, PM Master Prep also offers a more basic PMP Exam Simulator package. This course costs only $59 for unlimited access and still contains the 1,400 practice question bank, although it excludes the case study videos, formula study guides, private chatrooms, and a few other features.
Here are some short explanations of PM Master Prep’s positive and negative aspects:
Pro – Price: Just about every single educational study course for any kind of professional certification will come with a significantly expensive enrollment fee usually over $300. PM Master Prep is the exception to this business practice by offering even their most in-depth study program for around $150.
Pro – Formulas:Thanks to the resources PM Master Prep provides students in their PMP Super Simulator package, they will be able to learn the ins and outs of EVM and the mathematical formulas behind it in an intuitive and effective manner. It isn’t common to find something similar in other PMP courses.
Pro – Access:It can cause students a great deal of stress if they worry about a time limit on their educational material, which can lead to the feeling that they are falling behind and need to study faster instead of more effectively. By offering students unlimited lifetime access to their material, PM Master Prep eliminates this issue entirely.
Pro – Price: Just about every single educational study course for any kind of professional certification will come with a significantly expensive enrollment fee usually over $300. PM Master Prep is the exception to this business practice by offering even their most in-depth study program for around $150.
Con – Videos:The included case study videos are a welcome feature for any student who prefers learning through visual stimulus. However, the quality of these lectures are disappointing, with rudimentary animations and basic narration. They’re more or less on the same level as a free lecture found on YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re confused about certain aspects of PM Master Prep’s PMP course, take a look at these commonly asked questions and their answers:
Does PM Master Prep provide a free trial?
Yes. All students who are interested in enrollment can try either of PM Master Prep’s PMP educational packages for three days before being charged.
Does PM Master Prep have a money-back guarantee?
There is no mention of a money-back guarantee for any of PM Master Prep’s products on their website or in official documentation. It may still be possible to receive a refund by contacting their support team, but it appears to be unlikely.
Does PM Master Prep offer financial aid?
Due to the fact that PM Master Prep’s study courses have very low prices, they do not offer any kind of financial aid or flexible payment plan for students looking to enroll.
Does PM Master Prep offer mobile device functionality?
Although some of the material included in PM Master Prep’s courses can be readable on a mobile device, such as their study guides and video lectures, the majority of its content is designed to be used on a standard computer.
Ideal Customer
Still not sure if PM Master Prep is the right course for your needs? Here’s a succinct breakdown as to who would get the most and the least out of these PMP study courses:
If you’re a student who wants to take a lot of practice quizzes and tests, this is the course for you.
If you’re a student interested in learning more about EVM and the mathematical equations behind it, this is the course for you.
If you’re strapped for cash and want the highest value for the lowest price, this is the course for you.
If you’re a student who learns best through live instructions or high-quality video lectures, this is NOT the course for you.
Final Recommendation
Because PM Master Prep offers their learning material at such a low price point, many students may be led to the opinion that it is too good to be true. And to be fair, there are certainly some limitations to their coursework as a result of that price, such as low-quality video content and a lack of any live instruction. PM Master Prep offers a 100% no-question asked money-back guarentee.
However, the material included in the PMP Exam Simulator and PMP Super Simulator are well worth the price despite their limitations. PM Master Prep has clearly gone to great lengths in order to provide students with the most comprehensive and engaging study material at the lowest possible price. Complementing the 100% money-back guarantee, they offer different ways to contact their support team in the rare case of an issue…
Because of this, it’s clear that these courses are some of the best for students on a tight budget looking to CRUSH the PMP exam!
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
GreyCampus brings students organized, instructor-led live and on-demand PMP prep courses at a reasonable cost, as well as an entire year of access to online study materials. Their study materials are available online or offline and include the PM Toolkit, flashcards, and interactive lectures.
With training offered by project management experts and availability in more than 50 locations around the world, GreyCampus’ PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP prep courses stands out from their competition.
Grey Campus PMP Course Features
3 to 4-Day Workshop or 32 Hours of Bootcamp Instruction
35-Contact Hour Certificate with Live, Premium, and Standard options
30-Day Instructor Helpline with Bootcamp course
21 Hours of Video Lectures with Bootcamp & without Bootcamp versions
3 Full-Length Mock Tests with 1500+ Practice Questions
500+ Flashcards
15 Common PM Tools Toolkit
Mobile App for Android
100% Money Back Guarantee
Bootcamp, and without Bootcamp versions available
1 Year Subscription to Online Course Materials
Grey Campus PMP Pricing
PMP Training – Without Bootcamp Course Version
Price: $300 Includes:1-year access to 21 hours of video instruction, 3 simulated practice tests, 500+ flashcards, PM Toolkit with 15 common PMP tools, 35-contact hour certificate, and 30-day Instructor Helpline.
Bootcamp Course
Price: $699 Includes: Bootcamp courses with 32 hours of live instruction, a certification, and experience and interaction with project management tools. Availability varies.
Grey Campus PMP Strengths
1. Self-Learning Platform
One of GreyCampus’ best features is the well-organized content that can be used for independent study. Study materials and questions are sorted by knowledge area and practice group, allowing students to focus their attention on areas that give the greatest difficulty. GreyCampus’ course monitors progress and provides a cumulative performance overview. Students are also given access to a PM Toolkit that includes resources used by Project Managers as well as more than 500 flashcards.
2. 35 Contact Hours
The Online Self-Learning PMP prep course will cover the 35 contact hour requirement that students need in order to apply and sit for the PMP exam, awarding those who pass with a certificate as proof. Both the self-learning and live instruction options include these contact hours, meaning that students will require no additional education to take the exam after concluding any GreyCampus PMP prep course.
3. Interactive Lectures
As part of their Online Self-Learning package, GreyCampus includes several hours of informative video lectures. These often consist of a qualified instructor speaking with a slideshow visual aid and a live transcript along the right-hand side. Students have the option to pause, rewind, or skip certain lines and slides in each lecture, allowing for a level of interaction that rivals that of a live instructor.
4. 1 Year of Access
With one year of access to the course, students have plenty of time to study and learn the material. This is especially helpful for students who finish the course and take their PMP exam with time to spare, since they can access these same learning materials in order to brush up on certain concepts. This access also applies for students who pick either of the Bootcamp packages.
GreyCampus offers three simulated exams in their PMP review course. For the vast majority of students, this should be enough material for them to become more comfortable with the exam-taking process and prepare for the real thing without wasting a great deal of time. However, the lack of more than three simulations and the exclusion of customizable simulations is disappointing since competing educational providers do provide these amenities.
2. Customer Support
GreyCampus provides chat, phone, and email support on top of a 30-day instructor helpline for answering specific questions in a one-on-one setting. While the instructor helpline is a convenient and high-quality feature, the customer support is disappointing and has led to many complaints left online from frustrated students trying to resolve issues.
Ideal User
With a variety of online and offline course offerings, different study methods, and the ability to choose the level of study you need, GreyCampus courses will meet the demands of most students. The bootcamp courses are excellent as well because they are interactive and allow students to ask questions during class.
The Online Self Learning option is a better fit for self-motivated students who want to study on their own schedule and don’t necessarily have the time or budget to attend a live class. Exam candidates can choose the best course based on their budget and individual needs, since any package will provide them with the requisite knowledge and experience to sit for and pass the PMP exam.
My Suggestion
GreyCampus offers several options for studying for the PMP exam, including bootcamp, and without bootcamp courses. This makes them a good fit for students who are working full-time while trying to study. It’s clear from observing their without Bootcamp package that GreyCampus is committed to providing high-quality education for students in a manner that is friendly and effective.
Having access to the course for 12 months is a nice perk, but with only 30 days of helpline access, you will have to organize your study time accordingly. Furthermore, issues with customer support are unfortunately to be expected and should be planned for if any issues arise that will necessitate contacting them. However, students should find themselves very satisfied with their results after taking GreyCampus’ PMP prep course.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
To earn your Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, you need pass the PMP exam and meet the experience and education requirements. The 200-question long exam is tough and requires about 35 hours or more of study, regardless of your experience in project management. You can choose to self-study with an online PMP training course or you can attend classes or study groups. Or, if you want to be really hardcore and ensure you pass your exam, you should definitely consider a PMP boot camp.
Usually at boot camps you find soldiers crawling through mud or climbing over 10 foot tall walls. The intense nature of a boot camp is meant to break in new recruits, and that is exactly what the PMP boot camps do with aspiring project management professionals.
PMP boot camps provide an accelerated path through the study process while taking out the many interruptions in our daily lives. Enrolling in PMP boot camp is a sure way to keep your head in the game and complete a concentrated amount of studying. Boot camps also provide the 35 contact hours that are a prerequisite for the PMP exam.
How Long and How Much are the best PMP Boot Camps?
PMP boot camps generally range from three to five days and can cost anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand. Some boot camps have a money back guarantee if you don’t make a passing grade like many other PMP Prep courses including SimpliLearn and PMTraining. Some employers will even offer to fund your boot camp as long as you pass, incentivizing project managers to sign up for a couple days of intensive studying.
Before and After Boot Camp
Many PMP boot camps have passing rates as high as 99%. While other test prep courses have exceptional passing rates, they lack the concentrated study structure of a boot camp. Preparing for the exam in three to five days can be an intense experience. Many PMP candidates will read the PMBOK guide prior to boot camp and make notes on what to areas to focus on in bootcamp. It’s also recommended that you rely on outside studying in addition to bootcamp. Remember to book your examination no more than a couple of weeks after your boot camp so all studying doesn’t go to waste.
Boot Camps are not for Everyone!
When preparing for the PMP exam, the most important part is picking a study plan that works with your life and learning style. Whether its visual, audio, or through experience, everyone learns best in their own way. For some, bootcamps are not the best option for their study schedule.
Boot camps are designed to give you noticeable results with a lot of effort in a short amount of time. This doesn’t work for some because cramming 35 hours of instruction and practice exams into a 4 day span leaves students with insufficient time to digest the material. Also, boot camps often have limited space and are only offered at certain times of the year. This makes it difficult, sometimes impossible, to schedule a good time to go to PMP boot camp.
At PMP boot camp, the focus is on passing the exam instead of learning concepts for personal growth. Depending on what you are hoping to achieve with your PMP license, boot camp may not be the place for you. If you are simply trying to pass, PMP boot camp could be a great aid to use. If you are trying to become a better project manager and learn new skills, perhaps you should try an alternative study method that allows for you to have a deeper conceptual understanding.
We are all different as individuals, so of course boot camps are a great fit for some and not others. Regardless of whether you plan on doing a boot camp or not, I highly recommend getting a top PMP training course to supplement your studies. Best of luck!
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
PMstudy’s wide variety of learning options include a choice of in-class and online project management courses that allow students to choose a prep option that fits their time, budget, and personal preferences.
Partnerships with more than 100 major companies, offices and classes in more than 150 locations, and nearly 100 accredited PM trainers make PMstudy one of the largest companies in the field. Their money back guarantee also makes their courses an attractive option.
One of the most appealing elements of this course is that very little prep work is required for the live class options. Students complete minimal prep-work to get 40 PMI Contact Hours to apply for the PMP Exam before their course begins. Unlike competitors, PMstudy recommends students attend the live class sessions without doing prep work first. This model works best if you take the course immediately before the PMP exam. Ideally, you will take a 4-day class, do the homework, and take the exam on the 5th day of that week (or as soon as possible after you have finished the course).
As a fully recognized institution and PMI Approved Registered Education Provider, PMstudy offers valid PDUs. Their staff includes more than 90 accredited and experienced project management trainers in a variety of locations and countries for maximum accessibility and convenience.
3. Money Back Guarantee
PMstudy offers a full money back guarantee if you take the live or platinum course and take the test within 30 days of completing the course. The company either pays your fee to retake the test or offers you a full refund for your course if you don’t pass the first time. Please see the PMstudy website for details and requirements.
4. 40 Contact Hours Included in Some Courses
The Free and Silver PMP Online Course options only include 10 PDU contact hours, but the Gold, Platinum, and Classroom options include 40 PDUs with the course. If you sign up for a live online course, your cost includes 30 PMI PDUs, which satisfies continuing education requirements for the first year for certified PMPs. (This is in addition to the 40 PMI Contact Hours you get with the course).
5. Downloadable Content for Offline Study
For those who want to study offline, PMstudy offers downloadable study guides and project notes in conjunction with the classroom and online courses. This is great for those times you do not have ready access to the internet. Read the downloaded material until you can connect to the internet again to maximize your use of study time.
6. Free Mobile App
A mobile app for iOS and Android allows students to access study materials, videos, lectures, flashcards, and more right from their phone with the purchase of any PMstudy program. The app includes chapter information and lectures, which you can use while reading or studying the PMBOK guide as well. When you use your online course login credentials on your smartphone, the course is automatically synced among devices.
7. Comprehensive Course Materials
With 1,000+ practice questions, more than 12 chapters of video lessons and lectures, online and classroom course options, and flashcards, PMstudy provides everything you need to study for the PMP exam. The classroom option also includes 60-day access to the online prep course, which contains more than 4 hours of video and all of the flashcards, practice exams, and chapter tests.
CONS
1. Free Course Option is Limited
While PMstudy advertises a free PMP prep course, the course is a very limited version of their online classroom option and has a maximum 3-day access period. With only one practice exam, just a few videos, and limited access to everything else, it’s more of a free trial than a free course.
2. Price and Limited Money Back Guarantee
PMstudy’s options come at a hefty price. At $1,899, the live virtual course costs significantly more than most competitors’ live courses. In addition, PMstudy’s money back guarantee is only applicable if you take one of their more expensive courses, such as the platinum online class or the virtual classroom option; the guarantee does not apply to the more affordable prep options. On the other hand, the PMstudy advertises that they have a 99% pass rate, so most clients don’t need a money back guarantee.
Ideal Student
PMstudy has several versatile study options, a generous rescheduling policy, and a variety of access levels to customize the length of your course based on the amount of time you have. Although these courses may not be the best option for those who need a large amount of study material at a bargain price, PMstudy is a good fit for students who want to brush up on the basic concepts without delving into the material in too much depth.
The in-person Boot Camp prep course is a great option for those looking for a quick and thorough review just before taking the exam. Available in more than 150 cities, the Boot Camp will get you ready for the exam quickly and efficiently. You’ll also get online access to the study materials, so you’ll be able to study before you take the course to make sure you’ve mastered the basics. Alternatively, take the 4-Day Live Virtual Live Course that contains the same high quality materials and expert instruction.
My Suggestion
As one of the largest companies in the PMP test prep industry, PMstudy stands out as an accredited prep course option that has more than 100 partner companies, and more than 90 accredited PM trainers. The large number of practice questions, simulated exams and qualified instructors are some of their biggest advantages. However, for almost $2,000 they don’t really offer students the amount of value they are charging so I would suggest comparing them to their competition before making any decisions.
Cost: Free Includes: 3-Day Access to 1 Simulated Practice Test with 200 Questions, Two Chapters of Video Lectures, Two Chapters of Study Material, Mobile App, and 10 PMI Contact Hours.
Silver Online Course
Cost: $25+ Includes: 12-Day Access to Course, 1 Simulated Practice Tests (Option to Purchase 1-3 Additional Tests for $25 each or $60 for All 4 Tests), 2 Chapters of Video Lectures, 2 Chapters of Study Material, Mobile App, and 10 PMI Contact Hours.
Gold Online Course
Cost: $89.95+ Includes: All 4 Simulated Practice Tests, All 12 Chapters of Video, All 12 Chapters of Study Material, Mobile App, 30 Days of Access, and Option to Add 40 PMI Contact Hours for $50. Additional Access and 40 Contact Hours Available for a Separate Fee.
Platinum Online Course
Cost: $499.95+ Includes: All 4 Simulated Practice Tests, All 12 Chapters of Video, All 12 Chapters of Study Material, Mobile App, 180 Days of Access, 40 PMI Contact Hours, and Money Back Guarantee.
Live Virtual Classroom Course
Cost: $1,999 Includes: 4-Day Virtual Classroom Training, Tool to Calculate Work Experience, 60-Day Access to All Online PMP Exam Prep Course Materials, 40 PMI Approved Contact Hours, 30 PMI PDUs for Continuing Education Requirements, Comprehensive Classroom Study Materials, 800+ Practice Questions and 4 Full-Length Simulated Practice Tests, PMI Application Assistance, and Money Back Guarantee.
In-Classroom Course
Cost: Prices vary based on location. Typically, the 4-day Boot Camp costs $1,999. Includes: 4-Day Classroom Training, Tool to Calculate Work Experience, 60-Day Access to Online Exam Course and All Study Materials, 40 PMI Contact Hours, 30 PMI PDUs to Satisfy Continuing Education Requirements for Certified PMPs, Mobile App, 58 Videos, 4 Full-Length Simulated Practice Tests, 1,000+ Practice Questions, PMI Application Assistance, and Money Back Guarantee.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Finding a PMP Certification Training Course is an important decision you’ll make on your journey to pass the Project Management Professional exam.
Many students learn better in a traditional classroom-type setting rather than from a self-paced prep course. We have researched and reviewed the best PMP certification classes online to help you better compare them.
The comparison chart below will help you decide which PMP certification study materials best fit your needs.
(also, if you feel like a PMP course that is strictly online and on-demand would be better for you, check out our recommendation here)
Unique Approach: In particular, students and PMP candidates who are sick of traditional review courses and study materials will like PM Master Prep. For example, their Online Live course offers a new approach to helping students pass the PMP exam that requires no memorization at all. Instead, the use of narrative-focused Case Stories help students immediately understand what to do in specific situations they’re bound to experience in their professional careers.
Communication: Any instructor will tell you that communication is the key to their ability to teach. For that reason, PM Master Prep’s Online Live offers students the ability to reach out for help from instructor Scott Payne at any time. When considering the numerous personal training sessions and weekly tutoring calls, it’s clear that this company has placed great emphasis on communication when designing this course.
Realistic Curriculum: One reason why students can so often feel frustrated or disappointed by other study materials is because they teach them through vague concepts instead of realistic applications. On the other hand, PM Master Prep’s course bucks this trend and teaches important project management knowledge through 12 weeks of guided training designed to cut through the fat and provide only the important info.
Poor Design:To be clear, this course gets a high ranking because it provides a legitimate educational experience for all applicants. However, you might not get that impression at first when looking at their website. Numerous spelling errors, formatting issues, and a garish color palette gives off a strong impression of illegitimacy. Ultimately, you’ll have to look past these surface-level issues to see what PM Master Prep is really about!
Bottom Line: The Online Live course from PM Master Prep is unlike anything else on the market for PMP candidates. Thanks to Scott Payne, you can learn the ins and outs of project management without falling asleep from boredom. We recommend this course to anyone looking for something quirky but still effective at helping them pass their tests!
No Time Wasted: If you sign up for EduMind’s live online PMP weekend classes, you’ll be finished in a very short time span. The seven days of online lectures are broken up over three weekends, ensuring you don’t spend any more time than is absolutely necessary.
Extra Materials: Although the primary draw for this PMP course is the online lecture content, EduMind sweetens the deal with access to their full Study Kit when you enroll. This means you can reinforce your knowledge by practicing with their online exam simulator and mobile app.
Not Affordable: If you’re trying to get some live online PMP prep but don’t have a large budget, this is not the right option for you. In comparison, PM Master Prep offers similar content at a far more reasonable asking price.
Bottom Line: EduMind is a well-known and trustworthy provider of professional-level education. They offer insightful lecture content supplemented by helpful study materials, but it’s just too expensive to be truly valuable. You can find similar (or better) resources without paying nearly as much.
Certification Academy PMP Training Review (Rank: #3)
OVERALL RATING: ★★★★
Certification Academy PMP Course – PROS
Focused Learning: Certification Academy’s “boot camp” program is focused on removing as many distractions as possible. Doing so makes you much more focused when studying and lets you immerse yourself in the materials. Plus, studying with others in a classroom environment keeps you accountable and on task when you need it most.
Experienced Instructors: Each program comes with a well trained and experienced instructor. Their job is to convert the jargon heavy language of the PMBOK Guide into simple and practical terms. They’ll also help you connect what you’ve learned to your own practical experience.
Fast Prep:Each Certification Academy course takes place over the course of 4 days. That’s because it’s intended for people who learned their trade through experience. You’ll learn all the core concepts of project management and advanced risk management techniques.
Limited Availability: Unfortunately, Certification Academy’s webinars and in-person seminars will occasionally sell out. Many of them only happen in certain locations during specific dates, so you might need to schedule ahead if you’re interested in signing up.
Bottom Line: If you can afford it, Certification Academy has a lot to offer. Their content is much more focused than their competitors and they employ highly trained instructors. They’ll ensure that you pass the PM exam!
GreyCampus PMP Course (Rank: #4)
COURSE RATING: ★★★★★
One-on-One Time with an Instructor: Instructors have 10+ years’ experience in Project Management, and are active PMP certificate holders, so you know you will be getting great instruction when you get your individual coaching time. You also get 24/7 customer support and access to a 30-day instructor helpline if you are in between live PMP class sessions.
1 Full Year of Access: GreyCampus gives you access to their PMP Certification program materials for 12 months, which is several months more than most competitors. You’ll have more than enough time to learn and practice the material before the exam. Note that you only get 30 days to take advantage of the instructor helpline, so be sure to schedule your PMP certification exam prep to maximize the use of that feature.
100% Money Back Guarantee: GreyCampus offers a 100% money back guarantee if you do not pass the Project Management Professional exam the first time you take it. You must take the PMP certification exam within 14 days of completing the course completion, finish the entire course, pay all enrollment fees, and pass 2 of the Mock Tests in the GreyCampus portal with a score of at least 75% to qualify.
Mobile App: GreyCampus has a mobile app for Android users with some free content as well as access to 13 knowledge area exams and more than 200 flashcards. This is a nice extra because you will want to study in between your live PMP classes whenever you have time in order to get the most out of the course. Unfortunately, there is no app for iOS devices.
Bottom Line: All of the instructors associate with GreyCampus are highly experienced and their Android mobile app is convenient for students on the go. They also offer a full year of access to their material.
Excellent Resources: In addition to online PMP classes with an instructor, you will get five full-length PMP Simulation Exams, 83 Chapter-end quizzes, and 4 PMP exam simulations to practice exam-like questions. The live online course includes full access to all of the online PMP materials available in the Self-Learning course, so you can keep studying even when you are not in class.
Free Material: Simplilearn offers multiple extras with each PMP course offering. Although these vary, special offers often include a free course (such as PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner course and Microsoft Project 2013), a free 200-question PMP Simulation test, and a User Forum with free advice and support.
86 PDUs and 35 PMI Contact Hours: You get 86 PDUs with the Simplilearn PMP preparation course; this is in addition to the 35 contact hour requirement for taking the PMP exam. That is considerably more PDUs than most competitors offer. After you have completed the requisite number of hours on Simplilearn’s website, you will be issued the 35 contact hours certificate at no additional cost.
Money Back Guarantee: Simplilearn offers a 100% Money Back Guarantee, so if you don’t pass using their course you get a full refund! This shows just how confident they are that their course will help you get your PMP certification. using their course risk-free. For their 4-day PMP Bootcamp, the re-examination fee is paid by Simplilearn and the remaining amount is refunded if you do not pass the exam.
Bottom Line: Although SimpliLearn’s PMP training course is of a tremendously high quality, they offer a very generous trial offer and an affordable asking price. Students will also receive several contact hours and PDU’s.
PMstudy PMP Prep Course (Rank: #6)
COURSE RATING: ★★★★★
Minimal Prep Work: You can complete minimal prep-work to get 40 PMI Contact Hours to apply for the PMP Exam before your class starts. Unlike competitors, PMstudy recommends you attend the live class sessions without doing any PMP certification preparation. This model works best if you take their PMP Training course immediately before the exam. Ideally, you will take a 4-day class, do the homework, and take the exam on the 5th day.
Free 30 PDUs for Continuing Education: If you sign up for a live online course, your cost includes 30 PMI PDUS, which satisfies continuing education requirements for the first year for certified Project Management Professionals. This is in addition to the 40 PMI Contact Hours you will need in order to sit for the PMP exam.
More Expensive: PMstudy’s options come at a hefty price. At $1,899, the live virtual course costs significantly more than most competitors’ PMP classes. Their impressive success rate (98.7% of students pass the PMP exam) and the Money Back Guarantee may make the cost worth it for you.
Bottom Line: PMStudy offers a user-friendly and hassle-free PMP certification course that even includes a generous 30 units of CPE. However, all of these enticing features come at an intimidatingly high price.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
If you want to earn more money in your career, the best way to achieve this is through obtaining a professional certification. This is especially true when it comes to management positions; the BLS reported that project managers with a certification earned roughly 18% more than those without one.1
So how can you start making more money? It’s simple— become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP)!
Trying to select the best PMP course can be a challenge. There is so much information to digest and a multitude of different courses to choose from. We have simplified this process for you so that the selection process is easy.
The difference between successfully passing or failing the PMP exam largely depends on how well your study materials prepare you. Using a PMP online training that doesn’t match your learning style can cause you to score lower and even fail your exam, costing you months of study time and additional exam fees. CRUSH is here to make sure that doesn’t happen!
We have researched and reviewed every major online project management course on the market so you don’t have to! The comparison chart below will help you determine which study materials best fit your needs.
Here are the Top 7 Best Project Management Professional (PMP) Online Training Courses & Study Materials in July 2021 :
Brain Sensei is unlike any other project management test prep course on this list. They’re different in the best possible way— especially if you have difficulty paying attention during online classes.
Instead of providing the same dry curriculum of lectures, textbooks, and practice quizzes, this course immerses you into a story that takes place in feudal Japan. Through an interactive storytelling experience, you’ll quickly understand core project management concepts and how they apply to real-world situations.
You’ll still take quizzes when working through each lesson; Brain Sensei has over 1,000 unique practice questions similar to the ones found on the actual exam. And with 35 contact hours in total, you’ll be fully prepared to pass the PMP exam once you finish the story!
Brain Sensei Includes:
1,000+ Practice Questions and 4 Practice Exams
50+ Hours of Video Content
9 Month Access Period
Free Trial & Pass Guarantee
Brain Sensei Pros & Cons:
Interactive Lessons with Storytelling:Unlike competing PMP courses, Brain Sensei will draw you into a story of a female Samurai who overcomes project planning challenges in Feudal Japan. What this registered education provider prioritizes is the creation of a memorable learning experience. After all, when you receive information in the form of a story, it’s easier to absorb and recall it at a later date.
Fresh Questions: The practice questions you answer through Brain Sensei’s course are psychometrically validated. What does that mean? Put simply, it means they’re constantly adapting to be closer to each student’s educational needs; they’re not just carbon copies of questions you see on the actual exams.
Your Own Personal Sensei (Instructor): Brain Sensei understands that self-studying with slide shows is not very engaging. That’s why they give you your own personal animated sensei! He acts as your teacher throughout the online course, offering any additional help or questions you may run into.
35 Contact Hours Included: Since Brain Sensei is a Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), you will receive the 35 hour requirements for the PMP exam. This course is a great way to maximize your study time without having to pay extra for a course that will let you gain contact hours.
Course Design: While other courses have flashy technology and an innovative website layout, this course is pretty basic and lacking in terms of design. This may be preferred since it is a direct and to-the-point way of learning. There won’t be any distractions that take your focus away from studying.
Bottom Line: What sets this course apart from every single other PMP online study program on the market is their gamified narrative structure. Students even have a virtual instructor in the form of a cartoon Sensei!
When signing up for PM Prepcast, you can expect to spend most of your time working through practice questions. That’s because you get 90 days of access to their PM Exam Simulator, which is the best of its kind.
You’ll have over 2,000 practice questions to work through that are based on essential project management methodologies. Not only will you learn everything contained in the latest version of the PMBOK, but you’ll also become familiar with Agile and Hybrid methodologies as well. This means you’ll have an exceptional foundation after passing the PMP exam that you can use to start your career.
In addition to practice questions and exam simulations, PM Prepcast provides over 100 video lessons covering different project management topics in great detail. As you work through the material, you’ll also have regular self-assessments to track your progress and overall preparedness for the real exam.
Whether you prefer to study at home or on the go, PM Prepcast is easily accessible. They also have a 90-day money back guarantee, so you can get a refund if something goes wrong. But it’s unlikely that you’ll take them up on this offer since they’ve got an excellent support team that includes live feedback for Elite students.
PM Prepcast Includes:
2,100+ Practice Questions and 5 Practice Exams
120+ Video Lessons
90 Day Access Period
Free Samples & Money-Back Guarantee
PM PrepCast Pros & Cons:
PM Exam Simulator: If you want to study with the largest library of PMP practice questions possible, look no further. PM Prepcast has more than double the typical number of practice questions in their test bank, and you can even purchase it separately for a reduced cost.
Comprehensive Curriculum: You can benefit from a study schedule that includes all the important concepts covered on the PMP exam when you enroll in PM Prepcast. However, the addition of Agile and Hybrid methodologies in their curriculum means you’ll thrive in most professional settings once you start your career.
Limited Access: So many practice questions, so little time. You’ll need to clear your schedule and hit the books every day if you want to make it through all 2,000-plus practice questions in your PM Exam Simulator. If you don’t have the ability to fit that in your schedule, you may prefer an accelerated course like EduMind instead.
Bottom Line: PM Prepcast is far and away the best option if you want to study with the most practice questions and exam simulations. There are several appealing features on top of these that justify enrolling in their Elite course!
Much like EduMind, ExamsPM provides a fast learning schedule to help prepare you for the PMP exam quicker than other online courses. However, this course takes three times as long to complete— which might be a more comfortable schedule for some students.
Practice questions are the defining characteristic that sets this apart from the other choices on this list. With over 1,500 in their question bank, this is the largest library of exam-accurate questions you can get. This way, you have plenty of content to help you become comfortable with the actual subjects and format of the PMP exam.
There’s one more unique feature to ExamsPM— continuing education. Completing this course will net you additional PDUs outside of the initial contact hour requirement to sit for the exam. These can be applied to your continuing education requirements once you become PMP certified, giving you a big head start on license renewal.
ExamsPM Features:
1,500+ Practice Questions
6 Weeks of Online Training
35 Contact Hours + 30 PDUs
Detailed PMBOK Explanations
ExamsPM Pros & Cons:
Contact Hours: ExamsPM’s training course has a value beyond its ability to prepare you for the test. It also gives you a 35-contact hour certificate upon completion: one of the prerequisites for PMP certification. This comes at no extra cost so you can save money while working towards your career. Furthermore, the course comes with thirty additional PDUs toward recertification. Consequently, thanks to that you can maintain your certification while working towards the PMP.
Free Content: Curious about what kind of content is on offer? Check out the free content that ExamsPM provides! Doing so will help you get familiar with the service before deciding if you want to pay for it. Their content includes a study guide, practice exams, a formula guide, and even a free course. Alternatively, few PMP services (or certification exam materials in general) are confident enough in their material to let you see so much of it before you pay!
Pay For Support:Although ExamsPM offers a highly efficient email support team, it is only for people who buy the exam simulator and online course bundle. Unfortunately, this means that their support is locked behind a $579 purchase. Honestly, each tier is well worth the price of entry; however, it’s disappointing to not have access to support in the lower tiers.
Bottom Line: ExamsPM is a competitive and high-quality course for project managers looking to pass the PMP. Everything about this course is designed to make the process easy and fast, and in just six weeks you’ll be PMP certified. Definitely check ExamsPM out!
For many students, it’s more important to have an engaging instructor than a fast-paced schedule or a lot of practice questions. If you fit into this category, then PM Master Prep is worth your attention.
Instructor Scott Payne is experienced and engaging, making him the most memorable aspect of this PMP review course. He’s supported by an online learning environment that encourages collaboration— especially between fellow students over group chats and a private forum. While some online courses can feel lonely, this is one that puts a lot of effort into replicating a traditional classroom setting.
However, you don’t just get engaging lectures; PM Master Prep also provides plenty of study content like practice questions and exams. It falls just short of ExamsPM, but it contains enough video content to rival Brain Sensei.
PM Master Prep Includes:
1,400+ Practice Questions
50+ Hours of Lectures
7 Full-Length Practice Exams
Student Forum and Group Chat
PM Master Prep Pros & Cons:
Unlimited Access: The truth is a project manager never really stops learning. Even after you pass the PMP exam and become certified, you may need to come back to your study materials in order to refresh your memory on important terms and concepts. Fortunately, PM Master Prep’s Success Masterclass offers lifetime access, so you’ll always be able to consult this resource in the future.
Unique Case Studies: PM Master Prep approaches their case studies in a different way from every other registered education provider on this list. In a similar vein to BrainSensei, these cases are combined into one long-form case story. The continuity makes it easier for online PMP candidates to stay engaged while learning important info to pass their certification exam.
No Memorization:If you’re sick of staying up all night staring at flashcards, PM Master Prep is right up your alley. This is the cure for the common PMP review course, distilling the essence of the exam and the actual experience of working as a project manager. Everything’s still based on the PMBOK— they’re just applied to the real world!
Limited Tech: As an online prep course, PM Master Prep offers an average experience. It’ll get the job done, but it’s far from the most technologically advanced option available to PMP candidates. The addition of adaptive learning software or mobile device compatibility would help to bring this course into the future of online education.
Bottom Line: Truthfully, there isn’t too much that really makes PM Master Prep stand out. However, it’s still an extremely well-designed PMP prep course that will be a tremendous help to any student who enrolls in it. Better yet, they offer a substantial volume of practice questions and flashcards for a very reasonable price; that alone might make it worth your attention!
13 Practice Quizzes & 3 Full-Length Practice Exams
Student Forum & Instructor Support Line
Money-Back Guarantee
Android Mobile App
Grey Campus PMP Pros & Cons:
One-on-One Time with an Instructor: Instructors have 10+ years’ experience in Project Management, and are active PMP certificate holders, so you know you will be getting great instruction when you get your individual coaching time. You also get 24/7 customer support and access to a 30-day instructor helpline if you are in between live PMP class sessions.
Fantastic Support: GreyCampus has one of the best support teams you can find in a PMP exam review course. There are many avenues for you to seek assistance, whether you’ve experienced an issue with the course not working properly, or you need to speak to an instructor to better understand a specific exam concept. Feel free to reach out via forum posts, email, phone, or their 24/7 Instructor Helpline.
100% Money Back Guarantee: GreyCampus offers a 100% money back guarantee if you do not pass the Project Management Professional exam the first time you take it. You must take the PMP certification exam within 14 days of completing the course completion, finish the entire course, pay all enrollment fees, and pass 2 of the Mock Tests in the GreyCampus portal with a score of at least 75% to qualify.
Access Period: Although you should have enough time to go through all of GreyCampus’s study materials, the discrepancy in access periods for some of their study materials can trip you up if you’re unaware. For example, their instructor helpline, practice questions, and exam simulations are all accessible for a full year; however, their live bootcamps are only available for six months.
Bottom Line: All of the instructors associated with GreyCampus are highly experienced and you can contact them easily if you have any extra questions. This is a terrific option for instructor-led PMP prep!
Practice Exams: Practice exams are the true bread and butter of Velociteach’s training. Each one is 200 questions long and typically takes around 4 hours to complete. These tests are used to get used to the format and content of the actual PMP exam. Because of that, you can enter your certification exam with confidence gained through experience!
Comprehensive Exam Outlines: Velociteach really wants you to understand the PMP exam down to its core. In order to do so, they give you a series of exam outlines that break the test down into three key parts. Each key part is then further split into 10 areas of study. Essentially, each aspect of the exam can be tackled as a bite sized session through lectures and exam outlines.
Audio/Video Lectures: In addition to their exams, Velociteach also comes with a series of audio and video lectures. Each lesson comes with a set of quizzes and practice sheets to ensure you really understand what’s being taught to you; it’s a great way to keep track of your study progress. In total, Velociteach courses come with 47 contact hours of video and audio instruction.
Limited Subscription Time:Currently, you can only sign up for a 1 month, 3 month, or 6 month access period for PMP review. Unless you’re able to devote all of your time to studying, this just might not be enough for some people. Until Velociteach expands their access periods, you may end up needing to re-enroll once or twice.
Bottom Line:Velociteach has a lot to offer, but it’s hard to recommend a course with such a limited access time. If you’re a fast worker or are willing to pay a little extra for content, then this course is perfect for you. Otherwise, consider the other options on this list.
Cloud Synchronization: Thanks to the use of powerful cloud storage, you can access CyberVista’s PMP review materials on different devices and seamlessly continue from your last stopping point. And since their course dashboard is designed to accommodate mobile devices, you won’t have any issues using your smartphone or tablet for studying!
Discounted Package:If you’re already enrolled in a full PMP review course and just need a quick supplement, CyberVista offers an extremely affordable practice exam package. This is a great way to get some last-minute cram materials without having to pay any renewal fees if you’re taking the PMP exam for a second time.
Limited Library: It’s nice that CyberVista’s PMP review course is so inexpensive, but this comes at the cost of volume. Compared to most other prep courses, you’ll have significantly fewer practice questions, video lecture hours, and other study materials if you choose this study package.
Bottom Line: While it’s not quite good enough to crack the top five PMP courses, CyberVista is a fantastic resource for students who want a quick and affordable supplement to their study schedule— especially if they want some good last-minute cram materials they can access on their smartphone.
E-Coaching Available: Options include a help desk and “ask an expert” feature, however, you can also pay for additional, live E-coaching to augment your prep course. This is ideal if you want to identify and work on your weak areas under the guidance of an experienced tutor, are struggling to remain motivated in an online course, or need additional help answering questions and practice problems.
Free Trial & Mock Exam: A free trial gives you access to the online Training Center and includes content from the Platinum PMP Prep Exam Bundle. There is also a free PMP mock exam with 200 practice questions. The free trial allows you to try before you buy to make sure the course you choose is the best match for your situation.
Limited Number of Practice Questions: With only 600 practice questions and three full-length simulated exams, PMCampus lags behind other PMP course competitors. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and it is always better to practice many different questions to prepare for the actual exam.
Bottom Line: Unfortunately, PM Campus doesn’t offer very many questions for students to answer in their PMP prep course. Fortunately, they do provide several options for reaching out to a counselor or instructor.
There are tons of companies offering online review courses for project management certifications. So why did we pick these ones over all the rest?
Any project manager will tell you that attention to detail is extremely important to their profession. So it’s important that any company offering to help you pass the PMP exam meets these detailed criteria:
Their instructors are licensed PMPs with professional experience managing projects.
They have verified reviews from real people who have used their courses to pass their exams.
All of the courses we’ve listed above meet these mandatory requirements— but that’s not the only reason that we picked them. All of these prep courses go above and beyond to provide the most effective educational resources for enrolled students, even if they approach PMP exam preparation in different ways.
How To Choose The Best PMP Training Course For You
No two students are alike; we all have different strengths, weaknesses, and preferences that determine the way in which we absorb information.
If you’re unsure which of these courses is the best fit to help you pass the PMP exam, you can easily figure it out by identifying your personal learning style. When we recommend educational materials to students, we use Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences as the basis.
Here are some examples of different learning styles. Check them out and see if you fit the description for any of them!
Spatial vs. Linguistic Intelligence
These two categories are also sometimes defined as visual and audible learning.
Someone with high spatial intelligence would be considered an excellent visual learner, and find it easier to absorb knowledge when presented through diagrams, charts, and other visual representations of data. If you’re a visual learner, you should pick a PMP review course with a lot of video lectures and slideshows.
On the other hand, linguistic intelligence is typically connected with audible learners, who find it easier to understand information that is spoken to them. Students with this form of intelligence can benefit from video lectures as well, although they may prefer to only listen to the audio without any visual accompaniment.
Both spatial and linguistic learners can benefit from textbooks that are well-written and have lots of detailed visual elements.
Interpersonal vs. Intrapersonal Intelligence
These two learning styles can be simplified as extroverted versus introverted.
A student with interpersonal intelligence will have an easier time learning in a collaborative environment with other students. If you prefer to learn in this kind of setting, look for a PMP review course with live classes and community features like an online forum.
Alternatively, intrapersonal intelligence is seen in students who prefer to learn on their own, with little to no input from others. PMP review courses with a lot of practice questions, study texts, and flashcards are a good choice if you’re this kind of learner.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PMP Exam
Still unsure about the ins and outs of becoming a Project Management Professional? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the PMP exam:
What is PMP training?
The training process to become PMP certified involves learning about project management methodology. Stanford University defines this methodology as the incorporation of five phases: Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing.2
Is PMP training really worth it?
If you want to earn more money in a professional management position, yes! According to data gathered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), PMPs can earn 25% more than non certified project managers in the USA. Additionally, your earning power can increase by an extra 30% over ten years of employment if you maintain this credential.3
What is the best online PMP training?
The best online resource for PMP review will depend on your individual preferences. BrainSensei is highly recommended because it has a unique design that helps you stay motivated when studying— while still containing the relevant study material and meeting the full contact hour requirement.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is a valuable entry-level requirement for aspiring project managers. To take the exam and earn the CAPM certification, students are required to have 23 hours of project management training.
But where do you even start?
Master of Project Academy’s CAPM certification course will both prepare students for the CAPM exam and provide the 23 hours of training required for a certification. Take a look at our review to learn what makes this such a great option for many students!
Overview of Master of Project Academy
Master of Project Academy is a company focused on CAPM and PMP certification and training. It started as lectures given to undergraduate and MBA students but later grew to be an online course teaching thousands of students to be project managers. The CAPM training course is taught by Resit Gulec, the CEO and founder of Master of Project Academy. He has 10 years of project management experience under his belt, making him uniquely qualified to teach PM students.
Master of Project Academy’s mission is to make premium training affordable and accessible at a professional’s own pace and place. Their training courses operate on a philosophy of no policies, no hierarchy, and no fixed schedules; students can learn their own way and on their own schedule. Ultimately, this company prides itself on core values of feedback, professionalism, and self-scheduled learning.
Here’s what makes Master of Project Academy’s certification course so effective:
3 completely online and self paced courses
Online peer discussion forms
250+ hours of lecture content
1,750+ CAPM exam practice questions
Earn 23 hours of project manager training
24/7 assistance from an expert support team
30 day money back guarantee!
What’s Included With Master of Project Academy
Online Course
Master of Project Academy prides itself on a robust online certification course and teaches students all the skills they need to be effective project managers. The course is based on online video lectures broken up in sections, so students can easily find the material they need when they need it. Furthermore, each section comes with handouts to go along with each lecture; consequently, students can always have study material on hand even after the course is concluded. After each section there are small quizzes to ensure students have an understanding of the material. This lets students confidently move on from content they understand and track specific knowledge areas that are in need of review.
One major reason to consider using the Master of Project Academy’s course is that it doesn’t just prepare students to take and pass the CAPM exam— it also walks students through the exam application process. This is just one way that Master of Project is dedicated to providing students with all they need.
But that’s not all that’s offered; each section comes with downloadable handouts and study materials that are yours to keep!
Support
Just because Master of Project Academy is designed to be self-paced, it doesn’t mean you have to earn your certification alone:
Every lecture includes a robust moderated discussion board. Through this forum, students can easily connect with their peers and study together or reach out to their instructor for support. Students with questions will get help within 24 hours; by simply leaving a question in the discussion area, expert instructors are already notified. Answered questions will remain in the discussion section of the lecture, so anyone else with your question later can get it answered!
Study Materials
From mock exams to math lectures, Master of Project Academy offers a wide range of study materials. This prep course uses real-world examples of CAPM formulas to explain math concepts. By covering concepts such as critical path method and earned value management, the exercises and lectures included here are helpful to any project manager. Additionally, solutions to these exercises are explained by an instructor in a separate video lecture.
In addition to lecture material, practice exams are some of the best tools to ensure that students will pass the exam on their first try. Exam simulations, cheat sheets, and other study materials ensure students are able to pass on their first try. Master of Project Academy states that once you score over 70% on one of many practice exams, you can confidently take a CAPM exam. With over 7 practice exams to try and plenty of lecture material, Master of Project Academy ensures you’ll have the resources you need to earn your certification!
Master of Project Academy Pricing
Master of Project Academy offers monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscriptions for each bundle. These are available at different price points and include a variety of study materials. Be sure to review each bundle to make sure you get the course you need!
Keep reading for a more detailed description of each CAPM prep course package:
The Free CAPM Training offers a sample of what each certification course will include. The CAPM certification course includes online lectures and handouts plus 23 hours of project management training.
For students looking for extra lectures and study materials, Master of Project Academy offers CAPM Exams and Math Lectures. These provide more hours of training for students to sharpen their math skills.
The Free CAPM Training, CAPM Exams and Math lectures, and CAPM Certification Course are all bundled into Master of Project Academy’s CAPM Training Bundle at a lower price than purchasing these courses separately.
Finally, the All Courses Bundle includes the CAPM materials and much more— including certifications in cybersecurity and IT.
Keep in mind that there are 23 training hours required to earn your certifications. Check out our handy table to see which offer might be right for you!
Monthly
Subscription
Annual Subscription
Lifetime
Access
Contact Hours
Free CAPM Training
Free
Free
Free
1
CAPM Exams and Maths Lectures
$27
$87
$147
21
CAPM Certification Course
$62
$327
$570
23
CAPM Training Bundle
$73
$370
$627
23
All Courses Bundle
$197
$970
$1997
23+
Pros & Cons
So what’s the good and what’s the bad with Master of Project Academy?
Pro – Free Content: If you aren’t sure that Master of Project Academy is the right course for you and want a sample of the kind of courses on offer, they offer a free hour long online course with some sample study materials.
Pro – Bonus Content: There are plenty of study materials available no matter which bundle you choose. From mock exams to cheat sheets, Master of Project Academy includes plenty of content.
Pro – Pay As You Go:The variety of price points available to students ensures there is an option for every kind of aspiring project manager. The quicker a student earns their certification, the less they have to pay!
Con – Contact Hours: While there are plenty of options in the CAPM bundles, not all of them will provide students with enough hours to earn their certificate. Students should be careful to look carefully at each option before making a purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I communicate with Master of Project Academy’s instructors?
Simply leave your question in the discussion section and an instructor will respond within 24 hours. If you opt to receive emails, you’ll automatically receive an email when your question has been answered.
How long will it take for me to earn my CAPM certificate with Master of Project Academy?
Master of Project CAPM Review is an entirely self-paced course— it starts and finishes based on your own time. Some students can earn their certification within a month, but for others it could take six months.
What if I don’t like Master of Project Academy’s prep course?
Master of Project Academy offers a 30 day money back guarantee if the course isn’t right for you! Simply email [email protected] within 30 days of enrollment and they can refund your payment.
Is Master of Project Academy CAPM Training the course for you?
If you want to earn your CAPM certification on your first attempt, this is the course for you.
If you’re a first time project manager, this is the course for you.
If you’re an experienced project manager looking to develop your skills, this is the course for you.
If you learn at your own pace, this is the course for you.
If you prefer to learn face to face, this isn’t the course for you.
All together, Master of Project Academy offers great options for those seeking to earn their CAPM certificate at their own pace. This kind of flexibility makes it an excellent option for career-minded students to learn while they work. A variety of bundles at different price points means there are plenty of options for students to learn their own way. Additionally, plenty of study materials and instructor support is designed to provide students all they need to pass the exam on their first exam.
For all these reasons, Master of Project Academy is a valuable option for aspiring project managers!
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
There’s a lot to study for— after you’ve already decided on which certification to pursue, that is.
Whether you choose to be a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or an Agile-certified PMI-ACP, the tests for all three are tough to pass on your first try. That’s why it’s so important to find the right way to prepare for them.
But which prep course should you choose? Consider this:
Velociteach offers a wide range of courses that cover many different certifications. These will help get you where you need to go in your career. Velociteach PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP Review has something that will interest you no matter what your future plans are.
Keep reading to learn more:
Overview of Velociteach
Velociteach was founded by Andy Crowe in 2002. He was a strong leader in IT project management, but he wanted to share his expertise with the world. That’s why he created his company that was dedicated to providing the best instructor-led PMP exam prep materials possible.
That dedication paid off when Velociteach earned widespread recognition and praise throughout the industry. They’ve won many awards for their achievements in project management: the Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Award, Sam Olens Community Service Award, and much more. These accolades make it easier to trust this company with your academic future.
Here are a few features you can expect from Velociteach:
Online Courses
Tutoring
Group Study
Textbooks
Flashcards
Reference Guides
Live Classrooms
Video Content
What’s Included With Velociteach
Online Course
Each online Velociteach course covers roughly 32 hours of material. During that time you’ll have access to an extremely comprehensive overview of everything that will appear on your licensing exam.
Velociteach’s PMP exam prep classes consist of a series of worksheets, practice exercises, and lectures. Also, you can set your own pace by scheduling your course to be 1,3, or 6 months long. You have the freedom to make your own study choices.
Essentially, the most essential management certifications are represented in Velociteach’s catalog: PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP content. You can also use these courses to earn some PDUs for maintaining your status.
No matter where you are in your career, there’s something to be gained from Velociteach’s course content.
Group Training
Velociteach offers group training for their PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP study courses. These sessions allow you to work with your friends or coworkers as you prepare to take your certification test.
Group sessions are excellent for studying because they keep you accountable and allow people to share ideas and study methods. Plus, the expert instructor will help you work through difficult course concepts as a group. They’ll also encourage discussion with your peers. Doing so makes the course more personal and less dry, which goes a long way towards keeping everyone engaged in their learning.
Self Study
Self study options are available for Velociteach’s PMP exam prep course. These include textbooks, flashcards, reference guides, and more. Each of these works great as supplementary materials for another prep course, and they’re accessible offline.
Velociteach Pricing
What course do you plan on taking? Whether you choose an online course, group tutoring, or self study, your final price tag can vary significantly.
To start, their self-study exam prep materials are fairly cheap— each textbook costs around $60, and flashcards are only $8. The best deal here is their all in one kit which only costs $150.
Next up are online courses. Each course can cost anywhere from $200 to $500 depending on their content. Typically these courses are 32-47 hours long and include a wide range of study materials.
Finally, the in-person classes are the priciest option and cost about $2500. Each class is four days long and includes expert instruction and study materials. This option is expensive, but you’ll find it well worth your money in the end.
Velociteach Pros & Cons
You might still be on the fence about these courses. If so, make sure to check out these pros and cons for this project management training company:
Pro – PMI Aligned: All PDU courses from Velociteach meet each side of the PMI Talent Triangle. Because of that, it’s very easy for you to maintain your certification.
Pro – Expert Teachers: Every instructor is highly trained and has years of experience teaching. You’ll always have access to the highest quality materials and instruction when preparing with Velociteach.
Pro – Individual Activation: When you buy a bundle, each course is activated individually. Extended access in this way means you’re never forced to complete multiple courses in the same time frame.
Con – Separate Bonus Materials: Unlike their competitors, Veloteach’s self-study materials don’t come bundled with online courses. It doesn’t cost much more, but the need to purchase them separately can be annoying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still curious about Velociteach? Check out the answers to these questions if you want their help to pass the PMP exam.
Q: What is Velociteach’s return policy?
A: If you’re dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply contact Velociteach within 5 days of your payment. You’ll receive a full refund. Bear in mind that you can’t receive a refund if your certificate of completion has been generated.
Q: Are Velociteach courses mobile friendly?
A: Yes. You can complete any and all Velociteach courses on any device. There are no limits to your learning in this regard.
Ideal Customer
Still don’t know if this PMP exam prep course is the right fit? Read these final recommendations to see if you’re the ideal customer for this content.
If you like to learn in a group, this is the course for you.
If you enjoy live content, this is the course for you.
If you like to supplement learning with self study, this is the course for you.
If you only want to study offline, this isn’t the course for you.
Final Recommendation
Velociteach is one of the best options for certification courses— whether you want to be a Project Management Professional or earn some other PM certification. Each course is well designed and expertly instructed, and you have a ton of choice in what format you use.
At the end of the day, Velociteach is well worth your time and money. Check them out today and see for yourself!
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an important milestone to anyone hoping to become a project manager. However, the PMP exam can be pretty difficult and it’s important to ensure that you’re prepared to take it. That’s where a good PMP review course comes in.
Take a look at our ExamsPM review to learn what makes for a good PMP review course!
Overview of ExamsPM
ExamsPM is a company that focuses on online PMP certification training and exam prep. Their mission statement is to make sure passing is simple and easy for all of their students. In order to do so, they focus on fine tuning their lecture and test content so you can be confident in your skills.
But that’s not all their online course aims to do:
ExamsPM also wants their customers to maintain their professional certifications as they study, so their courses include 35 PDUs for anyone who completes them. This offers a bit of a safety net for individuals who worry about their careers stagnating while they prepare for the all-important certification test.
These ideas are all ambitious and sound extremely helpful, but how well do they pan out? Read on to find out.
Here are just a few of the great features you can expect from ExamsPM:
One of the key aspects of ExamsPM are their high quality practice exams. In total there are five exams of 200 questions each. Essentially, these are are designed to test and enhance your understanding of key concepts. In addition to the exams, you can also choose to only see questions relating to certain subjects. Hence, this makes the PMP exam prep process somewhat customizable as you can ignore areas you already excel in and work on your weaknesses.
But there’s more to these questions than just their subject matter. Check this out:
Each practice question is structured in order to be accurate to the actual Project Management Institute (PMI) exam software. As a result, you’ll slowly familiarize yourself with the exam structure as you work on expanding your knowledge base. Plus the practice tests contain the same features as the PMI exam, such as marking questions for review or skipping them to return to later.
On top of that, each question comes with a detailed and accurate explanation for the correct answer upon completion. This is so incorrect answers will still directly contribute to your studying and understanding of your upcoming PMI exam.
Video Lectures
Also included with ExamsPM are a wide range of video lectures and webinars. It total there are 35 hours of content; furthermore, each video is downloadable and can be viewed offline. You can even download individual slides from each presentation if you only want to focus on specific knowledge areas in your off time.
Thanks to these excellent features, you’ll never need to worry about connection issues if you’re learning on the go. Simply ensure that you have everything you need ahead of time and you can study stress free whenever you have some spare time.
Luckily, there’s even more to look forward to with these courses:
Webinars are given by highly qualified professionals in their respective fields. Over the years ExamPM’s instructors have taught over 10,000 students, making them teaching veterans. Consequently, you can always rest assured that you’re receiving the best possible instruction at any given time.
Basically, when it comes to ExamPM’s high quality videos and teachers, you can do no wrong!
Social Features
There’s no reason to work alone when taking this course. Other students and teachers are working on the same materials, and you can easily collaborate with them. This is because ExamsPM’s software has been designed for you to be able to interact with others while learning. Have questions during a webinar? Ask someone and they’ll gladly help.
On top of all that is their excellent support system. Keep reading to learn more about what makes it so great:
Anyone who purchased the exam and course bundle gains access to a dedicated pro level email support. At any time you can get expert assistance from experienced professionals via email. When combining these two support systems you’re practically guaranteed to pass the exam!
ExamsPM Pricing
ExamsPM offers three different packages for its PMP certification course. These are the PMP Exam Simulator,PMP Course and Bundleoptions. Each package has their own exclusive features with their own unique benefits.
The choices are as follows:
The PMP Exam Simulator costs $149 and focuses primarily on learning the format of the exam itself. Hence, this package contains full-length exams that simulate the conditions of the real thing. Each exam question comes with detailed explanations so you always understand what you’re doing.
Next up is the PMP Course, which has a heavy focus on classroom content such as webinars. This includes 35 hours of training via video content and project management training. Additionally, this course also includes a pass guarantee so you don’t have to worry about financial risk. All of these features come at the cost of $499.
However neither of these options contain the same value as this next course:
Finally, you can buy both choices in a Bundle package for $579. This option includes everything from the previous two in addition to pro level email support and a 35 contact hour certificate. As a result you actually find yourself with more benefits than buying each option individually.
Each of these course options comes with a one year access period and all are based on the 6th edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guide.
Here are some brief positives and negatives that come with choosing ExamsPM for your exam prep course:
Pro – Free Content: ExamsPM provides several types of free content for anyone unsure as to whether or not this service is right for them. This includes a free practice test and even a free PMP training course. As a result, anyone can feel confident in their excellent service and materials.
Pro – Bonus Content: Included with each purchase are a wide array of bonus content such as extra webinars and intro courses. Said courses actually count towards earning your PDUs, and all purchases come with course bonuses valuing up to eight hundred dollars at no extra charge.
Pro – Pass Guarantee: ExamsPM comes with a one hundred percent pass guarantee. If you are unable to pass your exam within six weeks of your ExamsPM registrations, you will receive a full refund. To receive your refund simple scan and send in your test scores to the company’s support email. Check out their refund page for more details on how this works.
Con – High Priced Features: Unfortunately, some of the best features of this service are locked behind their highest price course option. For example, you only receive dedicated pro email support if you purchase the ‘bundle’ option from them. Other courses can of course still contact the company; however, they won’t have access to the dedicated support team without paying for a higher option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have some burning questions about ExamsPM? Take a look at these answers:
❓ How exactly does ExamsPM’s pass guarantee work?
The pass guarantee is a refund option for anyone who completed the course but was unable to pass the certification test. In order to qualify for it you must have completed all lectures in your prep course and taken the exam within 6 weeks of registrations. If you’ve done both and still failed, you must email your test results to ExamsPM to receive a full refund.
❓Does ExamsPM have any process groups training options?
Yes! There are group training programs that corporations can use to build custom programs for their teams. Visit ExamPM’s corporate page for more information.
❓How can I contact ExamsPM if I have any extra questions about their service?
ExamsPM can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by filling out a form on their website. They also have a limited social media presence that can be checked for additional information.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
But if you’re reading this, you’ve probably already completed the exam and earned your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Now all that’s left is to handle your continuing education requirements.
In order to maintain your certification, you need to complete 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in a 3 year cycle.1 You have a lot of options, but an online course is among the most effective ways to earn PDUs. I’ve looked at the most popular online PDU courses and ranked them below. Check it out!
#1 Master of Project Academy PDUs
Master of Project Academy is extremely effective and thorough across all of their online content. Additionally, their PMP renewal course enables you to earn 60 PDUs instead of the standard 30, so you’ll be in great shape when it comes time for your certification renewal.
Course Details
Master of Project Academy courses focus heavily on video content. These are taught by instructors with years of field and teaching experience. That way, you can rest assured that everything you learn is accurate and applicable to your career.
You can see a sample of their video curriculum below:
Additionally, completing this course gives you twice the necessary amount of PDUs. Since these can carry over into your next 3-year renewal cycle, it’s a worthwhile investment that prevents you from needing to claim PDUs in the near future.
If you’re interested in this course, there are 3 different pricing plans: monthly, annually, or lifetime access. Right now it costs $197 a month, $297 a year, and $397 for lifetime access. If you plan on accessing this course for more than one month, the annual option is the best deal.
Here are some of the excellent features you get with Master of Project Academy’s CPE program:
Online Class Training
Self-Paced Content
Project Management Course Bundles
24/7 Instructor Assistance
Supporting Documents
Cheat Sheets
60+ hours of Training
Course Completion Certificates
Pros and Cons
Pro – Self Paced:All of their PDU content is self-paced. As a result, you have total control over when and where you earn each PDU, instead of being forced into a rigid study schedule.
Pro – Automatic Reporting:Once you’ve completed your course, Master of Project Academy submits your PDUs directly to PMI. Doing so saves you the hassle and busywork of submitting it yourself, allowing you to resume your career as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Con – Monthly Pricing:Currently, there’s only one option to pay for your courses outright, and it’s easily the most expensive. Instead, you’re encouraged to pay monthly or annually for access. That’s fine if you only intend to use the course for a little while, but it puts more pressure on you to finish as quickly as possible.
Bottom Line
Master of Project Academy is an excellent course for certification holders to complete their PDUs. It allows you to set your own pace and will provide more than enough credits to keep your certification for the several years.
Velociteach is great primarily because of the volume of their content: 188 PDUs in total. Obviously, you don’t need all of these— but it gives you the freedom to pick topics for your recertification cycle that best apply to your career.
Course Details
Velociteach uses a program called PDU Passport for their self-study materials. With it, you’re able to pick and choose what topics you’d like to learn. Because of the high number of PDUs, you aren’t forced to complete courses you aren’t interested in; there’s plenty to learn about each topic.
There are 2 purchase options for Velociteach’s PDUs. You can pay for 6 months or 1 year of access; these cost $549 and $597 respectively. Paying annually is clearly the better deal since it only costs $50 more than the 6 month plan. Plus, you’ll need the extra time if you intend to go beyond the minimum of 30 PDUs.
Velociteach’s PDU Passport includes plenty of great features in order to increase your professional knowledge, such as:
Meets Each Category of the PMI Talent Triangle
Mobile Friendly Interface
188 PDUs
6 or 12 Month Access Period
24/7 Course Access
Certificate of Completion
Pros and Cons
Pro – Mobile Friendly: All Velociteach content is available on any device. That way, you can study no matter where you are— simply pull out your phone and complete part of your course whenever you have free time.
Pro – Talent Triangle: Velociteach’s PDU Passport includes content from all three parts of the Talent Triangle. This includes Leadership, Technical, and Strategic PDUs. You can specialize your learning based on your specific niche, or you can mix and match to get a well-rounded education while meeting your continuing certification requirements.
Con – Online Only: Unfortunately, Velociteach has no offline materials. Anyone with slow internet or limited access is going to have trouble completing this course. This can be concerning if you want to access content on your mobile device but you have a limited data plan.
Bottom Line
Velociteach is a solid option for any long term learning. If you’re interested in earning PDUs for later years, then this is one of the best choices on offer.
Much like the first two choices on this list, PDU Campus focuses heavily on self study material. However, they don’t charge a monthly or annual fee for their courses. Instead, you have 90 days of access for each set of 10 PDUs.
Unfortunately, these courses lack some of the content that the other PMP companies provide, capping out at 60 PDUs instead of the 150+ available through Velociteach.
Prices vary based on how many PDUs you want at once. Courses with 10 PDUs tend to cost around $50 and courses with 60 usually cost $400. However, PDU Campus courses frequently go on sale for as much as 75% off. That means you can earn enough PDUs for 2 years for just $99 if you wait for a sale.
Although they don’t quite compare to standards set by Master of Project, PDU Campus still has a lot of great features to offer, including:
Practice Quizzes
Mini Exam
Example Articles
Mobile Friendly
Up to 60 PDUs
Unlimited Access Period
24/7 Course Access
Certificate of Completion
Bottom Line
PDU Campus is an excellent option for anyone trying to save money on their PDUs. They may not have all the bells and whistles of our top picks— but they’ll get the job done at an affordable price.
#4 Project Management Institute PDUs
Obviously, one of the best sources of continuing education PDUs is the organization in charge of PMP certification!
Since the Project Management Institute (PMI) are the ones who issue PMP certifications, it’s natural that they would have everything you need to earn your PDUs. Unlike every other option on this list, PMI offers more than just self-study courses: You can enroll in instructor led courses, attend local chapter meetings, or even study some reading content.
They even offer ways to fulfill your “Giving Back” PDU requirements by contributing to their online resources, including their blog and wiki.
The best part about this is that a lot of these choices are free. However, it’s important to remember that you won’t get as many PDUs from free courses as you would from paid ones from Master of Project Academy or Velociteach. Still, it’s a good resource for earning some extra credits.
Plus, each PDU is automatically reported— since it’s coming from the people you report to in the first place. Due to their unique position, PMI is able to offer some additional features too, including:
Automatic Reporting
Member-Only Events
Attending/Creating Webinars
Credits for Writing an Article/Blog Post/Wiki Contribution
Bottom Line
Earning some PDUs from PMI is a good starting point. I wouldn’t recommend trying to earn everything here, but getting even 10 PDUs through this site would lower the cost of finishing the rest of your certification renewal requirements.
Online PDU for PMP FAQs
Q: What are PDUs?
A: Professional Development Units measure your progress when maintaining your PMP certification. Completing these proves that you’re putting in the work to keep your knowledge up to date. Each PDU represents about one hour of learning time.2
Q: Do PDUs apply to the next cycle?
A: If you earn over 30 PDUs the leftovers do a rollover into the next cycle. However, you’ll still need to take some courses in the third year of any given cycle. As a result, you can only complete an extra 2 years worth of work ahead of time.
Q: What is the PMP renewal fee?
A: After completing your PDUs, you’ll need to pay the PMP renewal fee. For PMI members this costs $60; everyone else needs to pay $150.3
Q: What happens if I don’t get my PDUs?
A: If you fail to meet the continuing education requirements, your PMP license will expire.1 You’ll have to pass the exam again if you want to regain your project manager certification.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
If you’re someone who’s worked with different teams, you’ve probably seen your share of Project Management experts. People always understand the importance of the role within a company but never quite understood how the people filling that position received their training, or how these people got their start as project managers in the first place. Well, if you take the time to speak with these professionals, you’ll find the answers are easily within reach:
Talk to any Project Management Professional (PMP or CAPM) on your team and they’ll refer you to a few different online resources and general steps to certification (including the official PMI website).
If you’re interested in getting your toe in the water, here’s our Master of Project Academy review. In addition to their stellar paid courses, they also offer PMP test prep resources that are absolutely free!
Overview of Master of Project Academy
For the uninitiated, Master of Project Academy is the real deal. When researching PMP test prep and online training materials, you’ll notice this site makes some pretty bold claims. A 99.6% first time pass rate? The number 1 Project Management Online Training Provider? Well, yes, actually, and here’s why: Master of Project Academy’s overall goal is to provide affordable and premium certification courses to blossoming Project Management Professionals. They’ve already helped over 150,000 people obtain their PMP Certification on the first attempt, giving them the results to back up that 99.6% claim.
Ultimately, this prep company’s thorough paid courses as well as their slew of free content make them the ideal choice for Project Management certification prep for all experience levels and budgets.
Here’s a snapshot of Master of Project Academy’s Online PMP Certification Training:
Self-paced curriculum with a 99.6% first time pass rate
35 Contact Hours PMP Certification Training
6 Full Practice Tests
Access to 300+ lectures
Live Learning Options
35 Hours Certificate of Completion
What’s Included With Master of Project Academy’s Online PMP Training Review
Learn at Your Own Pace: 6 Full Practice Tests + Free Materials
In addition to allowing you to take their course work at your own pace, Master of Project Academy’s Online PMP Training also grants you access to over 750 test prep questions. Taking the test prep to the next level, Master of Project Academy sweetens the deal further by providing downloadable, high quality test prep materials like flash cards and cheat sheets. They even break up their practice questions by knowledge area and rationale.
Online PMP Forum + 24/7 Support
In addition to downloadable PMP Test Prep assets, Master of Project Academy allows you to connect with other students via their online moderated peer forum. Participate in active discussions or bring your own questions to the table to get the conversation going.
And that’s only half of it: Those enrolled in Master of Project Academy’s online courses also have access to their 24/7 support team. Do you have any questions concerning course criteria or need guidance in finding additional information on a particular topic? You can get the answers you need at literally any time of day with a team of PMP training experts standing by!
Learn Directly from An Elite PMP Instructor
Looking through the various Project Management training courses available on Master of Project Academy’s website, you’ll notice a familiar name continues to appear: Resit Gulec.
Who is Resit Gulec and why does this stand out? Well, he’s your instructor— oh, and the CEO of Master of Project Academy. Resit has an MBA from London School of Business and Finance and has hands-on experience in a variety of management fields. Hence, Master of Project Academy puts you in a position to learn directly from a proven Project Management Professional that has successfully managed multi-million dollar projects across several international markets.
Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing the course you’ll receive a certificate of completion. But unlike other online Project Management Professional training courses, Master of Project Academy doesn’t stop there; they also help you plan for the future by providing step-by-step guidance on how to apply for your PMP Exam.
The PMP Certification Training sets you up for a real career in a few different ways in addition to preparing you for your exam. For example, Master of Project Academy’s curriculum takes every opportunity to apply theoretical concepts of Project Management with actual real world examples and case studies.
Much like their selection of courses, the pricing for Master of Project Academy is highly versatile. All paid courses run on a sliding scale dependent upon how often you plan to actually use the materials at your disposal. The pricing models on offer are monthly, annually, or lifetime-based. Where this pricing model truly shines is in its ability to appeal to all levels of need for those seeking project management training. This also means that depending on how quickly you can complete the coursework, you could potentially save a significant amount of money with just a month on Master of Project Academy vs. other providers.
Photo: Master of Project Academy offers visitors a chance at a discount; 40% off is definitely a plus!
Furthermore, there’s no better price than zero; Master of Project Academy offers comprehensive free courses. Access to hours of coursework — as well as dozens of free lectures — are available to you at literally no cost, and you’ll even receive a certificate of completion for each one!
Pros & Cons
See below for some of the highlights and criticisms we came across with our time with Master of Project Academy:
Pro – Variety of Courses: Students enrolling in courses with Master of Project Academy have no shortage of options. Their expansive curriculum incorporates a cornucopia of topics from Project Management to IT Certification and Growth Hacking. Additionally, each course comes with its own set of materials and assets to help students really dig in and take full advantage of their enrollment fees.
Pro – Versatile Pricing Structure:Speaking of fees, Master of Project Academy offers an unprecedented amount of options in pricing for their PMP study materials. They include anything from monthly payments that beat out other providers, affordable annual fees for the learner who takes their time, and even lifetime enrollment for those eternally dedicated to Project Management. And that’s just the start: The Project Management Bundle allows users to enroll simultaneously in 6 courses for the cost of 1. For those who learn quickly, you could potentially acquire all of your certificates of completion for these courses at a fraction of the cost. Throw in the fact that Master of Project Academy will give you discount codes of up to 50% simply for browsing their site, and you could potentially acquire a wealth of knowledge for pennies on the dollar!
Pro – High Level of Customization:The downloadable assets provided to students, online moderated forums, and abundance of lectures available (alongside dedicated 24/7 support) mean that you’re covered no matter what. Regardless of your learning style or speed, you’ll be able to find a way to make these courses work for you.
Con – Course Naming:While the courses available were found to be comprehensive and effective at preparing students for their exams, it can take a bit of time to figure out exactly which course covers what exactly. The similarities in names of some courses and bundles can make it difficult to parse exactly what you need, especially if you’re someone who’s totally new to the table (i.e. what is “PMP Certification Training” vs. PMP “Online Class Virtual Training”? From these titles, would you immediately know which you would prefer to enroll in over the other?)
Frequently Asked Questions
Short on time? We have some of the most commonly asked questions for you conveniently answered below:
What is the first time pass rate for students who enroll in Master of Project Academy?
Master of Project Academy has an impressive 99.6% first time pass rate for students who pursue their PMP Certification. This statistic is based on 150,000+ students and their recorded results. Self-paced courses ensure you’re prepared for your test when you’re ready to take it.
💵 Does Master of Project Academy offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes! In the event that you are unable to continue with your coursework as originally planned or are dissatisfied with a course, students are able to take advantage of a no questions asked, 30-day money-back guarantee.
Additionally, the monthly payment plan options allow students to cancel their enrollment at any time.
Can I access Master of Project Academy’s study materials offline?
Whether online or offline, you’ll have the means to further your studies. Master of Project Academy offers downloadable study materials with all classes. These include PMP test prep materials like flash cards, cheat sheets, practice exams, and more.
💲Does Master of Project Academy offer financial aid?
Unfortunately, Master of Project Academy does not offer financial aid on their paid enrollment courses. However, they do offer 15 courses that are absolutely free and still include a Certificate of Completion. Additionally, their site offers discount codes of up to 50% off in some cases.
🤔 Is Master of Project Academy legit?
Absolutely! While some of the graphics used on their website may appear amateurish, this is an entirely legitimate educational resource for aspiring project managers. They even have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Currently, the best PMP exam simulator available online can be found with PM Prepcast. Their Elite package provides you with 90-day access to their extremely powerful and robust PM Exam Simulator— in addition to many additional features that can help you study for and PASS the PMP exam.
Ideal Customer
Still unsure if Master of Project Academy is right for you? Consider the following:
If you’re new to PMP training or need to acquire your PMP Certification,this is the course for you.
If you have a busy schedule and need a curriculum that is designed to progress at your personal pace,this is the course for you.
If you’re looking to further your knowledge and want to enroll in a course directly taught by the CEO,this is the course for you.
If you need flexible pricing options and a wide variety in the course options,this is the program for you.
If you’re the kind of student that likes to utilize flashcards and practice exams to prepare for the real thing,this is the course for you.
If you are someone who prefers an in-person, classroom style of learning, this is NOTthe course for you.
Master of Project Academy has a lot to offer its students. So much so, in fact, that this offering can seem overwhelming at first. However, taking just a little time to peruse the course work will reveal a refreshingly transparent and open resource for PMP training.
The highly customizable nature of their pricing structure and “learn at your own pace” approach lead to a very personalized feel for any student. The bundle practically gives you six courses for the price of one and each course has its own set of downloadable content and practice materials— it’s truly a tempting offer.
It’s also hard not to recommend Master of Project Academy over its competitors, especially with the pedigree of the CEO. Having an actual Project Management expert with a proven track-record, let alone the head of the company directly teaching courses, brings a level of authenticity not seen with other PMP Certification Prep providers. Who doesn’t enjoy learning from the best?
Basically, no matter your skill level, price point, or amount of free time, Master of Project Academy has something to offer and help you DOMINATE your PMP certification exams.
Amit Patel is the founder and chief writer for Crush the PM Exam. A lifelong student, Patel’s desire for career growth led him to research the many different certifications and career opportunities in the world of project management. Armed with this knowledge, Patel’s new passion is for sharing what he’s learned with his fellow students so they can achieve their dream careers.
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