Best PMP Online Training Course [Exam Prep Classes 2024]

PMP (Project Management Professional) is a globally renowned and universally accepted project management. A PMP certified project manager can potentially get 16% higher salary globally (and 32% higher in USA) than his non-certified counterpart.
PMP certification is administered by PMI (Project Management Institute). It can be acquired only after cracking a tough PMP certification exam. The exam is aligned to the PMBOK Guide (A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge), Process Groups Practice Guide, and Agile Practice Guide. The exam tests your knowledge of traditional (predictive) and agile project management.

A 35 hours of formal project management course is mandatory to appear for the PMI credential test. You can complete this requirement by joining an online PMP course, which is the cheapest and most flexible way to get 35 hours training. These courses are also called as elearning, self-learning, or on-demand PMP training programs.

Finding a good online PMP certification training course is not only difficult but also time consuming. If you search the Internet, you will find tens (if not hundreds) of such virtual classes. However, you should invest in a PMP program that has good videos, extensive study material, variety of practice exams. An excellent choice can increase your chances to pass the exam in your first attempt, whereas a bad one can spoil your chances of success.

I have written this article to determine the best PMP online training course. It has been written after a thorough research & analysis. You will find features, pros, and cons of the courses that are reviewed and compared in this article. Additionally, you will also find my rating, ranking, and recommendation of the top PMP certification training programs that will help you to jump-start your PMP exam preparation.

This article has two sections. The first section provides a detailed review of each PMP certification course and the second section provides a side-by-side comparison of these courses.

Note: As per the PMI guidelines, an ATP (Authorized Training Partner) cannot sell a self-learning PMP course. They can organize a live online class or run a regular classroom workshop. If you are looking for an ATP course then you should look at my other article on the best PMP boot camp.

Review of the Best PMP Online Training Courses

The PMP certification is an expensive affair. PMP training cost is one of the major component of the total expenses involved in the PMP certification. So, you should choose your training course judiciously.

Each of the following courses have their own advantages and disadvantages. You can buy any one of them based on your unique preferences.

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1. PMExperto

Before we delve into the details of this training course, allow me to offer a heartfelt disclaimer – this course was created by none other than yours truly.

But fear not! This disclosure is not meant to sway your opinion or cloud your judgment. I have dispassionately reviewed this course to give you an honest comparison.

PMExperto is a leading training provider founded by Project Management Trainers. All the founders have 25+ years of training experience. They have designed their training to help the aspiring candidates acquire the PMP Certification in their first try.

You can start by checking out free demo of the course.

Major Features

• Downloadable presentation slides of eLearning videos.
• 1500+ practice test questions.
• Extensive learning aids and study material.
• Personalized PMP exam preparation schedule.
• Support for filling PMP application.
• 7 days refund policy.

Pros

• 100% pass guarantee.
• Access period starts from the day you begin the course. So, if you buy today and start after one month then your access period is counted from the next month.
• Unlimited email interactions with the trainer.
• Most reasonably priced course.

Cons

• You can not download the videos.
• Mobile access is through browser and not through a mobile app.

Recommendation

There are many positives of their course, which include direct and unlimited support from a PMP expert, help in filing application form, reasonable price and 100% money back guarantee. The best thing about this course is that it comes with a vast range of study material, which no one else seems to be offering.

This program is available at an exclusive discount of 10% on this blog. You can buy Basic variant of this course for only $179.10 only.

If you decide to invest in this course, then I would suggest you buy Advanced Plan as it comes with full 1500+ questions simulator and a 100% Money-back guarantee.

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2. Brain Sensei

This course is updated with the latest exam changes introduced by PMI. It also includes video lessons from PMBOK Guide 7th edition.

You can start by checking out their demo course.

Major Features

• 9 interactive story based modules.
• 1500 questions exam simulator.
• Good quality video and study material.
• 1 year access
• 30 days refund policy.

Pros

• PG-wise orientation of the PMBOK Guide concepts.
• Story-based teaching makes the learning easy.
• Reasonably priced after 25% discount.
• 100% pass guarantee.

Cons

• No mobile app.

Recommendation

The topics are covered as part of a long story, which makes the course very engaging. The lessons are interspersed with small quizzes & exercises that validate your learning as you go along.

This course provides a complete learning system for your exam prep. The best part is that it comes with 100% pass guarantee.

The list price of this course is USD 499.99, which might give you an impression that this course is much more expensive than some of the other choices presented in this article but, I believe it is worth every penny. Furthermore, it is available at an exclusive discount of 25% on this blog. You can buy the course for just USD 374.99 after availing the discount.

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3. PM Prepcast

PM Precast was founded by Cornelius Fichtner. He is a renowned educationist and well respected figure in Project Management training industry. Every year thousands of PMP aspirants successfully pass the exam by studying from his PMP certification training material.

This course is updated with the latest exam changes introduced by PMI. It provides a complete coverage of the PMBOK Guide 6th and 7th edition; and also Agile Practice Guide. You can download these guides free of cost by taking PMI membership.

The course contains 25 Agile & Hybrid lessons. It includes all the topics from current PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO).

You can start by checking out their demo course.

Major Features

• 50 hours of video content.
• 2080+ questions in exam simulator.
• Extensive study material.
• 90 days access.
• 90 days refund policy.

Pros

• Most comprehensive study material.
• Largest question bank.
• Most reasonably priced.
• Videos can be downloaded on mobile.

Cons

• No mobile app.

Recommendation

This one is one of the most reasonably priced course. It has got the highest rating in our comparison. The best part is that you can download all the videos. If you decide to invest in this course, then I would recommend you to buy PM PrepCast Elite Plus as it offers better value than other variants.

The Elite Plus variant comes bundled with a StudyCoach Guidebooks and 2080+ practice questions PMP Exam Simulator. The Simulator is separately priced at USD 149, but you would save on that cost by buying it as part of Elite Plus. The total value of Elite Plus is USD 506 but you can buy the package for only USD 389.

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4. Velociteach

Velociteach was founded by Mr. Andy Crowe. He is the author of bestselling PMP exam prep book titled The PMP Exam – How To Pass On Your First Try.

Velociteach is a leading provider in project management training industry. It offers training courses and exam prep books. It also offers CAPM and PMP boot camp classes, which are conducted by knowledgeable and experienced trainers.

You can start by checking out their demo course.

Major Features

• Has both video and audio modules.
• 1100 questions in exam smulator.
• Extensive study material.
• 3 months access
• 30 days refund policy.

Pros

• Most established brand.
• Multi-dimensional exercises and case studies.
• Excellent LMS.
• Learning through both video and audio lessons.

Cons

• More expensive than others.
• No mobile app.

Recommendation

Velociteach is the oldest and most established company in the project management training space. Over the years, they have helped many students for passing various certification exams.

This course provides comprehensive study material with step-by-step guidance. You will get all the tools you would need to successfully pass the exam in your first try.

This course comes with a lot of study aids and a very good Learning Management System (LMS). Studying from this course is almost like studying in a classroom.

This course is ranked at joint second position as the overall star rating (4.3) of this course is same as that of Brain Sensei’s course.

Velociteach’s course is available for 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months access for USD 388, 540 and 660 respectively. If you like this course, I would recommend you buy 3 months access.

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5. PMTraining

PMTraining was founded by Christopher Scordo. His book (PMP Exam Prep: Questions Answers & Explanations) is one of the best selling books for PMP prep.

You can start by checking out their demo course.

Major Features

• 1000+ questions in exam smulator.
• Extensive study material.
• 90 days access

Pros

• One of the oldest company in project management training industry.
• Most reasonably priced course.

Cons

• No 35 contact hours certificate.
• No mobile app.

Recommendation

This course course is available for USD 198 only. It is cheapest of the lot and offers rich study aids that can help you to pass the exam in your first try.

This course is almost complete in all respects except for one thing viz. an exam simulator. You would need to buy extra practice questions to complement this course. Fortunately, PMTraining’s exam simulator can be bought along with this course for a special price of USD 49.

This is an excellent preparatory course. It is as good as our first choice but it can’t be ranked higher as PMTraining, being a PMI ATP, cannot issue a 35 contact hours certificate.

Having said that, this course can be useful for you if you have already accrued 35 contact hours from another (previous) training.

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6. CyberVista

This course is not worth looking into. Its overall rating is much less than the other courses reviewed in this article. Secondly, it is priced much higher than the others.

There is no demo course or free trial for this course.

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I believe, one of my recommendations would suit your needs. You can buy any one of the recommended courses mentioned above. However, if you want to explore more courses, you can use the key parameters (described in the Appendix below) to review, evaluate and compare any other course(s) that is not covered in this article.

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Top Online PMP Exam Prep Classes Comparison

Appendix – Review And Rating Parameters

I have compared and rated the programs on some key factors or attributes that are essential for a self-learning program. You should weigh these parameters before enrolling in an PMP online training. Here are those parameters and rational for my ratings:

• 35 Hours PMP Certificate – Many training providers give access to the online training material but they do not issue the 35 contact hours certificate. Since this is a mandatory certificate for appearing in the exam, a training course is useless without it.
• Native Language Trainer – The exam is conducted in English. It is extremely useful to learn from the content that has correct English grammar and idioms. The online videos and the other content should be prepared by an trainer whose native language is English.
• Technology Aids – The availability & quality of Learning Management System (LMS) and accessibility of eLearning material over mobile devices are very important for an on-demand program. LMS keeps track of your learning progress and learning through mobile devices can save a lot of time. I would have given a 5 star rating if the providers were giving a fully-featured Learning Management System (LMS) and a mobile app. There is something or the other missing in each program. Hence, I have given a lower rating of 4 and 4.5 depending on the quality of the LMS and availability of the mobile app.
• Study Aids – A PMP online course should provide additional study material besides the video and audio content. The video and audio content is good for understanding the concepts, but actual learning comes from practice tests, downloadable workbooks, formula guide, glossary etc. I have given the rating based on the quantum and utility of study material given by the providers.
• Study Assistance – Many courses provide study support through emails, private forum discussions, and webinars; while some others do not provide this feature. Since you are studying on your own, this is a crucial feature to clarify the doubts. You might feel lost in the absence of such a feature. A PMP online course should provide such a feature. I have given the rating based on the quantum and type of support given by the providers.
• Access Period – I believe duration of access period for eLearning course should not be less than 90 days. I think 90 days is more than enough to prepare, study and pass the exam. I have given 4 star rating for 90 days or 3 months access and 5 star rating for more than 90 days access.
• Content Quality – The quality of content is another important aspect of a PMP online training course. You would have to study & understand things on your own. You will face problems, if the content quality is not top-notch. The written content, pictures, graphics and illustrations should be clear & readable (in presentations & videos). The speech quality should be excellent in both video & audio content – the instruction should be clear, well-paced, and without any discernible accent. Overall, the content should be engaging & interesting. I have given rating on content quality after critically reviewing the videos and other study material.
• Financial Attributes – If there is a pass guarantee, the training provider either refunds your fees or allows you to continue to access the course till you pass the exam. A pass guarantee is a good attribute. It suggests that the provider has created an excellent course and he is willing to take a financial risk. If all the other things are equal, then pass guarantee is an icing on the cake. Additionally, you may need refund of your money in some situations. Most providers have some sort of refund policy. I have given rating based on the training fee, pass guarantee, and refund policy.

I have not considered ATP as a factor for review and comparison because PMI does not allow ATPs to sell virtual online training programs. PMI transitioned to ATP program from REP (Registered Education Provider) program in 2021.

Disclosure: I have not received any compensation (in cash or kind) from the Authors or the Training Companies or anyone else associated with any of the training courses. But this article contains affiliate links – it means that, if you click & buy from these links then, I will receive a small commission. This commission helps me in maintaining this blog for free. However, you don’t pay anything extra. I do not actively use any of these products since I am already certified. But, I recommend only those products that I believe will definitely help the certification aspirants.

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