I would like recommendations on a course that will satisfy the 35-hour requirement to sit for the PMP exam. Practice exams or other specific prep materials include with the training course are definitely a bonus. I would strongly prefer that the course be self-directed and online so that I can complete it on my own schedule. I am open to either reading intensive or video and audio-based materials, with a slight advantage to the latter. Thank y'all!

I am trying to do this course, but I have an extremely busy schedule so I am slow in getting it done. I am using this course for the 35 hours, then will buy the practice exams from PMI, then test.

https://www.udemy.com/course/pmp-certification-exam-prep-course-pmbok-6th-edition/?couponCode=LEADERSALE24A

What worked best for me was enrolling in a PMP boot camp course plus reading through "How to Pass the PMP on the First Try" by Andy Crowe. Both options provide several practice exams. I only used the PMBOK book for the definitions or if I was looking for PMI's official explanation of one of their terminology ideas, otherwise that book was worthless.

I watched Joseph Philip's udemy course. Also google Ricardo Vargas. His flow charts and videos were very useful

I bought this book for $50 and it comes with 35 hours of online training (E-Learning). The online training walks you through the book and highlights what you need to know.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SBFTXQT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I never read the whole book but just used it for reference during the online training. After getting through through 35 hours of online training and practice exams, I passed the PMP exam with flying colors. I would recommend only doing 1-2 hours of the online training at time so you can review the topics in the book.

It's been 10 years since I took the PMP, but I recall the Andy Crowe book being my main study source. I don't think I even cracked open the PMBOK after an initial glance.

I let the cert lapse, but all the risk management stuff sure is useful for me now studying for the CISSP...very similar material.

Know Change Management well - I swear I had 5 or more questions where the answer was "send to Change Control", lol.

I took this two years ago.

If you know your stuff, this does well to just align with the testing areas.
https://www.udemy.com/share/101WpE3@z7YlOXyt3KWGU-wjASs6vZVdgKakiCS6aj8ZTFTL73ZK39uZZKTk-01hU1UtGRJGRg==/It

Did the Udemy Joseph Philips course as a primer over 6 weeks. Did a 1 week project management academy boot camp. Lined up a test the following week at TAMU in advance. Crammed all weekend.

I completed my PMP certification a couple of months ago. My recommendation is as follows:

1. Udemy.com has numerous PMP courses that count for your 35 PDUs in order to sign up for the exam. Just look for one that is $20 or less. The Ultimate Project Management PMP Prep Course (35 PDUs) | Udemy Just put the video speed to 1.5x or higher and listen to it in the background while you do other stuff. The items below will be better for studying. This is just to get you the 35 PDUs and for you to passively listen to and pick up what you can.

2. Project Management Institute | PMI Study Hall Essentials (the cheaper option) is a must for studying for the exam. Don't worry about completing the lessons, just focus on the practice questions and exams. Recommend doing this AFTER the videos listed next (not necessarily all of the videos, but at least a good portion).

3. David McLachlan's Youtube videos (@davidmclachlanproject). This is the order I would watch them in. Once you get halfway through the Agile questions, feel free to bounce to the PMBOK 7 questions for a bit and then go back. This is the best way to learn the "PMI Mindset" for the test and how to think through the questions. Also, when he gives the answer, he provides the exact page and explanation provided in the PMBOK guide.

a. Complete Project Management Body of Knowledge -

b. 200 Agile Questions and Answers -

c. 150 PMBOK 7 Scenario-Based PMP Exam Questions and Answers -

d. 100 Waterfall PMP Questions and Answers -

4. Third3Rock's notes are good (about $15) https://third3rockpmp.com. I bought these the week of the exam, so I didn't use them that much, but they are definitely good.

Question, I have someone that's trying to do a career change from construction to office PMP roles. He's got an associate degree and years of PMgmt experience, just no certs. Would getting his PMP be enough to open doors for him?

Do you feel buying the PMBOK guide is a must?

No, you can download the .pdf for free through PMI. I just like to have hard copies of certain things when studying.

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No. I did not. Just get a good study guide.

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Question, I have someone that's trying to do a career change from construction to office PMP roles. He's got an associate degree and years of PMgmt experience, just no certs. Would getting his PMP be enough to open doors for him?

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It definitely won't hurt. I won't say that it will magically open doors that haven't been opened, but most of the roles I look at on sites like LinkedIn when I peruse available or open positions either require a PMP or it is one of those listed as "preferable" or "strongly recommended".