PMP Prep On a Shoestring Budget

 

PMP® Certification is one of the most valued Certifications in many industries and is considered as a benchmark for Project Managers. You can be a PMP® Certified by qualifying the PMP® exam. For that you need 35 PDUs which is the qualifying criteria for PMP®. Applying for PMP® exam will cost you a lot and again spending much on your preparation might be a big worry for you. In this case you must think of some ways about how to prepare for your PMP in a low budget which will be cost effective and also qualitative. In order to get a restricted budget resource, you should not forget that it should be of good quality also. A PMP Preparation should be of use and should contain the facilities also which will help you in preparing well for your exams. If you want to save your pocket and prepare well then you can take the following measures by which you can get your PMP Preparations done in a budget.:
 
Switch to e-learning:
 
If you want to save your money then definitely go for an online course as it is less in price as compared to other courses. You can take example of many sites which provide good online courses in a lesser price like Udemy. It provides you a lifetime access and also the online course to prepare for your PMP exams. ( Course available for $150 apply coupon code ONLINE50  here )
 
Use of Audio Devices:
 
If you are so busy in your office and are not able to go to an institute to prepare for your exams then you can use audio devices or flashcards which you can use anywhere you want to. You can use them on your way to your office, while you are relaxing at your home etc. These provide good resources and help in better understanding.
 
Help from Friends:
 
You can take help from your friends or colleagues who are already PMP certified. Ask them to give some time on weekend so that you can get some guidance. This will make you get actual experience of the PMP exam Prep as you can learn directly from the horse's mouth.
 
Practicing Online Tests:
 
You can take up free mock tests online. There are many sites in the web which provide you with free simulated tests. This will help you know how deep you are in the preparation of PMP exam.This will also give you confidence and you can know how to attend PMP exams.
 
Taking PMI membership:
 
If you apply for a membership in PMI then it will save a huge chunk of money. You will be charged less if you are a member of PMI. For example the examination fees $555 but if you apply for membership then it is $139 and examination fees is $400. So total $539 which is $11 less than the fees for a non-member. This will give you many other opportunities also, like,
 
  • It will help you discuss in the forums where PMP certified people discuss
  • It will help you in taking suggestion from members of PMI
  • It will also help in taking some online study material for PMP preparation absolutely free
This will reduce your examination fees as well as your preparation cost. This will also reduce your re-examination fees in future. You can use these above described methods and get your PMP exam preparation in your budget. So which one you will follow?

 

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