You can take a look at my blog “Do you really need a PMP” here for more information on the types of certs, the requirements and which one is the best fit for you.

Remember, you don’t have to have a bachelor’s degree to take the PMP, but if you don’t have experience managing projects the CAPM might be for you. The CAPM ladders into the PMP later and can set you up for future PMP Cert success.

Are you ready to start training?

To take the test (PMP) you have to go in with 35 educational units. I’ve personally hired in person trainers for my teams in the past for this exercise but here was my experience

1. I had to find a way for all of my team members to be off of project work for 4 solid days to complete the training together.

2. My team members were engaged the week of the training and then if they didn’t take the exam in the next week, the information wasn’t retained and eventually the employees didn’t feel confident taking the exam.

Now with remote work being more popular post pandemic, it’s even harder to get everybody in the same room. Luckily due to that, there are expert organizations that have made SELF PACED training for the PMP and CAPM exams which act as your educational units. Don’t worry, if you think that you’d work better with a live trainer they still have that too!

The best part is that there isn’t any commitment because you can sign up with a free trial and decide if its for you before you ever commit. Then if you decide you want to move forward, there are flexible options to pay by the month or by the year. Why does that benefit you? ? If you focus and prioritize your time on completing the training within one or two months, you can literally save yourself thousands of dollars on training. Explore plans & options!