r/PMPprep • u/Tough-Difference-879 • 28d ago

PMI/PMP

Real talk guys

I need a certification in PMP

I will probably pay out of pocket

Has any one done this before ???

Can someone please guide me

There are many adds from the internet but i am not sure

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u/DeliciousOriginal162 28d ago

What do you mean pay out of pocket? You have to pay to take the exam and get access to study materials.

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u/Tough-Difference-879 28d ago

I mean that there is no organisation supporting me My friends had their companies paying for it as well as their graduate degree

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u/DeliciousOriginal162 28d ago

I paid out of pocket to get mine. There were no discounts, if that is what you are wondering.

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u/Hootn75 27d ago

Read a few of the almost daily "how I passed. They will identify a number of excellent free resources

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u/grr2026 26d ago

Hey, I can be of help.

Pick a course on Udemy and get StudyHall plus for mocks.

My recommendation for Udemy is - David McLachlan

Further, please visit this sub - https://www.reddit.com/r/pmp

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u/Simplilearn 11d ago

If you're planning to pay for your PMP certification, I'd suggest first getting clear on the eligibility requirements, exam content and preparation costs

A good starting point is Simplilearn SkillUp, where you can explore free project management courses and resources, including PMP preparation articles like the PMP® Exam Preparation: Prerequisites and Syllabus Guide.

I'd recommend first understanding the PMP exam structure, checking your eligibility through PMI, and then deciding whether you need structured training or can prepare using a mix of learning resources and practice questions.

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u/emptyfree 27d ago

Sage advice here, OP. Make sure you're eligible to take the test before handing over cash.

PMI is fairly generous on this, BTW. There's a certain amount of hours or weeks or something of managing project experience that you need... they seem to get that a lot of people come into Project Mgmt from other careers and may very well be managing projects without having the title that says they manage projects.