Many people recognize that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. Everyone has a mix of learning styles. Arguments both for and against traditional classroom training for the PMP® exam and self-study/online preparation are presented here. It is up to you to understand your learning style and decide what suits you the best based on your needs and requirements.  

 

• Requires least amount of self-discipline as candidates are guided by the instructor and must devote certain amount of time to study over a period of time. 

• Can count for 35 contact hours as Local Project Management Institute (PMI) chapters and PMI “Registered Education Providers” (REPs) offer workshops, boot camps and classes target specific areas and explain examination techniques. 

• Suits those with hands on learning style. For some, hands on experience allows them to retain more information and remember whatever has been covered more clearly. 

• The interaction of a classroom environment suits some as it tends to allow passing of information that assists in the learning process.

• It is however still wise to combine classroom learning with self-revision. Download our free app ‘PMP® Exam Mentor’ to revise for the exam. The app covers all 47 processes with their ITTOs, Knowledge areas with their ITTOs, Glossary, Formulas, Project Framework, Tips, and mock questions to practice from to add on to your classroom learning. 

 

• Usually less expensive than instructor led training and suitable for those with restricted or unpredictable study schedules. 

• Requires large amount of self-discipline. 

• Flexible means of achieving 35 contact hours by undertaking online courses with registered REPs.

• Provides freedom to study on your own pace whilst still achieve PMI requirements. 

• It is great way to prepare for the exam while maintaining family and work commitments. 

• Suits those with a mix of learning styles including visual and audio. Multimedia component such as videos, audios, and case examples can be highly effective for some.

• Having access to forums or teachers through online course means candidates can access clarifications if needed.

• In depth understanding of the content can be achieved by reading PMBOK® Guide and PMP Exam Prep: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam.

 

• It is up to you to decide what learning style suits your requirements the most. 

• However regardless of what you choose, both online and classroom study require additional independent study to boost your chances of success

• Undertake self-study by using our free app our free app ‘PMP® Exam Mentor’ which is an excellent source for your self-study based on PMBOK® Guide fifth edition. 

 

The app allows you to take the material with you and study anywhere and anytime. It is a powerful, cost effective and goal oriented solution. The ‘PMP® Exam Mentor’ app would help you immensely on various aspects of Project Management whether you are preparing for the PMP certification exam or you're a practicing project manager. The ‘PMP® Exam Mentor’ app provides you an opportunity to make best use of mobility moments (a quick short time available while commuting, waiting, in-between meetings, small breaks etc.) to quickly refresh your knowledge on various aspects.

 

This app is made up of various sections providing you a multidimensional learning path. The app allows to choose how you learn, what you learn and when you learn.

With PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition contents about 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Areas (covering all the 47 processes and their ITTOs), we are sure that the app will benefit you immensely in the preparation and greatly improve your chance of success. Additionally, with 30 Project Framework topics, 579 Glossary terms/concepts, 66 formulas and 122 tips, there are many ways to learn and enhance your knowledge. Once you learnt and understood the content, revise your knowledge with 386 flashcards and 770 questions and practice extensively. 

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