Hi Christine,

Its depends if you want interaction with the faculty.however if you are not flexible with the schedule you can go the online course.

Ofcourse Yes!

See...it actually doesn’t matter whether you opt for PMP classroom training or online training. The course curriculum is anyways the same, but yeah, both of these modes have their own benefits.

While, PMP classroom training provides you the advantage of directly interacting with the instructor and getting all your queries resolved then and there itself, online training on the other hand,  provides you the flexibility to access the course anytime and from anywhere in the world [provided you have internet availability  ]

There are many reputed PMI registered institutes offering both classroom as well online PMP training courses. KnowledgeWoods is one such PMI R.E.P. that is known for its PMP online as well classroom training programs.

Many of my PMP certified colleagues at office have told me about this institute. It seems they are providing some high quality preparation stuff as a part of their PMP training courses.

I am providing below the link to their website where you can yourself find out more about the available PMP preparation courses: http://www.knowledgewoods.in/pmp/

Do let me know if you found this useful...Good luck 

Hi Christine,hope you have decided on the mode of training by now. Also check out the virtual class benefits offered by PMstudy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdI_CutIr2o

 Hi Christine

I've taken online courses from PMstudy and have also seen courses of pmprepcast and pmtraining. I must say earlier they all were almost at the same level with study guides and simulated test etc., but now PMstudy course is much better than other providers and I've recently taken their one month gold package which consists of videos of all chapters of PMBOK also. I would strongly recommend you to check it out at http://www.pmstudy.com/enroll.asp

Also, I'm giving my PMP exam next month, so if you can give me some tips for the same, I'll be highly obliged 

Obi

 Hi Christine,

Good to know abt your interest in persuing a PMP certification.

Yes. The online course is in par with the class room program if you attend therough PMstudy. The virtual class (online class) gives you all the benefits of a physical classroom but you wil be attending the class through a computer. The course will be similar to that of the class room session in all terms such as content of the course, rigour and the exercises.

Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdI_CutIr2o to know the benefits of attending a virtual class.

Regards,

Mark Anderson

Christine..I would say at times these online programs are as good as the classroom program. I recently purchased an online course from pmstudy (Gold pack) and this is very effective with the videos and a well timed methodology.  

Hi all,

My friend recently took a gold package online course from PMstudy and he was extremely contented with the study materials. He too got PMP certified like me and gavereally goo reviews on PMstudy.

Hi Christine,

You can take my word on this...a classroom program and a virtual will have NO learning difference whatsoever. Virtual will sure save you time and money though. However, the quality does matter. Check out pmstudy.com. The have loads of free resourse as well along with an option to purchase videos and well structtured online courses http://www.pmstudy.com/enroll.asp#PMP .

Hope this helps.

Regards,

John

Hi Christine,

Absolutely yes! The online course is in par with the classroom program where you get to learn through a lot of videos, podcasts, chapter end tests and simulated test series...PMstudy is providing the a better package for online course as far as I know from my friends as one of them recently passed the PMP exam. You can just check with PMstudy for a package..

It depends on your suitable learning style and time available for study.  If you are an audio-visual learner and have little time to attend classroom courses, I suggest PM prepcast study material.I have used prepcast and found it very useful.u may read my LL at below

http://sachinvehale.blogspot.in/2014/01/lessons-learned.html

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eLearning is an  effective way but has  the  constraints:

• Lack of availability of trainers/ teachers
• Location constraints
• Price

And at the same time following are being compromised with:

• Personal attention to each student/ trainee
• Personal relationship/ bonding among the classmates-teachers, which otherwise goes a long way
• Dedication and motivation of each student or trainee due to lack of environment and surrounding people with similar interest and goal

The classroom sessions are more vibrant and interactive, and fast paced to assimilate the knowledge of project management.

Read the following blog for complete details of classroom training benefit

http://prothoughts.co.in/blog/classroom-vs-online-e-learning-doing-the-pmp-the-right-way/

Hope you find the blog helpful.

eLearning is an  effective way but has the following  constraints:

·         Lack of availability of trainers/ teachers

·         Location constraints

·         Price

And at the same time following are being compromised with:

·         Personal attention to each student/ trainee

·         Personal relationship/ bonding among the classmates-teachers, which otherwise goes a long way

·         Dedication and motivation of each student or trainee due to lack of environment and surrounding people with similar interest and goal

The classroom sessions are more vibrant and interactive, and fast paced to assimilate the knowledge of project management.

For more information on classroom training click on the below link.

http://prothoughts.co.in/blog/classroom-vs-online-e-learning-doing-the-pmp-the-right-way/

Hope you find this blog helpful.

There are obvious advantages/disadvantages of an online course. You have to be self-disciplined to pursue an online course. You can read more about the online courses in the following article and find out the best course - best self-learning online course.

In my opinion, both mode of trainings are good, however, with the many technological advances in the training industry, traditional formats remain practical and effective.

But personally I would recommend you to attend Online Learning Methods as it empowers you to learn at your own convenience with unlimited access to multiple online Materials.

Here are pros and cons of Online Learning before you decide to join;

Advantages

• Online or e-learning programs are effective for training across multiple locations.
• They save your money on travel expenses.
• They can be a less expensive way to get training from expert industry professionals and consultants from outside the company.
• They are useful for refresher training.
• They are good for self-directed learning.
• They can be easy to update with new company policies or procedures, federal regulations, and compliance issues.
• They offer trainers a growing array of choices for matching training programs to your  knowledge and skill levels.

Disadvantages

• These programs require trainees to be computer literate.
• They are usually generic and not customized to your needs.
• May be you will not like the impersonal nature of this training.
• You may be too intimidated by the technology or the remoteness of the trainer to ask questions.
• Lack of computer terminals or insufficient online time may restrict or preclude access to training.
• Inadequate or outdated hardware devices (e.g., sound cards, graphics accelerators, and local area networks) can cause programs to malfunction.
• Your  Internet servers may not have enough bandwidth to receive the materials.
• Self-instruction offers limited opportunities to receive context-specific expert advice or timely response to questions

May be you can explore this link - https://ezcertifications.com/ez_seasonpass.aspx

For complete information on "Pros & Cons of different modes of training" you can download a free guide for PMP Exam Prep - How to Get PMP Certification. Among many other things, this guide also provides recommended study approach, study schedule and suggested study material.

Here is a very brief summary from the guide:

There are three modes of getting PMP training.

Classroom Courses – These courses are the best for learning and gaining new knowledge. They would equip you with the right tools to successfully pass the PMP exam. However, generally, these courses are the most expensive.

Instructor Led Courses – These courses are conducted over the Internet using virtual conference rooms. They provide schedule flexibility and are generally less expensive than the classroom courses. However, in these course learning experience is not as good as the regular classroom courses. If you decide to undergo an instructor led training, then you should read the review and comparison of 6 popular live online courses and invest in the right course – PMP Instructor Led Training.

Online Courses – These courses provide almost complete schedule flexibility and are least expensive. However, since you have to learn on your own, you need be self-motivated and self-disciplined to benefit from these courses. If you decide to do an online course, then you should read the review and comparison of 6 popular online training courses and invest in the right course – Online PMP Training Course. If you are looking for a really cheap option, then you can opt for a good quality Cheap PMP Training Course. A reasonably priced training course would costs less than a dinner for two in a fine-dining restaurant.