I have just started thinking to go for PMP exam.

Come to know that one needs to under go PMP training for this -is this true?

How a) one can avoid it al togehter? b) do it in the most economical manner?

Please refer to this URL:

http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/project-management-training-for-the-pmp-satisfying-the-35-hours-requirement.html