| PMP exam prep training is available from many | | | | moment. |
| sources, but a large number of candidates are | | | | 4. Over 75% people seeking online Project |
| seeking online, web-based PMP prep training for its | | | | Management certification training selected "online, |
| cost and convenience benefits. However, online | | | | anywhere, anytime web based interactive training" |
| training can mean a number of different things to | | | | as a preference. Over 50% specified that |
| people, including web-based classroom training, | | | | downloadable CD/DVD-based training was |
| reviewing visual material online, collaborating with | | | | desirable, and just under 50% specified that exam |
| other students, interacting with training, | | | | simulations combined with flash cards and study |
| downloading material, and much more. | | | | mode features were highly desirable. Between 20 |
| Project Management Training Online has been | | | | and 40% listed podcasts, video, and online |
| researching what students interested in online | | | | instructor lead training as desired modes of |
| project management training value the most. Here | | | | delivery. |
| is our data, from a sample of nearly 700, about | | | | 5. When asked what they are looking for in |
| what professionals interested in online PMP prep | | | | project management training the majority |
| training want and what is important to them | | | | mentioned either that they want to satisfy |
| about the training: | | | | educational requirements and earn certification, or |
| 1. Over 60% have 5 years or less experience, | | | | they simply want to increase their knowledge of |
| and another 25% have 6-10 years. Only about | | | | project management to become more effective |
| 5% have over 15 years experience. | | | | in their careers. The rest of the respondents |
| 2. Just over 25% work for mid-size companies, | | | | mentioned that convenience, 24x7 availability, the |
| and a little less work for consulting or professional | | | | ability to study on their own, and related factors |
| services firms. While nearly 20% work for | | | | were the most important things they were |
| Fortune 1000 companies, the remainder work for | | | | looking for. |
| small firms, government or other organizations. | | | | 6. When asked how they are evaluating online |
| 3. Over 60% are serious about PMP certification, | | | | project management training providers, they |
| most of whom need the 23 hours for CAPM, or | | | | mentioned many thing, including presentation, |
| 35 hours for the PMP. While a few of the rest of | | | | understandability of the material, thoroughness, |
| those who are "serious" are already CAPM or PMP | | | | PMI standards alignment, cost, good training portal, |
| certificied, most are actively preparing and | | | | case-based examples, lively and interactive, and |
| applying to take the exam. The other nearly 40% | | | | acceptability by the PMI. |
| are just thinking about PMP certification at the | | | | |