Well-known PMP training programs, such as PMP Study and RMC Project, offer classroom training programs that meet for one to four days. Other programs offer PMP classroom training that lasts for a couple of weeks or meets on a few weekends. These training programs offer quick study for PMP exams, which works well for busy professionals. Self-study and online courses can take much longer, but doing the classroom program allows for focus on PMP training over a short period.
PMP Study reports a 98 percent pass rate for people who take their classroom training and then go on to the exam. Other companies demonstrate high pass rates as well. Going through the classroom with certified instructors will help to boost the chances for passing the exam, as the instructors are able to focus on what needs to be taught.
PMP classroom training can be expensive. The programs can run up to $2,000 as of November 2010. On the other hand, people with PMP credentials often make more money, meaning that the speed of classroom training helps mitigate the overall cost of the program.