What counts as education for PMP?

Adam Boulware Implementation Project Manager Houston, Tx, United States

Greetings,

I was aware of the old standard for what counted as 35 education hours prior to 2021. I am wondering if it is the same, mostly. I have subscription to Udemy for what used to be a REP, although evidently now to be the new version of a REP the process has changed. However, it is still a course that has the requisite hours, has standardized test taking throughout, etc. The course itself was updated to reflect 2021, and even tells me that it DOES count for the 35 hours. However, I need to make sure I am using the right course(s) to get my hours, to not waste my time. Also, it needs to be cost-effective, so none of these $1,500 week-long courses that I can't really fit into my schedule or budget. Any ideas? Does the Udemy course sound good to use still? Thanks.

EDIT: Oops - I see there was a different forum that might have been better used for this topic (The certification forum). I simply pressed "Ask Question" on the homepage and landed here.

Posted: Feb 9, 2021 9:18 AM (Updated by author: Feb 9, 2021 9:19 AM)

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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada

Adam -

With PMI's shift to having ATPs (the replacement for REPs) use their courseware, while you can certainly take a prep course from a non-ATP company, there is a higher risk that PMI might challenge the submission if they audit your application. So long as the course materials are high quality and you have full proof of completion, you should be fine.

Another option is to get your 35 hours through non-prep PM courses.

Kiron

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1 reply by Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong

Feb 09, 2021 11:20 AM

Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong

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Thanks for such a clear response

Posted: Feb 9, 2021 9:45 AM

Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong

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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Feb 09, 2021 9:45 AM

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Thanks for such a clear response

Posted: Feb 9, 2021 11:20 AM

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