Instructing.com, LLC

The absolute best approach to determine this is to download from pmi.org the associated Exam Handbook. These documents will explain what is required to qualify for the associated exam. Consider the large amount of participants we have in our courses, it is not feasible for us to review each person's experience and make a determination of qualification.

No. When PMI announced that the REP (Registered Education Provider) Program would be replaced by the ATP (Authorized Training Partner) Program on November 11, 2019, it marked a significant shift in how PMI collaborates with training providers. As part of this change, PMI mandated that all ATPs use PMI-provided course materials for PMP Exam Prep, aligning all training companies to a single version of content and methodology. To our knowledge, PMI did not consult with existing REPs about the impact of this change or explore ways to integrate different training models into the program. Given our long-standing relationship with PMI, we carefully evaluated the ATP program to understand its requirements and limitations. Throughout 2020, we sought clarity on the program’s structure, including how it would affect our courses, materials, and teaching approach. Ultimately, PMI made it clear that Instructing.com would have to abandon our independently developed PMP exam prep materials—resources we have refined over years of teaching project management to thousands of students. Additionally, the ATP program would have required us to discontinue or significantly alter many of our self-paced online courses, a core part of our educational offerings. After thorough consideration, we determined that joining the ATP program would not align with our mission or the flexibility we believe is essential for delivering high-quality PMP training. By remaining independent, Instructing.com retains full control over our course content, teaching methods, and learning platforms, allowing us to continue providing: Industry-leading PMP exam prep courses that reflect real-world project management applications, not just a single prescribed methodology. Online, self-paced courses that allow professionals to learn on their own schedule, without restrictions imposed by the ATP program. Innovative teaching methods, including dynamic study techniques and real-world examples, rather than being required to follow a standardized PMI script. There were additional factors in our decision: Our PDU courses, a major part of our business, were not permitted under the ATP program. Our unique instructional approach, honed over years of training project managers, would have been replaced with PMI’s mandated materials. Our ability to license course content to universities and training providers would have been severely limited. Joining the ATP program would have negatively impacted many of our long-term partners who rely on our materials for their own PMP training programs. We value our relationship with PMI and continue to support professionals in achieving PMP certification. However, we believe that remaining independent allows Instructing.com to provide the best possible training experience—on our terms, with the highest quality materials and instructional methods available.

While the PMBOK® Guide is an essential reference for PMI certification exams, PMI’s exams—such as the PMP® (Project Management Professional) exam—are not solely based on the PMBOK Guide. Instead, PMI develops its exams using a role-based approach, reflecting real-world project management practices rather than just theoretical concepts. The PMP exam, for example, is structured around the Exam Content Outline (ECO), which identifies the key domains, tasks, and enablers that project managers must master. The exam draws from multiple sources, including industry best practices, case studies, and PMI’s own research on project management trends. Additionally, PMI has expanded its exam content to incorporate concepts from Agile, hybrid, and predictive methodologies, recognizing that modern project management requires a flexible, adaptable skill set beyond the PMBOK Guide alone. Candidates should study a variety of sources, including PMI’s recommended reading list, real-world case studies, and hands-on project management experience, to be fully prepared.

No. Considering the large volume of participants, we cannot review your exam application prior. It simply wouldn't be feasible for us to review exam applications as this would be a time-intensive endeavor. In our experience, writing short, direct, and factual descriptions of your project management experience is what PMI is looking for on your application. In addition, audits are random as part of the application, not triggered by keywords or experience.

Yes, after completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate that includes the breakdown of the PDUs or contact hours for your PMI credentials.