Top 10 PMP (Project Management Professional) Study Resources

If you’re prepping for the PMP exam, this list will save you hours of research. These are the most effective PMP study materials, ranked from free to premium.

1. PMBOK® Guide –7th and 6th Edition

Price: Free for PMI members

PMI’s official guide.

• The 7th Edition is based on principles and follows the new exam pattern.
• The 6th Edition is process-based and aligns fairly closely with many exam questions.

 
2. Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep (10th Edition)

Price: $70

Known as the most complete PMP preparation book.

• It made difficult things seem easy
• Includes exercises and good realistic questions

Good for those who prefer reading by structured format.

3. PMP with Andrew Ramdayal- Udemy Course

Price: $20-$50 (often on a discount)

• More than 35 hours of in-depth video content
• Covers topics such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approach
• Mock exams and cheat sheets included

Highly suggested for those who love watching.

4. Ricardo Vargas PMP Process Flow Video

Price: Free on YouTube

• This famous 10-minute explanation walks you through all PMP processes visually and logically. It is crucial for conceptual understanding.

 
5. PMP Exam Simulator – PrepCast by Cornelius Fichtner

Price: $149

• 2,280+ high-quality practice questions
• Difficulty level closest to the actual exam

Perfect for sharpening one’s readiness before taking the test.

6. Andrew Ramdayal’s YouTube Channel

Price: Free

• The channel offers live Q&A sessions, a breakdown of topics, and weekly updates. It is very handy for a bit of daily review.

 
7. PMI’s Official Online Course – PMP Exam Prep

Price: $699 (discounted for members)

• Self-paced with official PMI materials
• Includes practice questions

Great for anyone seeking a PMI-based course structure.

8. Edwel Programs PMP Bootcamp

Price: $1000 +

• Instructor-led for 4 days, a highly intensive one
• Ideal for last-minute preparation

Best for those who learn it within structured live sessions and have their budget being paid by the company.

Bonus Tips

• Best combines a video course with Rita’s book and quality questions
• Take at least three mock tests and try to score over 75% on them
• Since Agile and Hybrid make up more than 50% of today’s exams, don’t disregard them!