For those who have worked in project management for over 5 years, then it may be the time for you to start considering taking your project management career few notches up by obtaining internationally-recognized project management credential, the Project Management Professional (PMP) offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As of early this year, the number of active individuals who have obtained PMP Certification has reached 370,000 and the number keeps increasing. A PMP credential is highly sought-after because institutions, commercial businesses and governments would prefer to ask help from a PMP certified project managers to help ensure the success of their projects. And since the credential is accepted worldwide, you have greater chance to set up your own business and cater to customers from different countries.

So now that you are considering getting the PMP certification, you are asking, what you should do to obtain the credential. Well, first you need to be able to show documentation of your 3 or 5 years working experience in project management. Then, you have to complete 35 hours of project management-related training. Finally, you need to take the PMP Exam and pass the tests. Although documenting 3 or 5 years of working in project management may not be difficult, most people are having problems getting the credential, mostly because they do not have the time to take another 35-hour of PM-related training and pass the test.

The good news is instead of spending hours sitting inside a classroom, you could get a PMI R.E.P-approved video cast PMP Exam Prep that you could easily order, download and watch on your computer or portable player such as The PM PrepCast. Different from traditional courses that may require you to pay quite a small fortune; you could get The PM PrepCast Package at less than $100. The package includes 38 hours of video training, 8 hours of audio training, 60 sample questions and supplemental email course, to name a few. You will also receive 35 Contact Hours Certificate that you need to obtain your credential. Backed with 90-day money back guarantee, this is probably one of the best deals available for those planning to take a PMP exam.