Compare PMP prep courses: Ramdayal, PMI, Phillips and PrepCast
Update, October 23, 2026: PM PrepCast is closing; PrepCast’s own site says all product access ends December 4, 2026. Comparisons involving PrepCast are kept for reference, but we no longer recommend buying it unless you’ll sit the PMP before then. See our PM PrepCast review.
Last checked October 23, 2026 · Comparisons use published details and prices as reported by third-party sites, which disagree and move with sales; TIA simulator details from its own page; exam facts from PMI’s new PMP exam page. Ratings are our editorial assessment from published details using our rubric.
Compare PMP prep courses side by side here. Most PMP candidates choose between a cheap course for the 35 hours and something that includes serious practice. Andrew Ramdayal (4.5 / 5, with his TIA simulator) leads, PMI’s official prep (3.9) is the source-material option, Joseph Phillips (3.6) suits beginners, and PM PrepCast is closing.
All four in one table
| Ramdayal | PMI official | Phillips | PM PrepCast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.5 / 5 (with TIA simulator) | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Not rated: closing |
| Reported price | $15 to $25 on sale | $400 to $500 | $15 to $20 on sale | $230 to $350 |
| 35 contact hours | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, until access ends |
| Practice included | Scenario sets; TIA simulator (14 mocks) separate | Study Hall sold separately | Two ~180-question tests | 2,280+ question simulator |
| Updated for July 2026 | Yes, per its listing | Built to PMI’s outline | Not confirmed | Rolled out from May 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available | Available | All access ends December 4, 2026 |
Prices as reported by third-party sites; confirm before you buy.
Head-to-head comparisons
Two cheap Udemy courses, one updated for 2026 and one to check.
→Budget video against PMI's own course.
→Cheap foundations against the source material.
→PrepCast is closing; choose Ramdayal's course and simulator.
→PrepCast is closing; pair a course with a simulator instead.
→PrepCast is closing; PMI's prep is the option that remains.
→Common questions about comparing PMP prep courses
What matters most when comparing PMP courses?
Whether it has been updated for the July 2026 exam, and whether it includes enough realistic practice. The hours requirement is easy to meet; readiness is the hard part.
Should I combine two products?
Often, yes. A budget video course for the 35 hours plus a dedicated simulator is a common approach.
Which PMP course is rated highest?
Andrew Ramdayal, at 4.5 / 5 with his TIA simulator.
Are these comparisons sponsored?
No. We earn no commission from any of these providers.