When it comes to investing in PMP® Exam Prep, many organizations assume they’re making smart decisions simply by selecting low-cost training options. But without clear metrics tied to certification outcomes, that assumption often leads to hidden costs, wasted time, and disappointing results.
At Cheetah Learning, we’ve developed an Outcome-Based PMP Exam Prep Audit Checklist to help training managers and internal auditors evaluate the true effectiveness and cost-efficiency of PMP certification programs. Whether you’re at a federal lab, a global consulting firm, or a high-performance project-based organization, this tool helps ensure your investment is delivering what matters most: certified professionals who are ready to lead mission critical projects.
Why Standard Audits Fall Short
Most training audits focus on:
- Who attended?
- What did it cost?
- Was it delivered as promised?
But here’s what they often overlook:
- Did participants actually take the PMP exam?
- Did they pass?
- How long did it take them to get certified?
- How much did exam retakes cost?
- How many workdays were lost to ineffective prep methods?
If you’re not measuring these things, you’re not auditing for impact.
What the PMP Exam Prep Audit Checklist Covers
Our checklist gives your organization the tools to measure:
- Certification Outcome Tracking
Evaluate success by how many participants actually become PMP certified—not just who sat through a course. - Time-to-Certification Analysis
Measure how long it takes for participants to go from training start to certification. Time is money. - Retake and Re-prep Costs
Failed attempts cost exam fees, morale, and time. A 40–60% fail rate with slower programs isn’t just unfortunate—it’s expensive. - Opportunity Cost of Delay
PMP-certified professionals often earn significantly more. Every month of delay is a month of missed ROI. - Productivity Disruption
How much valuable time is lost to multi-month prep programs that distract from core duties? - Cost per Certification
Don’t evaluate cost per student trained—look at cost per student certified. That’s where the real value lies.
A Better Way to Audit PMP Training
This checklist flips the conversation from “How cheap was our training?” to “How effective was our training?”
If you’re serious about developing certified project leaders, your audit process must go beyond attendance and invoices—it needs to measure results, speed, and total cost of success.
Take the Next Step
If you’re evaluating PMP training options or reviewing your organization’s historical performance, use the PMP Exam Prep Audit Checklist below or schedule a quick call to walk through how to apply it in your environment.
Cheetah Learning’s PMP Exam Prep has a 24 year proven track record with getting professionals certified in just 4 days—with a 98% pass rate. That’s not just efficient. That’s smart business.
