If you are preparing for PMP exam follow the following steps and save a fortune on the overall process. I’ll specifically discuss the case for PMI Lahore Chapter, though the same may apply to a lesser or greater extent for other local chapters as well.

• 1. Get PMI membership.
• 2. Get your local chapter’s membership. (PMI Lahore Chapter’s membership comes free with PMI membership)
• 3. Get enrolled in the training programs sponsored by PMI Lahore Chapter.
• 4. Take the exam.

Why is local chapter membership so crucial?

PMI Lahore Chapter’s membership will save you Rs.10,000 (approximately $140) on the trainings sponsored by the chapter. Thus by paying $129 for PMI membership, you will be able to recover more than the amount invested in PMI membership as soon as you enroll for the training.

The exam fee is $555 for non members and $405 for members, that’s a difference of $150 in the exam fees alone.

The total saving in cost after paying the PMI membership fee is $161. In certain cases the exam fee is also fully or partially reimbursed by PMI Lahore Chapter. The great benefits that come with the membership are as under:

• · Access to PMI’s knowledge base; Members have download access to PMI’s publications such as PM Network, PMI’s Career Track, Leadership in project Management, Project Management Journal, PMI Today and e-newsletters
• · Access to downloadable soft copies of PMI standards documents including PMBOK.
• · Invitations for chapter meeting, seminars and annual dinner weigh a lot in terms of of networking opportunities
• · Opportunities to earn PDUs after getting certified