Preparing for the PMP® exam takes commitment, especially when you’re balancing study sessions with project deadlines. Choosing a training partner that offers relevant learning, instructor support, and structured practice can make that journey easier.

This October, PMI® named Simplilearn South Asia Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Year at the PMI® South Asia ATP Meet in Bengaluru. The recognition celebrates our contribution to project management learning and certification across the region. 

The reason is simple: 7 out of 10 PMP® -certified professionals in South Asia trained with Simplilearn. 

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Two PMP®  Changes in 2026 That Affect Your Prep

If you bought a prep book last year or borrowed notes from a colleague who passed in 2025, that material was written for a different exam. And if you pick a training provider without checking its PMI® status, your hours may not count at all.

Two PMP®  changes in 2026: where you train now matters

  • July 2026: The PMP®  exam moved to PMBOK®  8. Older study material no longer matches the exam.
  • From 1 December 2026: Only ATP training counts. Live training counts toward your 35 hours only if it comes from a PMI®  Authorized Training Partner.

Before you enroll anywhere, check two things: that the course is built for PMBOK®  8, and that the provider is listed in PMI® ’s ATP directory.

Simplilearn checks both boxes: The course is built for PMBOK®  8, and Simplilearn is the largest PMI Authorized Training Partner, at the Premier level, so your live hours count. 

What you get in Simplilearn’s GenAI-powered PMP®  course

The course is designed around the new exam from day one, with live classes and enough practice to walk into the exam ready.

  • Built for PMBOK® 8: a 5-week study plan aligned to the new exam, with no outdated material.
  • 35 live training hours: instructor-led classes, so you can ask questions as you go.
  • Generative AI training: exclusive GenAI masterclasses for project managers, plus a free course on AI in project management.
  • 14+ full exam simulations: practice under real exam conditions.
  • 2,000+ practice questions.
  • Cheat sheets: for quick revision in the final stretch.
  • 100% money-back guarantee: start with confidence (terms apply).

AI is now part of the PMP® exam, so GenAI training is built into the course, not bolted on.

Simplilearn Leads PMP® Training: Ranked #1 of 96 PMI® ATPs in India

Awards are one signal. What learners say is another, and PMI® collects that directly.

PMI® lists 96 Authorized Training Partners in India. After finishing a course, learners can fill in an optional survey on PMI®’s site. Sort the directory by the number of completed surveys, high to low, and Simplilearn sits at the top with 1,345. The next partner has 648. That’s more than twice as many learners choosing to speak up without being asked.

Simplilearn’s PMP® at a glance

  • 15+ years teaching PMP®: It was our first course, launched in 2010.
  • 350,000+ professionals trained
  • 4.9/5 learner rating
  • #1 of 96 ATPs in India by PMI® learner surveys
  • 7 in 10 PMP®-certified professionals in South Asia trained with us

Conclusion

Preparing for the PMP® in 2026 starts with one decision: where you train. The right choice means you study for the exam you’ll actually sit and log hours that count toward your eligibility. The wrong one can cost you both.

Simplilearn has been teaching PMP® for fifteen years, and this year PMI® named it South Asia’s ATP of the Year. The course is built for the new exam, and your live hours count. If you’re ready to start, pick your batch and enroll in Simplilearn’s PMP® certification training.

FAQs

  1. Is the course updated for PMBOK® 8?
     Yes. The 5-week study plan follows PMBOK® 8, which the PMP® exam moved to in July 2026.
  2. Will my training hours count after 1 December 2026?
     Yes. Simplilearn is the largest PMI® Authorized Training Partner, at the Premier level, so its live training counts toward your 35 hours.
  3. Are the classes live or recorded?
     Your 35 training hours are live, instructor-led classes.
  4. How much practice is included?
     14+ full exam simulations, 2,000+ practice questions, and revision cheat sheets.
  5. What if the course isn’t right for me?
     It comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Terms apply.

Our Project Management Program Duration and Fees

Project Management programs typically range from a few weeks to several months, with fees varying based on program and institution.

Program NameDurationFees
Professional Certificate Program in Project Management With GenAI

Cohort Starts: 11 Nov, 2026

12 weeks$2,950
PMP® Certification Bootcamp4 days$1,799
PMP® Plus7 weeks$1,249