Krissy
If you get the prepcast, be sure to get the exam simulator too otherwise a workbook would be more effective
I liked that I was able to use the PrepCast for my 35 contact hours (and could listen at 1.5 speed). But in terms of study tools, it was the least effective one I employed. I also had access to the exam simulator and this was much more helpful, although based on the two full exams I took I would have failed (62% and 61%) when in reality on the test I was Above Target in each category (so maybe the simulator was more rigorous than the exam?). So overall, rating on both the podcast and the exam simulator, I would give three stars. Instead, I would guide people to use Rita Mulcahy's exam prep book. I used the 5th edition (which would seem old as I think the 10th is the most current now) and found it to be the most effective study tool in my arsenal.
Response from The PM PrepCastDec 16, 2022
Congratulations on passing your exam! Everyone takes a different approach to prepare for the PMP Exam, and we are glad you found what works for you. Some students prefer to watch or listen to video podcasts rather than use a book, so it depends on personal preference & learning styles. We are glad you could watch The PM PrepCast at your own pace (at 1.5 speed). Other students find that and other features, such as the ability to download & watch the lessons onto their device/mobile phone, very convenient. Anecdotally, our students have told us that the questions in The PM Exam Simulator™ are very close to what you will find on the real PMI exam. Sometimes, The PM Exam Simulator™ questions are more challenging than those on the real exam. This fact meets the simulator's vision and mission: to provide a tool that simulates the actual exam as closely as possible by going above and beyond what you need for the exam.