No. That would imply a conflict of interest that PMI cannot allow. PMI takes steps to ensure all content providers have access to the same resources and information about the exam, including the Exam Content Outline (ECO). This Exam Content Outline serves as the blueprint for the PMP Exam and is readily available online to anyone. In 2020, PMI outsourced the development of their ATP PMP Prep materials to an independent third party and confirmed that third party has no special access to exam content. So, the PMI-provided course materials used by ATPs do not have any “inside information” as that would invalidate PMI’s ANSI standard.
ATPs are mandated to purchase and use the PMP Prep materials from PMI. In fact, ATP instructors are required to teach that content in its entirety. These mandated materials place a serious constraint on training companies as it no longer allows them to differentiate their offerings. All ATPs must use the same curriculum including slides, workbooks, and limited student resources. When comparing ATPs, the customer may as well look for the lowest price, because the curriculum is the same.
As a non-ATP, Velociteach has the freedom to provide our proprietary, robust materials that we have been honing since 2002. With access to the exam blueprint (the PMP ECO) and actual student feedback, Velociteach is able to make small adjustments to the materials to ensure student success. And, with this new PMP Exam, the Velociteach content and approach have proven to be extremely successful for PMP Exam test takers.