The PM PrepCast is closing on December 4, 2026. This page answers the questions that closure raises for our students. We'll update it as details are finalized.
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1. Why is The PM PrepCast closing?
The PMI exam prep market has changed fundamentally over the last six years. More preparation options, sharply lower prices, and the cost of running an independent training company with a dedicated team mean the business is no longer financially sustainable. We chose to close deliberately rather than let quality decline. You can read the full announcement.
2. What are the key dates?
October 31: last day to purchase any product.
December 4: all products, systems and access shut down.
Our support team is available until December 4. Contact our support team.
3. I already own a course or simulator. How long can I use it?
Until December 4, or until your current access period ends, whichever comes first. Nothing changes for you before then.
4. My access runs past December 4. What happens to the time I paid for?
We know this is the biggest question, especially for course customers with 360-day access. We are working on a fair solution and will publish the details here by late September. You do not need to contact support to be included; it will apply to everyone in this situation.
5. Will I get a refund for the unused portion of my access?
Purchases made before August 31, 2026 are covered by the refund terms in effect at the time of purchase, including the 30-day money-back guarantee where it applies. Purchases made on or after September 1 are final and non-refundable. In both cases, we do not offer refunds or credits for access time lost after December 4. What we are doing instead for customers with remaining access is described in question 8.
6. Can I still get my Certificate of Completion, and will it be valid after you close?
Yes. A certificate you have already earned stays valid; it documents training you completed, and that fact doesn't expire when we close. If you have completed the course, download your certificate now rather than later. If you are still working through the course, finish it before November 30 so you have enough time to take the end-of-course assessment and download the certificate.
7. Will PMI still accept my contact hours or PDUs?
Contact hours and PDUs are earned when you complete the training, regardless whether the training provider is still in business. Keep your certificate and your receipt; that's what PMI asks for in an audit.
8. Can I access the videos/audio lessons to continue studying after December 4?
We are working on a way for customers to keep the course lessons after we close, and we expect to have it in place before December 4. Details will be published here as soon as they are final. In the meantime, keep using the course and simulator as normal; nothing about this changes your access before December 4.
9. My exam is scheduled after December 4. What should I do?
Use the time before December 4 to get as far as you can, and set yourself up to keep going afterward:
- Work through the full course now, not just the sections you feel weakest in. The lessons themselves are what we're working to preserve for you (see question 8); the simulator is not, so prioritize your practice exams.
- Take your full-length simulator exams before December 4 and save or print the score reports and question reviews. They're the best study material you'll have after we close.
- Download anything that is already downloadable: the course certificate, the formula guide, and any PDFs in your course.
Your certificate of completion and contact hours stay valid regardless of your exam date, so finish the course and download the certificate before December 4.
10. Does the 30-day money-back guarantee still apply?
Yes, for purchases made under the terms in effect at the time of purchase. If you bought within the last 30 days and the guarantee applies to your product, the normal process is unchanged. Discounted purchases made after August 31, 2026 are non-refundable.
11. I didn't pass my exam. Can I still get the extended simulator access?
Yes. If you take your exam and don't pass, we will extend your simulator access as usual, up to December 4. Contact support with your exam result and we'll set it up. Please note that the extension cannot go past December 4, so if your retake is scheduled too long after that date, the extension will be of limited use.
12. Can I still buy, and is it worth it?
Yes, all products are available at a substantial discount until October 31. Access to the purchased product ends on December 4 regardless of purchase date, and there is no way to extend beyond that. If your exam is before December 4, it's a good deal. If not, please don't buy. Discounted purchases made after August 31, 2026 are non-refundable.
13. Will the courses or simulator be available somewhere else afterward?
We are exploring making them available through a third-party platform sometime in the future. Nothing is confirmed, and we can't promise that existing customers would receive access there. We'll update this page if that changes.
14. What happens to my account, exam history and personal data after December 4?
On December 4, 2026, all accounts become inaccessible. After that, we will permanently delete customer accounts, course progress, simulator exam history and personal data from our systems. The only records we keep are those we are legally required to retain, such as purchase and tax records, and those will be kept only for as long as the law requires. If you want a record of your simulator scores or progress, save or print your exam summary pages before December 4. We will not be able to retrieve anything for you after that date.
15. Is The Project Management Podcast ending too?
No. The podcast continues exactly as before. Subscribe wherever you already listen, or at The Project Management Podcast.
16. How can I stay in touch after the closure?
Still have a question? Our support team remains available until December 4. Contact our support team.