Stop looking! You've found the best answer to preparing for the PMP exam. PMA's 4-day bootcamp is fabulous. The pedagogical approach is sound and presents the material by process group instead of by knowledge area, which I found so much easier to understand. This approach differs from almost all the other "guides" I found, which chose to mimic the pattern in the PMBOK. Let's face it, the PMBOK, while dense in great information, is not designed to be a teaching aid. It's not a textbook laid out to logically progress you through the material. It's more like an encyclopedia. Would you read the encyclopedia from A to Z to learn about the world around you? Of course not! PMA has broken the code and presents the material in a manner that helps you to make connects, which is CRITICAL to passing the test. I took my exam yesterday, and the number 1 question on the exam was: "What should the PM do next?" Not an easy question to answer if you haven't figured out how all the pieces logically fit together. I took my class from Scott Fass, another reason THIS is the bootcamp you want to take! Scott's background and experience go so far beyond what I was expecting from an instructor. You are rarely going to find a training seminar with this caliber of SME. For one thing, no one in this business is paying enough to attract this kind of talent. Scott does it for the love of teaching and giving back to the community. It's certainly not because he needs the job. As he is fond of reminding us, he's on his 3rd retirement. If you are fortunate enough to get into one of his sessions, DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR SEAT! If you can afford the 5th Day online class, I would recommend that as well. I took it the Friday before I sat for the exam and it was a great review of the most difficult computation-related topics - critical path, estimating techniques, EVM, etc. You're likely not going to get the same instructor for the online experience as your bootcamp, so it's also a chance to get the information from another point of view. Good Results? You bet! I was "encouraged" by my company to get my PMP certification so that our proposal for a government contract would look better (RFP asked for PMP certification) and I had 3 weeks to get it done. Without studying or picking up a book prior, I took the 4 day bootcamp, the 5th Day course, used the study plan Scott gave me for the following 2 weeks and then sat for the exam. Not only did I pass on the first try, but my final score placed me in the "above target" group. You really can't ask for more! read more

I am so happy that I took the PMP Bootcamp offered by PMA. I took the Bootcamp in Jan 2016 and got sidetracked with work that I never touched the material. When I finally had some downtime end of June, I had forgotten most of what I was taught, so I retook the class (June 27-July 1) at a reduced fee to refresh my memory. I was so glad I did. Crystal Richards was my instructor for both classes and she is absolutely amazing - high energy, very engaging and KNOWS PMBOK material to the core. She gave multiple simple ways to remember the vast amount of information, provided potent strategies on how to cut through the gunk and get down to what really mattered for the exam. I passed the exam on my first try yesterday and I cannot thank Crystal & PMA enough. Yaye!!! Thank you guys so much!!! Things that helped me: 1) Taking the PMP Bootcamp with PMA (Instructor name: Crystal Richards) to get the foundations and strategies in my head 2) Only reference PMBOK occasionally when needed but YOU DO NOT NEED TO READ PMBOK. I did not read PMBOK and passed the exam. 3) Memorize PMBOK's Process Group & Knowledge Area matrix. This is the first item you want in your brain dump. 4) The key to getting an in depth understanding of the material taught is to watch all the videos on the PMA website that teach about every single one of the 47 processes. Skip the tests after each video to save time, and allow you to get through ALL the videos. 5) For a better understanding of EVM, get Rita Mulcahy's "PMP Exam Prep" which helped me better interpret these EVM concepts into real life project scenarios which led to better retention. For me, if I understand something, I remember it. 6) For the ITTO's, memorize only the outputs. Review & understand the inputs & Tools and Techniques. You don't need to memorize the Tools & Techniques or inputs. If you know the outputs for each process, then you will know the inputs to the next process (for the most part) 7) Read the PMA binder twice & ensure you understand all the concepts. If anything is unclear, watch the corresponding PMA video 8) Shockingly, I took only 1 practice exams and I was able to pass the exam. PMA recommends you take 3 practice exams & score 84% or over before taking the exam. 9) Schedule your exam a month in advance and then study to make this date. There is only a $70 rescheduling fee to move this date forward if you feel you are not ready 2 full days before your exam date. Hope this helps. read more

I work for a very large Global Consulting and Services company and did quite a bit of research, both internally and externally, for a PMP prep course. Since the internal "live web" courses were not available in the timeframe that suited my situation, my company recommended The Project Academy's PMP Prep course.This turned out to be a great decision. I took the course at the Rosslyn Holiday Inn April 4-7, 2016. Crystal Richards was my instructor and she was awesome! From the very beginning it was clear that, not only did Crystal know her stuff, but The Project Management Academy class materials were designed in such a way as to fully prepare the student for the test, i.e. could be used after taking the course as study aids and review materials. Crystal's subject matter expertise and knowledge of the PMBOK was pretty amazing and impressive. She was energetic and outgoing, doing her best to ensure the attendees were fully engaged. During the 4 day course, I don't recall ever being bored or otherwise distracted from her lectures, which is no small feat in this type of setting. The real world and personal experience PMP examples Crystal provided left a lasting impression and really helped me retain the information. As far as the study materials provided by The Project Management Academy, they were spot on. I constantly used the laminated sheets and notebook materials as references, not only in the classroom, but also throughout my 4 week study period post-training. The study and exam tips were invaluable as well. After the course, I followed Crystal's study plan recommendations, and added Rita Mulcahy's PMP Prep guide to my study plan (highly recommended). I took three on-line mock exams provided by the Project Management Academy, which really increased my confidence as my score improved significantly each time I took a mock exam. When it came time to sit for the exam (4 weeks after I attended the class as I had planned) I was impressed with how well I retained the information (I did memorize all the formulas). As I mentioned, I reviewed the course material exactly as it had been presented during the prep course and I followed all the recommended study tips, I passed the exam on my first try! I strongly recommend not doing self-study or taking an on-line course as the focus and attention required in a 9 hour a day classroom setting is well worth the cost and time. Great value all-around. read more

I am writing to provide a review evaluation for PMP Instructor Kandi Hall, who recently led the PMP certification course that I attended. I would like to express my utmost praise for Kandi's exceptional skills, professionalism, and dedication to creating an engaging and effective learning environment. Kandi's extensive knowledge and expertise in project management were evident throughout the course. Her ability to transform the classroom atmosphere into a collaborative team environment was remarkable. By fostering open discussions and encouraging active participation, Kandi successfully created a supportive and inclusive learning environment that greatly enhanced the overall learning experience. What truly set Kandi apart was her teaching style, which made a potentially overwhelming course enjoyable and relatable to our individual careers. She possessed a unique talent for simplifying intricate concepts and provided practical examples that resonated with all of us. This approach proved immensely beneficial in understanding and applying the PMP principles effectively. I must also commend Kandi on her patience, enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to ensuring that each of us was well-equipped for the PMP exam. She consistently went above and beyond, making herself available to answer questions and provide guidance whenever needed. Her commitment to our success was evident in her tireless efforts to ensure that we not only understood the material but also felt confident in our abilities. Furthermore, I would like to express my deep gratitude for Kandi's generosity in extending our learning experience. Her decision to provide our class with an additional day dedicated to clarifying any challenging concepts was invaluable. This additional session not only reinforced our understanding but also boosted our confidence as we prepared for the exam. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Kandi Hall as a PMP instructor. Her knowledge, professionalism, ability to create a collaborative environment, and talent for simplifying complex concepts are truly exceptional. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and for the outstanding support she provided throughout the course. Thank you for providing such an outstanding instructor for the PMP certification course. I believe that Kandi's contributions have significantly enhanced the learning experience for all participants. read more

I have just completed the 4-day PMP Exam Prep course across two weekends (as opposed to 4 weekdays in a row). I highly recommend taking the weekend courses, because the five days in between give you time to study and retain what you learned in the first two days. There is a lot of material being introduced, and it can seem overwhelming. The PMP exam covers an extremely wide range of processes, terms, and methodologies, and this course provides structure, context, strategies, and familiarity that go a long way in getting you started. Please understand - the value in this course is that it lays the foundation and provides the material for you to begin studying for the PMP exam. There are no shortcuts for this exam - any PMP prep program that claims that they can prepare you for the exam in less time, or can prepare you online with a simple slideshow, or has some special process that can allow you to avoid studying is lying, pure and simple. No course on planet earth will make you ready to pass the exam unless you plan on studying long and hard afterwards and actually read the PMBOK yourself. I plan on studying a few hours a day for three weeks before my exam date. The instructors here will go through all of the material in depth and highlight major concepts that will definitely be on the test, and they make themselves available in the following weeks to help you with anything you need. They do everything that is possible to help a person succeed; the rest is up to the individual to make the most of it. I would like to mention that Mike Strachan was a very engaging, enthusiastic, and patient instructor who had a never-ending supply of real-life analogies for the concepts that we covered, which really helped me make sense of the material. I took the course located in Crystal City, VA, the facility was decent and snacks and a buffet lunch were provided. I strongly recommend this course to anyone pursuing certification - I think I would have been lost without it. If I would change anything - I would make the course even longer, i.e. 5 or 6 days. The 4-day boot camp covers the required contact hours to apply to PMI, and will prepare you to study for the exam, but the way I see it you can't have too much preparation and another day or two would be even better. Theo read more

Just like the reviewer below me, I also completed the 4-day PMP Exam course this past weekend. I think the course, was a great start to my preparation for the PMP Exam. I really enjoyed having it broken out over 2 weekends rather than 4 days in a row. It was a lot of information and 36hrs over 4 days is a lot. Had it been over 3 weekend, it probably would have been even better as you have time to review your notes and read the PMBOK. I would strongly urge for those interested in the course to start looking at the PMBOK before the class, this way it's more than just a crash course, but a reinforcement as well. Our class size was 27 of varying degree of experience. Some have read the PMBOK beforehand and I wish I did the same. The course is very comprehensive. It really does cover the whole PMBOK (cover-to-cover) in a condensed fashion plus it gives you the required 35 PDU/Contact Hours to sit for the exam. The instructor went through all of the material in depth and highlighted major concepts that will most likely be on the test, while provided study techniques from mnemonic devices to best study habits. He gave good examples not just from a theoretical perspective but also from real world personal experience as a PM all while utilizing the PMBOK language, which is essentially what you are there to learn. That leads me to say that my instructor was Mike Strachan was outstanding. Not only very energetic and engaging, but answered every and any question that we had. I really think he made the reasonably dry tone of the PMBOK a lot more palatable. The course I took was in Crystal City, VA. The facility was in a conference room in a hotel which provided water/coffee and fruit in the morning and a buffet style lunch which was included in the price of the course. To recap, the class was exactly what I needed to feel more confident about this difficult test. Mike was a great instructor and teacher and has offered to stay in touch after the class was over. That's not only good customer service but a confidence booster for me to take and pass the PMP test. I will definitely recommend PMA to others if they are interested in taking the PMP examp. Val read more

I took the 4-day PMP virtual bootcamp class with Crystal Richards in March 2021 and passed the exam on my first attempt six weeks later in May. I came across the class through a google search and was immediately sold by their money back guarantee. Being a total newbie to the PMI/PMP world, I was just very eager to learn and very excited to get it done. There was so much content taught in the class, it was near impossible NOT to feel overwhelmed during it, and I certainly did, however Crystal made the material seem very manageable. She is very knowledgeable, has so much wisdom from her own experience as a PM, and she did a fantastic job covering PMP content at a very high level. Her enthusiasm and Crystal-isms made the class very enjoyable. I also loved that we were given short breaks throughout the day. Those helped me to refocus (and get my steps in). I appreciated her/PMA's recommendation of taking the exam 4-6 weeks after the class as many people, if not most try to take the PMP 1-2 weeks after doing a bootcamp (whether PMA's or someone else's). Giving that recommendation as well as the recommendation to take three practice exams and not sit for the real exam until you get a 75 set very realistic expectations for what I should get out of the class. A friend of mine recently said, "The prep classes are not taking the test for you. Only you can put in the work." I cannot stress that enough! The resources available through PMA are what got me through my entire six weeks of studying. And there are a LOT of resources- slides, PDFs, videos, flash cards, practice exams. I didn't crack open a book almost the entire six weeks until I read the Agile Practice Guide (also recommended by Crystal) two days prior to and on the day before the exam. PMA and Crystal were such an integral part to my success on the exam, and having Crystal encouraging me along the way during the journey definitely kept me going and built up my confidence until I reached a point where I felt like there was absolutely no way I would fail the exam. read more

If you are looking for a class that will teach you what you need to know to pass the PMP exam, then look no further than the PMP Boot Camp class provided by Project Management Academy (PMA). I took this course in March 2018, and highly recommend it for the reasons listed below: 1) The PMA staff are professional, friendly and helpful. They were quick to answer my questions and provide me additional material regarding their courses, as well as help me find the right PMP Boot Camp course, offered at the right time, and at the right location. 2) The course materials are excellent. PMA has done a nice job of taking the overwhelming information in the PMBOK and distilling it down to the critical information you need to know for the exam. They provide you with a study guide, handouts with the information you need to know, exercises, online sample exams, and more (including the PMBOK). And most importantly... 3) The instructor is superb! Crystal Richards is one of the best instructors I have ever had. Her command of the material, vibrant energy level, positive attitude, professionalism, experience, and sense of humor bring the material to life in a way that really helps you remember it -- and if you have ever read the PMBOK, you know that is no easy feat! Best of all, she gives you lots of great tips, tricks and test-taking techniques, including how to decipher test questions so you can choose the best answer, which is critical for passing the exam. She is extremely helpful and supportive of everyone in the class, which makes for a great learning experience, even in an intense boot camp environment. 4) It will definitely help you pass the PMP exam. I took the PMP exam two weeks after taking the PMP Boot Camp with Crystal Richards and passed with "Above Target" scores, which I'm not sure I would have done without this course. It was well worth the investment! So, if you are looking for a course to help you pass the PMP exam, check out PMA's PMP 4-Day Boot Camp. It's intense, but well worth it! read more

Definitely recommend the PMA for preparing for the PMP exam. I took Mike Strachan's class in early November 2017, studied hard for two months and passed the PMP exam in late December 2017. Boot camp: The 4-day boot camp reviewed each chapter of the PMBOK, plus test taking strategies, PMI code of ethics, a sample 4-hr exam, overview of the PMA website tools for study assistance, and engaging presentation methods that made what otherwise would be dry material interesting to learn. The four days are long, but you get good information; worth it. Additionally, the student receives access to the PMA website tools (discussed later), and a box mailed with paper copies of the slide deck, work books, PMBOK, flash cards, and other graphic aids to use during the boot camp and personal study time afterward. Instructor: Mike Strachan is terrific. Mike combines expert knowledge of the PMBOK with his professional work experience as a project manager to create easily understood explanations of the class material. Mike is a witty instructor who keeps his students engaged. Furthermore, Mike is very quick to respond to student questions after the boot camp. PMA website and tools: Fantastic. The PMA student portal is user-friendly and organized in a checklist format to plan a study routine for the PMP exam. Narrated slide presentations for each chapter of the PMBOK, short quizes, sample exams (4 hr, 200 question), flash cards, etc are all readily available for the student. I followed the study outline on the website and I passed the exam 8 weeks later. The PMA is a fantastic resource to jump start the journey to earn the PMP certification. However, readers should understand that the real work to pass the test and earn the PMP certification comes from individual study after the boot camp. Much individual time and effort is needed to study and prepare well for the exam. Good luck. read more

I took the PMP Exam on Friday (1/9/15) and PASSED! For the record I'd like to say - I highly recommend the Project Management Academy program for PMP Exam Preparation. I did the PMP Boot Camp the first week in December (2014) in Arlington. Jim Stewart was the instructor and did an outstanding job running the course, keeping the attendees on point and delivering the information within the scope of the purpose of the course - which is passing the test. I was very familiar with the PMBOK going in, but not necessarily "Comfortable" with it - however the course really brought together how the process groups work in context. There was a TON of information to get through in the 4 days and Mr. Stewart did a very good job in keeping the classroom discussions on-point, and would cut off "bunny-trail" conversations as needed to keep the class focused on the point of the course. Mr. Stewart recommended the "sweet spot" for sitting for the exam was 4-6 weeks after the boot camp course. This proved to be Spot-On! as it provides time to use the online resources provided by Project Management Academy - which were outstanding - and included is a video version of the full class material, mock exams and a recommended study plan. I found these to be extremely helpful in identifying my knowledge gaps and keeping me focused. I did have to put in the work and I did followed the recommended Study Plan - but by the time I sat for the exam I felt fully confident and prepared. BTW - I spent MY OWN MONEY on this - no company sponsorship - so I went in with a critical view and a very high expectations threshold for them to meet for me to agree that I did indeed get my money's worth. And I can say, without a doubt, all expectations were met and exceeded read more

I recently completed the 4 day virtual PMA boot camp for the PMP exam prep course with instructor Mike Strachan. The days were long, 8:30 - 6:00 and the course is fast paced. I did receive the PMA hard copy training items before the class and that was tremendously helpful. The materials are excellent and well thought out. The study guides and additional training material are also very good. (I could not imagine having only digital copies of the training material). The PMA website interface is also excellent. The entire course is available online so users can focus on the sections they have difficulty mastering. The quizzes, flash cards and multiple ways to take practice exams is spot on and will no doubt help me as I prepare for the PMP exam. I can't say enough good things about our instructor, Mike Strachan. Mike has incredible real world experience which he uses to help explain the PMP concepts and processes and how they relate to the PIMBOK guide. While the class is accelerated with long days, Mike made the difference as he is an experienced top shelf instructor. If you are planning to take this course I would recommend completing the online Course Outline before the class starts. I got about hallway through the Course Outline and wish I completed all of it prior to the class starting. I say this because there is a ton of material to cover and if you are hearing it for the first time during the class it could be a bit overwhelming. PMA has given me all I need to know to pass the PMP exam. The rest is up to me but having completed the PMP class and using the study material (printed and online), and top shelf instruction, I feel confident in my abilities to be prepared for the PMP exam. read more

I took a PMP exam prep bootcamp through PMA at the end of April this year, taught by Crystal Richards, and I found it tremendously helpful in preparing for the exam. Crystal was an excellent instructor all around and did a great job keeping things engaging as we worked our way through a huge amount of material over the four (long!) days of the class. She presented things clearly and provided very helpful guidance on study techniques and focus areas, which I found especially helpful because project management is such a broad field that it would've been extremely difficult to prioritize finite study time without such advice. The PMA online portal also provided several helpful study resources to use on one's own time, before and after the actual class. The practice tests were by far the most helpful resource, for getting used to the kinds of questions (and language) to expect, for further prioritizing where to study based on my results, and simply for getting used to sitting in front of a computerized testing system for a few hours before having to do it "for real" with the actual exam (I don't know about everyone else, but neither my work nor my hobbies involve sitting for multi-hour exams on a regular basis, so getting into the right headspace for that was important). I had a few initial challenges with my account setup on the portal, but PMA's customer service staff were very responsive and resolved everything quickly. I had a few suggestions for improvement on some of their resources as well and they seemed very open to the feedback. I'm happy to say that I passed my PMP exam above target in all areas on my first try. Crystal and PMA provided excellent support to help me reach that accomplishment. read more

PMA is impressive. If you are looking for the best way to prepare for the PMP exam, I would recommend without reservation the Bootcamp program offered by Project Management Academy. I've been exposed to their program several times through peers and personally as a way to organize your knowledge to the material that you must master before sitting for the PMP exam. Their instructors are extraordinary, experienced, knowledgeable, fun and the sort of instructors you will remember for life if not become life long professional reference peers. Crystal, my instructor in a November 2017 DC based class was impressive. She took the already excellent preparation materials developed by PMA and brought them to life for me and I dare say others in the class. The energy, real world references, appropriate guidance on when to focus on the PMI interpretations versus personal or corporate biases was key for proper preparation for a very difficult pofessional certification exam. The commitment of the instructor to support her students whether they walked in nearly ready to sit for the exam or if this was the first time they were being exposed to these materials for the first time was exemplary. This experience, I know from otheres, is typical across PMA. I personally can attest to the commitment and passion of others like Gary who want their students to succeed and are there to teach, coach, mentor and cheer for you as you master the materials that will produce a successful PMP exam experience. I highly recommend Project Management Academy and if you are lucky enough to take the bootcamp in DC see if you can schedule into one of Crystal's classes. You will be very pleased you did. read more

PMP Boot Camp through PMA is one of the best investments I've made in my professional development. I took PMA's PMP Boot Camp in November of 2017 in North Austin with Michael Martin as Instructor. The class was extremely well done, but Mike was terrific. I would not have passed without the boot camp. It's not an issue of aptitude, but of approach, and PMA will set you on the right path. A few notes: - Course materials significantly exceeded expectations; in the professional certification world, so many of the 3rd party materials, courses, etc. are pretty badly done, often filled with typos, etc. but PMA's were top-shelf. - The online resources are extremely handy after the course; so extremely rich. The portal itself could probably get one through their PMP prep, though it will be much more efficient after completing the classroom training. - If you reside in Central Texas, San Antonio, Austin, etc., and you can take a boot camp with Mike Martin - jump on it. If you are looking at a PMP boot camp, you've likely been through a lot of sit-down training, with your eyes inevitably glaze over a few hours in... the PMBOK material could easily go that direction, but this class... every day flew by, Mike has a great style - like, the material is incredibly tedious, let's face it, but with Mike, it didn't FEEL tedious. Great experience. I made the decision to attend at the last minute and am so happy I did. (Oh, I passed the PMP exam about 4 weeks after finishing the course, on my first attempt, Above Target in each Knowledge Area, and felt supremely prepared, i.e. I probably could have gotten by on less personal effort post-BC). read more

My experience with Project Management Academy (PMAs) was outstanding! It is the reason I passed the PMP Exam within five weeks from the day I first picked up the PMBOK. Their 35-hour Boot Camp Training, which I chose to complete over two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, provided a superb overview of PMI's Project Management standards and requirements to gain the PMP certification. PMAs online assets for continued learning and exam preparation are unbelievable. Assets include timed practice exams; every Boot Camp lesson has a separate video and associated questions and answers. Webinars for group tutoring. PMA's summary process, tools and techniques, and formula summary sheets are great. The ability to filter their online questions and answers "bank" to pinpoint practice test areas of weakness gave me the ability to shore up my weak points. Simply outstanding online assets and a great study plan to prepare you for passing the exam. Scott Faas, my PMA Boot Camp instructor, is a pro. Let's face it; giving up 35 hours of a work week or weekend time is hard. Scott instructional style made the class flow, go quickly and we learned the material. His personal wealth of experience in Program Management across the world was constantly used to put Project Management "theory" into real world context. His pre and post-class encouragement for all of us has been outstanding. If you are going to spend your time attending a bootcamp ... use PMA. Unbelieve product! More importantly, I've found organization what will continue to provide me information and opportunities to improve my professional Program Management knowledge. read more

I just finished a four-day bootcamp in DC. To be honest, I didn't have great expectations for the bootcamp. I needed to have the PMP certification for my job, and I viewed the bootcamp as a necessary evil to ensure that I would be prepared for the PMP exam. PMA makes no bones about telling you that their primary goal of the bootcamp is to help you be prepared to pass the PMP certification exam, not to teach you to be a better project manager. I can say that the PMA boot camp is well-designed to meet those objectives. In three days you cover the whole PMBOK (with a mock exam on the fourth day). You are also given access to PMA's website with a ton of video lectures, practice questions, and mock exams. Combined these have all been extremely helpful, and my score on the mock exams has risen throughout the week. It's alot to take in over four days, but this is where I have to give immense credit to the instructor for the course, Mike Strachan. Mike was able to somehow keep the class from feeling like a slog. I've sat in much shorter lectures on much more exciting topics and been bored to tears. Mike's use of stories from his personal experience not only kept me interested in the lecture and helped me understand the material but they also gave me lessons I can apply in my work. Combining the material and support that PMA has made available with the expertise of an instructor like Mike has been an invaluable help to me. I would fully endorse both the instructor and the organization to anyone who's looking to prepare for the PMP exam. read more

The thought of the PMP is very overwhelming and because of that I put off studying and taking the exam for many years. I finally took the plunge and researched bootcamps. PMA's ratings are superior to others that I compared to and that is why I chose them. My instructor, Scott Fass, was not only a fantastic instructor, but his deep industry experience is second to none. He had an example for almost every area covered in the material, which helped reinforce many concepts. Scott took the time to check in with each student to make sure we weren't feeling overwhelmed and gladly went over concepts that we didn't understand. I took the 4 day bootcamp, May 3rd-6th 2021 and passed the exam on May 26th 2021 on my first attempt. The bootcamp taught me what to study and how to study. It also reinforced that I did not have to read the PMBOK cover to cover, which is what a lot of people will tell you to do. After the course, I barely referred to the PMBOK. I primarily focused on the study plan that Scott provided and used the course material as well as the material on the PMA portal. I studied pretty hard -- approx. 4 hours each weeknight and about 8 hrs on Saturdays and Sundays, but it was worth it. Had I not taken the bootcamp with PMA, I would have read the PMBOK and don't think I would have been prepared for the exam. I would highly recommend PMA's bootcamp and highly recommend Scott Fass. I have already suggested this course to a couple of colleagues and a friend and will continue to do so. Thank you PMA and Scott for a great bootcamp! read more

I attended an online PMP Boot Camp prep course instructed by Trevor Noah at the end of May. I passed the exam on my first attempt last week! Trevor's manner and teaching style was relaxed and well organized. Trevor did a phenomenal job reviewing the general course material and he clarified and was able to break down the more complex information in an easy to understand and logical way. Trevor was knowledgeable and was able to answer the questions posed to him in a meaningful way. Additionally, his general advice and suggestions for preparing for and approach to the exam as well as recommendations for studying some specific material all worked together to provide a solid foundation which helped set me up for success. General study approach incorporated advice from the PMA materials as well as Trevor: 1) Attended the Boot Camp and actively participated. 2) Listened to recorded sessions and methodically reviewed each of the 49 processes in the Bootcamp outline and PMBOK- approximately 2-3 processes per day. 3) took quiz after each recorded session 4) Attended the Friday tutoring session each week prior to my exam regardless of whether I had questions 5) Took 5 full practice exams throughout the 5 weeks prior to exam The tutors on the Friday sessions were great resources as well. Listening to them reviewing questions others had helped to keep me motivated and informed. Thank you so much to Trevor and thanks as well to the Project Management Academy! Best regards, Marie Sullivan read more

I took the PMP bootcamp with Crystal Richards 31 Jul - 3 Aug 17. I had a pretty daunting task as my company was bidding a contract that required two certifications for my position. I already had one of the certifications and needed a PMP before we submitted our proposal - less than 10 days after completion of the bootcamp. I passed the exam one week after completing the bootcamp and my company was able to submit a bid on the contract. I was very impressed with the organization of the class material, the study aids, and the web-site tools. The class was a firehose of information, but our instructor, Crystal Richards, took the time to elaborate where necessary for better understanding, used relevant examples to bring difficult points into greater clarity, and kept us on task when some (including myself at times) asked questions that got us off topic. I was impressed with Crystal's willingness to meet before or after class to assist with those who had questions and just showing a sincere desire to assist us. She had command of the subject material and was able to put context to the vast content we covered in the 4 days. Would highly recommend anyone considering a PMP bootcamp, to go with PMA and Crystal Richards at the Holiday Inn, Rosslyn, VA. I have already referred two co-workers to take the PMA bootcamp - one completed the week after I attended, and I received my referral check within four days of his completion! All around a great experience read more