This is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a PMP certification. joe Dramassi is a great instructor, very knowledgeable, and cares about the subject matter, and it shows during his teaching of the course. He gave excellent tips for passing the course and it set me up for success, and I was able to pass the exam on the first attempt, with "above target" in all 3 of the test knowledge areas. Joe is a great instructor and the course is worthwhile. After course completion, I recommend everyone utilize PMA's online practice tests and do as many as they can before they take the actual exam. The questions are hard but don't get discouraged. Take the practice tests and review any areas of weakness. My only recommendation is for PMA to find a way to go through more practice questions during the 4-day course. We went through questions but going through the questions with the instructor to understand why you got a question wrong is invaluable. read more

I attended a virtual PMP Bootcamp course in November 2021 with John Dokos and was able to pass my PMP in Feb. 2022 with an above target on all segments. With John's guidance and his use of real-world experiences, I was able to take away what I needed to study and ultimately pass my exam. The info he provided was way better than studying on my own and reading from the PIMBOK book. At the end of the BootCamp, he provides us with what you need to review afterward to pass, which made planning much easier. If you are working towards your PMP, I highly recommend this course with Project Management Academy, you won't regret it! read more

I couldn't be more satisfied with the PMP Exam Prep course I took virtually in April 2023 with instructor, John Dokos. John clearly knows his stuff, not just in terms of project management, but in terms of what you need to know in order to successfully pass the exam. I wish I had his multiple choice test taking tips years ago! With John's teaching I was able to pass the exam on the first try and do so above target. I highly recommend PMA's prep course. hopefully you get John as your instructor. read more

I took the 4 day PMP certification course at the end of January taught by Joe Drammissi. He was very informative, engaging, and covered important materials to prep for the PMP exam. Appreciated that he went over practice exam questions towards the end of class. He spent the time to cover in detail all the material. Definitely recommend taking this course and as many practice exams as possible. This helped me pass my exam and get my certification. read more

I took the in person PMP Bootcamp on October 10-13 2022 with Joe Drammissi. Joe was a great instructor who made the material and sessions very interactive. Between the boot camp and PMA study material online I was able to pass my PMP on the 1st attempt! I would absolutely recommend PMA and Joe for anyone looking to get their PMP. read more

I attended a November 2021 virtual class with John Dokos and he was a fantastic instructor. He provided a multitude of real-world examples from his own experience in his career, which really helped me understand project management concepts much better (rather than just reading out of the PMBOK). Not only did I score Above Target in all domains (3 weeks after the class) and earned my PMP, but I also learned some very valuable lessons during the bootcamp that will help me in my career. Great study material provided by PMA and highly recommend John as an instructor. read more

Joe Drammissi was my instructor a month ago at PMA boot camp, and I passed my PMP exam on the first try last week. Prior to the course, my scores were 10-15% lower attempting to use self study and a web based training platform. Taking the 4 days to sit with Joe in a focused setting really made a difference. His delivery and approach were both insightful and fun. Joe brought real world experiences spanning several different industries and taught the latest coursework in accordance with the PMBOK guide, including the emerging focus areas in project management like the application of Agile and applying Emotional Intelligence. Couldn't have been happier with the result, and I'm now considering other courses like the green belt certification as I have unfinished business there from a previous life where attaining that would close another loose end in my career. Having a PMP is now the norm and the standard in project management. I recommend taking this course with Joe and staying current as the body of knowledge and difficulty of the exam continues to increase with time-- making now the best time to go get certified. Joe has also taught coursework at the university level on project management. He was very personable and professional. He navigated a lot of different age groups and personalities in the class spanning 3 generations and multiple people from across the US. We were all presented the same material and given a practice test. In my class of approximately 16, at least 4 people scored higher than me in the practice test. But I passed the exam. So it stands to reason that many others will as well. Thanks Joe for such a great class and for helping me achieve this important professional milestone! Brett read more

I took John Doko's virtual class in August 2022. The class course gave me the knowledge, tools, and tips to successfully pass my exam on the first try. Really appreciate your help, John! read more

I attended a March 2020 virtual class with John Dokos. The class was terrific and John was very engaging. I especially appreciated that he had some great real world examples to share when presenting some of the course material. Well, I had great intentions to take the PMP shortly after the course but unfortunately different circumstances arose which led me to postponing the exam until August of this year. These last few months I diligently studied the material I had received from the Project Management Academy as well as taking numerous practice PMP tests. I ended up passing the PMP last week Above Target in all Domains! I would highly recommend the PMA and John but my only additional comment would be to take the PMP much sooner than I did while the material is much more fresh in your mind. All the best! read more

I had taken the PMP Prep course with PMA in January 2021, the course outline, content, training resources and instructor (Scott Fass) were exceptional. I utilized all the site content and continued studying and taking mock exams until I felt confident enough that I'd pass the PMP on my first attempt. I would highly recommend the Project Management Academy to anyone planning on sitting for the PMP. read more

I attended the October 2020 virtual PMA boot camp with John Dokos, and the course was extremely beneficial and helped me pass the PMP exam only 1.5 weeks later! The course materials helped narrow down the material to the most important aspects, and John was a fabulous instructor. I detest memorization, and John was able to explain the concepts and terminology in a way that helped me learn the material without spending excessive time memorizing things. I was concerned that a virtual course would be boring or unengaging, but John did a great job of mixing in his own experiences and examples to keep things interesting. Thank you so much PMA and John Dokos! read more

I took the PMP Exam Prep course Feb 21-28 in San Diego. Joe Drammissi was an excellent instructor. In fact, I was happy to hear that he created the EnlightenedPM website which was a source for a lot of content I used while earning my college degree. I studied rigorously for two weeks after completing the course and passed the exam. Joe helped by going through all the material, and giving insight and strategies to pass the test. PMA also has a great website that I used for flash cards and practice exams to help me pinpoint the areas I needed to focus on. Thank you again Joe and PMA. read more

I attended a March 2021 virtual class with John Dokos and he was a phenomenal teacher. This was the second time I took the class, however the first one was with a different teacher and I did not pass my exam. After taking the class with John I was able to understand the concepts with greater knowledge and felt I was more prepared this time around to take the test. I ended up taking the test in July and Passed scoring Above Target in all 3 Domains. I would highly recommend taking the bootcamp with John Dokos. read more

Had the Project Management Professional (PMP) boot camp class taught by Joe Drammissi November 1-4, 2021. Thought he did a great job covering so much material and providing insights on how to prep for the exam. Happy to say that taking the exam just a couple weeks after the class I passed! Thanks PMA & Joe. Darren read more

I took the PMI-ACP course with John Sanderson. Great class since John was an excellent instructor! He delivered the materials at a very good pace, explained it in a way where it was easy to understand, paused and answered all the questions, and provided best practices and tips along the way as well. John was very respectful, prompt, and knew his stuffs! read more

I passed my PMP exam on first attempt and my results was above expected target. My instructor in PMA was Joe Drammissi. He is a knowledgeable instructor and his bootcamp was a huge turning point in my attempt on passing PMP. He explained all the material throughly with examples and would patiently work with you on your questions .PMA got you covered with all you need to study for passing this exam even after the bootcamp. I am happy with the choice I made, thank you Joe and PMA for your help and support! read more

5 Stars for the PMP boot camp and Joe Drammissi specifically. There is a lot of information that needs to be consumed to prepare for the PMP exam. I believe PMA gave me all of the tools and resources I needed to pass my exam. Joe walked us through all of the material and provided us with insights he's gained over his years as a PM. My recommendation would be to take the course and sign up for the exam ~1 week after the boot camp. It worked well for me. Thanks again for (officially) welcoming me into the wonderful world of project management Joe! read more

John Sanderson was my instructor for this course and I really appreciated his guidance, patience, and support throughout the 4 day boot camp. He was always willing to answer questions and his real life examples made the content easier to digest. He also shows a genuine interest in his students and their goals for the future. read more

I took a September 2020 virtual PMP (Project Management Professional) course with John Dokos and passed my exam a few weeks later. I thought John was a fantastic instructor with a wealth of project management experience in private industry. He used examples from his own background to explain concepts and provided great feedback on what to expect on the exam. The course was delivered entirely online, but I thought it was engaging and pretty interactive. Again, John was a great instructor and he was instrumental in helping me pass the exam. read more

I took the PMP exam prep course with Joe Drammissi and passed the exam a few days later on my first attempt! Joe kept the class interested and gave good insight as to when to pull from project knowledge and when to strictly keep to PMI standards. Understanding all of the material in front of you in a short 4 day period can be very overwhelming but thankfully Joe was able to get me through! read more

Joe Drammissi teaches a great class. I was in attendance for the class back in April 2021 in San Diego. He provided great insight on the material and practical application to enhance the learning. Needless to say, I passed the test on my first try in August(work prevented from an earlier test date). read more

I recently took the San Diego class in May 2019. It was grueling but very detailed. The teacher Joseph Drammissi was very patient and helpful and an excellent teacher. PMA has some great print and online resources that I used regularly after the in person class. The Friday webinar was extremely helpful as well and I used this method to catch up with last minute exam prep. All in all a very comprehensive PMP preparatory approach and well worth the money! read more

This is the best workshop/bootcamp available to prepare for the PMP exam. I took the workshop from 19-22 January 2015. Mr. Joe Drammissi was the instructor. I found his instruction and materials to be outstanding. Unfortunately, my work and life did not allow me to take my exam as planned soon after the workshop and I rescheduled to take the exam about four to five months after the workshop. Even though I rescheduled my exam to May, I prepared myself for the test by reviewing the PMA workshop materials + PMBOK as well as taking three full-length practice exams available on the PMA portal. Even with only a couple of weeks of preparation and study, I passed the PMP exam on my first attempt and actually found the exam to be quite easy. Thank you, Project Management Academy! read more

I took the PMP exam prep course with Joe Drammissi in October, and passed the exam on the first attempt, two months later. I wouldn't recommend waiting that long, but it was unavoidable in my case. Joe and the other PMA instructors were also helpful in reviewing my application. The course, Joe's instruction and doing the PMA practice exams were very helpful in enabling me to pass. I appreciate all of the assistance that Joe and the academy provided. read more

I took the January PMP Bootcamp in San Diego with Joe Drammissi instructing. Joe Drammissi is one of the best instructors I have ever experienced. His knowledge of the material is amazing (he quotes pages numbers from the PMBOK), and he will definitely help you pass your PMP. I tried to read the PMBOK, but the Phone Book is a more-interesting read. Luckily, the PMA Guidebook and copious supplementary materials are on-point. As such, I only used the glossary section of the PMBOK. PMA is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable guy who can also teach; these two traits are not always found in the same person. I have experienced plenty of highly knowledgeable "instructors" who couldn't teach a fish how to swim. The schedule says the course runs for 10 hours a day, but with Joe running the course, the days moved quite quickly. I will definitely take future courses from PMA and Joe Drammissi. read more

I took the PMP Class in San Diego, March 18-21, with Joe Drammissi. I found the class to be excellent preparation for the PMP with everything I needed to pass the exam. Joe is a great teacher, he knows the material and the test, and gives useful instruction for what to know. PMA provides great resources for test prep, including sample exams that I found key to identifying what I needed to study and similar questions to the trickiness of PMP exam questions. read more

Joe Drammissi was my instructor for the PMP bootcamp. He did an excellent job, and the material covered what was on the exam. I recommend PMA and Joe for anyone who needs to take the PMP. read more

I just passed the PMP and owe the Project Management Academy a huge thank you! They offer an in-depth course with a wide variety of study materials, as many timed or un-timed practice tests as you need, and a self-study plan for getting up to the level of knowledge necessary to pass. I had a great instructor, Lenora Holmsten, and appreciate her time and support. I took the course and then spent months with the independent material, practicing and practicing and practicing. I was able to re-listen to the course modules with on-demand videos several times, which was also a nice feature. I ended up passing Above Target in 4 out of 5 Process Areas where I Met Target on the 5th. I am so glad this is over!!! Thank you, PM Academy! read more

PMA Bootcamp with Joe Drammissi was exactly what I needed to be prepared for the PMP exam. I took the bootcamp Oct 22-25 in San Diego, and passed the exam on Nov 2. The PMA website has a lot of useful information as well. Anyone considering the PMP exam should take the bootcamp with PMA and utilize all the tools/info on the website. You will pass the exam on your first attempt - highly recommend PMA! read more

I took the PMP prep class with Joe Drammissi on May 8 to 11, 2017 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town. I passed the test on the first try because of the great system that PMA has and the vast knowledge and teaching skills of Joe Drammissi. I do recommend you to go over the PMBOK before the class (don't try to read it all, just try to understand the PMI mindset) - then in the class itself - Joe will put everything in place and will help you understand the reason of things with stories from his experience and "under the hood" explanations. The summarized material that is handed to you in class is very helpful and the PMA online content and exams examples are extremely helpful for your success! read more

I took the PMA Exam Prep course Jan 28-31 with Joseph Drammissi. I had not even begun studying for the PMP at the time and this really gave me an excellent jump start, strategies and materials to get going on my studies. I passed the exam a few months later first try. Thanks Joseph and PMA! read more

I took the PMP Prep course with Joe Drammissi on October 31, Nov 1, 2 & 3 of 2016. He was extremely well versed in the field of project management. The pace of the course was just right for my learning style and I gained a lot of the foundational information I needed for the exam in this course. I scheduled my test for December 17th and spent the prior 3 weeks leading up to the test studying the PMBOK book cover to cover. The PMP certification class with Joe was definitely worth the time and money. If I had to do it all over again, I definitely would! read more

I attended boot camp in December with Joe Drammissi. We covered a massive amount of information in four days and Joe did a great job at keeping the pace going while injecting tons of tips on prepping for the exam as well as connections to real world scenarios. The web portal and notebook that PMA provided with the class was excellent and I know the combination is a big part of why I passed the exam in January. Make no mistake, you must invest a lot of time on your own after boot camp to study the material but that said there was nothing on the exam that I was surprised about. Between class and the follow up material I had some exposure to everything. read more

PMA's PMP Bootcamp is worth every penny and every moment you'll spend. I attended Nov 13-16, 2017 course, by Joe Drammassi in San Diego. I tested and passed the test 5 days later. Joe addressed everything I encountered on the test asked in one way or another. The course is well structured and concepts easy to follow. Save yourself the time and pain in trying to do it all on your own... the "PMI way" is not as intuitive as one would believe, so PMA's insight is invaluable. Take the course and listen closely as he drops a bunch of gems that you don't realize are important until sitting in front of the test. read more

Please take Joe Drammissi's PMA bootcamp in San Diego. I took his class the week of April 20, 2015 and passed my exam. Joe has a ton of industry experience so he can draw on real life experience's for this training. Joe doesn't waste your time with superfluous exercise, he focuses on the content and the facts. I felt my time was well utilized at this training and the pace was efficient. Take Joe's class. You will be very happy. read more

I took the bootcamp with Joe the week of September 19th in Old Town. The location was very convenient, just off I-5, and had free parking. They don't serve lunch at the hotel, but they do have a microwave, so either bring your own food or be prepared to walk a couple of blocks into Old Town. The class prepared me with all the information I needed, including how to write up my PM experience in order to get that accepted by PMI. PMA recommended studying for 2-3 weeks and then sitting for the exam. I studied the class materials and PMBOK for 3 full weeks and took the exam and passed. This class prepares you for all you need to know to pass and get your PMP, and the online sample questions and tests are very helpful. read more

Joseph T. Drammissi is an excellent instructor. The 4 day bootcamp was well organized, and outlined the material needed to do well on the test. There is a ton of studying required for this certification, but Joe and the PMA curriculum made it easier. read more

Taking the course through the Project Management Academy was well worth it. It was much more interesting then reading the PMBOK handbook and the practice exams are very helpful with content and timing. Joe Drammissi was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable and his use of real world examples helped the content stick. Without knowing much about project management from an academic standpoint before entering the class, I was able to pass the exam a few days after finishing the course. No complaints! read more

I took the October 12-15, 2015 PMP Boot Camp course with Joe Drammissi in Old Town San Diego. The class was extremely helpful and Joe gives you useful tips on how to strategize when you take the exam. He also gives you tips on how to read the convoluted exam questions. I self-studied prior to taking the course. Joe further clarified some of the concepts and pointed out what I should focus more on. I took the exam a few days after the course ended and passed! read more

I took the PMP Bootcamp with Joe Drammissi on April 18th-21st in Old Town San Diego. I highly recommend it! I had been dreading preparing for the exam but the course and study materials made it as painless as possible. The course was three days of lecture and then the 4th day consisted of a full length practice exam and review. The study materials alone are worth the price of admission. I found the online videos that are provided to PMA students extremely helpful. They allowed me review all of the PMP topics in detail. Watching them was much faster than reading the entire PMBOK. Also provided are several study cheat sheets that put the concepts in context, and list the necessary formulas and definitions. read more