I passed my PMP exam on my first try! I highly recommend Project Management Academy (PMA) based on my recent experience. The instructor, Scott Fass, did a tremendous job. I will absolutely go back to PMA if I do another certification course in the future. A few additional thoughts: 1. The Mock Exam - I took a mock exam on the PMA website prior to attending the bootcamp. I did poorly on my mock exam which made clear to me I was a long way from being ready for the real exam. 2. The Course - The course is 4 LONG days covering a TON of material. They cover everything you need to pass the exam. It's important to get a good night's sleep because these are long days with a tremendous amount of material being thrown at you. You need to be sharp and keep your focus throughout. 3. The Instructor - My instructor for the course was Scott Fass. Scott has many years of experience in project management and has an effective teaching style. He often uses anecdotes from his personal experience to help drive home concepts. This was helpful for me as I was able to think back to some of his stories while answering questions on the exam. I would also say I believe Scott cares about his students and wants to see them do well. 4. Post-Course - I spent three weeks after the course studying on my own. There is a lot of material so it was important to me that I make a good faith effort to review as much as possible to the best of my ability. I learned a lot by taking practice exams and spending extra time reviewing the questions I got wrong. I took a practice exam each week and it was encouraging to see my score go up each time. 5. Project Management Academy - The PMA website has a lot of resources; probably more than you can realistically get through in 3-4 weeks of self study. The most valuable part to me was the practice tests and quizzes. The more questions you answer the more prepared you'll be for the real test. Stick to PMA's plan. Don't cheat yourself in terms of study time/effort. If I can pass the test, so can you. Good luck! read more

I Highly recommend PMA PMP bootcamp. I took the bootcamp with John C in October. He was a great instructor and prepared us for the exam. John was relatable, kind, engaging and well informed. He was able to answer all the questions we had, and always prompted us to keep in mind the subtle differences there may be in the real PM world and what we might find on exam day. The PMA materials were also very useful for passing the exam 'Above Target' shortly after the class. If you want to pass on the first attempt us PMA! read more

Scott Fass was a fantastic instructor! He was able to bring the content to life using real-world experience from a variety of industries that related to all of us in the class. He took what could seem to be overwhelming and sometimes dry content into simple and relatable concepts that are easy to remember and apply to not only the PMP exam, but also our professional lives. I would highly recommend him!! read more

PMA is great. Trevor Noad, the instructor I had when I did my boot camp was very helpful. He's there to answer questions even months after the course. His way of teaching helped me understand the "PMBOK way" of project management. I highly recommend him. read more

I took a virtual PMP bootcamp with Mark Francesco in December 2022. Mark did a great job explaining the course material, and placed extra emphasis on the things we need to study/prioritize for the exam. He was also engaging with a good sense of humor. PMA offers a lot of resources to help their students succeed in obtaining a PMP certification. I would recommend Mark and PMA for anyone interested in taking a PMP bootcamp. read more

I was fortunate enough to have John Connolly as an instructor at the Washington DC class that started 9/5/23. John did a great job of keeping the class engaged and making the material relatable. While I never look forward to an academic environment, John made the week about as enjoyable as it could be. The flow of the class nice and the days felt shorter than I thought they would. Upon completion of the course, I took the mock exam and was able to score above target. I would highly recommend John's class to anyone interested in prepping for their PMP exam. read more

I highly recommend this course. John Connolly was a great instructor. He kept the class interesting and moving along. We covered a LOT of material, but he gave us a lot of real-world examples to help read more

I signed up for a boot camp approved by PMA. The boot camp was here in Washington DC. The instructor was great because he knew about project management in the DC area and was able to connect real life experience with the content of the course, so it just made it that much easier to learn. I studied a study guide, did the boot camp course, took the exam shortly after the boot camp and it worked! Thanks again Bill and PMA! read more

I attended the PMP prep course with PMA in March. Our instructor, John Dokos, did a wonderful job of teaching the class and made sure we were aware of all the resources provided by PMA and which items to focus on. I took the 2 week, half-days course. I am glad I did as there was a lot of information to cover and having some time to go back and review what John taught us in class each day was helpful. I still needed to put in about a month of studying before I took the exam and I did pass on the first try. read more

What a great use of time! I'm so glad I took the PMP bootcamp with John Connolly. I began the class very nervous but John's way of teaching gave me as well as the other attendees more confidence each day. If you are on the fence, this is your sign from someone who was also unsure at one point. read more

I took the PMP Prep course online through PMA with instructor Trevor Noad. I HIGHLY recommend taking this course to jumpstart your PMP studying and preparation. OVERALL: Would definitely recommend! Probably best to take a prep-course at the start of your prep/study journey, but I imagine it could also be helpful at any point in your study journey. COURSE MATERIALS (Great) - Materials were delivered to me insanely fast and on time (I signed up only a few days before the course started). Materials included the latest PMBOK edition, a bound book of all the course slides (great for following along and note taking), a quick study guide (also super useful), and a book on Agile (not critical, but nice to have). Normally I'm an online-only kind of person, but I admit it was really helpful to have something physical in front of me as I followed along. COURSE CONTENT (Great) - So PMP prep isn't exactly sexy... the content is inherently dry. But! I felt the PMA course presented the content in an easy to understand format, timeline, and pace. The course covers the PMP exam content end-to-end, at a fairly "surface" level, so it was great to use the course as a starting point in my studying journey. Now I have some context as I go into more in-depth studying on my own. COURSE INSTRUCTOR (Excellent) - Trevor Noad was a great instructor and was honestly the highlight of the course for me - very knowledgeable, good pace, and just pleasant to listen to. As I said, PMP content is inherently dry, but Trevor did a great job keeping me interested and engaged. He shared lots of tips, trick, mnemonics, and insight that made the content feel more digestible and memorable. Trevor also clearly knows what it likes to be a student of this course, which was very helpful in how he delivered the material. Even something as simple as telling us ahead of time when breaks would be shows an empathy for us as students and made it feel like he wasn't just talking in to space (a true danger when running online classes!) MOCK EXAM REVIEW (Meh) - This is the only part of the course I think needs improvement; it's an activity on the final day and just felt like it could be better organized. To be clear: the instructor Trevor did the best he could given the structure of the course. I think PMA should do a better job collecting mock exam inquiries in advance and/or providing a mock exam class breakdown in advance. That would make the whole activity much smoother and useful. ONLINE COURSE & FREQUENCY (Excellent) - I took an online course that was in half days (so 8 days, 4.5 hours each day). I've been working remotely for years, so the online delivery method worked for me. I absolutely LOVED doing half-days. This content is dense... after 4.5 hours of class my brain definitely needed a break to digest and recharge before the next day. Ultimately the half-days helped me retain more and not feel overwhelmed or burnt out in the process. I don't know how someone could possible sit through an entire day of instruction and have good retention. POST-COURSE MATERIALS & SUPPORT (Great) - After completing the course, you have access to a bunch of helpful online study content like practice exams, flash cards, and so on. There's also weekly "office hours" held online where you can drop-in and ask a PMA instructor about any of the course material you're stuck on. ASSISTING WITH PMP APPLICATION (Excellent) - During the course, there was good content about the Dos and Don'ts of applying for the PMP. The application had always felt a bit daunting and scary to me, but getting instruction on how to best complete the application was SUPER helpful and alleviated my anxiety. My instructor even offered to review my app draft prior to submission :) REGISTERING & DISCOUNTS (Excellent) - The call-in customer service was super helpful to get me registered and setup in the course. I mentioned I was furloughed at the time, and was immediately put in touch with Nancy at PMA who helped me great a nice discount on the course. She helped me same day and was very pleasant. Cannot say enough good things about the service from these folks at PMA. read more

They gUaranTee no cancellations but gave a bogus excuse late night before the training (while most folks are asleep) that the instructor fell down a flight of stairs & they had to cancel. How convenient. Dont waste your time and money on these scam artists. read more

I took an in-person Project Management Academy boot camp in August 2023 in preparation for the PMP exam. My instructor, John Connolly, was able to explain the complex nature of the PMP course material in a way that was digestible and relatable. It is a ton of information to learn in 4 days, but he managed to teach it in a way that gave me a solid foundational understanding of the material. The only reason I gave this 4 stars and not 5 is that the way the course material is structured can be a bit confusing and repetitive, but John said they were going to be updating the course soon, so that will likely change. That said, I took the PMP exam shortly after the course ended and got Above Target in all three domains, which I credit to the strong foundation provided by PMA, in addition to studying after. read more

Class was great. I learn a lot. I feel well prepared for the PMP exam. Mark Francesco was a great instructor. He was lively and entertaining while teaching the content. read more

I am so thankful that of all of the PMP course options out there, I chose the Project Management Academy. The cherry on top was my instructor - Bill Holmes. PMA's curriculum and Bill Homes approach to education are top notch. I focused during the 4 day course, followed their post course recommendations (practice test, quiz generator, studying daily and focusing on the areas I tested low in, etc. I sat for my PMP last week- I finished with time to spare and scored in the 'exceed expectations' range for all 3 sections of the course. Thank you PMA & Bill Holmes! Looking forward to many more courses with them. read more

Took the PMP four-day prep class in mid-July and passed the first time this week. The instructor Bill Holmes was great - energetic, knew the material inside and out and provided key insights/tips (along with real-world experience) to pass the test. Independent study is definitely needed post-class to pass, but the PMA portal makes it easy (lots of practice tests, topical videos for review - even flash cards). Definitely recommend - don't take the PMP test without a prep class. read more

I completed the PMP Exam Prep class with Mark Francesco this week. The class was fantastic! Mark was a dynamic, engaging instructor who explained the material very well. He made sure to answer any and all questions. The course was extremely helpful and exceeded my expectations. I feel confident going into the PMP exam and there is no way I would feel as knowledgeable without this course. Would highly recommend. read more

I recently took the PMP boot camp course and would highly recommended it. Mark Francesco is an excellent instructor. The class is very content heavy and focused on preparing you for the PMP exam. Mark did a great job of delivering a ton of content while keeping a virtual class engaged and adding color via his personal experience. I would absolutely recommend this class for anyone who is preparing for the PMP exam. read more

I took the 2023 Virtual PMP class with John D., who was an excellent instructor. He kept the material interesting throughout his class, and made it a point to sprinkle in real-world examples from his career. He offered a wealth of study tips and study guide material which played a big role in helping me pass the PMP exam on my first try. I would recommend PMA, and specifically John's class, to anyone looking to get the PMP. PMA also offers a large amount of electronic study material and quizzes which were invaluable. read more

I took the bootcamp in February 2021 and passed the exam on my first try on March 6! While the bootcamp itself was more of a fast high-level review, all the study resources on the PMA portal were valuable to help me learn the content in a variety different ways (exams, flashcards, quizzes, slides, videos...). The practice exams were crucial. Right now there is a transition to thew new PMP curriculum so in the bootcamp, there appeared to be some confusion and uncertainty about what the exam was actually going to test on. Therefore, I paired the PMA resources with the PMI Agile Guide and PMI Student Exam Guide, and after a month if intensive studying, I was totally prepared. read more

Mark Francesco was a fantastic instructor. The class has a GREAT deal of content. It was great to be assigned exercises to work on over the week to help retain the information. There were a lot of great examples that were provided to help the concepts stick. I loved the small class size - it was very easy for us to all have a dialogue in the class. Mark brought a lot of great energy to the classroom - would for sure take another class taught by him. read more

I took my class in August 2021 at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge. I learn best in a live environment, as opposed to online courses. I had Scott Faas as an instructor, and he was so great. He covered the material at a great pace. His real life stories an anecdotes helped understand the material. He answered all the questions and was very down to earth. I didn't take the exam until early March 2022. Scott recommends studying for 1 hour a day and taking the exam 4-6 weeks after the class. I wish I hadn't put it off for so long. I passed my first time! I will say, I think the PMA practice exams are a little off when it comes to the actual exam. The practice exams were heavy on ITTOs, which isn't covered on the exam. read more

I PASSED MY EXAM!!! I suggest anyone studying for their PMP take the bootcamp through Project Management Academy. I took my class with Scott Fass. He's an extremely seasoned and knowledgeable PM that had a lot of fascinating experiences that illustrated the various concepts in the PMBoK. He was able to explain things in a way that was simple, straight-forward, and easy to understand. He had an answer to 99.99% of the questions, and whatever he didn't have an answer to (e.g., an example of a rare situation), he sent us articles that have real-life examples to supplement. The class is different from the previous self-study online material I've used, as the curriculum helps you see how the practices are put into practice (in general common order) when you implement a real project. The course materials are really helpful. You get a PMBoK guide, Book of class slides, Agile study book (We didn't use this), Strategy guide, and different infosheets / quick study guides. Info on the slides were definitely found on the exam. The Strategy Guide is also really useful! At the end of the class, Scott gave us each our own individual study plans according to our score on the practice exam. The PMA portal has amazing resources that were helpful. Video clips for all lectures w/accompanying quizzes, full-length practice exams that are similar to the PMI format, printable resources, and more study tools. All helped me get ready for my exam. Definitely follow the study tips from the instructor and the Academy. Being out of school for so long, I almost forgot how to study lol. But the approach is awesome. Good luck everyone :) Thank you Scott! And thank you, Project Management Academy. You've definitely helped me take the next step in my career! Extra: If you take the course at the Holiday Inn in Rosslyn, you get breakfast, lunch, and snacks. read more

I took my PMP exam this Sunday, November 11, 2020 and PASSED!! I cannot even explain the level of joy I am feeling right now! :) Looking back at my journey I know there is one key piece that made this possible: Crystal Richards at Project Management Academy. I met Crystal through a group bootcamp she facilitated for myself and my colleagues. She came highly recommended and I soon found out why! From the beginning it was clear how knowledgeable, determined, and entertaining she was. Only Crystal could bring the somewhat dry PMBOK concepts to life. When I think of the concepts now, so many of her pneumonics and examples come to mind. :) After the bootcamp, Crystal stayed in touch, motivating me to finally finish my application (lol), reviewing the application, and providing me with support when every day life made studying seem impossible. Crystal's kind but firm demeanor assured me that even though work was busy and I had 100 things going on, that still should not prevent me from accomplishing my professional goals. With this support, I charged forward with studying, using my notes from the bootcamp, the great templates and videos Project Management Academy provided, and of course the trusted PMBOK. I studied day and night till I could not study anymore. On the day of the test, I was so nervous! But I knew that I had done the work to prepare and was the most ready I could ever be. I kept in mind the concepts Crystal had reinforced and plowed through the test. When I saw the congratulations page and my "Above Target" proficiency rating, I was so happy! I'm still smiling :) This is one of my proudest professional achievements and I couldn't have done it without Crystal and Project Management Academy. I have recommended them to all of my friends who want to get certified, and now I will tell you. If you want your PMP, Crystal and Project Management Academy are a must! read more

I highly recommend PMA when preparing for the PMP. I have heard of many other companies that provide boot camps that aren't planned well and result in the instructor cramming in too much material on the last day. I didn't experience anything like that with PMA. I took the boot camp May 15-18, 2017 in Arlington, Va. The entire week was great. I loved how there was always drinks and snacks to keep us energized. We also had a daily lunch on the top floor of the hotel overlooking Georgetown and DC! I couldn't imagine a better instructor than Crystal Richards! Crystal kept the class engaged and didn't let anyone slack off. It was clear that Crystal wanted everyone to pass the PMP and she was going to do everything in her power to make that happen. Crystal's teaching style is exactly the type that I love and look for in an instructor. Crystal even answered various questions of mine many months after the class had ended. From what I hear, 100% of the students in my class have passed the PMP! That speaks for itself. Go with PMA and definitely choose a class where Crystal is the instructor! Oh, and if you remember, tell them Brad Langguth referred you :) read more

I had a mixed experience with PMA. Take their advice on how often/much to study and take it very seriously. I don't think I realized the gravity of how important it was going to be when I took the exam the first time. After some self-study and taking the exam a second time, I was really nervous and exploring my options. I reached out to them and it did not seem as though they actually would have given me a refund had I needed it. However, I was given the opportunity to retake the course on the weekend (free of charge) with Bill Holmes and Bill CRUSHED IT. He made the content easy to understand and made it relevant to my experience. I passed on my third attempt and am proud of not giving up on myself with a little encouragement from Bill. read more

It was a privilege to be part of this PMP exam preparation class and learning so many important project management concepts. Mr. Mark Francesco is a great instructor and experienced project management professional, his presentations, particularly the insights he shared with us based on his personal experience, added significantly to my knowledge and I am confident I will be able to use this new knowledge for my PMP exam and more importantly in my professional work. read more

Highly recommend PMA for the PMP certification! I took the 4-day PMP boot camp with Scott Fass and successfully passed my PMP exam the following Monday (only 4 days after completing the boot camp). The boot camp structure and Scott's anecdotes about how to apply the methodologies in real life prepared me for the exam well. read more

I took the PMP Exam Prep Course virtually with Mark in December 2022. He was engaging and very knowledgeable. I feel much more prepared to take the exam after going through the bootcamp! read more

Mark does a great job teaching this class with a focus on getting you the information you need to master not only for the test but for actually executing this stuff. He is very articulate and is a poised instructor. I took his course and felt comfortable enough to take the test the next day and pass. read more

I passed my PMP 2021 Exam. I'm so happy to choose PMA to help me with my review. Derek Beck is really professional and he understand what the participants need to make the review enjoyable and effective. The PMA also provide robust tools and materials for the students. They're very helpful and responsive for questions I have whether its phone or email. I was worried at first to attend a virtual class but the class went beyond my expectations. Thank you for the tips and overall service. read more

Just finished my PMP Bootcamp with Mike Strachan. Course materials were good. I like PMA's approach to preparing students for the test, but Mike made the class. His breadth of knowledge, energetic, fun professional attitude made 2 weekends in a row sitting learning the PMBOK so much more bearable. His stories were right on point with the content being discussed and fun to listen to. It is obvious he has worked as a PM for a while and uses the techniques and strategies presented in the PMBOK. He didn't just read slides to the class. He answered questions and rarely took breaks to ensure availability to the class for questions. If you have to sit through a bootcamp, you like fun stories, and want an Instructor who is dedicated to helping you pass the test, use PMA and Mike Strachan. Note: I didn't do 5 stars as I do not believe in perfection. Everyone and thing can be improved upon. read more

I just took and passed the PMP exam after much studying following the Project Management Academy prep course. I appreciated and used many of the study/learning resources that PMA provides. But much of the knowledge and information in the prep course and PMA website was significantly NOT on target with the PMP exam as I experienced it. The exam was 99% scenario questions with most focusing on agile and hybrid methods, whereas the PMA prep course mostly focused on predictive approaches and included only a few scenario learning tools. Many of the questions on the PMA practice exams are about naming the exact process groups and their inputs, tools, and outputs, whereas the PMP exam I took had maybe 3 or 4 questions (out of 180) about these details. Same with the earned value management calculations, data charts and graphs, critical path concepts, and organizational theories - drilled in from the PMA content but not on the exam. For all of these reasons, I do NOT recommend PMA. If, however, you choose PMA, I recommend focusing your exam prep time on the Question & Answer Scenario questions as they are most similar to what you'll experience on the PMP exam. Also, I think PMA's moneyback offer is disingenuous since it's based on the Timed Practice Exams, in which I found that many questions were repeated from one practice exam to the next (sometimes even within a single exam!) so it's easy to quickly increase your score over successive exams and not qualify for the money-back guarantee. read more

I recently took this class with Mark and it was one of the best/most informative classes I have been to! Excellent work.

I recently completed Project Management Academy's PMP Boot Camp course in Washington, DC (May 2018) and just yesterday passed my Project Management Professional exam. My instructor, Ms. Crystal Richards, did a superb job of preparing me for the PMP exam as well as adding to my knowledge and understanding of the Project Management profession. She is clearly an experienced Project Management professional as well a very talented instructor. She kept the class on track while skillfully and patiently answering every question we had, often adding interesting real-world examples to illustrate her points. I was also impressed with her ability to cite 'chapter and verse' from the new 6th edition PMBOK to back up here easy to understand explanations - that's an instructor who knows her material! Project Management Academy's materials and study aids were a perfect companion to the class and just what I needed to push through my exam prep before yesterday's exam. Their web site provided plenty of additional material (practice tests, a study plan, a book of exercises, etc) to help me study for the exam after the class. All in all, this course got the job done for me - I passed the exam - and was a solid professional investment on top of that. read more

Mark Francesco did a great job in relaying what can be very dense and intimidating material. I took the boot camp that spans two consecutive weekends and was able to pass with all AT's on my first try! I highly suggest this course, and this instructor in particular. He infused humor and real world examples to make the study material more digestible. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in getting the PMP cert. read more

I want to thank the Project Management Academy and my instructor, Gregg Richie, for preparing me to pass the PMP certification exam on the first try! I took the course the last week of July 2014, and took the test 3 weeks later. I don't recommend waiting that long, or be sure to keep studying if you do. The tips and techniques that Gregg taught, along with the approach to the material helped tremendously. And the study guide handouts provided in class, along with the online resources really made a difference! read more

I took PMA's boot camp and it was great. The days were long and jam-packed with information, but it was definitely worth it. Our instructor Crystal Richards was awesome. She facilitated some great discussions and answered questions (during and after classroom hours); it was clear that she had mastered the PMBOK. I took the course July 27-30 and passed my exam on August 13. 5 Star // A+ ratings for the instructor and for the course as a whole. read more

I took the PMA Bootcamp taught by Jim Stewart. The class was superb in teaching what is needed to pass the PMP exam. I believe the Bootcamp made the difference in passing the PMP exam. -Sue H. read more

Highly recommend PMA to prep for the PMP. They have great study material for class and online. Our instructor Scott Fass has a fantastic background and helped us understand the processes by sharing his experiences with the class, this made important processes relatable which was incredible as it made the situational questions of the exam easy to assimilate. Passed the exam on the first try after following the study recommendations. read more