If you are interested in becoming CAPM or PMP certified, I implore you to register for the 4-day PMP boot camp offered by Project Management Academy (PMA). I took it this past February in Burlington, MA with Anand Pulchan, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about both my learning experience with Anand, and my overall experience with PMA. First, Anand was not only extremely knowledgeable about all of the training material and the expectations and standards held by PMI, but was able to relate the training material in a fun and engaging way. He offered a lot of real-world examples from his career and called upon participants to do the same, which helped cement the learning material and make it relatable for everyone - a difficult task for even the most experienced trainers. I found this to be quite impressive, given the varied level of PM experience, industry experience, and professional status within our training class. When presented with questions or alternative points of view on the material, and challenges to some of the practice test questions, Anand consistently demonstrated patience and managed those discussions with poise and professionalism. He respectfully listened to the alternative viewpoints, honored all needs for clarification (sometimes multiple times over), and was able to explain why PMBOK would put forth a different expectation or answer. Finally, Anand was able to support and encourage all of us to persevere through the more difficult portions of PMBOK. He even offered his own time post-course to provide additional help with learning the material if needed. This demonstrated his sense of pride and ownership in his own work, and his commitment to doing excellent work for PMA, which I greatly appreciated. I took the CAPM exam on 2/28 and passed with high marks, and am now working on completing my PMP application so that I may sit for that exam. Thanks to Anand, I feel well-prepared for that endeavor! I would relish any opportunity to work with Anand again in the future! Second, the folks at PMA were extremely responsive and helpful in answering all of my questions via email and phone about the course, the certification requirements, and general advice on pursuing both. Literally, my emails were returned within an hour at most, and the responses were all very thorough, insightful, and professional; the PMA customer support team made me feel very welcomed and encouraged. When I called to inquire about a potential cancellation due to a blizzard, they reliably called back when they said they would. I would highly recommend PMA to anyone looking for CAPM/PMP training! read more

Finally decided to pull the trigger on getting my PMP. After browsing the internet, I decided to give Project Management Academy a try. I am the type of person that does much better with 'in-person' training rather than online. Everyone was properly spaced out because of the Covid virus, so that wasn't a concern. I went to the Burlington MA location on Oct. 12-15th and had Michael Einstein as an instructor. The course materials were excellent. You actually receive a complete copy of the PMBOK Guide book, an agile guide, PMP Exam Prep Training Guide, and summary cards (quick study sheets) with a lot of the formulas and important information that is stressed on the exam. Basically, you have everything necessary to do a great job on the exam. Because of the deadline with the exam switching over after the first of the year, I was in a time crunch to take the exam, so I scheduled it for 10 days after my training to allow for additional exam taking if necessary before the end of the year. This is an intense 4-day (full days) boot camp that is worth every penny you pay for it. The course and instructor concentrate on what you need to pass the exam. This is not a course to learn the finer points of project management - although you will obviously know a lot about it after taking this course. Once you decide to go with Project Management Academy, you will be given access to their website. Their website includes flash cards, multiple prep tests, Q&As, study information, and a whole lot more all geared to help you pass the test. I have taken many classes over my time, and this class was the first one that kept my attention for the entire day - every day. Of course, the instructor had quite a bit to do with it as well. The instructor that I had for this session was Michael Einstein. He kept your attention, kept the class involved, was able to answer all our questions, and if he wasn't 100% sure on the answer, he would look up the answer at night on his personal time. Obviously, a dedicated instructor with a lot of experience. While he was instructing us, he would use analogies that help to make things 'click'. Since this class is not cheap, do yourself a favor. Take this class if you are serious about passing the exam, you want to participate (don't be a wallflower), go with a positive attitude, and get plenty of sleep so you can be attentive during class. I took the exam after 10 days and PASSED! Good luck to you all. read more

I'm happy to say that I recently passed the PMP exam with Above Target in all five Process Groups!!! The Project Management Academy live course, training materials, wonderful customer support, and my instructor Anand Pulchan were instrumental in my success. I originally took the PMP Exam Preparation Course in Burlington, MA in January of 2019. I was on a tight timeline as I was uprooting my family and moving to Florida in the near future. I had every intention of taking the course, applying to sit for the exam, studying for a few weeks, and then taking the exam. Unfortunately my application was chosen for the random PMI audit. It took me several weeks to get through that process and finally be approved to schedule the exam. My PMP exam preparation went on the back burner during that time and all through my transition to Florida. Fast forward to January 2020 with my one year PMI deadline approaching, and I knew I had to get back to studying or I would have to reapply. My PMA account access had expired so I reached out to Anand Pulchan, who referred me to the PMA Customer Support staff. I explained my situation and without hesitation they extended my account access, and with it access to all of the course materials and online resources. I couldn't be happier with the level of customer support that I received. The course content, in-class handouts, and online materials were critical during my exam preparation. The online portal is a great resource and contains videos of all of the in-class presentations so that you can revisit them, has digital copies of the in-class materials, and has hundreds of simulated exam questions ranging from simple quiz questions that test your knowledge of the terminology to situational questions that test your application of the entire PMBOK. Taking practice exams and understanding the logic behind the correct answers is one of the keys to passing the PMP exam. I learned as much from the explanations of the practice questions as I did from the other course materials. I can say without a doubt that the PMA course, study materials, and support from Anand Pulchan were a huge part of my successful test prep. I would recommend their course without hesitation to anyone looking to tackle the PMP exam. read more

I completed the Boston PMP boot camp course this August with Ben Rebeske. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in getting their PMP credentials. Instruction: Ben is a fantastic teacher. He's very knowledgable of the content and has a ton of real world experience which he'll often times relate to in class. He did a great job breaking down complex topics into items we could easily understand and remember. There was a lot of content to go over and he did a very good job keeping us on track. Course Content: The content is very good. You'll receive a copy of the Pmbok, a binder with slides, several laminated study sheets, and some additional material. The course tries to teach you how to understand the processes. Please note - it will not teach you every nut and bolt within the Pmbok, especially in a 4 day course. It will however help you prepare for what will be on the exam. Study Materials: The Project Management Academy provides a bunch of online resources that accompany the course. There are flash cards, practice exams, practice questions, and webinars of the course content. For my studying, I took 3 practice exams, studied the results, and reviewed the laminated study notes. Whenever I got to a question or term I wasn't 100% sure on, I'd look it up in the Pmbok. While not inexpensive, this is a great prep course for passing the PMP exam. I do recommend reading the PmBok before class if you don't have a much of a background in formalized Project Management. It will definitely help. If you end up with Ben as your instructor, you're in for a great class. read more

I took the PMP Boot camp course with Michael Einstein from 10/19/20 through 10/22/20. I can highly recommend both this course and Michael as an instructor for the class. Michael brought his professional experience and personal knowledge into the class, which for me, really helped bridge the gap between the foundational concepts of the PMP and bringing it back to real life examples. I found that he made the course very straightforward and easy to understand. It's a huge amount of content to go over in 4 days and some topics are more tedious than others, I felt we tackled each one thoroughly and spent more time on the areas where we really needed it. Questions were encouraged and he took the time to answer every one in the detail it required. In regards to the PMA's materials and prep, for me, they were fantastic. The deck you review in the course hits on every point and then it's on you as the student to deep dive the areas you aren't comfortable in. I was also very happy with the PMA's online tools - especially the practice exams. Almost all of the questions on my PMP exam were situational and I felt readily prepared to tackle them, as that's exactly how the PMA's practice exams were based. I ended up taking 5 practice exams in total, getting scores in order of - 61, 62, 74, 78, and 82. By the final one, I really did feel thoroughly ready to go. I just took my PMP exam yesterday and passed it on the first try, that should tell you all you need to know! read more

I attended the PMP bootcamp course instructed by Anand Pulchan in Burlington, MA during the week of February 13th, 2017. Although I only have about 1 year's experience in the field of project management, this bootcamp was outlined in a way that still allowed me to follow along and understand the material. Being a "bootcamp", this training was obviously accelerated compared to other available training courses. Even with the intensity of learning the PMBOK material in a period of 3 days, PMA does a great job of highlighting the information to set you up for properly preparing for the exam. In addition, the expertise and input provided by Anand surely benefited the overall training. Anand did a great job of combining discussion and practice questions to align with the material. Due to my lack of PM experience, I actually sat for the CAPM exam rather then the PMP. Although the CAPM is different, I was still able to retain the appropriate information from the PMP bootcamp; with the provided resources and Anand's support, I was able to pass the CAPM exam 7 days following the bootcamp. I would recommend attending this PMP bootcamp for anyone interested in furthering their career, or even exploring the PM career path. If you can handle an accelerated course, this training will definitely set you up to prepare yourself to pass the exam! read more

I was a student at PMA's PMP Bootcamp class in January 2019 in Burlington MA. This class is extremely helpful for anyone with the appropriate Project Management experience for PMP certification looking for guidance on PMI's expectations and seeking a strategy for studying that can lead to success. The content for the 4 day Bootcamp class is necessarily intense and you should approach it with an open mind. Our instructor, Anand Pulchan, did a great job delivering the material, explaining the concepts and intent of the PMBOK and providing advice for exam preparation. He offered suggestions for external study resources and made himself available by email after class for any additional questions. Anand clearly understands the PMBOK approach and can translate from PMBOK to the student's real-world experiences. Logistically the class was consistently on time and met all intended expectations. The class materials are thoughtful and extremely useful for ongoing studying. I particularly appreciated the supplemental study guides and on-going web access to mock tests, in-class questions and additional digital study materials. Having passed the PMP certification exam last week I definitely feel this class and Anand provided a valuable foundation on the material and a clear, helpful approach to preparation. Absolutely recommended. read more

I had Ben Rebeske as my instructor when I took the Boston PMP boot camp back in July. Ben is a great instructor. He was able to get through a ton of information in a very short time in a way that was easy to understand and remember. He has a great energy which keeps you engaged throughout the course. Content: As mentioned in previous posts, you receive a copy of the PMBOK book, a binder with slides, several laminated study sheets, and some additional material. The course tries to teach you how to understand the processes and it will prepare you for what will be on the exam. Study Materials: The Project Management Academy provides a bunch of online resources that accompany the course. The laminated study sheets and binder slides got into a great position to understand every area at a high level. For any section that I felt uncomfortable with, I used the PMBOK book to get more detailed information. Practice Exams: I took 4 practice exams prior to sitting the exams as mentioned in the study guide. After each exam studied the results, and I reviewed the sections of the binder for the questions I got wrong. By taking the practice exam a couple of times, I was well prepared mentally for the 4 hours. I cannot thank Ben enough. He did an outstanding job throughout the 4 days. This course is well worth the money! read more

The Project Management Academy - PMP Exam 35 Hour Bootcamp was awesome! The location was convenient, the class size was perfect, and the course material was well laid out, logical and highly applicable to achieving success on the PMP exam. The instructor Jim Stewart was super in that he has extensive field experience and has a tremendous wealth of information on how to successful pass the exam. He laid out a well articulated framework for success and did NOT sugarcoat anything in terms of the level of readiness needed to pass! Even down to visiting the test center (Prometrics) to get a feel for the commute, parking, layout, etc...I took his advice and was well worth it, highly beneficial. The Project Management Academy's on-line tools (Timed Exams, On-line tests, Q&A, Flash Cards, etc.) we're invaluable to the 6 week study prior to taking the exam. The laminates that come with the course, coupled with the on-line tools will guarantee success for sure - BUT you have to put the time in. Highly recommend this for anyone that wants to fast track their success. I took the course 3rd week of July and passed on the 1st attempt on 9/10 having been one of the unfortunate 40% to get audited during the application process. Great stuff! read more

I took the PMP exam boot camp and highly recommend it. First of all great instructor (Jim Stewart) who was very experienced and articulated everything very clearly. He tried to connect PMBok knowledge with real life experiences which made the class even more useful and not boring at all (not easy to do for 8-hour per day crash course with PMBok content)! Then the class materials (hand-outs, laminates and strategy guide) and online tools (great for both BEFORE and AFTER the bootcamp) were very valuable, highlighted everything critical for passing the exam. The last day of the boot camp was a mock exam - which also got us a pretty real experience of the test. This was very important considering the exam is 4 hour long so good opportunity to gauge yourself and practice things like brain dump and break strategy. With these there was no excuse for me not to pass the real test! So for anyone who wants to be ready for PMP exam, this would be a great course. Also if you are busy with work and family, really needs an opportunity to focus on only PMP prep, this would be a great way to do it as well. Again highly recommend this course and good luck to everyone on pursuing PMP! read more

I attended the March 2018 PMP prep course in Burlington MA with John D instructing. He does a great job putting the pieces together in a way that made the content easier to absorb. Some of the insights he shared helped clarify concepts that I now use in my day to day work. The PMA website is your best friend after this course. I looked at quiz apps, free sites, free training, all that. There is nothing I encountered that was even close what PMA offers in terms of value. I was 100% prepared and feeling good about my exam. I was only worried about when it was going to get more complicated than what I'd seen on PMAs timed practices. It never happened. This is not a magic bullet. There are hours upon hours of study still involved. This is an absolutely valid, tried and true framework to help you absorb the PMP conceptually which will then aide you in learning the content itself. They will give you the tools. Using them is still up to you. I was not fortunate enough for my training to be corporate sponsored. Spent my own money and not only do I have 0 regrets, I will be engaging PMA soon for the PMI-ACP. Sincerely, Jason Rondeau, PMP read more

I passed the PMP exam on June 6, 2016 after taking the Project Mgmt Academy PMP Prep course in March. The Project Management Academy materials broke down the voluminous and dry PMBOK into manageable modules that I could more easily study and absorb during the 4 day course. The PMA also offered a great follow up study plan after the prep course in the way of practice exams, weekly meetings, Q&A and study materials. After following the study plan suggestions and advice, I was well prepared for the final exam. Our instructor, Roger Jennings, did an excellent job of working through all the material, including real life examples and lots of tips and advice on managing the content of the exam. More important, the course content reinforced all the knowledge and steps needed to be an effective project manager every day. With many years of experience, the course was a great refresher of all PM concepts including items you might not use in your company or day-to-day activities. It was a very good investment for me as I've tried other "self-study" programs but the materials just didn't resonate with me. I highly recommend the course. read more

With just 2 weeks and no previous studying before my scheduled PMP exam this course certainly tripled my ROI as I did pass the exam. Took the course in Burlington, MA week of 12/4. The course design and flow was fast paced but built on the previous modules and allowed for a broad picture understanding of what you need to focus on for the exam. The instructor, Gary Raubenheimer, was outstanding. He presented the material in a very articulate manner that assisted in following the topics. He brought his historical background as examples when breaking down a topic for better understanding. He engaged the group by asking questions and responded to each question that was posed to him. He certainly was sincere in his efforts for everyone to comprehend the course and their future goal of passing the exam. This was my first interaction with PM Academy and this certainly allows me to provide positive feedback and encourage others to take this PMP prep course. I hope to look into a Lean Six Sigma course in the future and PMA will be my first stop. Thanks again for providing me the tools and acceptable approach to conquer the PMP exam. read more

I had the PMP Boot camp in February 2019 in Burlington MA, with Allen Young and overall it was a positive experience. The material is very good, the teacher was very knowledgeable and attentive to answer questions. Location for the training was also great. The reason I give 4 starts but not 5 (I may give 4.5 but there is no option to do it) are: -The content is sometimes tough and difficult to digest so I missed role playing and/or hands-on activities to engage the students. It was too much of a masterclass all the time. -I went to the training without reading anything of the PMBOKGuide, and I think it would have been beneficial to receive some summarized content in advance to get prepared for the training and make it even more profitable. -In a ~10 hours/day training in a hotel meeting room, seems strange that we were sent to get lunch ourselves. I think it would make more sense to increase the cost of the training $40-50 and provide food next door (as other training were doing when we where there) and contribute to the students socialization. read more

I truly don't know how anyone could pass the exam without participating in some sort of preparation course; there is just so much material to cover. The Project Management Academy's 4-day PMP Boot Camp focuses you directly on the critical components required to pass the exam. I completed the boot camp in May 2017 and passed the PMP exam just a few weeks later (on my first try)! Not only is the course content relevant but the instruction (led by Ben Rebeske) was exceptional. In my previous experiences with accelerated courses, the days feel long and the content overwhelming; this was not the case with Ben's instruction. Ben delivered the content at a great pace with an impressive level of enthusiasm & engagement. Additionally, the support did not end when the course concluded. The Project Management Academy provides endless study materials and other resources to aid your ability to pass the exam. I did a great deal of research prior to selecting The Project Management Academy and I could not be more satisfied with my choice. read more

I took the 4 day PMP preparation course with Karl Cheney. I started taking this in April, but ended up having to leave on the second day when a family member had a medical emergency. Customer Service at Project Management Academy was very understanding and allowed me to re-take the class in June for no additional cost. As for Karl's instruction - he was able to keep us entertained while delivering what could have been some very dry material. He put a lot of energy into this class, which kept us all engaged. The material for the course was presented very clearly, and Karl had many analogies and examples that clarified what was intended in each section of the PMBOK. In addition, he was often able to come up with useful analogies on the fly when questions were asked. He knows this material inside and out, and as such, is able to teach it well. I have not yet taken the PMP exam, but I have full confidence that after this course, along with the study guide that Karl has provided I should be well equipped to pass. read more

I took the 4-day PMP course in April with Ben Rebeske and passed the exam on my first attempt on June 20th. The materials were fantastic and certainly covered all the subject matter one would need to prepare for the exam. I would highly recommend the Project Management Academy to anyone seeking to earn their educational credits that are required to sit in for the exam, or anyone who needs a well developed refresher. The Project Management Academy really stands behind its promises and provide students with an enormous collection of tools and resources. A+ for the Project Management Academy! I would like to give a special thanks to the course instructor, Ben Rebeske. Ben's teaching style and knowledge were amazing. He also really takes the time provide personal guidance to his students which is so important. His knowledge seems limitless and, when you add in the personal touch, his leadership of the course was the most invaluable part of the experience. Thank you, Ben! Best of luck to you! Brian R. read more

I attended the boot camp in Burlington last summer with Instructor Jim Stewart. It was a great experience, and I passed the PMP Exam on the first try less than 2 months later. Before I heard about Project Management Academy, I read the Rita Mulcahy PMP Exam Prep Guide. I know a lot of people have passed the PMP Exam with the Mulcahy Guide, but I still felt overwhelmed. I first found out about PMA while researching PDUs (you need at least 35 to sit for the exam). I was most interested in PMA's pass guarantee and its A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau. Jim was great. He was very articulate, and by the second day of the course I felt a lot better about my chances of passing the exam. There is a ton of material to cover, but PMA organizes all of it very well. Their study questions are approved by PMI so you know you're studying the best way possible. I plan to continue working with PMA to maintain my PMP, and I would recommend PMA to anyone who is looking to take the PMP Exam. read more

Project Management Academy was a major contributor to my passing the PMP exam on the first try. The boot camp class was excellent. The instructor, Jim Stewart, did a great job of covering the material and clearly pointing out the areas that needed special attention. He had a great sense of humor, kept the class interesting, and made sure that everyone's questions were answered. There is a large amount of material that gets covered in the boot camp. He also provided a good deal of information which is NOT in the PMBOK. After boot camp, the resources on the Project Management Academy (PMA) website were invaluable. They provide guidance and a checklist for things that should be done prior to taking the exam. There are flash cards, sample questions, and CBT recordings that can be viewed at your own pace. They reinforce the material from the boot camp. I highly recommend the Project Management Academy PMP training. If you want to pass the PMP on the first try, PMA can help you to do it. read more