I took the PMP Boot Camp Class through Project Management Academy. It was four very full, very productive days. I walked away with a firm knowledge of the contents of the PMBOK and armed with study tools and an exam strategy guide. We had a small enough class that allowed our instructor, Michael, to thoroughly answer everyone's questions, but it was large enough that we had a broad range of fields and experience levels to draw knowledge from. Michael is an excellent instructor: clear, attentive, and knowledgeable. As soon as you register for the class, you are given access to study materials right away. After you complete the class, you continue to have access to Project Management Academy's online study materials, but you also have the physical materials provided in class including a copy of the PMBOK, a binder with all of the slides and notes from class, an exam strategy guide, and some fantastic study guides. Using all of this in combination with the online materials and practice exams, I easily passed the PMP about a month after completing the course. Project Management Academy offers a pass guarantee provided you complete the recommended training. Thanks to the exceptional instruction in class and the fantastic study materials provided, I won't need to take them up on their offer! If you are looking for a prep class for the PMP, this is an excellent choice! read more

PMA offers a great value for your money when it comes to test preparation for PMI exams. In my case, I took a 4-day virtual class (8:30am-6pm) with Hans Meijer for the PMP, from September 23-26. Hans did a great job of setting expectations for the PMP exam, and he also gave a really good overview of all of the exam content. Of course, I still went back and studied for a couple weeks before my exam; however, this was included in the class price -- practice quizzes, timed mock exams, study guides, index cards, and more were included. Having both the personal touch of an excellent instructor and the addition of online study tools was a huge helper, and I'd recommend it to anyone else looking to go for a PMI certification. Hans in particular was a great instructor, and he deserves a special shout-out. He was very professional, had a good time and cracked a few jokes, let the students pick break times/durations (we opted for less breaks to leave earlier each day), and he had an obvious passion for teaching and education -- I would HIGHLY recommend him. THANK YOU Hans for helping me succeed! read more

I attended the Project Management Academy boot camp class in Indianapolis, IN with instructor Stephen Hoogerwerf. I had high expectations going into the class and I was very pleased. The class was well structured and covered all of the necessary materials in four days to give you the foundation you need for the test. I especially found the PMA online study materials extremely helpful in the preparation of the exam and I feel that is what really helped me with studying and passing the exam. I was also very pleased with the instructor, Stephen since he is very knowledgeable and did a great job keeping everyone engaged in the class while making them feel comfortable. He also provided tips and advice to properly prepare for the exam. I would recommended the PMA boot camp to anyone interested in obtaining a PMP certification and especially with Stephen as the instructor. I have actually already recommended it to one of my colleagues. Thank you PMA and thank you Stephen! read more

I researched the Project Management Academy and found great reviews. So I signed up for the 4-Day PMP Certification Boot Camp that was instructed by Stephen Hoogerwerf's in Indianapolis, IN. Thankfully he was an excellent instructor, he kept things fresh so we were all actively engagement, he really knows his stuff and was able to not only explain certain material but he made it relative for us to better retain the knowledge. The helpful tips on how to successfully take the exam, different studying methods and helpful tips was priceless! All of the material provided to continue studying, taking practice exams, quizzes and Q&A's really helped with retaining so much information. Oh, and Stephen was always available (quick responses) if you needed help or had questions on the material - even months after the boot cam. I highly recommend Stephen as an instructor, its worth the investment - especially if its difficult to motivate and self-study on your own time. read more

I have wanted to take the PMP Exam for a few years, but never felt ready for the specific preparation required. I heard PMP Boot Camps were the best way to prepare, which through online research is how I found PMA. The course was in a very convenient location and time. Our instructor, Michael, was very impressive with his background and mastery of the subject. It was a no BS approach of how to pass the test in the near term and how to be a better PM in the long term. The curriculum was very easy to follow and the support after the class continued the high caliber learning. I followed Michael's advice on scheduling the exam and studying. I passed the exam the first time I took it, which was 2 weeks after I finished the class. I recommend this course to any professional who has PM background and is serious about passing the exam in a short period of time. read more

Due to my work schedule, I needed a virtual + flexible (watch recordings after) bootcamp to prepare for PMP exam and obtain the necessary PDU's for my application. The PMA PMP Bootcamp course delivered on all fronts - this course really maximized the participation and classroom training time and Instructor (Michael Steele) was good - upbeat, good pace, content made relevant, and much more insight into the PMP than I would have gotten with just PMBOK reading + google searching. The course is structured in a more logical way than the PMBOK, and classroom exercises are perfect prep for what you see on the exam. A few weeks after taking the class I aced my exam on the first try! Good pace, relevant content, and instructor was highly available and helpful - I'd recommend this virtual 4 day course to anyway looking for agile way to obtain their PMP. read more

I could sum up how I feel about Project Management Academy (PMA) in one word: GRATEFUL! I attended the PMP course Feb 3-6, 2014 in Indianapolis and from the first hour into the class I knew I'd made the right choice. My instructor, Gregg D. Richie, presented all of the course material in an energetic, straight forward, polished way that really kept the class engaged. The delivery also made it very easy for me to capture notes that were helpful during my following study time. After the formal class I used every feature on the Project Management Academy portal! All videos, quizzes, full practice exams, flashcards..... The PMA Portal and I were daily friends! Many huge Thanks You's to Gregg D. Richie and PMA, the combo of formal class + PMA Portal is a winning team that delivers! .... I passed the PMP Exam on March 12 ! WHOO -HOOO! read more

Michael Steele was our facilitator for the class (Oct 2017). It's hard to do the material justice when you're doing Mach 3 to get through it in 4 FULL days, but he was really good about making time after breaks or staying after to handle questions and clarifications. The PMA program is solid and even though I waited about 4.5 months after the class to "reprepare" and get ready for the test (before it changes to version 6 in a cpl of weeks), the materials and especially the online tools were superb for refreshing my knowledge and recognition of the subject matter. Just a note - Yelp seems to indicate that the Project Management Academy is actually located at the Carmel Courtyard Marriott, but that's hardly the case. The class is presented there, but don't worry it's a fly by night business located in a hotel... read more

The PMP Boot Camp course provided by Project Management Academy was excellent.I highly recommend this course to anyone who intends to sit the PMP certification exam. The course more than adequately covered the PMBOK content, and provided excellent preparation for the PMP certification exam. The course materials, including the presentation slides and other study materials provided in the course binder, as well as the additional materials available from the PMA website as part of the course, were fantastic. The instructor, Michael Steele, is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging (the latter being important for getting through the PMBOK content in the very fast-paced boot-camp format). The online resources - especially the unlimited practice exams - helped ensure that I was prepared to sit the exam successfully. read more

I took this Project Management Academy course in early June 2013 and was able to pass the exam and become a PMP on my very first try. Jackie Ockleberry was the instructor; she is TOP NOTCH in helping students learn and understand the material. She provided real-world project management examples from her experience as a PMP as well as relevant examples from the project management world. She engaged the class in an entertaining way (no moments where I felt the pull of nodding off asleep!) and helped each student grasp the more difficult concepts. I don't believe I could have passed the exam without her guidance, strong examples provided in class, and patient teaching style. If someone is interested in becoming a PMP, consider Project Management Academy, and specifically Jackie Ockleberry as an instructor! read more

I took the PMP Prep Course 9/18 - 9/21/2017 and it was the best thing I could have done to prepare for the exam. Very professional, great in-class materials, and extremely helpful web-based resources available after the course. The biggest web asset for me was the Mock Timed Exam on PMA's website, which allowed me to repeatedly take a 4-hour practice exam until I earned a comfortable score. Combined with the flash cards and web-based follow-up course, I was more than prepared to pass the exam. Michael Steele was the instructor. His methods and approach to teaching were great, including class engagement, real life examples and analogies, and great advice on test taking. I credit PMA and Michael with my passing score on my first attempt at the PMP Exam, just a few weeks after taking the course! read more

Wanted to take the PMP exam prior to the changes at the end of March. I have Project Management experience but that's not the same as knowing the PMBOK processes so I decided to take the PMA Bootcamp in Feb 2018. I highly recommend it! Michael Steele was my instructor and he was very thorough and knowledgeable. He provided valuable study tips and honest guidance as well. He also makes himself available via email and cell phone if you have any questions, etc. prior to your exam, even after you've finished the official course. The PMA materials were extremely helpful to use when studying too. I cannot say enough good things about this course. I took the exam about 3 weeks after finishing the course and passed with flying colors. I couldn't have done it without PMA. read more

I participated in the in-person boot camp in January 2020 (pre-pandemic). The course was taught by Stephen Hoogerwerf. I had a great group in the course and we learned a lot in the boot camp environment. That setting was a huge help to kick start my learning. I planned to take the exam mid April (to have a few more months to study after the boot camp) and then the pandemic hit. I stepped away dealing with life and a wedding and then came back to the PMBOK in late October and used the amazing PMA resources on the course portal. The practice exams and Q&A questions were a HUGE piece of my success. The studying tools post boot camp were KEY. I took the exam in December and PASSED! Thanks Stephen & PMA for the resources to now be a certified PMP! read more

PMA delivers. I recently took their PMP Boot Camp course and found the classroom and online materials, videos, and practice tests extremely useful. The instructor for our class, Jackie Ocklesberry, is a knowledgeable project management professional who uses real life examples from personal experience. She taught us to see events we might not normally consider projects (for example, the 2010 Chilean mining accident) as project challenges to illustrate the value of structured project management. Jackie's teaching style is accessible and participatory, and if the rest of PMA's staff is half as good, you won't go wrong hiring them. I'm now a PMP, and I have PMA and Jackie to thank for walking into the exam confident I would pass. read more

The materials are right on target. The instructor Michael, kept the class on track and controlled "PMP rage" in an efficient manner as we sifted through allot of material. We didn't spend time on unneeded things. PMA did an incredible job keeping things in context of the PMP guidelines. It got me into the right frame of mind to pass the exam. The website was especially good, and I would highly recommend reviewing all of the modules. On the last day, you take a Mock exam with the class. PMA doesn't recommend that you take the exam on the last day of class and even though I did (and passed!) I would not recommend this approach as it would be very difficult for most people. Overall, I have to give it 5 stars. read more

I attended the PMP Boot Camp at the beginning of August with Michael Steele as our instructor. I passed my test today after 10 days of solid studying. That being said, there is zero chance I would have passed without attending this Boot Camp. I wouldn't have even known where to start! Michael provided a lot of valuable insight and genuinely cared. He made sure everyone was as clear as you could be on concepts and would stop to offer tips and examples. Let's face it, this stuff is about as exciting as watching paint dry, but time went quickly and he made it as interesting as one possibly could. I highly recommend doing this Boot Camp if you're considering testing. Expensive? Of course, but worth every penny! read more

Thank you Project Management Academy! I attended the PMA boot camp in preparation to take my PMP exam and I am glad I did. Michael, my instructor, was amazing. Not only could he practically recite the PMBOK, he offered very effective strategies for preparing for the exam. I took the exam 10 days after attending the PMA boot camp and passed! Not only was Michael a tremendous resource, but so was the PMA website. There were practice exams, flashcards, video lessons and even access to instructors. I was very impressed with the Project Management Academy and highly recommend them. I will be back for my required PDUs to maintain my PMP certification. Thank you Michael and the Project Management Academy. read more

I had a goal to pass the PMP Exam before the March version change. I'd previously tried the self-study approach to found it wildly inefficient. I selected PMA based on timing and location. Turned out to be some of the best money I've ever spent. I passed on the 1st attempt. Michael Steele was an excellent instructor and helped us to filter through he noise and focus on the content we needed to master for the exam. I found the PMA preparation methodology (including the training aids) to be extremely helpful. There are a number of companies out there that offer preparatory Boot Camps but I would recommend this course to anyone looking to pass the PMP. These folks know what they're doing! read more

The Project Management Academy (PMA) boot camp that I attended in November 2013 was excellent. The instructor, Jackie Ockleberry, did a great job of covering a lot material in a very short amount of time. She was able to successfully bring the very dry PMBOK material to life and used real life examples to help the class apply the knowledge. And she skillfully used humor to break up the day. I believe the PMA boot camp, boot camp materials and practice exams were the key to my success. I passed the PMP exam on the first try! I would definitely recommend PMA and Jackie Ockleberry to anyone who is wanting to earn their PMP certifiction. Many thanks to PMA and Jackie! read more