Dr. Mike's class is terrific! He covers everything in the exam and I feel much confident with the test now. Thank you!

Passed my PMP on the first try in 2016. I took the PMA PMP Boot camp with Mr. Jim Higgins. Jim has been a fantastic mentor, both during and after the boot camp. He has been instrumental in my journey of becoming a PMP. During the boot camp he kept the subject matter really interesting giving real world examples which really helped me hone down on quite a few PMP concepts. His quizzes are simply fantastic and the post quiz sessions are very informative. Post the boot camp he proactively kept in touch to make sure I was on the right track with my exam prep - Thank You Jim ! The course material and online knowledge base provided by PMA is invaluable, extremely informative and broken down to the minutest detail which can be digested with ease. I would highly recommend the PMP boot camp at PMA to all PMP aspirants who are looking for that essential boost in their career. If you follow the PMA approach and put in the time and work, you will not be disappointed. read more

I took the PMA bootcamp with Jim Higgins as the instructor, and it was an invaluable tool in helping me pass the challenging PMP exam. The first three days were spent covering the PMBOK book, with the last day we completed a mock-exam. The biggest challenge was learning the project management approach through the eyes of PMBOK and not from a real-life perspective. I took the test one month after the class, due to scheduling issues, but would recommend the exam be scheduled no less than two weeks after taking this course...you'll want the information to be fresh, but give yourself enough time to absorb it all! Thanks Jim, for helping me learn the information quickly and effectively! read more

I recently participated in the PMP prep class by Jim Higgins, and passed the exam. I highly recommend the prep course - not only does it help meet the 35 hour requirement, but it is a highly informative class which greatly assisted me with passing the exam. Jim is genuinely interested in the material, and more importantly, in people's success with the PMP. He definitely keeps it interesting which is not easy to do given the subject matter. He's a great teacher and I highly recommend taking his class. read more

For me personally, classroom training is critical for a task like preparing for the PMP exam (I can't do it online and/or on my own, just doesn't work for me without the interaction, etc.). Jim Higgins' class was great for the purpose. He obviously has a lot of real world experience in Project Management which gives him the ability to provide great examples and an understanding of how things work, especially as they related to the PMBOK. Jim's class prepared me well to pass the exam (on my first try)! Thank you Jim! read more

I took the boot camp class in Oct. The instructor we had is Joe Drammissi. He covered entire PMBOK in 3 days with important information that help on your job and also passing the exam. I originally plan to take my exam in Nov, but something come up so I ended taking the exam in Dec. The course material helped a lot and the on-line exam and question/answer is great help. Make sure you study and also do the on-line exam on their website and score 85 or better before you do the actual exam. read more

Jim Higgins was our class's instructor. If you have the opportunity to attend this course I highly encourage you to sign up. His knowledge of the material and PMI is too valuable to forego. You will not be disappointed after completing the course. The PMP organizes its content in two ways: by knowledge area and by process group. Almost all teaching materials I've used or researched will lead you through the material for the test by knowledge area. Jim covers all of the knowledge area information, but in the sequence of the process groups. Not only is this unique, it's also logical and strategic. I believe that after completing this course, anyone taught by Jim will have a stronger understanding of how the knowledge groups are employed, when they should be employed, and how he or she as a PM can tailor the processes of these knowledge groups for his or her projects' goals. Of course, he or she would also be much better prepared to pass the exam. While not a mandatory pre-requisite to being able to keep up during the bootcamp, I would personally recommend coming prepared to class with a basic understanding of the material. Not only will you understand the PMBOK framework more comprehensively, but you would be able to take better advantage of Jim's experience. He's very generously available before class and during lunch to answer questions, and you should not let such a valuable resource go to waste! For context: I had an unconventional path to the PMP. I earned 35 educational PDUs through a PMI-approved podcast course, then I applied with PMI for test eligibility, and after 2 audits was confirmed to move forward. During that time I was already studying for the PMP using a study aid that was not the PMBOK. Once accepted, I scheduled the PMP bootcamp through PMA and scheduled my exam for the Friday following the bootcamp. I do not recommend this path unless you are committed to being test-ready before the course. I would recommend following this path with one exception. Even if you are test-ready prior to the PMA course, I recommend scheduling your appointment at the Prometric Test Center for a week or two following the PMA bootcamp. If you do so you will both retain all of the tips and tricks that Jim teaches, but also reduce the pressure on yourself to memorize material after the course each night. read more

I took the PMA course with Jim Higgins in Irvine, CA. Jim's approach to teaching the PMP bootcamp course was very effective. He provided excellent examples and always ensured that all questions were answered. He set a foundation that allowed me to study efficiently and confidently. I recently passed the PMP exam, but I would not have been able to if Jim didn't do the amazing job that he did! Thank you again! read more

HUGE WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!! 4 days and I can honestly so they did not teach me anything. I needed this class to get my PMP. I have every reason to make the most of it, but the structure is so bad. It was painful to sit through. It never made any sense. I wasted my time & money!!!! read more

I really felt like I got my time and moneys worth with PMA. My instructor, Dr. Mike Ikona, is by far the best instructor I have ever encountered. The material was thoroughly explained and the examples Dr. Ikona shared in class made the processes a lot easier to understand and memorize. I am considering to further my training with PMA and dig deeper into agile methods. I would hope that Dr. Ikona is my instructor for that course as well. (Fingers crossed) 10/10 would definitely recommend a friend! read more

PMP boot camp is perfect to refresh on PM best practices and prepare for the exam. Thanks you PMA for outstanding tools and materials and thank you Jim Higgins for exceptional instruction. You were instrumental in helping me pass 1st time! read more

I attended the PMA PMP Prep Course in Irvine, CA 9/21/15 - 9/24/15. My feedback on the course is positive, and I'm happy to report that I passed the exam on the first attempt 2 weeks after attending. Joe Dramasssi did an admiral job teaching/conducting the class, and it provided the framework I needed to prep for and pass the test. I put in about the same amount of time self-studying after the course as the course itself (and suggest that this is the best chance of success). My take is the course sets you up with what can be expected from the PMP test. The course is well scripted and the study material (handouts) and PMA website all of high value. No regrets here. read more

Great class. Instructor Jim Higgins did excellent job covering all the material necessary to pass the PMP exam. PMA states the purpose of the class is to help you pass the exam. That is exactly what they accomplish. I did spend time studying, before and after the Bootcamp, as well as taking several practice exams. If you are willing to do that and take this class, you will also pass the exam on the first try. Thanks Jim. read more

The classroom and online materials definitely prepared me to pass the test on my first try. I was very nervous about the test outcome but Jim prepped us well and my "score" was higher that I expected. Definitely worth the money but I would suggest you take advantage of all the materials, not just the classroom. read more

I did a lot of price and quality comparisons among different PMP course vendors in Orange County. I felt that this one was the best choice in regards to price & feedback. They were easy to get a hold of and explained all the details of their offering clearly. Once I attended the course, I was very happy. Jim Higgins was the instructor. He is a veteran project manager as well as an excellent teacher. He gave me good feedback on the PMP application process too. He was very organized and on-time with the training schedule. I credit Jim with helping me pass my exam. I actually read the PMBOK book twice but I do not think that alone would have been enough to help me pass the PMP. Jim provided me the proper context, tips and understanding of PMBOK. read more

I took the PMA review course in November of 2017 and Jim Higgins was my instructor. Jim did an outstanding job of helping me to understand what's really important to know for the exam. I followed Jim's advice on what to focus on after the review course. A few months later I took the exam, and I passed it on the first attempt. I couldn't have done it without Jim's help. He brings a ton of knowledge and real world experience to the table. Highly recommended! read more

I am extremely happy that I selected PMA for my PMI prep course. My selection was made based on online reviews and a few first hand accounts from peers. Not only was Jim Higgins a very thorough, well prepared, engaging and effective instruction, I really got a lot out of having access to the online resources pre and post class. Jim brought a lot of experience and real life examples. He was very professional and kept a good pace. I was able to pass the exam 6 weeks after the Bootcamp (I studied about 2 weeks prior to the course as well) and I give much credit to Jim for helping me do so! read more

I highly recommend the PMA Bootcamp class as prep for the PMP, especially instructor Jim Higgins. The class was interactive and engaging and taught us not only what to study for the test, but gave crucial tips on how to take the test, etc. Jim was knowledgeable and had real world experience that helped make the information taught in the class stick in my memory... and helped me pass the test on my first try! read more

If you want to pass your PMP exam, get JIM HIGGINS!!! It's simple as that. After reading some rave reviews on Jim, I contacted PMA to make sure he would be teaching the end of November PMP Course. They confirmed that he would be teaching it so I signed up. Although it was a 4 day course, we never felt rushed as we went through the PMBOK. He was always on time, organized, dedicated, showed interest in the course and in the students. His experience, examples and humor made the class fun and interesting. More importantly, you remembered everything he said or drew in class because his examples were brilliant. I passed my PMP exam 10 days after taking his PMP course. I would highly recommend Jim Higgins....!!! read more

The PMP Bootcamp with Jim Higgins in Irvine was the first step in achieving my goal of becoming a Project Management Professional. I only glanced at the PMBOK prior to taking the class, so this was my first introduction to the material. The PMA materials are well conceived and Jim presented the information in a logical and approachable manner. After continuing to study on my own using the materials provided in class and the online resources provided by PMA, I passed the exam on my first attempt. I would highly recommend it for anyone trying to get into Project Management. read more

Passed the exam on the first try after going through this PMP course with Joe Drammissi in Jan. 2015, in Irvine, CA. The combination of the course materials and Joe's mastery of the subject matter provided an excellent platform to streamline the studying needed to pass the exam. read more

I attended the PMA class in Irvine the last week in April. This was the perfect start to a journey of studying to get my PMP. Joe Drammissi was a fabulous instructor. His knowledge of project management was tremendous and made the class fun as well. I put a lot of time and effort into studying for the test but do not think I would have passed it without the help of PMA and Joe. read more

Took the PMA PMP Prep Course in Irvine and was blessed with Mr. Jim Higgins as my instructor. As a result I passed the PMP exam(!) and it would've been very difficult without the course and content delivery. The resources PMA provides during and after the course are great and Jim is great at what he does. Thanks Jim! read more

I took the PMP Certification Boot camp on 4/3 - 4/6/17 with Roxanne Booth as the instruction. The course was organized, well taught and relating theories to real life examples. The practice exams are very helpful. I applied for the PMP exam a week after the boot camp & got audited. No big deal, Roxanne covered the audit process during the class so I was not worried about it at all. I followed the audit instructions, submitted the required materials & passed the audit. I took the PMP exam on 5/15 and passed. Thank you Roxanne & PMA! read more

I took the PMP Bootcamp in September 2016 with Jim Higgins as my instructor. I felt that Jim did a fantastic job of both teaching the material and providing test taking tips. I just took the PMP exam last week and passed with a "Proficiency" level on all five sections. I would highly recommend both the PMP Bootcamp along with Jim Higgins to anyone. read more

I went through boot camp in October 2015. It covered the whole PMBOK in a few days. It's a huge amount of information but I really learned a ton. It's recommended that you take your exam about 3 or 4 weeks after boot camp, I did mine 10 days later so it was really intense but I was very prepared for studying and taking the exam. I passed first time. Boot camp with PMA was amazing. PMA really sets you up for success. I highly recommend boot camp and you really don't need to prep for it. Just do it! read more

PMA Boot camp proved to be a valuable aid for my exam preparation and passing the PMP on the first attempt. I attended the camp in December last year and cleared the exam the first week of February. Jim Higgins, the instructor efficiently covered the entire course material focusing on all the important areas while providing pointers for further reading in the PMBok guide. This boot camp is by no means the only study aid to adequately prepare for PMP, it provides the general overview and sets the stage for more indepth study from the PMBok guide. I would recommend this camp for anyone planning to take the PMP. read more

The boot camp was intense but well worth the investment. I took the PMP 9 days after the class and passed. Jim Higgins was an outstanding instructor. Highly recommend to anyone pursuing Project Management. read more

I took the Project Management review class with Jim Higgins as the instructor at the end of August and I would definitely credit that class with helping me pass the PMP exam on my first try. Although I have been managing various size projects for the past 10 years this class really help tie it all together and gave me the confidence that I knew what was needed to take the test. I had a few issues getting my application approved and customer service at PMA was also instrumental in helping me get my application filled out correctly so it could be approved. They were very easy to get a hold of and willing to take the time to help with any questions I had. I especially liked the way they organized the information so the process flowed a lot smoother than the way the books are laid out. Jim used real life examples to help you understand the practical applications of the PMP terminology and methodology. They were long days (8:30 - 6:00) but the class was interesting and you participated in the discussions so the time went by fast. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a class to fulfill the course work requirement to sit for the PMP exam. read more

I took the PMP Boot Camp with Joe Drammissi the week of 27-30 April and passed the exam on the first try. Joe did a fantastic job of keeping the material interesting and topical. In four days we covered all of the PMBOK and related material as well as laying the groundwork for follow-up study. With Joe's excellent instruction and the tools provided by the Project Management Academy I was able to pass the PMP exam on the first try. I'd recommend this course to anyone interested in their PMP credentials. read more

I wanted to get my PMP certification for years. Finally I had an opportunity to attend the PMP boot camp in Irvine, CA from June 8-11, 2015. It was a great and MUST-To-Take class to prepare for the PMP exam. Joe Drammissi is an extremely knowledgeable instructor and very patient to answer all the questions we had (including some very challenging questions). The material was very helpful, especially the practice questions, which help to identify my knowledge gaps. Thanks to this class, I passed the exam on my first try on this past Friday! I feel so good and relaxed now. Thanks Joe! read more