Project Management Academy provides an extremely high quality product with its bootcamp course for helping individuals pass the Project Management Professional examination. I recommend it highly for anyone seeking the PMP certification. PMA's course begins with access to training online via their website. There are numerous instructional videos on the site that reference all of the major topics covered by the PMBOK. The site is well organized into process groups and knowledge areas and the videos relate the information to real world examples to aid in the student's understanding of the material. Each section of videos also provides sample quizzes to help the student gauge their understanding of the material and target additional efforts towards areas of understanding in which the student is not yet proficient. The bootcamp course itself is also well organized in a logical fashion, providing an established method of learning the material. It is very informative and consistently targeted at the subject matter most likely to appear on the PMP exam. In many cases, useful information not topically covered in the PMBOK but appearing on the exam is presented in depth to ensure the student's understanding. The course pays special attention to PMBOK's shortfalls and inaccuracies to best prepare the student. PMA provides all necessary course materials including pens, notepads, and a binder with the powerpoint presentation that covers the entire PMBOK. It is not necessary for the student to bring anything to class other than their willingness to learn. On the last day of the course, students take a practice PMP exam containing examples of questions, which is available in paper and electronic format (if the student brought a laptop). The student is able to take all of the materials home with them including a USB thumb drive with the sample test. I took the course at the Courtyard Marriott on Aliceanna Street. The accomodations for the course were excellent and very good food was provided with many alternative selections immediately available for the discriminate. Students are generally responsible for their own parking, with pricing ranging from $8 to $25 per day, all within the vicinity of a few blocks from the location. I cannot praise my instructor, Asad Haque, enough. His style of instruction is world class and I cannot imagine anyone taking a course with him and failing to complete the course objectives. Mr. Haque is an experienced PMP with significant real world experience that he weaves into his classroom instruction. This provides the student with an education grounded in practical example, greatly increasing the student's comprehension of the course material. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable, Mr. Haque is interesting, amiable, and a polished speaker. After taking a course with Mr. Haque, you will not only have an excellent understanding of the material, you will feel like you have made a connection with a colleague, a friend. Consider yourself lucky if you get this instructor for your course. High praise for this product, this course and particularly this instructor. read more

I attended the PMA Boot camp in Baltimore, MD on Sept 21st-23rd of 2015. I have been in Project Management for 8 years and had never cracked the PMBOK. The class was led by Mark McGreevy and the information was easy to follow ( although a bit overwhelming) The tips and tricks that Mark and the PMA outline are certainly worth their weight in gold. The PMA recommends sitting for the test within about 8 weeks or less from taking the class but I felt I needed more time. I studied for 12 weeks and passed the PMP on Jan 8th 2016 on the first try. Some other tips are: 1. I don't recommend reading the PMBOK cover to cover, it is a Book of Knowledge, use it as a framework to reference when covering the PMA material. Reading the PMBOK cover to cover I feel is not a good use of study time. I would take the quizzes on the PMA site, take practice exams, cover the material in the study guide and then go back and review the PMBOK to complete the cycle, do that 6 times and I guarantee success! 2. Get a good Brain dump going and practice using a number 2 pencil, use this to jot down everything you could possibly think of as it will spark what you read when you sit for the exam. 3. Learn the formulas, not only what they are but what they mean and when to use them. The PMP is not a math test by any stretch but knowing the formulas will make those EVM questions a slam dunk. 4. Don't get too mechanical, there will be a number of questions where you need to apply common sense, if you get too mechanical you will trip up. 5. I highly recommend taking the practice exams offered on the PMA website, I took 6 leading up to my test, and this was the key in my opinion. Over a 6 week period I scored a 55%, 77,82,84,87, 92. I would go back after each test, study the questions I got wrong and right and this paid off as I was proficient in 3 of the 5 groups. Mark did a great job again outlining the material and following his advice along with intensive individual preparation will lead to a passing score on the PMP. Good luck Tim Kelly, PMP read more

As a full time working professional with a young family who wants to obtain the PMP certificate, I needed a way to prepare for the exam with the least amount of time. Project Management Academy PMP bootcamp is a highly rated training class that I found while researching a method to study. I signed up for the class which ran in Baltimore from 7/8/2019 through 7/11/2019. The bootcamp was 4 intense days of knowledge transferring. PMBOK version 6 contains a vast amount if information, knowledge, techniques that one must master to pass the PMP certification exam. Having tried to learn this book myself, I knew it'd be a tall task to try to absorb the book in a short about of time. Our instructor, Crystal Richards were able to convey to us all of the core points that we need to know to be ready for the exam. She did so with enthusiasm, passion and humor which inspire us to keep going. Outside of the instructional time in class, Crystal also helped us with writing our PMP applications. The tools and feedback she provided make the application writing process a breeze. Having to recount my PM experience for the last 3 years were not easy without her help. In addition to the bootcamp materials, and application assistance, Project Management Academy provided me with a wealth of studying materials, such as quizzes, summary pamphlets, exercise workbooks, which helps me identify my knowledge gaps and solidify my understanding. In all, I took the class from 7/8 through 7/11, I then studied every spare moment for 2.5 weeks and took the exam on 8/1. I passed the exam with flying colors. The bootcamp gave me a booster to kick start my studying and Crystal's encouragement gave me the confidence that I could knock this out in one take. And I did. Thank you. Now on to other fishes to fry. Highly recommend Crystal and Project Management Academy. read more

PMA boot camp offers a clear and concise course outline integrated with content expertise instruction. I recently took my PMA boot camp course in December of 2016 under the tutelage of Mrs. Crystal Richard . Not only is Mrs.. Crystal Richards highly astute, she was personable, interactive and humorous during the brain depleting 5 day course. Following the course Mrs. Richards made herself available to assist not only myself but other PMP candidates with their application process; Mrs.Richards continued to motivate us to stay committed to the process long after the boot camp ended. I myself felt overwhelmed with trying to navigate through work and family life so I found (what I call valid) excuses to delay sitting for my exam. But Mrs. Richards reach out to me and said "No more excuses or delays, there is not ever going to be the perfect time because life happens, you can do this". So with that, I committed to the study plan and online study aids PMA provides while checking in with Mrs. Richards (even on the weekends) for clarity. She always replied!!! ALWAYS! My exam was scheduled this May 2017; Leading up to my exam date I felt incredible anxious yet Mrs. Richards was there to help me stay the course. She even checked in with me the night before and morning of my exam. Who does that??? No instructor I've ever had and I am a career professional. I took my commitment to the PMA study outline and support of Mrs. Richards with me into my exam and I PASSED. 1st time. I do not believe I could not have attained the coveted PMP certification without attending the PMA boot camp instructed by Mrs. Crystal Richards. For this, I am eternally grateful. read more

I passed my PMP Exam on my first attempt because I followed Project Management Academy's Study Plan and Exam Strategy. I attended Project Management Academy's 4-day PMP Bootcamp at DoubleTree Hotel, BWI Airport, Baltimore, MD in June 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Project Management Academy established social distancing precautions by requiring masks and using plexiglass shields to ensure everyone's safety. My learning experience with Project Management Academy was excellent. The high quality of the PMP curriculum was impressive, and Ms. Crystal Richards was an excellent instructor. She demonstrated a profound knowledge of Project Management, and she is an experienced instructor. Her teaching style was very engaging, and she made the highly technical information very interesting. Project Management Academy focuses on teaching their student how to take the PMP exam and how to study to ensure success in the PMP exam. I highly recommend Project Management Academy's 4-day Boot Camp. It provides a quick understanding of the PMBOK Guide and unlocks many FREE continuous learning resources, access to free weekly tutoring sessions with excellent professional instructors, and a money-back guarantee of passing the PMP exam. Since passing my PMP exam, I have referred many of my colleagues to train with Project Management Academy. read more

I took the PMP Boot camp in November 2018 with Project Management Academy at their Baltimore Location which now meets at the Double Tree Hilton, 890 Elkridge Landing Rd. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 right by BWI Airport. One of the first things that attracted me to this particular course is the guarantee to run the class. I have heard of other people signing up for classes and at the last minute the company cancels the class because not enough people signed up for it. Not PMA. Their classes are guaranteed to run, even in inclement weather! Now on to the class. Both the content of the course, and the instructor, Crystal Richards, are amazing! The course covers everything you will need to know for the exam, and Crystal makes the PMBOK fun and gives pneumonics to remember key facts. Her insight into the material and real life examples of abstract concepts truly helped my understanding and retention. And after the course is over, students have access to PMA materials, tutoring sessoins, and online full-length practice exams, all included in the cost of the course. They were most helpful in preparing for my exam! I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to acheive their PMP certification on the first attempt! read more

Project Management Academy was a fantastic choice as a prep/boot camp course for the PMP. The materials provided were exceptional, and are a major part of the reason I was able to pass the exam on the first try. The second major factor in my success was the class instructor, Mark McGreevy, who was my instructor for the PMP Course PMP 11031 in November 2014. In a word, excellent! Mark has the ability to take the didactic material, which is already strong, and transform it into the building blocks to passing the PMP Exam. Mark was not only able to convey the all of the areas of information that one who is pursuing the PMP would need to understand, he was also able to help explain the mindset of the PMI. This was the key to the successful outcome of the class. There were many times where the terminology or paradigms of the PMI seemed to directly contradict my real world experiences, and each time Mark was able to explain the point of view of the PMI concisely, so as to not get sidetracked from the material to cover. If you are planning on taking he PMP, take this course 2-6 weeks before you take the test, you will be really glad you did. read more

I passed the PMP exam about a month after I took the PMA bootcamp in Baltimore with Mark M. There were several things about the course I really appreciated: 1) the PMA Materials were good and helped expand on many key topics that would be covered in the exam, 1a) having the PMBOK, study guide laminates, etc. included meant I didn't have to do a lot of research about which materials to get, which was a huge time saver given the vast number of books, guides, etc. out there; 2) the mock exams - both in class and online - were key to feeling prepared to sit for the exam, 3) the instructor - Mark was really good at putting the material in terms of what is needed for the exam vs. what you may use in your every day work (or "be the PMBOK" as I started calling it), and 4) the format - a classroom is the best way for me to learn vs. a self-study format. It also helped to take me out of the office to focus on the materials. I will note that I did quite a bit of studying after the bootcamp, I read most of the PMBOK and took 2 more mock exams outside of class. All worth it to pass the first time. read more

I took the PMP Bootcamp course with Crystal Richards, September 16-19 at the BWI location. And, I just passed the PMP last week!! I could not have done it without Crystal. From her first pre-class email, throughout the course and pre-exam period, Crystal was full of energy, knowledge, enthusiasm, encouragement. Her teaching style was fun, and personable - she made sure she got to know everyone in the class. She covered the material, but more than that, gave the tips and focus areas needed to pass the exam. What was really surprising to me and so helpful, was the amount of post class follow-up with Crystal. We kept up a steady email discussion. She provided guidance on my application, checked in on my approval and exam schedule, and checked in regularly regarding my study plan and results. She provided specific guidance to my questions, and her follow-up the week prior to the exam was extremely helpful; just at that point where I was getting overwhelmed, there was Crystal with her wisdom and enthusiasm. Thank you Crystal so very much. read more

The PMP course offered by The Project Management Academy is worth every penny for PMP certification aspirants. This course is designed to hold students accountable for covering and understanding all knowledge areas required to pass the PMP exam. I took the course offered in July 2021 at Baltimore/BWI. Crystal Richards was my instructor at the time. Crystal was instrumental in delivering PMP content in a format designed by the Project Management Academy. In less than 1 week, Crystal ensured that students were introduced to every aspect of PMP preparation required to pass the exam. Think about it...self study is fine but it can be a significant challenge to balance life's demands, and find time to study consistently over a period of days, weeks or months to master relevant content. With instructors like Crystal, students are guided through content in just a few days. Additionally, students will walk away with confidence and a solid approach in preparing to sit for the PMP exam. The Project Management Academy is a one stop shop! read more

I started working towards my PMP certification this winter and after speaking to others who took the test they highly suggested I take a boot camp to prepare for the test. I did some research and ended up selecting Project Management Academy, and I am so thankful I did. The boot camp was amazing. They provide you with all the materials you need to make taking in the information easier;course material, online tools and tricks/tips to help. But most importantly my instructor Crystal Richards was amazing. She truly knows the information and isn't just doing this boot camp as a job. She cares about her students knowing the information and passing the test. It is a long 4 days of information and there is A LOT of information. I passed PMP exam first try March 2019 and it was by far one of the hardest tests I have ever taken. I would have not passed without my instructor Crystal and the excellent knowledge/resources I got from the boot camp. Spend the money, sign up for the boot camp. It is 100% worth it, you won't regret it. read more

This course was designed pretty good to help students to pass the exam. Of course, you need to study the PMBOK which is the main source of almost all questions. This course was helpful to get more insights on how to stay on top of tricky questions, how to understand concepts, formulas and expand understanding and do the practices. The instructor was very helpful and available anytime through email to answer any questions. So Mark McGreevy deserves a full 5 start. I Gave this course 4 star because PMA could have done a better job in mimicking their sites, quizzes, practice tests etc to the real exam. The real exam had a lot more features such as highlighting texts, strike through the wrong options etc...Paying this much money students deserve a little better. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to pass on first attempt but of course you need to be able to afford this- it is very expensive course! I passed on my first attempt and wish you all the best! read more

When I was certain I was ready to tackle the PMP, I did my research and found that the Project Management Academy is who I wanted to use. I signed up for the Baltimore location and it was scheduled at a hotel by the BWI airport. It's a great location, convenient and close to a lot of choices for lunch. The instructor we had, Crystal Richards, was phenomenal. Her knowledge and passion for project management is evident in her teaching. She was extremely thorough and ensured that we all grasped the necessary concepts. She was willing to stay after class and answer any questions we may have had and did not have a problem with re-explaining anything. With the help of projectmanagementacademy.com resources, Crystal, and putting in the time to prepare, I successfully passed the PMP on my first try. I HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone wanting to take the PMP exam. read more

The PMP training course taught by Crystal Richards was excellent and very effective towards me grasping the material and truly understanding all the information. Our instructor Crystal Richards stayed on task, kept the agenda flowing seamlessly, and left our class with a remarkable impression on how well the Project Management Academy hires the right instructors to get the job done in an outstanding way! Crystal Richards provided key tips, tricks, and strategies for retaining the information taught in the course and for studying for the PMP exam. After attending the PMP training taught by Crystal Richards I was able to pass the PMP exam on my first try with an "Above Target" on each domain! I truly recommend the Project Management Academy and specifically the course taught by instructor Crystal Richards! She was awesome! read more

I took the PMP Exam Boot Camp from Project Management Academy in person on Oct 2021, and was able to pass the exam 2 weeks after it. I highly recommend Project Management Academy and specifically the course taught by instructor Crystal Richards. Her class was excellent structured and kept us continuous engaged in using real life examples which helped us better understanding the materials. Additionally, she provided great tips not only for the exam, but also for the application steps as well as how to maintain your certification after passing the exam. Furthermore, PMA also has a study portal that has many great mock up exams which was helpful to prepare the exam. Getting the PMP certification is a hard journey, you will need to dedicate and study hard. I'm so glad that I had Crystal who helped me during this process. read more

I took the course in December 2018 and successfully passed the PMP Exam in February 2019 on my first try. My instructor was Crystal Richards and she was phenomenal. She knew the material backwards and forwards. Her manner of presenting the material was very engaging. She managed to make a potentially boring and mundane subject interesting and even entertaining. Kudos to her! PMA has many online resources and exercises that helps reinforce the classroom curriculum. They really try to give you what you need to succeed not only on the exam but also in the real world. As a fairly novice PM I was really nervous about the class and the exam. However after successfully completing them both I feel I have added to my knowledge base and can continue to advance as a PM. I would recommend the course. read more

I took the Project Management Academy's PMP Course 2 December thru 5 December 2019, and it was absolutely incredible. My instructor, Crystal Richards, was phenomenal. She took the time to break everything down and make sure that each individual understood the different processes. She provided great ways to remember terms, names, etc. which I used throughout my studying and test taking. Crystal was an incredible resource even after the training and always made herself available to help students in need. The Project Management Academy also provides extensive resources to aid in your studying after the course if finished. There are numerous guides, tutoring sessions, practice tests, and more to ensure a success in passing your PMP Exam. I can't recommend PMA or Crystal enough. read more

Wow! I was able to check the PMP box! Thanks to Project Management Academy (PMA). I decided in September to go for my Project Management Professional certification. Looked at several providers and decided on PMA. Best decision I ever made! I took the class in November 2018 and passed the exam in December. They gave me all the tools I needed to study and pass the exam. And the instructor, Crystal Richards was amazing! She not only taught the class but made this difficult subject easy to remember and fun! Lots of tips and shortcuts that helped me to be successful. Because of my success, I am now encouraged to actually use my PMP certification! Thank you PMA for all the help you and Crystal provided so I could pass the exam on my first try! read more

I Can not give this course enough stars!!!! I took the class in June 2015 and was the primary reason i was successful in passing my PMP Certification Exam. The course itself is fantastic but the instructor (Crystal Richards) was one of the best instructors i have ever had! She was very energetic, made the material interesting, and focused on teaching us the information we needed to know to be successful. Her support did not end when the class was over. She maintained contact and offered help and support through the whole exam taking process. The Project Management Academy course AND the online materials are extensive and very useful. If your looking for a PMP Certification Boot Camp, you can not find any better!!! read more