If you are looking for an organization to give you the tools needed to pass the PMP then look no further. I attended the Boot Camp style class in Novi. Stephen Hoogerwerf was the instructor. It doesn't matter what the subject matter is, four straight days in a conference room lecture is never going to be the most enjoyable thing you will do. That said, Stephen did a fantastic job teaching the course in a way that engaged the room equally, with real life scenarios and superb story telling along the way. NOTE: If you get Stephen be ready for some pop culture/ movie references as Stephen is quick and witty with his understated sense of humor. PMA did a great job breaking down the PMBOK in a way that is understandable, and Stephen effortlessly navigated and delivered it to the room. I am glad I chose PMA and lucky to have had Stephen! I passed the PMP on the first attempt. Sign up with PMA - do it. They provide tons of post course resources to help prepare you for the exam - I am not sure the competitors provide that level of material detail and who knows if the competitors attract such world class instructors as Stephen. read more

I attended the PMP training provided by PMA in February 2020. Prior to the training itself, PMA was very helpful and prompt when I wanted to clarify a few details by email. As for the course, it was a very intense week as you learn all the processes and the overall theory from the PMBOK (and more) in less than a week. I was lucky to have Stephen Hoogerwerf as our instructor as he brilliantly managed to fit all the material in those 5 days. You could see he was very experienced in what he does as he managed to prepare us for the exam in a relaxed way. Their online platform is amazing and has all the tools you need to succeed in the exam, including webinars where you can ask questions in a live environment. I would highly recommend PMA if you are preparing for the PMP exam. I passed it last week! :) read more

I attended the PMP boot camp led by Derek Beck in March 2022. Derek structured the class very well and covered a lot of material in only 4 days. Derek leaned on his military and professional background to give our class real world scenarios of the project management methodologies he was covering. This made the class flow nicely and lightened things up which can be needed in classes that cover a significant amount of material in a short amount of time. Hearing Derek's unique perspectives and linking them back to the materials being covered helped bridge the gap of how the material covered in this training could be applied in the real world. I look forward to continuing to study and am confident this will be a great help to me in my preparation for PMP certification exam! Thanks Derek! Ryan read more

I attended the Project Management Academy PMP training course in January of 2019 in Novi, MI. My instructor's name was Anand Pulchan. He did an excellent job of presenting a staggering amount of information in a logical, patient fashion with great real-life examples of the concepts. He had an excellent grasp on the PMBOK material. I had no idea of what to expect on the exam going into the class. However, the training was great and really helped prepare me for the exam. After the class I had to study considerably on my own, but the class material and insight was what gave me focus as to what to study. I studied approximately two months after the class and am happy to say I passed the exam on my first attempt in April of 2019 in the above target range! read more

This was a great course taught by Stephen Hoogerwerf. Everything was set up and ready to go on time. The class is structured and moves at a steady pace, but Stephen did an amazing job of breaking down the content and ensuring that we all had our questions answered before moving on. He used real life examples and sprinkled in his own experiences, which made digesting the content interesting, memorable and relatable. Stephen was even available weeks after class for follow up questions, he even hopped on the phone to help with a concept I was having trouble with. I recently passed my PMP exam and I fully believe Stephen's guidance and class was a major part of that. Thanks again PMA! read more

With the guidance of Anand Pulchan and the Project Management Academy documentation, I successfully passed the PMP exam on my first attempt. It required many hours of studying, but it all started with Anand's class which I took in February 2024. His use of real-world examples really helped to drive home the concepts that he was covering. He was patient and strove to make sure that everyone in class grasped the topics. For anyone interested in completing the PMP certification, I would not hesitate to recommend this course or instructor. read more

I bought a book to get prepared for taking the PMP test, however, once I got the book I felt overwhelmed because of the many pages and small font they have, I gave up with this approach after reading the 3 first pages... I realized I would need to get classes to have more chances to succeed... I attended the ones provided by Project Management Academy the week of June 20. I took the test 2 weeks after the class ended and I passed!!! Thank you John for the tips and thanks to all my classmates for sharing their experiences!!! read more

I attended the PMP Bootcamp in Grand Rapids, MI with Stephen Hoogerwerf as the instructor. The course materials from Project Management Academy was very well put together. Stephen was able to use his expertise and experience to deliver the content in a format that was easy to comprehend. Leaving the bootcamp, Stephen had equipped me with a high level plan to keep preparing (with some added tips and tricks) for the exam. I put in the work outlined in the plan and I was able to pass the certification exam on the first attempt. read more

I attended the PMP boot camp by Instructor Anand Pulchan during the month of Jan 2022. The classes was very informative and all the concepts were covered in the class. Anand made the classes easy to understand by providing real life examples and correlating them to the concepts. With this class, materials provided by PMA and by studying consistently for 3 weeks, I was able to pass my PMP above target in all areas in the first attempt. Thanks to PMA and Anand for helping me achieve this. I highly recommend this boot camp. read more

In October 2019, I attended the PMP boot camp class offered by Project Management Academy, with great success! Approx one month later I sat for the exam and passed, on my first try! Our instructor was Martin Payne and I cannot express how well he did reviewing/explaining the materials. We covered all the major points, and he offered many of his own personal stories to compliment the PMBOK materials. Would definitely recommend PMA to anyone interested in obtaining their certification. read more

My Instructor for Project Management Academy was Stephen Hoogerwerf. He did a great job preparing the class for the test. My class took place end of February. Even though there was a lot of material to cover he did it in a way that was easy to remember, and provided good real life examples. I passed the test later in the year due to the COVID closures, and heavy workload at my job. Highly recommend him as an instructor, and project management academy for the materials they provide. read more

so I attend the PMP training on Sep 2017, John D is the instructor. it's a pretty good training considering to pack everything into a 3,4 days short period. the material is very useful, good summary and highlights. the instructor has very clear mind/knowledge to guide your though the things. i got a 71 on my practice exam the last day of the class. then my real exam scores 'above target'. overall, good stuff! read more

I did attend on November 2022 virtual class with John D. during and after the training he was always available to answer to any questions and to support the resolution of any need. I also really appreciate his effort to provide clear information and direction during this period time. Thanks to John and to the Project Management Academy I was able to pass the PMP exam at the first attempt. read more

Class really taught me how to be a better PM, as well as showing me what PMI believes is the right way to be a PM. Class was extremely intense 3.5 days of class with the last half day being a test. Dont try taking the class while you are slammed at work, it is intense and your brain will want to relax when you get home, not work! Passed on the First Try, Thanks Francis Miles! read more

The course provided a great understanding of the PMBOK methodology and how it is applied to project management especially preparing you for PMP certification. The course materials were 1st class and their test taking guide was spot on. I just passed the exam and I'm very appreciative of the expertise of the instructor "John D" and the course in general. Thanks! read more

Attended the PMP Boot camp in March 2019 in Detroit with Scott Mitchell. Scott was a fantastic instructor who kept the material interesting and relevant to real life experiences. His extensive project management experience was invaluable in learning the material. Passed the exam on my first attempt. Would recommend this program to anyone looking to get their PMP. read more

The 4 days of class instruction by Derek Beck was well worth the price. I took the test and passed it "above target" in all 3 categories, people, process, business environment I believe the PMA course prepared me and put me in the right mind-set for preparation and assisted me on what to expect for the PMP test. I took the exam about 8 weeks after the course read more

I took my PMA class with Francis Mies in September 2019. I utilized the study guides and PMA website to take practice test questions for 2 weeks before taking my PMP exam. This was my 2nd attempt (having only self studied before the first attempt) and I passed with an amazing score! Very happy with the bootcamp, and with Francis as an instructor. read more

I just completed the Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training with instructor Jenn Jevne. Jenn made the live virtual class interactive and engaging. She was professional, pleasant, and made the class fun! She covered the material flawlessly and prepared me to pass the exam on my first try! I highly recommend taking any class with instructor Jenn Jevne! read more