Project Management Academy Reviews 830

Project Management Academy (PMA) is a Verified Premier Authorized Training Partner for the Project Management Institute (PMI). I did their Basic PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp ($1995.00). This included the 35 hours of PMI approved instructor training, thousands of practice questions, supplemental course videos, post class tutoring and this "100% money-back guarantee" which was the most appealing part of the deal. This 100% money-back guarantee comes with conditions to be met prior to taking the test, so it is not as simple as it sounds.

The education materials were available online but there was an option for the printed option ($35.00) which I decided to get since it would have costed me more in ink to print it all out myself. Worth it!! I like taking notes and writing all over my books and highlighting things.

Prior to the class, it is recommended to take a pre course assessment to get your baseline. No comment on my baseline conditions. It was not great!

I did my boot camp from March 1-4 @8:30-6pm PT with Mike Martin II. In retrospect I really should have signed up for a central time course since I am naturally an early bird and I really felt my brain struggling after 4pm everyday.

Mike was great! Very engaging. His stories made the material a lot more relatable and easy to remember. 5 stars for Mike!! But PMA is bound to PMI course materials and the order of the slides were not, in my humble opinion, the best order. To overcome this, Mike did have some supplemental materials for the class which was most helpful. The class I was on had great participation so it made the class more active. I can tell Mike was very passionate and was invested in all of the students' success. He provided his personal information if we needed help after the course and encouraged us to apply for the exam, ask him if we have questions with the application and get a date in the books so it happens.

The course is only as good as what you make of it. After the boot camp, I did a Mock Test and the Mock Test review session. I made sure to do Timed Practiced Tests once a week, attend the weekly Friday tutoring session (12-2pm PT/3-5pm ET), practice questions and situational questions. The situational questions are most helpful, but limited. When I went to take it the second time, it seemed like all the same questions. I wish they had more situational questions. My favorite tutoring sessions were with Mike Martin II and Stephen Hoogerwerf. They were helpful and organized, and their teaching styles were a good fit for me. If your class dates are flexible, I recommend finding a class that they are teaching.

They also have Topic Review Videos. These videos were sooooooooo boring!! Not a fan. I actually ended up going on You-Tube to watch better made videos. Sorry, not sorry. Had to do what I needed to do to ensure my success.

For the amount of money this course cost, I expect a bit more. I passed on my first try on April 10th with Above Target in all 3 Domains and on the overall test, but it required me exploring other studying avenues. I don't feel like PMA alone would have been enough. A part of this might be due to the PMP Exam version change at the beginning of 2021. As a large company their practice exam questions might take longer to adapt than a small company. Just an observation. Still very grateful. Cheers!!

PMA's sponsored PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp - 4 Day - training session was key to my being able to pass the Project Management Institute's PMP exam and attain my Project Management Professional certification. At first glance, the amount of material covered in the 4 day Boot Camp seems overwhelming. However the training sessions were well paced. The presentation by Sean Coyle was engaging and knowledgeable. Sean's professionalism was evident.

The tools provide by the Project Management Academy in training/reference materials and online practice exams/flash cards/Q&A are on point. The practice exams go a long way in preparing you to sit for the exam. The practice exams cover the material extensively as well as give you an understanding of the PMP exam's question style and logic.

I look forward to being able to attend future training sessions to continue to enhance my knowledge and certifications.

Top notch instructors, great customer service, vital information for passing the exam. Very satisfied with my whole experience.

The content for the online CAPM course is poorly presented and difficult to follow. It's taking me quadruple the time it should to complete this course because I have to look at the concepts up on other PM resource blogs. I contacted the company to express my dissatisfaction with the product and they will not refund my enrollment cost. I recommend a different CAPM course.

I wrote and passed my PMP on my first attempt. My instructor John Dokos was incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommended PMA for anyone looking to obtain their PMP.

A good advocate for learning and prepping for the exam. I appreciated the level of effort the instructor Mike S put forth in presenting a huge body of (sometimes very dry) information.

Great program, highly recommend Mike Strachan. You won’t be disappointed!

Certification Renewal
I just re-certified - thanks for providing the links and info to access and get my SEU's. That made it very easy.

I decided to get my PMP and had absolutely no idea where to start, thankfully I found PMA and registered for a class in North Denver. I had a few hiccups with timing but PMA was very helpful in rescheduling my classes. I finally was able to attend a class, June 2020. Sean Coyle did an incredible job going through all the material in less than a week. He also walked us through how to prepare for the exam and the exam taking process. Going into my exam I felt very prepared!

I highly recommend this course, Sean was great, the amount of studying material you get, and the online material is absolutely worth it!

I took the Boot Camp and successfully passed my PMP exam 30 days later. I couldn't have done it without the boot camp and also the documentation provided on the Project Management Academy Portal page. Now that I was able to pass, there is valuable online courses available for free to continue my education and earn PDUs toward maintaining my PMP. I highly recommend Project Management Academy for anyone that wants to earn the PMP. You have to put in a lot of work in addition to the boot camp but Project Management Academy provides an excellent base of knowledge and continued learning.

The absolute best Project Management Prep course there is! I completed the online Boot Camp 18/19-28/29 Nov 20, and my instructor (Shika Carter) was outstanding! Very engaging, makes the material easy to comprehend and digest. PMA has the the most comprehensive course materials I've seen, and their PMP Exam Strategy Guide is a gold mine! I felt well prepared taking the exam, and passed on my first attempt!! Well done PMA, you've gained a lifelong supporter here!

Excellent course. Excellent instruction. I suggest you explore developing a mobile app, similar to the PMI PMP Exam 2020 app.

The training was spot on and the instructor knew exactly what to focus our attention on. I was able to pass the exam the first time and scored Above Target on the exam. All in all, the training was well worth it.

PMA was a great choice. They gave me all the resources I needed to pass the PMP exam. My instructor for the training course was Mike Strachan, phenomenal teacher that simplified the learning process.

Passed my exam, the boot camp was worth the time and money!

I would recommend Project Management Academy for anyone who is studying to take the PMP Exam. I did self-study on my own for a few months before I did their 4 day boot camp. I needed to fill in my gaps and their curriculum did that for me. The in-person trainer Russ T. was very knowledgeable and I felt better prepared for the test after the boot camp. I utilized their tutoring webinars and Gary L. was fantastic. I was lucky enough to have him twice and it was amazing. I honestly felt he genuinely cared about all of our success. I also loved Michael M.'s tutoring video and strategy as well. He was also very helpful and spent time answering questions. I am not sure I would have been able to pass this exam without the program, and the fantastic trainers.

Gregg Ritchie is an absolutely amazing instructor... I would not have been able to have passed the PMP certification exam on the 1st attempt without the level of content and instruction provided

John Dokos was a great instructor his teaching of how to read a question was fundamental in helping me pass the PMP exam.

PMA is a great resource. Not only was my bootcamp awesome but the portal with other study materials is a treasure trove of extra stuff. I feel very prepared, which is great, because my exam is tomorrow!