Project Management Academy

I took the virtual class 6÷22÷15−6÷26÷15 with Gary Lind. While I obviously have an extensive PM background, I have never been part of a PMO or used the formal PMBOK method. I do not know how long it would have taken me to pass the PMP test without the class and Gary. (With PMA and Gary-​1^st time!) The resources provided were exactly what I needed to supplement the PMBOK. Gary was equally essential in highlighting test-​relevant items, recommending an effective test prep approach, and providing critical information and resources not contained in the PMBOK. His feedback and recommendations were also critical for me to successfully complete my PMP application. I know of others who have taken other courses and were far less prepared to take the exam. PMA is well worth the money.

I took the PMP Boot Camp offered by Project Management Academy in Dec 2014. The instructor was Gregg Ritchie. Both Gregg’s instruction and the Project Management Academy (PMA) curriculum are excellent. PMA structures the material in a more chronological (and as a result more realistic and understandable order) than the PMBOK, which simply structures it by Knowledge Areas. Gregg has 100% expert knowledge of the material and provides helpful examples from his own extensive experience in the field. Not only can he quote a definition or an equation, but he can give you the exact page number from the 580+ page PMBOK.
In addition to the in-​class instruction, PMA also offers access to incredible online resources– video lectures, e-​flash cards, practice tests, and live, weekly Office Hours with PM experts who can address any of your questions. The Academy’s PMP Strategy Guide is also a great resource and gives excellent suggestions and tools for studying for the exam– examples of trick questions, commonly confused concepts, as well as «what to expect on exam day» information to help you prepare. At the conclusion of the course, Gregg personally provided practice calculations and recommendation for further reading. But most impressive of all, Gregg gave the class a life-​long offer to provide assistance in any way he could. He demonstrates a true commitment to the Project Management community.

I took the 4-​day course held Jun 22 – 25, 2015 in Greenwood Village with Martin Payne as the instructor. I’ve been managing projects for years but I had no idea how best to complete the credentialing process or prepare for the exam. The PMBOK manual is now 580 pages — where do you even start?
Marty solved all that. I was in a class of about 15 people — experienced, sharp people but we didn’t know much about passing the PMP exam when we started. Over the 4 days Marty took us through the PMP Process Groups and Knowledge Areas, with an emphasis on 1) what the 47 processes are, 2) how they link together, 3) how to recall them and use use his teaching as a basis for 4) what the PMP would actually test!
We were pretty clueless at the start, and we all hoped we wouldn’t get called on for Marty’s first practice questions the morning of the first day. By the time we took the practice exam on Day 4 we all had a solid grounding in PMP, and we could reasonably argue about the questions. You still need to plan more study after the course, but that was 3 weeks ago and I took and passed the PMP exam this morning on my first try!
I can’t say enough about Marty — he was sharp, engaged and entertaining throughout the 4-​day class, and his training made organizing the material and passing the exam possible. Whatever expectations I had before the class began, Marty exceeded them! The Project Management Academy materials are wonderfully thought-​out (and a great help) as well.
If you want the PMP credential you can’t do better than Marty Payne and Project Management Academy. He couldn’t have done more to earn my respect and my thanks!!!

Took the PMP Boot Camp in June 2015 with Martin Payne as the instructor. He was very helpful during breaks and after class too, really went above and beyond. The class was great, full of a variety of information. Like others have said, the materials alone were worth the cost of the class. The online resources along with the class are great too. I passed the exam! The customer service is also great if you ever need to call and ask questions. Good luck!

If you are planning to take the PMP Exam, then I highly recommend taking the PMP Boot Camp with the Project Management Academy. Taking this course made the process of learning the material, studying, and taking the exam MUCH less stressful. I also have a good feeling that PMA will continue to be a useful resource throughout my career.
More importantly the instructor was great. He was knowledgable on the material, gave us easy tips for remembering key information, had great insight on the exam, and made time for students after the class to assist with studying. He was also very encouraging to all students, and had such a great attitude about life, which made the class enjoyable.
The PMA also has great online resources and webinars for students to utilize in preparation for the exam. I found both the online tools and the webinars were incredibly helpful, particularly the practice exams, which made me feel comfortable with the test itself.
I had a great experience and highly recommended signing up with the PMA.

The instruction from Gregg Richie was spot on, the location was ideal, and the class material key. The preparation outline was very helpful as we moved from class mode to study mode. And the website was full of valuable study materials including timed practice exams, flash cards, and audio concept presentations. I highly recommend PMA.

I took the PMP Boot Camp at Courtyard Denver Tech Center — February 16 – 19, 2015. If you want to be PMP certified I highly recommend you select Project Management Academy to assist you in preparing for your certification. I passed my certification Monday March 9^th.
My instructor was Gregg D. Richie who did an absolutely awesome job coaching me to be a better Project Manager and pass my PMP certification on my first attempt. It was the best organized course I have attended. The binder and handouts were extremely helpful and really helped me preparing for the PMP Certification.

I attended the PMP Prep course offered by the Project Management Academy. The course did a very good job of covering the PMBOK guide as well as illustrating the different concepts throughout the book. Additionally, the access PMA provides you to test questions, flash cards, course reviews, etc. was fantastic. I passed the PMP certification three weeks after completing their course and am confident I would not have done so without attending the course and utilizing the resources they provided.

Took the PMP Boot Camp at the end of September with Gregg Richie as the instructor. The class was amazing. Jam packed with info, but laid out in an easy to understand, easy to digest way. The materials alone were worth the cost of the class. I used all of them in the two months I studied for the PMP. AND, I passed the exam! If you are looking for the best prep course for the PMP exam, Project Management Academy has you covered.
The company also has phenomenal customer service.

The PMA PMP bootcamp I took in August 2014 helped me thoroughly prepare for the PMP exam. I am happy to say that with the guidance of the instructor Gregg Richie PMP, I am now officially certified as a PMP as of Nov 6, 2014. That’s less than 2 and a half months! No doubt I had to put in the work but the PMA definitely got me off to a strong start.
John D.

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Project Management Academy teaches you what you need to know with Boot Camp (instruction/​explanations/​examples so the concepts stick), the most recent issue of the PMBOK, a binder of printed lecture slides, a website with dozens of videos, flash cards, practice exams, Q & As, webinars and even some phone access to instructors for individual questions. The company also helps you navigate the process to get approved to sit for the exam (which is a process.)
Oh, and the instructor for the Denver market? Gregg is super knowledgeable, passionate about the material and experienced in the field so he can provide real world examples. Good stuff.
I completed the boot camp 4 weeks ago, took the exam today and passed. Mission accomplished!
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I took the PMP bootcamp from PMA and passed the PMP test on the first attempt. The class was indispensable in passing the exam. I studied very hard beforehand but study alone is insufficient. Jim Stewart, the instructor, did an excellent job focusing on the most important portions of the test. The materials which were provided were also excellent. I had one friend who joined me for the class and he passed the exam as well.
I don’t know what the success rate is for other classes, but I do know that the PMA boot camp will significantly increase your chances for success!

I took Project Management Academy’s PMP Boot Camp December 17 – 20. It was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in the Denver Tech Center. Jim Stewart was the instructor.
The class and Jim did a great job helping me prepare for the PMP Exam. I passed the exam on my first attempt with an overall rating of high proficiency. The class was well organized and Jim was a top notch instructor. He is very knowledgeable.
The materials and resources might be the biggest advantage of the class. The binder, study guide, and laminated reference (cheat) sheets make learning and studying so much easier. Additionally, students have access to an online resource center, including videos and practice tests. This was the key to my success. The videos basically go through the entire four day course again, section by section. You follow along in your three ring binder from class, pausing the videos and making additional notes, or referencing things in the PMBOK. There is a timed test of 40 – 60 questions after each section (there are also full 200 question practice exams). I’m convinced using the online study aids is how I passed the exam on my first try. The strategy guide was also very helpful in learning the ‘tricks’ PMI uses when writing their questions.
Project Management Academy was not the cheapest option but I’m very glad I spent the extra money and chose them. It seems there are a ton of fly-​by-​night outfits offering bargain PMP boot camps. Project Management Academy provides top notch instruction, materials, customer service (real people who speak English), and a nice classroom setting. The included breakfast, snacks, and lunch were great too.