Project Management Academy

Did my PMP Bootcamp with Jim Higgins Dec 14^th. Got my PMP Jan 8^th!
Note that the PMA Bootcamp itself is not enough to pass the test. I equally put as much time (if not more) doing self study. PMA has excellent tools on their website and from the class that really helped. The class was a good place to ask questions and absorb some information in a classroom format. Its best to be prepared going to class since they do run through material very quickly (the goal is to pass the exam, not necessarily master every concept). Make sure you take at least 3 practice exams!

PMP Boot Camp: San Jose CA Nov 16 – 19 2015. Passed the exam (first attempt) on Dec 30, 2015.
Once I committed myself to a schedule to get my PMP, I knew a training program is what I needed. CJ Mills, our instructor, was both knowledgeable and engaging; he made the learning experience enjoyable. The boot camp gave me a solid foundation in the PMBOK processes/​knowledge areas. I then leveraged the online videos and practice exams extensively as I got ready for exam day. I recommend this training program for future PMP candidates.

Boot camp: Week of ¼/​2016
Instructor: Patti Layne
PMP Exam: 1÷11÷2016. Passed the first time.
I read the PMBOK cover to cover before the bootcamp. I had a lot of questions over a large number of areas. This bootcamp filled in the gaps. The course material is organized and it focuses on what to know to pass the PMP exam as well as what to know in real life. Patti was a great instructor. Very knowledgable. She provided personal examples for the tougher topics.
This was my first bootcamp and I really enjoyed it.

I took PMA’s PMP boot camp in San Jose, CA, Oct 5 – 8, 2015, and passed the test on Dec. 1, 2015.
Joe Drammissi was a great instructor. Using the PMA materials, he’s able to clearly lay out the key knowledge to master and many useful tips and tricks in order to pass the exam. Without this boot camp and Joe’s instruction, it is unthinkable to navigate the humongous PMBOK book on my own and pass the exam with similar effort and in relatively short time period. I highly recommend this boot camp.

I took the PMP bootcamp from August 1^st to September 3^rd this year and I have to say it was an amazing bootcamp. Very well prepared with a lot of experience shared by the instructor Gregg Richie. If you want to take the PMP exam you should definitely look into this bootcamp as preparation.

PMP Boot Camp: San Jose, CA, Oct 5 – 8, 2015.
Test date: Oct 27, 2015 (PASS)
This was actually one of the best boot camps I attended lately. Joe was awesome and a great instructor. I passed the exam and I don’t think I could have done it without Joe Drammissi teaching about what really mattered along with all the tips and tricks…

PMP Boot Camp: October 5 — 8, 2015
Test Date: October 20, 2015 (PASS)
Joe Drammissi was a great instructor. The material was great. I was able to learn quickly and get my certification quickly.

I took the PMA boot camp on 8÷31÷15 to 9÷3÷15 at the Courtyard Marriot in San Jose. We were around 20 students. The room was comfortable and we were not cramped to get in anyone’s way. Tea/​Coffee/​Water was provided every day. Reasonable facilities close by. Gregg Ritchie was our teacher and is very knowledgeable and provided lots of tricks and tips. The material provided was excellent and he provided other helpful material which he had compiled in the past and not part of the original material. It’s really a boot camp, 8 hrs a day, 4 days in a row but he made it fun and time passed quickly. The strategies Gregg suggested was really helpful in practicing the online tests. I think this really helped me fine tuning the strategy to pass on my first try on ¹⁰⁄₅. It still took a lot of hard work and preparation for me to write the exam and PMA provided all the tools to help do that. Thank you.

I took the PMP Boot Camp in San Jose on August 31^st — Sept 3 2015. Our instructor Gregg Richie did a phenomenal job with this class. He is very knowledgeable, well prepared and his years of experience as a PM showed throughout all the real life examples. PMA did a great job with the material, it helped me in preparation for the PMP exam — and I PASSED!!!
Thank you PMA

PMP Boot Camp: April 6 — 9, 2015
Jim Park was an awesome instructor — he was very knowledgeable, well organized and kept the class engaged throughout the 4 day boot camp. I walked away with a wealth of knowledge, lots of helpful tips for studying and (some) confidence that i might pass the PMP exam.
As with any instructor lead class, the material should be good but the delivery is crucial. I think that Jim delivered it WELL! I highly recommend Jim to anyone who is interested in taking the PMP Exam boot camp.
With a lot of studying, reviews and practice tests, I passed the PMP exam in May 2015.

PMP Boot Camp: April 6 — 9, 2015
Test Date: May 9, 2015 (PASS)
I took the PMP exam on May 9^th and passed. Jim did a great job in teaching the class. His experience in conjunction with the course material was the winning combination.
He provided great overview of the PMP framework and taught us how to study and prepare for the exam. I would recommend anyone serious about PMP certification to take his class.
You will need to put in your own time after the class to study and take practice exams before attempting the real exam.

I took the PMP boot camp in San Jose by Jim Park on March 9−12^th, 2015, and passed the PMP exam (first attempt) on May 1^st. Jim was a great instructor and I truly enjoyed his class! His lecture was well organized and focused around how to effectively pass the exam, which was super helpful!

I took the ³⁄₉ San Jose class with Jim Park and passed the PMP exam a month later. Jim’s an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable and prepared me well for the exam. He structures a vast amount of information effectively, shared great tips to remember it and made the trickier sections easier to understand. I give Jim my highest recommendation!

PMP Boot Camp: Feb 9 – 12, 2015 (San Jose)
Test Date — April 22, 2015 (Pass — First try)
Results —
Proficient — Planning, Executing, and Monitoring and Control
Moderately Proficient — Initiating and Closing
I took the PMA boot camp with the goal of getting myself familiarized with the PMP exam framework and preparation. I was lucky to have an instructor like Jim Park who is passionate about sharing knowledge and has all intentions of ensuring his students make the best out of PMA coursework. Jim is able to connect apparently unrelated PMP topics/​contents into one cohesive story using different visual aids — this method worked great for memorization and would work great for any visual learner like me.
PMP exam is much more difficult than the current PMA contents — PMA is able to survive because they have teachers like Jim who can fill in the gaps in the PMA training material. I’d give «n» number of stars to Jim Park and four stars to PMA. Thank you Jim!
Why 4 stars? For decent training material and hiring Jim Park as an instructor. Missing 1 star — with the hope that the training material gets updated soon!

PMP Boot Camp: March 9 — 12, 2015
Test Date: May 1, 2015 (PASS)
Jim Park is absolutely amazing. I never would have completed/​submitted my app without his help. I never would have passed my test without his boot camp instruction and tips and tricks.
He managed to break down a LOT of material in a way that made it not so overwhelming and he helped prepare the class in the art of test taking (how frustrating the questions would be, trick questions to watch out for, PMP test logic, etc.)
Jim links you to his LinkedIn and e-​mail address and lets you e-​mail him with any and all questions. Even after the boot camp was over and I was studying, I would e-​mail him questions that needed clarification.
Don’t be delusional and think that just this boot camp will equal you passing the test, but do know that this boot camp lays some great foundation to get that PASS!

I took the PMP boot camp in San Jose on January 12 — 15, 2015. The instructor, Jim Park, was amazing. He kept the material interesting and was able to explain it in a manner that made the material less overwhelming. In addition to that, I feel that he did a great job of explaining the logic behind PMI’s way of thinking. I took my exam on February 25^th and passed it. I utilized the teachings from the course, the materials that were provided, and the online practice tests provided by PMA. Honestly, I think that trying to pass the PMP exam without this boot camp would be extremely difficult and very traumatic. I thank PMA for providing such great study tools. And I sincerely thank Mr. Park for delivering the material in such a patient and informative manner. Without question, following the boot camp, I knew what I needed to study to prepare myself to pass the PMP exam.

I took the PMP boot camp class in San Jose on Sep (15 – 18) 2014 and passed the exam on Nov 26. The class was great, very well organized and led by a very knowledgeable instructor: Jim Park.
I liked that Jim prioritized the topics based on importance for the exam. The class, video tutorials and mock exams helped me a lot to understand what the PMI expectations are and how to pass the test. Thank you!

I took the PMP Boot Camp in San Jose led by Jim Park on September 15 – 18, and passed the written exam on November 25^th. The instructor, Jim Park, is a highly competent instructor with many years of professional experience, and knows the PMBOK guide inside out. All hand out materials were relevant for the exam and good reference for leading projects in real world.
I definitely recommend anyone who wishes to earn the certificate go through the boot camp with Jim Park.

I took the PMP Boot Camp in San Jose from Jim Park on October 13 – 16, and I passed on Novemebr 11^th. The class was very well organized and focused on the key issues that help make sure you pass the exam. Jim brought a great deal of real world experience and led the class very well. I highly recommend taking the class from Jim and doing exactly what e says to do. The PMA practice questions online were a bit easier than the actual exam questions so making sure you get over 80% on the practice exam is crucial.
Thanks again Jim!

I took the PMP boot camp class in San Jose on Sep (15 – 18) 2014. I passed my exam on Oct 6^th. I want to thank PMA for the outstanding material and special thanks to class instructor Jim Park.
The content is very well organized and easy to follow. Use the study materials and planning guide and you’ll be sure to pass the exam! PMA online portal was of great help. Specially the Video tutorials and mock exams.
Jim helped me with the application process, the initial phase to get my certification with PMI. He made the content easy to understand and was great about providing real life examples. He also spent more time on important topics to clear the concepts. JIm is experienced and knows where to focus. He exactly shows you the path to pass the exam. Thank you!