Project Management Academy

I completed the 4 day PMP class in December 2023 with David Smyth and just took the PMP exam this week for attempt #1 and passed! The class with David really helped to kick-off my journey towards earning the PMP. David was an excellent instructor and provided a really good baseline for my study efforts. I also liked how PMA also included the online portal with all sorts of videos and numerous test practice questions. Overall I am very pleased with my experience with PMA and with David as an instructor! Well worth the time and money.Thanks!

I took the PMP bootcamp with David Smyth from Dec. 6-9, 2021 in Colorado Springs, CO and passed my PMP exam on the first try just last week (January 2022). The bootcamp covers A LOT of material in a short amount of time, but it sets you up to succeed. I would definitely recommend taking this bootcamp if you are pursuing, or thinking about pursuing your PMP.

Let me be the first to say how much I am not a fan of the subject matter... But I was still able to make it through one of their PMP boot camps and a month later utilizing their study material was able to pass the test. This is coming from someone that did not crack open the actual PMBOK or Agile book as the basis for the PMP knowledge material. You're not going to find an enjoyable version of this material presented to you in any capacity. And if you actually enjoy it then you're a psychopath. However, this company does make the material bearable and will set you up for success. My value has risen 15k a year thanks to these guys and the instructor David Smyth.

Sean Coyle was a great instructor and this course covers a lot of material! The only reason it is 4 instead of 5 stars is that the bootcamp is for both the PMP and the CAPM test but is definitely aimed at the former. As someone taking the CAPM, I wish there was an option focused at my specific test since they are different. However, I did pass the test (yay!) and the materials provided in this course were helpful to prepare.

I took the weekend Denver PMP boot camp in December 2017 with Martin Payne. I sat for the PMP this morning and passed with above target in 4 process groups, and at target in the other. I know I would not have been able to make it to this point so soon without the help of PMA and Marty. The material was great at refining the cumbersome PMBOK into what we really needed to focus on, and Marty delivered the information in a way that was easy to follow and, most importantly, recall on test day. I'm glad to say I will never have to prepare for another PMP exam again; but if I did, I would be tracking down Marty at PMA for another effective course.

I attended the Oct 2017 class in Broomfield, CO. The PMP class was taught David Smyth. Mr. Smyth provided detailed and organized training. He is very knowledgeable in the field of project management, and was able to provide detailed, real world examples to re-enforce the training material. The class had a nice flow, which encouraged collaboration without letting students get off subject. I welcome future training with this organization, and with Mr. Smyth. The organization's online resources were what I needed. Online resources included timed/un-timed exams, flash cards, videos of each section to refresh a subject and Friday meetings online to re-enforce need subjects. I passed the PMP seven weeks after taking the class, on the first try.

I took the 4 day PMP Boot Camp in Colorado Springs last month. David Smyth was the instructor and did a great job making the coursework understandable and relatable. I took the PMP exam 3 weeks later and passed the first time. I highly recommend PMA if you want a quality learning experience to prepare for the PMP exam.

Thank you very much to David Smyth for leading the PMP class in Colorado Springs from January 24th - 27th 2022 in Colorado Springs!! He was an exceptional instructor who took the time to make sure the class was understanding the material and very patient when we struggled with certain concepts. I was able to pass the PMP with above target scores in all three areas on the first attempt within four weeks of taking his course. Highly recommend if you use PMA you seek out David for not only his teaching skills but the real world project management experiences he applies to some of the dry material!! Thanks again!!

I took the PMP class with David Smyth. It was fantastic! A lot of content and a fast pace, but thorough coverage of the material and a lot of very interesting discussions. He clearly has a lot of experience and could put into real world context to include some of the more theoretical material that can be challenging to make sense of. Definitely recommend PMA boot camps, definitely recommend David Smyth and definitely recommend the PMA website for all the helpful content they make available so you can continue your preparations after the boot camp. Passed today with "Above Target" in all areas. Thank you PMA and special thanks to David!!! Happy Holidays!

I was asked to provide this review, but was happy to do so since I passed my PMP exam on my first try. I took a virtual class in June 2020 with John Dokos; the class was 4 hours a day, spread over two weeks. John covered all of the materials and then some - he explained the important information and provided useful, real world examples. He was also very interested in getting to know his students to better help them prepare for the exam. I would 100% recommend a PMA PMP prep-course for anyone who is seriously interested in pursuing their PMP certification.