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Does the cost of the course include the cost to take PMI's PMP Certification Exam?

• No, it does not include the cost of PMI's PMP Certification Exam.

• PMI & Cheetah Learning are separate organizations. Cheetah Learning provides the course, but PMI provides the PMP certification exam.

• PMI requires the PMI exam application to be completed by the individual requesting to take the PMP certification exam. 

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What happens if I don't pass the exam?

• We guarantee that you will pass the PMP exam after participating in our accelerated PMP exam preparation program provided you come to class pre-approved by PMI to take the exam, have your memory map memorized and participate in all parts of the program.

• Our policy to to reimburse you the PMI member fee for the exam retake ($275 USD) and recommend you retake the exam a second time within the next several weeks.

• Our policy is to reimburse you for the PMI member cost of the exam retake two times and then offer a full refund.

• You have to test within seven (7) calendar days of completing the class and retest within 30 calendar days of failing. **see important temporary revision of our guarantee during PMI's exam change under “What is Your Guarantee?” section.

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• Yes - Cheetah Learning is a PMI® Registered Education Provider and included with your paid registration is a 35-hour online PM Basics Course that when successfully completed will satisfy the 35 contact hours of PM training required for PMI's PMP Certification Eligibility Application.  If you are going to use this course to satisfy the 35 contact hours of Project Management training, you must first successfully complete the course, all assignments and receive a course completion certificate PRIOR to submitting your application to PMI.

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Do you have references?

• You can review testimonials, check out our client list, and if you'd like, a number of our students and in-house clients would be happy to talk about their experience with our program.
   

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Why it is so important to take and pass this exam? What does the PMP credential mean in the job market?

• For people who hold the PMP credential, companies are assured that the person who is doing the role of "project manager" has passed a rigorous industry standard test regarding the basic knowledge necessary for the job of project management.
Also, only people with the necessary credentials are eligible to take the exam so it ensures that if you hire someone with a PMP credential, they are already pre-screened for the experience necessary to be a project manager. The Free Toolkit has more information about experience required for the exam.
 

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How do I get the eligibility letter from PMI to take the PMP Certification Exam?

• You can apply for the eligibility letter to take the certification exam right on the PMI website. (http://www.pmi.org)
You can either become a member of PMI or you can just apply for the exam. We recommend becoming a member first.
 

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How long does it take to get the eligibility letter to take the exam?

• It takes 10 to 14 days from when PMI receives your exam application.
 You can apply on PMI’s website (http://www.pmi.org). You can apply by mail – but the turnaround time is much faster if you apply online.
 

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What if my procurement department requires a more detailed syllabus for the class?

• We have a detailed course syllabus on our website that provides in depth overviews of the material covered on every day of the class.  Download a copy you can print out and give to your procurement department.

 

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Does this course require any pre-work before the class starts?

• To take this course, you need to have the eligibility letter from PMI to take the PMP certification exam and your exam scheduled for Friday of class week (or within one week if exam slots are unavailable).  Our online course kit guides you through this process.  Or, you can apply directly on PMI’s website (http://www.pmi.org).
  We encourage you to read PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide) Fourth Edition prior to taking the course.  When you become a PMI member, you get a complimentary copy of the PMBOK® Guide - Fourth Edition to download, view and print.  Please be sure to print a hard copy to bring to class.  If you prefer, you can purchase a hard copy from www.cheetahstore.com.  Our online course kit also provides our copyrighted “memory map”, a document you are asked to memorize and recreate from memory the first day of class.  People taking the exam may also find it beneficial to assess their current habits and consider implementing the diet, exercise and lifestyle tips prior to taking the course to see how it affects their mental performance.
 

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Why is this program valuable?
 

• If you get into this program, you are one very lucky individual. The programs sell out very quickly and the people who take this course consider this one of the best experiences of their lives.
• It is a guaranteed way to get your PMP certification. We assume all the risk so you can focus on learning the material and PASS the exam. 
• With your paid registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Course Orientation Kit.
• It includes, instructions on how to speed up your PMI Eligibility Application with PMI.
• You learn techniques for dealing with the Prometric Test Center near the course for which you are registered to ensure you can get your exam scheduled on the fifth day of the class.
• You gain life long skills on how to improve your mental performance so you do well on the PMP exam, but you also improve the way you pursue other goals as well.  
• We've included a short Course Preview with tips from other students so you can do well on the exam
• You're provided the knowledge and confidence that comes from following a well proven path to obtain your PMP certification. You can gauge your readiness with our PMP Exam Readiness Checklist.

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Are Cheetah Learning and PMI Related?
 

• No, PMI & Cheetah Learning are separate organizations. Cheetah Learning provides the course, but PMI provides the exam.
• You can apply for the Certification Exam on PMI’s website (http://www.pmi.org).

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What do I get when I register for the course?
 

• We guarantee you will pass the PMP exam after just four days in our program – you take the actual PMP exam on the fifth day of the program assuming you have scheduled the exam. This is the fastest way to become PMP certified.
• We have the highest internally documented and audited pass rate in the industry.
• Other methods (and courses) just teach how to get ready for the exam and many recommend up to 180 hours of additional preparation after the instruction. No other program guarantees that you pass after only one week of intensive preparation.
• In most circumstances, we limit the class size to under 25 participants.
• Developed by leaders in accelerated learning, memory and instant recall, and project management professionals.
• We offer pre-exam coaching for people who need help with their PMI Eligibility application, PMP Exam Prep Accelerator Course Kit and Cheetah's Free SmartStart™ Guide to provide the nuts and bolts of how to get this certification. 

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What makes this class different than other classes?

• Cheetah Learning is a PMI Registered Education Provider and is also a member of International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) who has approved our organization to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Additionally, the Cheetah Exam Prep for the PMP Classroom course has been reviewed by the American Council on Education (ACE) and ACE has recommended 3 college credit hours for successful completion of the course.
• The Cheetah Exam Prep® for the PMP® classroom program works very well for most people. If, however, you are unable to pass the exam on your first try, we set up a personalized study program for you. Our policy is to reimburse the PMI member cost of the exam retake two times and then offer a full refund. (We haven't had to this too often or we wouldn't be in business.) See our guarantee policy under "What is Your Guarantee" section.
• It works - our students take the actual PMP exam on the fifth day after four days in our program.  Other than being prepared to recreate our “memory map”, included in our online course kit, the first morning of class, and having read through the PMBOK® Guide - Fourth Edition at least once students do not have to do any additional studying - either before or after our course. No other program offers this approach even though they may claim that they are "like" Cheetah and offer comparisons. Read the fine print, some require that you spend 35 hours studying before you come to class, some recommend you spend 40 hours after class.

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 What is your guarantee?**

• We guarantee that you will pass the PMP exam after participating in our accelerated PMP exam preparation program** provided you come to class pre-approved by PMI to take your exam, have your memory map memorized and participate in all parts of the program.
• While most people take the exam on the next day after their four day class, you must take the exam within seven (7) days of completing the course*. If you do not pass the PMP exam, your instructor will create a personalized coaching program to help you shore up your weak areas and will guide you through the process of rescheduling your exam.
• The second exam must be taken within 30 days of the first exam. If you need to test for a third time, that test must be taken within 30 days of the second exam. We reimburse you the PMI Member cost of $275.00 USD to retake the exam up to two times.
• In the event you do not pass the PMP exam after the third attempt (all three attempts must be after attending the Cheetah Exam Prep for the PMP Classroom course), and you have abided by the refund guarantee guidelines, we will fully refund the fee you paid us to take the course upon request.

*In some regions of the world outside of the US, the Prometric Testing center near the course may not have adequate space to accommodate all our students within seven (7) days of taking the PMP Exam Prep course. In these situations, we allow our students 15 days to take the exam.

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 What is your cancellation/refund policy?

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What is involved in the actual class?
 

• You participate in an event that uses well proven accelerated learning techniques to ensure you are able to take and pass the PMP exam on the next day after four days of prep.
• You learn mnemonics for instant recall of key PM concepts for the exam. 
• You learn advanced highly effective test taking strategies for the PMP Certification Exam.
• You take daily baseline exams and do supplemental exam questions after every PMBOK^® Guide content area (more than 550 test questions to prepare you for the actual exam).
• You learn and do rapid synthesis techniques for understanding the PMBOK^® Guide content (the overall PM Framework and all 9 PM Knowledge areas) you need to know for the exam.
• You use accelerated learning study aids to improve your ability to instantly recall PMBOK^® Guide content and other key PM concepts for the exam.
• You use advanced psycho-acoustic technology to effortlessly learn and remember key concepts for the exam and to improve your concentration and focus while taking the exam.
• You do a number of relaxation exercises to ensure that you can maintain your concentration and focus through the course and in the exam.
• You are completely immersed throughout the four days with highly interactive activities that are all designed to ensure your success with passing the PMP certification exam.
• One of our students, Pat McNabb commented about the class: ”Some of the teaching methods are a little unorthodox in my experience, but add to the interest of the course. However, the attitude of importance, encouragement, and 24 hour a day focus is like a wave that sweeps you up and helps carry you through the exam. Someone asked me what I thought about taking a series of Saturday classes in prep for the exam. My thought is that this kind of learning would be too diluted to have the same impact of the solid 4 day infusion that Cheetah delivers.”
• Many other people comment that it this course is the most invigorating, positive, and educational experience of their entire academic careers.
• The class is from 8 – 6 everyday with one to two hours of homework each night. The Cheetah PMP coaches are available to coach people who need it from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day of the course.

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How long is the course? (Days, Total Hours, Hours Per Day, Etc.)
 

• We run the course ten hours each day Monday thru Thursday with one to two hour homework assignments each night.
• We recommend that people make every effort to schedule their actual PMP exam with the Prometric Testing Center near the course on Friday morning. (once you register for the course, we provide the addresses and phone numbers of the Prometric Testing Centers near the course). People who register at least six weeks in advance can usually get in on Friday morning. Most people who register later, can take the test on Friday, but may have to take it later in the day. 

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Can I pay in installments?
 

• We are evaluating several financial institutions who may handle the financing aspects of installment payments. At this time, people who require an installment approach need to charge the course to their credit cards or get financing through their financial institution.  
• Most people who take this course can write it off on their taxes, can charge a higher hourly rate for their services, can command a higher salary if they are employed, or can find a job easier if they are unemployed. It’s a safe bet that charging this course will provide a very fast return on investment. This is not the same as charging a “depreciating asset” such as Christmas gifts or a vacation.

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Can you tell me if there is a downside to the Cheetah accelerated PMP Exam Prep program? For instance, do employees look at this method of preparing for the certification less favorably than a more traditional approach?  

• Since most people know how difficult this exam is - it is seen as a huge accomplishment to study for and pass the exam in one week. Our students report that it actually puts them a notch above the other people in their organizations who had to study for six months. And it should. In the market if a company took six months to get a product to market vs. a company that took a week to get the same product to market - which company would have greater market share and the higher stock price?