Calibrating Your Worry-O-Meter with Passing the PMP Exam
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT
Do you have a vague sense of unease relating to the PMP exam? Or are you not even sure what there is to be concerned about?
I remember when I first learned about the PMP exam back in 1999 and took a test to familiarize myself with what was required. I actually scored so poorly, I just wrote it off as something not worth doing. Then I wrote a book about combining accelerated learning with project management to accelerate project completion. Since it was in the field of Project Management, I knew I needed the PMP after my name to have the book taken seriously.
But there was no way I was going to spend six months studying and have a 40% chance of failing the PMP exam. So I used some of those same accelerated learning techniques I used in my new project management book to create a study approach that only took four days. My thinking was, “who wants to make a second career out of prepping for this exam?”
This same PMP exam preparation guide has worked for tens of thousands of people since we rolled out Cheetah’s Accelerated PMP Exam Prep in 2001. But it’s also done far more than just help people reduce their risk and pass the PMP exam. These effective learning techniques also helped people retain information 5x faster.
And this is why many say Cheetah’s Accelerated PMP Exam Prep course is the best course they have ever taken. Experience this for yourself – register for Cheetah’s PMP Exam Prep class in any format – online, virtual, or live.
Don't make preparing for the PMP exam a full-time job.
Mark Johnson
PMP
“Maintaining a team of certified Project Managers is a critical success factor in our competitive strategy. We hire some of the smartest and most talented people in our industry and we need to make sure any external training we use hits the mark consistently. And this is why we keep sending our folks to Cheetah Learning to get and keep their Project Management skills top notch. With Cheetah, the best of the best get even better.”
Ray C. Pitt
PMP
“A lot of people were joking that I did not need the class, but believe me I did. The PMP Exam is very unique and I personally do not believe that anyone will pass the exam without specific preparation… I always believe that any academic work will assist the practical side of the working knowledge, and the exam proved that again to me. I really believe that your course was the single most important part that contributed to my passing the exam. Thanks again and you are welcome to use me as a reference where you need me in the future.”
Dawie Steenkamp
PMP
“I just wanted to thank you again for your assistance with the memory map, and to let you know that I thought [Cheetah PMP coach] Jeff did a fabulous job last week. On day one Jeff said, ‘Stick with me, follow the program, and you will pass the test.’ He was right! I did pass the test, and I do not believe I could have done so without his assistance. He did a great job of keeping the class on track, answering our questions, and giving us great insights, tips, and techniques.”
Frank Peters
PMP
“We have been very pleased with our experience with Cheetah, so it is no surprise that another BAH [Booz Allen Hamilton] group is organizing a PMP session with you.”
Dana Yoo
Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
“The Cheetah PMP prep program has helped our Project Managers achieve this important certification of knowledge and experience. The pursuit of this certification has developed the JDA Consulting Services Project Managers into strong project leaders.”
Tony
Senior Director of JDA Consulting Services
“If you had charged me $10,000 for this, I would have been happy to pay it. This [Cheetah Exam Prep® for the PMP® Exam] was the best course I ever took. PERIOD.”
J. C.
PMP, Project Manager – Jade Kat Project Management Inc.
“Just a note to let you know I passed the PMP exam with an 84%! I cannot imagine being able to study for and pass the PMP exam in so short a time were it not for your class. I seriously doubted whether the information required to pass the PMP exam could be covered and digested in only four days. I reasoned, however, that since you offer a money-back guarantee, there was little risk in taking a chance. It was so much easier to buy knowing that it was only a week out of my life, and if I didn’t pass, I would get all of my money back. The real proof of your class was that I passed the test and with an 84%, no less. I was impressed with your system, your instructors and with the results. It was results that I paid for, and it was results that your class delivered. I will be recommending your class to every Project Manager I know.”
M. B.
PMP, CEO - Clickguide Inc.
“I really like these on-line classes. I can travel quite a bit and it can be difficult to make local PMI meetings or attend local classes. As you know, it is very important to keep the PDUs in order to retain PMP status. I know some PMs who end up rushing to take classes to remain current.”
S. K.
PMP
“I’ve done two online courses late this year to complete my 60 PDUs, the other from a well-known provider, and this course [Cheetah’s PM Strength Builder] was much better… I actually got something out of it, rather than just spending the time going through the motions. Thanks.”
W. H.
PMP
“The first thing my boss said when I told him I was interested in getting my PMP certification was that if I was going to do it, he’d heard Cheetah Learning was the best.”