Pictured from left to right: Laura, Maria, Brooke (with Gizmo), Diann, Belinda (instructor), Nancy, Jenny

We had a fabulous PMP/CAPM class in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona this week.

This particular class was very special for me. We love the fact that we are a small company and develop personal relationships with our students. This class was certainly no exception to that - but it was definitely unique!

Jenny's Story

We had a PPM alumni participating in the class. Jenny had taken our Risk Management (RMP) class last fall and had returned to PPM to prepare for her PMP. What makes Jenny's story unique is that she had been referred to us by Bethany (another PPM alumni, who incidentally, will be PPM's Passionate Project Manager of the Month for March 2012). Jenny had intended to take a PMP class when she registered for the RMP class. She accidentally arrived to a risk management class. The RMP tests not only in-depth knowledge of risk management, it also tests the candidates fundamental knowledge of the PMBOK Guide and the PMP concepts, which for someone without a PMP, can be challenging to learn in the short time-span of class.

As an exam prep provider, a common question we get from potential students is "What is your pass rate?".

At PPM we have a policy of transparency. We want our clients (current and perspective) to feel confident in their investment in an exam prep course from us and so we do publish our pass rates - just as do many other training companies. We stake our reputation on ours being accurate and up-to-date!

However, determining a pass rate isn't as easy as it seems.

Here's how we approach tracking our pass rates:

1. Prior to class, we encourage students to compete their PMI PMP application, have it submitted, and have the exam scheduled. There is a correlation between success rates and the amount of delay between the class and the actual exam.

2. During class we set expectations with our students. We have them contact us prior to taking the exam (so that we can validate readiness) and contact us after their exam with their results - pass or fail!

ISSUED BY PMI ON 1 MARCH 2012

PMI is implementing a new fee for the rescheduling and cancellation of certification examinations. Effective 1 April 2012, at noon (Eastern Daylight Time), test takers who reschedule or cancel their exam within 30 calendar days of their scheduled appointment will be charged a fee of US$70.

Rescheduling fees are a means to better serve certification candidates by allowing for greater seating availability at Prometric Testing Centers.

PMP / CAPM Exam Cram - LIVE ONLINE

PPM recently announced the launch of our live, online PMP and CAPM exam cram sessions. We have officially kicked them off and have had excellent feedback. I love getting the opportunity to spend some time with candidates before their exam and I have found these sessions very enjoyable!

The PMP / CAPM Exam Cram is designed for individuals who have either completed an exam prep class or who have been self-studying.

The online class is facilitated live by an instructor and includes: