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Project Management Certification Passing Emails from some of our Trainees
Memo from Nereda Haque, PMP: You will receive your Exam results immediately after you finish taking it. Please note that the RDS portion of the Exam is 60 questions. The wonderful part about these valued comments from our trainees is what it took for each to pass. Some pass the next day. Others in a day or two. Others in a couple of weeks and others in almost a year. Sometimes life and projects keep us from our goal of attaining the PMP® Credential but sooner or later, it happens, and we get so thrilled every single time.
"This morning I completed the PMP exam... • I attended a PMP prep course in early January. SmartPath gave me the study materials and focus I needed in order pass the PMP exam. They helped me de-construct years of bad project management habits. I encourage others to take SmartPath's recommendation to heart in studying at least two hours per day - disciplining yourself for three to four weeks to learn how processes link to each other, and across knowledge areas and process groups is very important. Knowing how to detect and what to do when things go wrong is equally important. • I have attended similar examination preparation courses from other vendors in recent years. SmartPath gave me the knowledge, skills, and study plan to achieve my goals within an affordable small group setting. I'm definitely recommending SmartPath to my colleagues.
Please note that I was particularly pleased with Richard's instruction. His positive attitude and adaptive teaching style is very compatible to a wide range of students.... You company provided a great service to me. Thank you and good luck." Jeff S.,PMP - 2-20-2012. Jeff finished training on January 13.
"I passed .....I can't say I enjoyed the test....as we discussed in class -- who do they get to write some of those test questions??? Wow! But the bottom line is I passed. Thanks for all your help." TJ K., PMP - 2-20-2012 - Passed on the 3rd day after class ended!
"I am incredibly happy and relieved to have passed. I could not have accomplished this with the SmartPath course. You folks persented the material exactly how PMI tests us on it. Thank you very much for all the time and energy spent in developing this course and keeping it current! - Elayne H., PMP - 2-9-2012 - Passed in 9 Days.
"Nereda, Mo and Robert,
I re-scheduled my test for this morning and I PASSED! Thank you so much for your great program, I will definitely recommend it to others!" - Barbara R.,PMP - 1-21-2012
"Hi Nereda,
I just wanted to let you know John is a sound Project Management Professional (PMP), who has presence, and the interpersonal ability to connect with learners. In a classroom setting where you have a mix of professional experience, John was able to keep the class focused on the prep material, provide quality answers to questions and most importantly he has the spirit of encouragement. I will be submitting my application Monday and sit for my exam early next week after the approval process." - Spencer O.,MBA. 1-16-2012
"I am happy to report that I passed!...It was definitely a miracle, but I passed! So very relieved and happy to be done!!!!!" Tanya S.,PMP - 1/12/2012
"Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I passed!... Big Surprise, eh? Just took the exam this AM. Glad to do my part to contribute to the SmartPath success rate! That's all. Have a good weekend." - Aaron G., PMP. 1-07-2012
"Hello Nereda, I’m still progressing towards my PMP and will keep you updated... Truly the time I have spent learning from both you and Mo has made a considerable difference in my knowledge of Project Management and the outcome of my career projects." Karl R. 12-27-11
"Nereda,Happy New Year!
Just got back home from vacation. I want to let you know that I've passed the PMP exam on 12/23. Thank you very much. Your class is very helpful in preparing and understanding the PMP concept. I think understanding is the key. Thanks again." Larry L, PMP., 12-23-11
"I took 3:59:15! Thank you for everything...Your teaching methodology is superb. I wanted to let you know first. I passed the exam this AM.....In retrospect, I was extremely well prepared for the exam b/c of your tools and advice...However, my understanding of what the values mean (EVM) and how they are derived allowed me to get through those. I was able to do it b/c of the instruction I received from Mo and the homework I received from you. Key for me was my "PMP Exam Dump Sheet" that I wrote during the 15 minute tutorial: Workflow #12, memory joggers, methods of conflict resolution, methods of dealing with risk (positive, negative, acceptance), stages of building a team, PV & FV, and formulas allowed me to focus on what the question was asking me to do as the project manager. - Another key was the focus on Procurement, Risk, and Quality (Ring of Fire) that I put into studying (because you guided me there). Those are my thoughts....basically I did what you and Mo told me to execute and it worked out. The key was studying and UNDERSTANDING relationships between the processes and groups. Again, what you and Mo preach to us." Rob S.,PMP -12-18-2011
"I appreciate the wealth of knowledge that SmartPath – John, Mo, Rich and Nereda – passed on to me in 5 days. And Mo is a master of project management as an art. I also appreciate the support and encouragement of Teresa, Jerry and Brian. The SmartPath program is awesome!..." - Trina T. PMP (Passed the day after class - 12-17-2011
"I took the PMP exam this evening and passed, no issues." - Brian W., PMP - 12/16/2011
"I wanted to let you know first. I passed the exam this AM... - In retrospect, I was extremely well prepared for the exam b/c of your tools and advice.
- I felt nervous going in, but once I started the exam I fell into a rhythm and it was a function of staying on time and task. - ...I was able to do it b/c of the instruction I received from Mo and the homework I received from you. - Key for me was my "PMP Exam Dump Sheet" that I wrote during the 15 minute tutorial: Workflow #12, memory joggers....basically I did what you and Mo told me to execute and it worked out. The key was studying and UNDERSTANDING relationships between the processes and groups. Again, what you and Mo preach to us." Robert S.,PMP - 12-16-2011
"Good Afternoon Nereda and Mo,
I just got home from the exam and passed. Thank you so much. The various exercises regarding PM roles and responsibilities, Connections, et al were invaluable. Thank you so much for all of your help." James S.,PMP 12-9-2011
"For your information and records, following my attendance at the SmarthPath PMP prep course 17-20 Nov, I took the PMP exam on 2 December and Passed. Please convey this to my instructors and thank them for their time." John M.,PMP -12-6-2011
"I meant to email you earlier...I apologize for the delay. I took my test on 11/27 and passed....five days before my 1 year deadline. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, but I only studied for about 5 hours before taking the test...I'm a auditory learner, so I learned most of the material during the class and just refreshed my memory over the 5 hours by going through the binder. I memorized the chart of 42 processes...I think it is chart 12, and the equations, and skimmed the inputs and outputs. It may be a miracle that i passed (I was certainly suprised), having taken the exam 8 months after taking the class and barely studying! or Mo explained it so well that it stuck!....it's probably a combination. Thanks again." Lavina S., PMP - 11-27-2011
"I passed it on Sunday. I was a bit stunned when the word Passed displayed. I kind of sat there for a moment staring at the screen wondering if I was missing something LOL. I really appreciate the assistance I got from SmartPath. I have recommended SmartPath to other friends who are considering getting their PMP.
Although I was a bit slow in finally taking the test, it was worth it. The material were good and the flow diagrams of inputs and outputs were really useful. It helped me how everything hangs together so using those in conjunction with the other class materials was really great. I recommend using the input/output flow diagrams if they really want to see how it all hangs together. I also appreciated allowing me to audit classes I was still struggling with. That was very helpful.
I noticed SmartPath offers classes for PDUs so I will definitely sign up for those also. Thanks again for all your help! Have a great Thanksgiving!" - Kathy W.,PMP - 11-20-2011
"Hi Nereda,
Finished my training on Oct 23. Passed my exam tonight! Yay! I'm a PMP! Thanks for everything." Veronica D., PMP - 11/16/2011
"I passed my certification yesterday. Please thank Mo and Richard for me for all of their training and thank you for all of your help from setting me up in the class, to all of the information and hints, as well as the constant contact." Michael B.,PMP 11-17-11
"Thanks for all the help! I passed my exam this morning, on to take some Lean and Agile courses!" Jamie S.,PMP - 11/14/2011
"For your information and records, following my attendance at the SmarthPath PMP prep course 17-20 Nov, I took the PMP exam on 2 December and Passed. Please convey this to my instructors and thank them for their time." John M.,PMP - 11-5-2011
"Hi Nereda I just wanted to drop you line to let you know that I passed my PMP exam. I took part in the two-weekend boot camp with Terri in mid-October." (Finished Oct 23) "Terri really helped solidify my knowledge of project management, and helped me identify the areas for improvement. I think the biggest attribute of me passing the exam was understanding the process inputs, outputs, and T&Ts, or at least knowing the difference. Thanks again." Pat A.,PMP - 11/5/2011
"Hi Nereda…..I wanted to let you know that I took the exam today and PASSED!!! I cannot thank you, Rich, and Mo enough for everything you have done to help me achieve this goal. This is a big milestone in my life, and all of you were a part of making it happen.
I highly recommend SmartPath's teaching and materials. "Ethically", I am not permitted to give any specifics about the questions on the test, but I can say that there is NOT an irrelevant SmartPath slide or chart. Please thank Mo for the quick meet to plan my study strategy before taking the test. The CCCR (Concepts, Connections, Context, Roles) approach was spot on and helped tremendously. After taking the course, I spent several hours a day reviewing the material ….. before the test to ensure I "understood" the material in order to instill confidence. Finally, practicing the mapping of inputs and outputs, along with knowing the T&T and PM Roles inside and out is key." - Stephen B.,PMP - 11-3-11
"Hi Nereda,
Today I finally was able to take the exam and PASSED! It took two additional weeks because I had to go through the audit process (I guess I was one of the unlucky ones). Anyway, the additional time allowed me to fully absorb the SmartPath PMP® prep information. The SmartPath documentation, my experience, and the classroom education were the only study aids I used and passed no problem. Thank you for your help. I’ll definitely recommend SmartPath to my colleagues." - Andrew D.,CTS,PMP - 11-2-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I apologize for being out of touch for so long. I know that you have reached out to me personally and I really appreciate it...I know that you have reached out to me personally and I really appreciate it. I have been extremely busy lately,....While I have not sat for my PMP Exam, and probably will not for quite a while, I want you to know that the training you and Mo provided has started me on a new path, both professionally and personally. While I won't go into everything, I will tell you that the extra hours required for a non-college graduate, and sitting in class with so many folks with advanced degrees, has caused me to return to school and more formally study my career field.
Your training also led me to my first real project manager job, as a vendor-employee at ___________. I came in late on a deployment project, initially hired to provide administrative and development support. Using tools and techniques I learned at SmartPath, I quickly assumed the project manager role. One of the benefits of being a vendor at ___________is that I can actually manage a fairly good-sized project, rather than a bunch of little projects with operational tasks thrown in. I would not have the skill set or the confidence to take on this project without your training.
I expect that I will not actually sit for the PMP® Exam for a couple of years, allowing time to finish school and gain the required hours. I am however committed to the concepts, tools, techniques, inputs, outputs and ethical teachings of the Project Management Institute. So, despite ......lack of the PMP® credentials, you have unleashed another project manager on the world. I already look forward to re-taking the class with you guys when I am ready to sit for the exam." Anonymous, 11-1-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I just wanted to let you know that I successfully Passed the exam yesterday! Giving myself the extra time to study and understand the material, and also re-sitting the class helped tremendously. Terri was really great. She's a fantastic instructor and really took the time to make sure that all of the students understood the concepts. She did a great job of explaining things and describing the content conceptually, which helped a ton. I really had a great experience with SmartPath and have recommended you to some of my colleagues that plan to pursue the PMP Credential in the near future. Thanks again for all of your help!" Stacy E., PMP - 10/24/11
"Hi Nereda,
Hope Mo and you are doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I have been promoted to project manager from an associate. Truly an exciting opportunity. And recently have been reached by a few other promising job opportunities as senior project manager. This further validates the value of the PMP credentials and how it helps support career growth. Your program helped me get where I am today. Thank you." - Anonoymous, PMP
"Yes, I passed the PMP certified. Thank you both for the your support...I wouldn't have been successful without it. Job hunting - here I come! ... I want to explicitly say that without doubt the approach and material were good and I would definitely recommend Smartpath to anyone wanting to get certified. I am impressed by how much I did learn in such a short period of time and you are right about not being overwhelmed too early in the learning process. Having instructors that had practical experience and could relate "stories" to help understand was important, as well your interest. It is always easier doing something when you have proper support." - Ann S., PMP - 10-18-2011
"Nereda - I don't see my name appearing in the registry yet but I passed. Yay! I am back in town and going thru my mails now. I will wait a few days before calling them. I also got an email from them saying something about incorrect exam scores due to a vendor error! Did you receive one also? Can you believe that!? - Nina, S.,PMP - Oct 5 - 2011
"Hello Nereda,
I am catching up on the emails now. (saying that I passed) This is amazing news! Looks like I can cancel the test that I had already rescheduled for Saturday! Thanks again for all your support." Pravin A.,PMP - Sep 22, 2011
"I thought Terri did an excellent job. She was very flexible and focused on the areas where Ana and I needed the most attention. I received my certificate in the mail this week and I am now preparing for my test and will keep you posted on the results. I am glad I selected SmartPath for this training." - D.S - PA. Soon to sit her Exam.
"Hi Nereda,
I passed the PMP exam today. I want to thank your company for the great instruction. I’ve been keeping up with your emails, and I believe that everyone in my class has passed. Although, I think that I may be one of the last few people in the country to have taken the “old” exam. - Eric G.,PMP - 8-31-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I PASSED!! Thank you for your encouragement and support. Your training materials are top notch and your emails all said to me, 'you can do this'. I am so grateful that Deepali told me about her experience with you and Mo." - Gary C.,PMP - 8-31-2011
"I just passed! Thanks to Mo and Nereda :) ….It is kind of a blurr...One question had answers which I had never seen the terminology before - must be a new question. I was surprised that I thought it was easier than I expected and I liked taking it on the computer rather than a paper test."
"Hey Mo and Nereda
I passed. . . .Thanks for your help and good preparation, you really did a great job of teaching to the exam." - Doug. D.,PhD.,PMP. 8-29-2011
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
Yesterday I passed my PMP exam. I want to thank Nereda for her tips and encouragement, Moe for his excellent tutorials, and Richard for his exam review. The advice we receive is correct. Stay with the SmartPath gameplan, study appropriately, and you can succeed. While I have been managing client projects for some time now I feel the management skills learned through your program have greatly strengthened my approach and overall perspective to project management. Thanks again. PS. Did Moe say he was going to buy me a beer if I passed??? Best regards." - Larry C, PhD.,PMP.
"Nereda,
While I did PM work for years the only formal PM class I did was the 4 day bootcamp with Terri in July. I took a few weeks to study and this morning I passed on the first attempt. Cheers." - Breege K.,PMP - 8/25/2011
"Nereda,
I am happy to inform you and Mo that I passed the exam today - whoo hoo!!!.... Thank you for all your encouragement and support. It is greatly appreciated." Mary Jo K.,PMP -8-24-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I passed my PMP tonight. Please pass along my thanks to both Mo and Richard for their positive class experience. And thank YOU too for all of your support. Thanks." Bonnie B.,PMP - 8-24-2011
"Hi Nereda!
I passed! I was really nervous, but registering for the PMP really put the pressure on. On the day of the test I perfected my brain dump of chart 12....Thank you so much to you and Mo for all the help. The quality of your material far exceeds everything else I reviewed!" - David C.,PMP - 8-24-2011
"Nereda and Mo, I passed the PMP today in Morgantown, WV (OO-Rah). I attribute my success to hard work and SmartPath LLC’s cutting edge instruction. Mo’s mentorship and process charts gave me a crisper understanding of the processes and how they are integrated throughout the Project Management body of Knowledge. I thank you both for who you are and the business that you execute. SmartPath LLC stands by their guarantee of excellence and passing success rate." Robert P.,PMP - WV - 8-24-2012
"Hi Guys,
I passed! Thanx for the help!...Yes all of it helped, your tips and the conversations with Mo & the ppl in the class!" - Manoj A.,PMP - 8-23-2011
"Hi, Nereda. I just wanted to let you and Mo know that I passed the PMP today! Thanks for your help! I was very confident going in, but there were a lot of tricky and/or ambiguous questions." - Chris M.,PMP - 8/20/2011
"Just passed the PMP exam today!" - Allan D.,PMP - 8/18/2011
"Thanks, Nereda. Huge relief to have that done. It was a tough test, so I appreciate the help of your team!" - Matt, H.,PMP - 8-16-2011
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
I just passed the PMP exam an hour ago and I'm so happy that I'm done. Nereda, your excel sheet given in exam review and your last email 2 days ago about how to pass PMP helped a lot. Mo, thanks for teaching the PMP class and interesting stories :-)....Thanks for all your help. " - Praveen A., PMP - 8-13-2011
"Passed. :)" - Nathan,P.,PMP - 8-12-2011
"Hi Nereda – Everything went great last night and I passed with flying colors. Thank you, Mo, and Terri so much for all your help. Sitting in the class again really helped solidify some of the concepts and help me focus. It’s exactly what I needed for that last extra push before taking the test." - Anne O., PMP - July 19, 2011.
Hello Nereda,
Thanks to you and Mo once more for all the support and knowledge you shared. I am so swamped with work and have only managed to get to write the exam on Sunday and am very happy it is now behind me." Fitzroy R.,PMP - July 17, 2011.
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
This is my 'mission accomplished' email: I'm happy to report that I passed my PMP exam yesterday evening. The exam was tough - more of an intellectual challenge than I expected.... But I was prepared; Mo’s material is right to the spot. Thank you so much Mo for providing me with the mental framework during class! Thanks Terri for the tips on exam strategy and Nereda for your encouraging emails!" Peter N., Phd., PMP - 7 -14-2011
"Nereda/Mo,
Just a little feedback from my test. I tested at the Puyallup site and they didn’t have calculators for us, we had to use the calculator on the computer. Not a big deal, but not what I was expecting and it does slow you down.
... I took almost the entire 4 hrs. The practice tests were probably the most helpful to understand how they ask questions and how to analyze them. Thanks for all your help!" - Molly O, MBA, PMP. - 7-11-2011
"Hi guys just wanted to tell you that I took the exam yesterday and I passed. Thanks for all the encouragement." - Svetlana H, PMP - 7-5-2011
"Hi Nereda,
Great news, I just passed the PMP exam!!! Many thanks to you and Mo for an excellent training program. I will definitely recommend SmartPath!" - Ivan D.,PMP - 6-20-2011
"Hi Nereda,
Just want to let you and Mo know that I just passed my PMP Exam today. Thanks a lot for the training. it's really helpful. Now, I understand what you said Just do what Mo told you." :) Thanks a lot!!" Chao D., PMP - 6-24-2011
"I passed!....By the way, I know I did well on these formulas because I got a Proficient (Above Average) rating in all three of the big areas: Planning, Execution, and Monitor & Control. Many thanks to you and Mo!! I look forward to working with you again in the future – especially with the new PMBOK® Guide 5 materials. Hopefully I’ll be hired by a great company (like ...) who will want to pay me to attend those classes, right?. Kathleen W., PMP - 6-23-2011
"Just wanted to thank you guys for all the help and information you gave me over the past couple of months. I also wanted to let you know that I took and passed the PMP exam this evening. Hope all is well with you guys. Thanks again!!" Mike W., PMP - 6-9-2011
Hi,
You can write my name on the board as well!! I passed this morning! Thanks for all your support!" John L., PMP - 6-9-2011
"I took the PMP exam today and passed. ... Knowing the formulas and Inputs, Outputs and Tools and Techniques probably made all of the difference. Thank you for the help." Steve K., PMP - 6-8-2011
"Hello Mo and Nereda,
Thank you so much for all your help and support. I passed by focusing on the class materials only. I did not stray and spent a lot of time deprogramming my brain of the non-PMI knowledge (junk).
The exam was quite tough....Most of my questions were lengthy--like the exam review. For most questions, I had to answer by process of elimination after careful analysis.
Again, thanks for all your help and support." Tracy A,PhD., PMP - 6-6-2011.
"Hi there, Took the test tonight and passed!!!! You guys ROCK!!!!" - Madeleine S., PMP - 6-1-2011.
Hi Nereda,
Just wanted to let you know that I took the PMP test today in Portland and passed ....so the passing record continues! Thanks for all of your help" - Cathy M., PMP - 5-27-2011.
"Hi Nereda,
I passed the PMP test today! I took Mo's PMP prep class back in in August, and happened to get a job that I was too focused on to take the test. Now that I had some time, I studied the materials, memorized the chart, practiced the inputs and outputs and tools for processes. The training really did help. The test is long, but I felt that I recognized the answers that made the most sense. It felt great to see that I passed at the end." - Tim W.,PMP - 4-27-2011
"I have taken classes for Project Management from Portland State University and found that SmartPath LLC by far, much better prepares students for taking the PMP Exam....Passed!" Joe C., PMP - 4-22-2011
"Hi Mo and Nereda,
Good news... I passed today. Thank you both for the great preparation. Lots of Quality questions, very few EVM (unfortunately because I was ready for those!), and a good number of procurement. The rest was as expected, based on Mo's practice exam." - Brett F., PMP - 4-22-2011
"Thank you, Mo, so much for your guidance. You are the best PMP instructor!!! I will definite come back for more training from you!" - Bonnie L., PMP - 4-15-2011
"Hi Nereda & Mo,
Well, today was finally my day and I passed the PMP exam! I could not have done it without the excellent class, excellent materials and the extra materials that you sent me since I could not attend the review class. By this past weekend I was scoring in the low 90’s on all of your tests, including the 28 you have online, so my confidence was high. I received many quality and risk questions, two areas that I felt less confident (of course!). But in the end all that matters is that PASS on the printout. Thanks again for your help, I could not have done it without you!" - Phil D., PMP - 4-19-2011
"Hi Nereda: I took the PMP this morning and also passed. I am thrilled to tell you this. Your emails have been so inspirational and informative. You are a stellar example of a training and development organization... I was in Mo's class last August, but started on a new project in the beginning of September and was unable to study further at the time. In my project, I established and currently run the Change Board process. It was no surprise this morning when I completed the test and found that my best subject was "Monitoring & Control...Thanks again to you and Mo for your expertise and support. I plan to take additional classes with you soon." - Annette A., PMP - March 26, 2011
"Nereda, Just to let you know I kept the ball rolling and as of 6:30pm today I am a PMP. Many, many, thanks to Mo for his great teaching ability and to you for your words of encouragement." - Jim M., PMP - March 26, 2011.
"Nereda, My compliments on Smartpath’s instructional strategy and quality. Mo Haque is in a league of his own in his ability to manage and convey the important information about the PMP certification. Prior to the class, I bought numerous books, flashcards, watched videos, etc. No one else is even coming close to Mo’s ability to simplify the information into something manageable. As someone formally trained as a teacher, I was particularly impressed with Mo’s ability to remain engaged and attentive through a 10 hour session. If Mo elects to teach a class on 'How to have as much energy as Mo Haque,' please let me know. Thanks again!" - David C. - March 25, 2011.
"Hi Mo & Nereda,
I passed my exam!! I took it on Friday. Yeah!!! It was pretty challenging, I took the full 4 hours to review my work. Your training was fantastic! Thanks for helping me prep and succeed!" - Randy B, PMP. - March 18, 2011
"Hi Nereda, I took the exam last night and passed! I'm very excited and relieved. The boot camp really helped to stay focus on the types of questions to be aware of. Also, chart 12 and the 14 formulas helped... I'm happy it is over and I passed the exam. Now I can peel off all the posters and post-it's of my wall.
Thanks again to Mo and you for your help and motivation. This class was worth every penny." - Rose C., PMP - March 18, 2011
"Hi Nereda! I just wanted to drop you and MO(jo)a line to thank you for an awesome class. I sincerely mean it when I say it's one of, if not the best classes, I have ever taken (and I've been around the block a few times). I definitely will be back to pester you both! Starting tomorrow I will work on the experience spreadsheet and then stop in to have you or MO(jo) review it.
You should be extremely proud of the benefit you are providing to the PM (or PM would be) community.
Thanks again and now it's time for a drink!
Cheers!" - Wayne G.
"Mo and Nereda, Thank you so much for all your support! I applied for a position at noon yesterday, had a phone screen and go in next week! All because of the PMP :)" - Esther B.,PMP. Esther B passed Monday, March 14 2011!
"Hi Nereda, You can add another PMP to your roster. I took the test today and passed. It was grueling, but definitely worth it now. Since the class in February I put in 2-3 hours of study every night after work and 5-6 hours every day on the weekends. …I made sure that I conceptually understood all of them (inputs, outputs, tools & techniques) so that I could identify where they belonged when I saw them….Thank you to you and Mo for helping me get past this major milestone. Now I can focus on my knee surgery without this test looming out there. Thanks again!" - Randy B., PMP - March 15, 2011.
"Hey Nereda, Quick note that I finally got to take the test (only had to reschedule four times) and passed with flying colors. I felt very prepared and there were only a handful of questions that really came out of left field... Finished in three hours, including revisiting the 20 or so I had marked for review. Mo's materials and test prep tips were invaluable…Thanks again for all the encouragement along the way!" - Erik M., PMP - March 15, 2011
"Mo & Nereda, Just a quick note to let you know that I took and passed the PMP test yesterday. Hope all is well with you two." Jamie V., PMP. Please note: Jamie believes he over studied! March 10, 2011
"Ritesh and I appeared yesterday and passed! We were out celebrating yesterday after studying for so many weekends so couldn't mail you earlier. Thanks to you and Mo for all the help with preparation :)" - Swati R.,PMP & Ritesh K., PMP, Feb 22, 2011.
"Hi Nereda, I did take and pass the CAPM, and my wife and I immediately left town for a long weekend in the mountains away from all tech so I couldn't email the good news... Thanks again for all of the assistance you and Mo provided, it was worth 10 times the price of the class!" - John B., CAPM.
"Hi Nereda,
I passed my exam this afternoon! I want to thank you and Mo for the exceptional service and encouragement. It would have been very hard to pass this exam without your help. Cheers!" - Pat S, PMP.
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
Thank you for your encouragement, excellent training materials, and great teaching. I passed yesterday." - John M., Ph.D.,PMP.
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
Just wanted to let you know I passed the exam yesterday! Thanks for all the help and support over the last month while I prepared for the exam." - Marcie G., PMP.
"Nereda and Mo,
I did it! I passed the exam…YAY! Thanks for all your help! ...You have been so helpful and encouraging. It was a long grind and I am soooooo glad it's over. I am very proud of the fact that I have 'PMP' after my name now on my professional correspondence.
Mo..thanks again for all your wisdom and direction. It was immensely helpful and the only reason I was able to pass the first time...You guys rock!! Have a great weekend!" - Stuart R., PMP
"Sorry, I forgot to mention, I passed this weekend. Thanks." - Joe G.,PMP
"I passed the PMP today. Boy there were a lot of cause and effect questions...Got a bunch...lots of questions on tools with inputs in the answers and questions on inputs with tools in the potential answers." Terri V., PMP
"Thanks for all your effort – I passed." - Amit G., PMP
"This course was exactly what I was expecting; It allowed me to better see the “big picture” and helped me fill the numerous gaps I had; I can apply many concepts and advices daily at work. Thank you Mo and Nereda, just perfect!" - Aude F, PMP
"No matter how much you know about PM or how much experience you have in PM - if you want to pass the PMP exam you NEED this class. Mo’s method shows you exactly how to think like the PMBOK (not a seasoned PM) in a clear, concise, and highly effective manner. Worth every penny!" - Heather F., PMP
"I just wanted to let you know that I passed the PMP this morning. It felt great to pass the test." Bruce L.,PMP
"Thanks to your training I passed today - yay. That thing was a killer but I guess I narrowed them down well." Alexis F, PMP
"Hi Nereda,
Just an FYI, I took the exam yesterday afternoon and passed. The course and materials provided was definitely right on the mark and I was able to complete the exam in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Other good news was my car was loaded up and as soon as I passed the exam I headed up to Whistler and will be skiing powder for the next few days. Also, let Mo know the bars here in Whistler are open late so I was able to celebrate sufficiently when I arrived here last night. Thanks." - Steve R, PMP.
"I sat for the gruelling 4 hour exam today (Sunday) & I am delighted to say that I passed. Your class, study materials & exam review session paid off. Many Thanks to you & Mo." - Bola A, PMP
"Mo & Nereda
Thank you so much for everything! The classes were wonderful & I hope to have the chance to attend others. I also will not hesitate to recommend you to everyone I know!
Take Care & I certainly will keep in touch,..." - Kim S, PMP
"Nereda/Mo, Yes I took it today and I Passed. :). I had a 2:30 PM slot and have just come back from the test Center.
Thanks to all the guidance from Mo and you, Could not have done it without your expert help.
Thanks and Regards..." Santosh P., PMP
"Thanks so much – I really appreciate the love and support from you both. And of course Mo’s training was top notch." Barry S., PMP
"Hi Nereda and Mo. Wanted to inform you the happy news that I cleared the PMP. Thanks to Mo's wonderful class and tips. The biggest challenge was for me to lock myself down for 4 hours. With 6 breaks I managed to stay inside the exam for 3 hours and 10 minutes and pass the exam. Thanks to Mo and you for all the guidance. Thanks." Pradeep N., PMP
"Another PMP!....This time from CANADA! Hi Nereda: Please be informed that I wrote my exam this morning and, believe it or not, passed it. They didn't give any scores except how I did in each of the groups...Thanks very much to you and Mo for all the guidance. Best Regards...- one more happy customer!" Rafiq P., PMP
"I'm Official :)...Hi Nereda, Just wanted to let you know that I passed the PMP this morning. Many thanks to you and Mo for helping me prepare – couldn’t have done it without your guidance and instruction. Look forward to taking your MS Project prep class in the fall – need a little break from all this studying. Thanks again." Ed F., PMP
"Hi Nereda, I just wanted to let you and Mo know that I passed my PMP exam. Thank you both for the excellent class. I know that I wouldn't have been able to pass the exam without it! The way Mo broke down the information and made it memorable was exactly what I needed to filter out exactly what I needed to know for the exam and how to remember it. Thanks again" Heather F.,PMP
"The PMBOK is a HUGE intellectual meal. A lot of brain food. What Smartpath has done? Is carving it up into digestible meals. They are not snack food but you can work on them over a week. I bought the training and passed the PMP Exam. Thank You Mo." - Bob L,PMP
"Thanks Mo for the great class! Thanks Nereda for quick, warm and detailed replies to get me to the class! The PMP Exam Prep class not only helped me passed the exam in a short preparation timeframe, it also gave me a new understanding of project management. Mo is a great teacher with a lot of real-world project management experience, kept the class interesting, has a great amount of interaction with students." - Samantha S.,PMP
"The Review class is extremely helpful. It made me find what area I needed to study more before the exam." - Marlena M.,PMP
"Given the short time I had allotted to studying for the exam, I learned what I needed to know and passed the PMP exam on my first try. I would definitely recommend SmartPath for project management related classes." - Anonymous,PMP
"I am extremely happy with the course. I can say without any reservations that I owe Mo and Smartpath a lot of the credit for my PMP certification. Without their course and Mo’s materials it would have been much more difficult to pass the exam." - Sung B.,PMP
"Thanks again for the great class. You get credit for me passing the PMP certification. Mo, you are a great teacher. I came out of your class with a new understanding of project management. It is because of your great teaching, that I was able to pass it with less than 20 hours of studying. Thank you also for letting me attend your class multiple times. I wish you all the best and hope to attend some more of your classes in the future." - Rajiv P.,PMP
"I found the SmartPath PMP Exam Prep class really helped me prepare to take the PMP exam and pass on the first attempt. Within days of passing the exam, I got several calls to set up interviews." - Fred L.,PMP
"I spoke to someone else last week about PMP, and the conversation made me realise how valuable the prep training you gave was, especially the process-based approach to learning. It really helped put all the PMBOK knowledge into context for me, and combined with your experience of real-world project management gave me the confidence to sit and pass the test with ease. Excellent value for money!" - Andy M, PMP.
"Mo makes everything crystal clear and easy even if you have no idea what Project Management really is." - Scott K.
"I was skeptical that Mo’s “Don’t Cram It, Understand It” approach would really work. However, after attending SmartPath PMP Training I was able to combine more than 20 years experience with PMBOK4 in a way that enabled me to retain and understand PMI terminology and Best Practices. Small classroom size, individualized instruction, laminated process flow charts, and lively classroom sessions were invaluable to me. I passed the test easily thanks to SmartPath!" - Don K., PMP.
"...I know for sure I could NOT have done it without taking Mo's class.
I didn't do so well on Monitoring and Controlling and I really think it is because I didn't study EVM as much as I should have. The review we had last Sunday was a HUGE HUGE help and saved me from missing a few questions!
I got a lot of questions on scope, time and cost. After all they are the triple constraints. Also ALOT on quality which as you know, encompasses all 3 of those. As per what Mo stated, most questions are around the executing, monitoring and controlling and Professional and Social Responsibility.
There were some terms I did not recognize which were not spelled out in the PMBOK, but again as Mo stated, the process of elimination helped the most when it came to those.
The test took me 3.5 hours. About 2.5 hours answering questions, then about 30 min reviewing the ones I had marked and then about 20 minutes were spent on me staring at the screen in disbelief! :-) ... It took about 3 hours. I got 4 sheets of scratch paper and the exam had a calc right in the program so you don't need to bring one.
The results of Pass/fail come back in each Process group as "Proficient", "Moderately Proficient" and "Below Proficiency."
Anyway, based on what we learned in Mo's class and with heavy self study on practice tests and such, you guys will do just fine! I do have to say I am so glad I took Mo's class prior to the test. That was what really solidified my confidence in myself and exam prep....
I do have to say that when the result came back as 'Pass' I really did not expect that. The test is tough! Study, study, study!!!
TTYS guys! Gonna go celebrate now!!!! :-)" - Michele R.,PMP
Project Management Exam Review Class Testimonials
"Excellent handouts showing Process Groups, Activities, and Knowledge Areas...My project experience combined with Mo’s instruction for the PMP Exam Review Class was all I needed to pass the PMP exam on my first attempt! Keep up the great PMP training Mo!" - Keith T,PMP
Business Analysis Testimonials
"Business Analysis training is another tool that dovetails very well with Project Management and ITIL enabling businesses to root out waste and streamline processes. Calling Mo is the first step in improving a wide range of business processes." - Scott K., MCITP, Network+, A+
SharePoint Designer 2010
"I thought the course covered what I need to put into practice for my clients....This was a great course for me. The material, but more importantly rich, being able to dedicate his time to me and answer all of my questions. Fantastic!" Grant L., PMP - NY
Classes in Bellevue, WA, East Coast & Central US Cities, West & Rockies , Special Las Vegas PDU Training or PMP® Certification Between Xmas & New Year's and Australia.
Memo from Nereda Haque, PMP: You will receive your Exam results immediately after you finish taking it. Please note that the RDS portion of the Exam is 60 questions. The wonderful part about these valued comments from our trainees is what it took for each to pass. Some pass the next day. Others in a day or two. Others in a couple of weeks and others in almost a year. Sometimes life and projects keep us from our goal of attaining the PMP® Credential but sooner or later, it happens, and we get so thrilled every single time.
"This morning I completed the PMP exam... • I attended a PMP prep course in early January. SmartPath gave me the study materials and focus I needed in order pass the PMP exam. They helped me de-construct years of bad project management habits. I encourage others to take SmartPath's recommendation to heart in studying at least two hours per day - disciplining yourself for three to four weeks to learn how processes link to each other, and across knowledge areas and process groups is very important. Knowing how to detect and what to do when things go wrong is equally important. • I have attended similar examination preparation courses from other vendors in recent years. SmartPath gave me the knowledge, skills, and study plan to achieve my goals within an affordable small group setting. I'm definitely recommending SmartPath to my colleagues.
Please note that I was particularly pleased with Richard's instruction. His positive attitude and adaptive teaching style is very compatible to a wide range of students.... You company provided a great service to me. Thank you and good luck." Jeff S.,PMP - 2-20-2012. Jeff finished training on January 13.
"I passed .....I can't say I enjoyed the test....as we discussed in class -- who do they get to write some of those test questions??? Wow! But the bottom line is I passed. Thanks for all your help." TJ K., PMP - 2-20-2012 - Passed on the 3rd day after class ended!
"I am incredibly happy and relieved to have passed. I could not have accomplished this with the SmartPath course. You folks persented the material exactly how PMI tests us on it. Thank you very much for all the time and energy spent in developing this course and keeping it current! - Elayne H., PMP - 2-9-2012 - Passed in 9 Days.
"Nereda, Mo and Robert,
I re-scheduled my test for this morning and I PASSED! Thank you so much for your great program, I will definitely recommend it to others!" - Barbara R.,PMP - 1-21-2012
"Hi Nereda,
I just wanted to let you know John is a sound Project Management Professional (PMP), who has presence, and the interpersonal ability to connect with learners. In a classroom setting where you have a mix of professional experience, John was able to keep the class focused on the prep material, provide quality answers to questions and most importantly he has the spirit of encouragement. I will be submitting my application Monday and sit for my exam early next week after the approval process." - Spencer O.,MBA. 1-16-2012
"I am happy to report that I passed!...It was definitely a miracle, but I passed! So very relieved and happy to be done!!!!!" Tanya S.,PMP - 1/12/2012
"Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I passed!... Big Surprise, eh? Just took the exam this AM. Glad to do my part to contribute to the SmartPath success rate! That's all. Have a good weekend." - Aaron G., PMP. 1-07-2012
"Hello Nereda, I’m still progressing towards my PMP and will keep you updated... Truly the time I have spent learning from both you and Mo has made a considerable difference in my knowledge of Project Management and the outcome of my career projects." Karl R. 12-27-11
"Nereda,Happy New Year!
Just got back home from vacation. I want to let you know that I've passed the PMP exam on 12/23. Thank you very much. Your class is very helpful in preparing and understanding the PMP concept. I think understanding is the key. Thanks again." Larry L, PMP., 12-23-11
"I took 3:59:15! Thank you for everything...Your teaching methodology is superb. I wanted to let you know first. I passed the exam this AM.....In retrospect, I was extremely well prepared for the exam b/c of your tools and advice...However, my understanding of what the values mean (EVM) and how they are derived allowed me to get through those. I was able to do it b/c of the instruction I received from Mo and the homework I received from you. Key for me was my "PMP Exam Dump Sheet" that I wrote during the 15 minute tutorial: Workflow #12, memory joggers, methods of conflict resolution, methods of dealing with risk (positive, negative, acceptance), stages of building a team, PV & FV, and formulas allowed me to focus on what the question was asking me to do as the project manager. - Another key was the focus on Procurement, Risk, and Quality (Ring of Fire) that I put into studying (because you guided me there). Those are my thoughts....basically I did what you and Mo told me to execute and it worked out. The key was studying and UNDERSTANDING relationships between the processes and groups. Again, what you and Mo preach to us." Rob S.,PMP -12-18-2011
"I appreciate the wealth of knowledge that SmartPath – John, Mo, Rich and Nereda – passed on to me in 5 days. And Mo is a master of project management as an art. I also appreciate the support and encouragement of Teresa, Jerry and Brian. The SmartPath program is awesome!..." - Trina T. PMP (Passed the day after class - 12-17-2011
"I took the PMP exam this evening and passed, no issues." - Brian W., PMP - 12/16/2011
"I wanted to let you know first. I passed the exam this AM... - In retrospect, I was extremely well prepared for the exam b/c of your tools and advice.
- I felt nervous going in, but once I started the exam I fell into a rhythm and it was a function of staying on time and task. - ...I was able to do it b/c of the instruction I received from Mo and the homework I received from you. - Key for me was my "PMP Exam Dump Sheet" that I wrote during the 15 minute tutorial: Workflow #12, memory joggers....basically I did what you and Mo told me to execute and it worked out. The key was studying and UNDERSTANDING relationships between the processes and groups. Again, what you and Mo preach to us." Robert S.,PMP - 12-16-2011
"Good Afternoon Nereda and Mo,
I just got home from the exam and passed. Thank you so much. The various exercises regarding PM roles and responsibilities, Connections, et al were invaluable. Thank you so much for all of your help." James S.,PMP 12-9-2011
"For your information and records, following my attendance at the SmarthPath PMP prep course 17-20 Nov, I took the PMP exam on 2 December and Passed. Please convey this to my instructors and thank them for their time." John M.,PMP -12-6-2011
"I meant to email you earlier...I apologize for the delay. I took my test on 11/27 and passed....five days before my 1 year deadline. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, but I only studied for about 5 hours before taking the test...I'm a auditory learner, so I learned most of the material during the class and just refreshed my memory over the 5 hours by going through the binder. I memorized the chart of 42 processes...I think it is chart 12, and the equations, and skimmed the inputs and outputs. It may be a miracle that i passed (I was certainly suprised), having taken the exam 8 months after taking the class and barely studying! or Mo explained it so well that it stuck!....it's probably a combination. Thanks again." Lavina S., PMP - 11-27-2011
"I passed it on Sunday. I was a bit stunned when the word Passed displayed. I kind of sat there for a moment staring at the screen wondering if I was missing something LOL. I really appreciate the assistance I got from SmartPath. I have recommended SmartPath to other friends who are considering getting their PMP.
Although I was a bit slow in finally taking the test, it was worth it. The material were good and the flow diagrams of inputs and outputs were really useful. It helped me how everything hangs together so using those in conjunction with the other class materials was really great. I recommend using the input/output flow diagrams if they really want to see how it all hangs together. I also appreciated allowing me to audit classes I was still struggling with. That was very helpful.
I noticed SmartPath offers classes for PDUs so I will definitely sign up for those also. Thanks again for all your help! Have a great Thanksgiving!" - Kathy W.,PMP - 11-20-2011
"Hi Nereda,
Finished my training on Oct 23. Passed my exam tonight! Yay! I'm a PMP! Thanks for everything." Veronica D., PMP - 11/16/2011
"I passed my certification yesterday. Please thank Mo and Richard for me for all of their training and thank you for all of your help from setting me up in the class, to all of the information and hints, as well as the constant contact." Michael B.,PMP 11-17-11
"Thanks for all the help! I passed my exam this morning, on to take some Lean and Agile courses!" Jamie S.,PMP - 11/14/2011
"For your information and records, following my attendance at the SmarthPath PMP prep course 17-20 Nov, I took the PMP exam on 2 December and Passed. Please convey this to my instructors and thank them for their time." John M.,PMP - 11-5-2011
"Hi Nereda I just wanted to drop you line to let you know that I passed my PMP exam. I took part in the two-weekend boot camp with Terri in mid-October." (Finished Oct 23) "Terri really helped solidify my knowledge of project management, and helped me identify the areas for improvement. I think the biggest attribute of me passing the exam was understanding the process inputs, outputs, and T&Ts, or at least knowing the difference. Thanks again." Pat A.,PMP - 11/5/2011
"Hi Nereda…..I wanted to let you know that I took the exam today and PASSED!!! I cannot thank you, Rich, and Mo enough for everything you have done to help me achieve this goal. This is a big milestone in my life, and all of you were a part of making it happen.
I highly recommend SmartPath's teaching and materials. "Ethically", I am not permitted to give any specifics about the questions on the test, but I can say that there is NOT an irrelevant SmartPath slide or chart. Please thank Mo for the quick meet to plan my study strategy before taking the test. The CCCR (Concepts, Connections, Context, Roles) approach was spot on and helped tremendously. After taking the course, I spent several hours a day reviewing the material ….. before the test to ensure I "understood" the material in order to instill confidence. Finally, practicing the mapping of inputs and outputs, along with knowing the T&T and PM Roles inside and out is key." - Stephen B.,PMP - 11-3-11
"Hi Nereda,
Today I finally was able to take the exam and PASSED! It took two additional weeks because I had to go through the audit process (I guess I was one of the unlucky ones). Anyway, the additional time allowed me to fully absorb the SmartPath PMP® prep information. The SmartPath documentation, my experience, and the classroom education were the only study aids I used and passed no problem. Thank you for your help. I’ll definitely recommend SmartPath to my colleagues." - Andrew D.,CTS,PMP - 11-2-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I apologize for being out of touch for so long. I know that you have reached out to me personally and I really appreciate it...I know that you have reached out to me personally and I really appreciate it. I have been extremely busy lately,....While I have not sat for my PMP Exam, and probably will not for quite a while, I want you to know that the training you and Mo provided has started me on a new path, both professionally and personally. While I won't go into everything, I will tell you that the extra hours required for a non-college graduate, and sitting in class with so many folks with advanced degrees, has caused me to return to school and more formally study my career field.
Your training also led me to my first real project manager job, as a vendor-employee at ___________. I came in late on a deployment project, initially hired to provide administrative and development support. Using tools and techniques I learned at SmartPath, I quickly assumed the project manager role. One of the benefits of being a vendor at ___________is that I can actually manage a fairly good-sized project, rather than a bunch of little projects with operational tasks thrown in. I would not have the skill set or the confidence to take on this project without your training.
I expect that I will not actually sit for the PMP® Exam for a couple of years, allowing time to finish school and gain the required hours. I am however committed to the concepts, tools, techniques, inputs, outputs and ethical teachings of the Project Management Institute. So, despite ......lack of the PMP® credentials, you have unleashed another project manager on the world. I already look forward to re-taking the class with you guys when I am ready to sit for the exam." Anonymous, 11-1-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I just wanted to let you know that I successfully Passed the exam yesterday! Giving myself the extra time to study and understand the material, and also re-sitting the class helped tremendously. Terri was really great. She's a fantastic instructor and really took the time to make sure that all of the students understood the concepts. She did a great job of explaining things and describing the content conceptually, which helped a ton. I really had a great experience with SmartPath and have recommended you to some of my colleagues that plan to pursue the PMP Credential in the near future. Thanks again for all of your help!" Stacy E., PMP - 10/24/11
"Hi Nereda,
Hope Mo and you are doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I have been promoted to project manager from an associate. Truly an exciting opportunity. And recently have been reached by a few other promising job opportunities as senior project manager. This further validates the value of the PMP credentials and how it helps support career growth. Your program helped me get where I am today. Thank you." - Anonoymous, PMP
"Yes, I passed the PMP certified. Thank you both for the your support...I wouldn't have been successful without it. Job hunting - here I come! ... I want to explicitly say that without doubt the approach and material were good and I would definitely recommend Smartpath to anyone wanting to get certified. I am impressed by how much I did learn in such a short period of time and you are right about not being overwhelmed too early in the learning process. Having instructors that had practical experience and could relate "stories" to help understand was important, as well your interest. It is always easier doing something when you have proper support." - Ann S., PMP - 10-18-2011
"Nereda - I don't see my name appearing in the registry yet but I passed. Yay! I am back in town and going thru my mails now. I will wait a few days before calling them. I also got an email from them saying something about incorrect exam scores due to a vendor error! Did you receive one also? Can you believe that!? - Nina, S.,PMP - Oct 5 - 2011
"Hello Nereda,
I am catching up on the emails now. (saying that I passed) This is amazing news! Looks like I can cancel the test that I had already rescheduled for Saturday! Thanks again for all your support." Pravin A.,PMP - Sep 22, 2011
"I thought Terri did an excellent job. She was very flexible and focused on the areas where Ana and I needed the most attention. I received my certificate in the mail this week and I am now preparing for my test and will keep you posted on the results. I am glad I selected SmartPath for this training." - D.S - PA. Soon to sit her Exam.
"Hi Nereda,
I passed the PMP exam today. I want to thank your company for the great instruction. I’ve been keeping up with your emails, and I believe that everyone in my class has passed. Although, I think that I may be one of the last few people in the country to have taken the “old” exam. - Eric G.,PMP - 8-31-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I PASSED!! Thank you for your encouragement and support. Your training materials are top notch and your emails all said to me, 'you can do this'. I am so grateful that Deepali told me about her experience with you and Mo." - Gary C.,PMP - 8-31-2011
"I just passed! Thanks to Mo and Nereda :) ….It is kind of a blurr...One question had answers which I had never seen the terminology before - must be a new question. I was surprised that I thought it was easier than I expected and I liked taking it on the computer rather than a paper test."
"Hey Mo and Nereda
I passed. . . .Thanks for your help and good preparation, you really did a great job of teaching to the exam." - Doug. D.,PhD.,PMP. 8-29-2011
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
Yesterday I passed my PMP exam. I want to thank Nereda for her tips and encouragement, Moe for his excellent tutorials, and Richard for his exam review. The advice we receive is correct. Stay with the SmartPath gameplan, study appropriately, and you can succeed. While I have been managing client projects for some time now I feel the management skills learned through your program have greatly strengthened my approach and overall perspective to project management. Thanks again. PS. Did Moe say he was going to buy me a beer if I passed??? Best regards." - Larry C, PhD.,PMP.
"Nereda,
While I did PM work for years the only formal PM class I did was the 4 day bootcamp with Terri in July. I took a few weeks to study and this morning I passed on the first attempt. Cheers." - Breege K.,PMP - 8/25/2011
"Nereda,
I am happy to inform you and Mo that I passed the exam today - whoo hoo!!!.... Thank you for all your encouragement and support. It is greatly appreciated." Mary Jo K.,PMP -8-24-2011
"Hi Nereda,
I passed my PMP tonight. Please pass along my thanks to both Mo and Richard for their positive class experience. And thank YOU too for all of your support. Thanks." Bonnie B.,PMP - 8-24-2011
"Hi Nereda!
I passed! I was really nervous, but registering for the PMP really put the pressure on. On the day of the test I perfected my brain dump of chart 12....Thank you so much to you and Mo for all the help. The quality of your material far exceeds everything else I reviewed!" - David C.,PMP - 8-24-2011
"Nereda and Mo, I passed the PMP today in Morgantown, WV (OO-Rah). I attribute my success to hard work and SmartPath LLC’s cutting edge instruction. Mo’s mentorship and process charts gave me a crisper understanding of the processes and how they are integrated throughout the Project Management body of Knowledge. I thank you both for who you are and the business that you execute. SmartPath LLC stands by their guarantee of excellence and passing success rate." Robert P.,PMP - WV - 8-24-2012
"Hi Guys,
I passed! Thanx for the help!...Yes all of it helped, your tips and the conversations with Mo & the ppl in the class!" - Manoj A.,PMP - 8-23-2011
"Hi, Nereda. I just wanted to let you and Mo know that I passed the PMP today! Thanks for your help! I was very confident going in, but there were a lot of tricky and/or ambiguous questions." - Chris M.,PMP - 8/20/2011
"Just passed the PMP exam today!" - Allan D.,PMP - 8/18/2011
"Thanks, Nereda. Huge relief to have that done. It was a tough test, so I appreciate the help of your team!" - Matt, H.,PMP - 8-16-2011
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
I just passed the PMP exam an hour ago and I'm so happy that I'm done. Nereda, your excel sheet given in exam review and your last email 2 days ago about how to pass PMP helped a lot. Mo, thanks for teaching the PMP class and interesting stories :-)....Thanks for all your help. " - Praveen A., PMP - 8-13-2011
"Passed. :)" - Nathan,P.,PMP - 8-12-2011
"Hi Nereda – Everything went great last night and I passed with flying colors. Thank you, Mo, and Terri so much for all your help. Sitting in the class again really helped solidify some of the concepts and help me focus. It’s exactly what I needed for that last extra push before taking the test." - Anne O., PMP - July 19, 2011.
Hello Nereda,
Thanks to you and Mo once more for all the support and knowledge you shared. I am so swamped with work and have only managed to get to write the exam on Sunday and am very happy it is now behind me." Fitzroy R.,PMP - July 17, 2011.
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
This is my 'mission accomplished' email: I'm happy to report that I passed my PMP exam yesterday evening. The exam was tough - more of an intellectual challenge than I expected.... But I was prepared; Mo’s material is right to the spot. Thank you so much Mo for providing me with the mental framework during class! Thanks Terri for the tips on exam strategy and Nereda for your encouraging emails!" Peter N., Phd., PMP - 7 -14-2011
"Nereda/Mo,
Just a little feedback from my test. I tested at the Puyallup site and they didn’t have calculators for us, we had to use the calculator on the computer. Not a big deal, but not what I was expecting and it does slow you down.
... I took almost the entire 4 hrs. The practice tests were probably the most helpful to understand how they ask questions and how to analyze them. Thanks for all your help!" - Molly O, MBA, PMP. - 7-11-2011
"Hi guys just wanted to tell you that I took the exam yesterday and I passed. Thanks for all the encouragement." - Svetlana H, PMP - 7-5-2011
"Hi Nereda,
Great news, I just passed the PMP exam!!! Many thanks to you and Mo for an excellent training program. I will definitely recommend SmartPath!" - Ivan D.,PMP - 6-20-2011
"Hi Nereda,
Just want to let you and Mo know that I just passed my PMP Exam today. Thanks a lot for the training. it's really helpful. Now, I understand what you said Just do what Mo told you." :) Thanks a lot!!" Chao D., PMP - 6-24-2011
"I passed!....By the way, I know I did well on these formulas because I got a Proficient (Above Average) rating in all three of the big areas: Planning, Execution, and Monitor & Control. Many thanks to you and Mo!! I look forward to working with you again in the future – especially with the new PMBOK® Guide 5 materials. Hopefully I’ll be hired by a great company (like ...) who will want to pay me to attend those classes, right?. Kathleen W., PMP - 6-23-2011
"Just wanted to thank you guys for all the help and information you gave me over the past couple of months. I also wanted to let you know that I took and passed the PMP exam this evening. Hope all is well with you guys. Thanks again!!" Mike W., PMP - 6-9-2011
Hi,
You can write my name on the board as well!! I passed this morning! Thanks for all your support!" John L., PMP - 6-9-2011
"I took the PMP exam today and passed. ... Knowing the formulas and Inputs, Outputs and Tools and Techniques probably made all of the difference. Thank you for the help." Steve K., PMP - 6-8-2011
"Hello Mo and Nereda,
Thank you so much for all your help and support. I passed by focusing on the class materials only. I did not stray and spent a lot of time deprogramming my brain of the non-PMI knowledge (junk).
The exam was quite tough....Most of my questions were lengthy--like the exam review. For most questions, I had to answer by process of elimination after careful analysis.
Again, thanks for all your help and support." Tracy A,PhD., PMP - 6-6-2011.
"Hi there, Took the test tonight and passed!!!! You guys ROCK!!!!" - Madeleine S., PMP - 6-1-2011.
Hi Nereda,
Just wanted to let you know that I took the PMP test today in Portland and passed ....so the passing record continues! Thanks for all of your help" - Cathy M., PMP - 5-27-2011.
"Hi Nereda,
I passed the PMP test today! I took Mo's PMP prep class back in in August, and happened to get a job that I was too focused on to take the test. Now that I had some time, I studied the materials, memorized the chart, practiced the inputs and outputs and tools for processes. The training really did help. The test is long, but I felt that I recognized the answers that made the most sense. It felt great to see that I passed at the end." - Tim W.,PMP - 4-27-2011
"I have taken classes for Project Management from Portland State University and found that SmartPath LLC by far, much better prepares students for taking the PMP Exam....Passed!" Joe C., PMP - 4-22-2011
"Hi Mo and Nereda,
Good news... I passed today. Thank you both for the great preparation. Lots of Quality questions, very few EVM (unfortunately because I was ready for those!), and a good number of procurement. The rest was as expected, based on Mo's practice exam." - Brett F., PMP - 4-22-2011
"Thank you, Mo, so much for your guidance. You are the best PMP instructor!!! I will definite come back for more training from you!" - Bonnie L., PMP - 4-15-2011
"Hi Nereda & Mo,
Well, today was finally my day and I passed the PMP exam! I could not have done it without the excellent class, excellent materials and the extra materials that you sent me since I could not attend the review class. By this past weekend I was scoring in the low 90’s on all of your tests, including the 28 you have online, so my confidence was high. I received many quality and risk questions, two areas that I felt less confident (of course!). But in the end all that matters is that PASS on the printout. Thanks again for your help, I could not have done it without you!" - Phil D., PMP - 4-19-2011
"Hi Nereda: I took the PMP this morning and also passed. I am thrilled to tell you this. Your emails have been so inspirational and informative. You are a stellar example of a training and development organization... I was in Mo's class last August, but started on a new project in the beginning of September and was unable to study further at the time. In my project, I established and currently run the Change Board process. It was no surprise this morning when I completed the test and found that my best subject was "Monitoring & Control...Thanks again to you and Mo for your expertise and support. I plan to take additional classes with you soon." - Annette A., PMP - March 26, 2011
"Nereda, Just to let you know I kept the ball rolling and as of 6:30pm today I am a PMP. Many, many, thanks to Mo for his great teaching ability and to you for your words of encouragement." - Jim M., PMP - March 26, 2011.
"Nereda, My compliments on Smartpath’s instructional strategy and quality. Mo Haque is in a league of his own in his ability to manage and convey the important information about the PMP certification. Prior to the class, I bought numerous books, flashcards, watched videos, etc. No one else is even coming close to Mo’s ability to simplify the information into something manageable. As someone formally trained as a teacher, I was particularly impressed with Mo’s ability to remain engaged and attentive through a 10 hour session. If Mo elects to teach a class on 'How to have as much energy as Mo Haque,' please let me know. Thanks again!" - David C. - March 25, 2011.
"Hi Mo & Nereda,
I passed my exam!! I took it on Friday. Yeah!!! It was pretty challenging, I took the full 4 hours to review my work. Your training was fantastic! Thanks for helping me prep and succeed!" - Randy B, PMP. - March 18, 2011
"Hi Nereda, I took the exam last night and passed! I'm very excited and relieved. The boot camp really helped to stay focus on the types of questions to be aware of. Also, chart 12 and the 14 formulas helped... I'm happy it is over and I passed the exam. Now I can peel off all the posters and post-it's of my wall.
Thanks again to Mo and you for your help and motivation. This class was worth every penny." - Rose C., PMP - March 18, 2011
"Hi Nereda! I just wanted to drop you and MO(jo)a line to thank you for an awesome class. I sincerely mean it when I say it's one of, if not the best classes, I have ever taken (and I've been around the block a few times). I definitely will be back to pester you both! Starting tomorrow I will work on the experience spreadsheet and then stop in to have you or MO(jo) review it.
You should be extremely proud of the benefit you are providing to the PM (or PM would be) community.
Thanks again and now it's time for a drink!
Cheers!" - Wayne G.
"Mo and Nereda, Thank you so much for all your support! I applied for a position at noon yesterday, had a phone screen and go in next week! All because of the PMP :)" - Esther B.,PMP. Esther B passed Monday, March 14 2011!
"Hi Nereda, You can add another PMP to your roster. I took the test today and passed. It was grueling, but definitely worth it now. Since the class in February I put in 2-3 hours of study every night after work and 5-6 hours every day on the weekends. …I made sure that I conceptually understood all of them (inputs, outputs, tools & techniques) so that I could identify where they belonged when I saw them….Thank you to you and Mo for helping me get past this major milestone. Now I can focus on my knee surgery without this test looming out there. Thanks again!" - Randy B., PMP - March 15, 2011.
"Hey Nereda, Quick note that I finally got to take the test (only had to reschedule four times) and passed with flying colors. I felt very prepared and there were only a handful of questions that really came out of left field... Finished in three hours, including revisiting the 20 or so I had marked for review. Mo's materials and test prep tips were invaluable…Thanks again for all the encouragement along the way!" - Erik M., PMP - March 15, 2011
"Mo & Nereda, Just a quick note to let you know that I took and passed the PMP test yesterday. Hope all is well with you two." Jamie V., PMP. Please note: Jamie believes he over studied! March 10, 2011
"Ritesh and I appeared yesterday and passed! We were out celebrating yesterday after studying for so many weekends so couldn't mail you earlier. Thanks to you and Mo for all the help with preparation :)" - Swati R.,PMP & Ritesh K., PMP, Feb 22, 2011.
"Hi Nereda, I did take and pass the CAPM, and my wife and I immediately left town for a long weekend in the mountains away from all tech so I couldn't email the good news... Thanks again for all of the assistance you and Mo provided, it was worth 10 times the price of the class!" - John B., CAPM.
"Hi Nereda,
I passed my exam this afternoon! I want to thank you and Mo for the exceptional service and encouragement. It would have been very hard to pass this exam without your help. Cheers!" - Pat S, PMP.
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
Thank you for your encouragement, excellent training materials, and great teaching. I passed yesterday." - John M., Ph.D.,PMP.
"Hi Nereda and Mo,
Just wanted to let you know I passed the exam yesterday! Thanks for all the help and support over the last month while I prepared for the exam." - Marcie G., PMP.
"Nereda and Mo,
I did it! I passed the exam…YAY! Thanks for all your help! ...You have been so helpful and encouraging. It was a long grind and I am soooooo glad it's over. I am very proud of the fact that I have 'PMP' after my name now on my professional correspondence.
Mo..thanks again for all your wisdom and direction. It was immensely helpful and the only reason I was able to pass the first time...You guys rock!! Have a great weekend!" - Stuart R., PMP
"Sorry, I forgot to mention, I passed this weekend. Thanks." - Joe G.,PMP
"I passed the PMP today. Boy there were a lot of cause and effect questions...Got a bunch...lots of questions on tools with inputs in the answers and questions on inputs with tools in the potential answers." Terri V., PMP
"Thanks for all your effort – I passed." - Amit G., PMP
"This course was exactly what I was expecting; It allowed me to better see the “big picture” and helped me fill the numerous gaps I had; I can apply many concepts and advices daily at work. Thank you Mo and Nereda, just perfect!" - Aude F, PMP
"No matter how much you know about PM or how much experience you have in PM - if you want to pass the PMP exam you NEED this class. Mo’s method shows you exactly how to think like the PMBOK (not a seasoned PM) in a clear, concise, and highly effective manner. Worth every penny!" - Heather F., PMP
"I just wanted to let you know that I passed the PMP this morning. It felt great to pass the test." Bruce L.,PMP
"Thanks to your training I passed today - yay. That thing was a killer but I guess I narrowed them down well." Alexis F, PMP
"Hi Nereda,
Just an FYI, I took the exam yesterday afternoon and passed. The course and materials provided was definitely right on the mark and I was able to complete the exam in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Other good news was my car was loaded up and as soon as I passed the exam I headed up to Whistler and will be skiing powder for the next few days. Also, let Mo know the bars here in Whistler are open late so I was able to celebrate sufficiently when I arrived here last night. Thanks." - Steve R, PMP.
"I sat for the gruelling 4 hour exam today (Sunday) & I am delighted to say that I passed. Your class, study materials & exam review session paid off. Many Thanks to you & Mo." - Bola A, PMP
"Mo & Nereda
Thank you so much for everything! The classes were wonderful & I hope to have the chance to attend others. I also will not hesitate to recommend you to everyone I know!
Take Care & I certainly will keep in touch,..." - Kim S, PMP
"Nereda/Mo, Yes I took it today and I Passed. :). I had a 2:30 PM slot and have just come back from the test Center.
Thanks to all the guidance from Mo and you, Could not have done it without your expert help.
Thanks and Regards..." Santosh P., PMP
"Thanks so much – I really appreciate the love and support from you both. And of course Mo’s training was top notch." Barry S., PMP
"Hi Nereda and Mo. Wanted to inform you the happy news that I cleared the PMP. Thanks to Mo's wonderful class and tips. The biggest challenge was for me to lock myself down for 4 hours. With 6 breaks I managed to stay inside the exam for 3 hours and 10 minutes and pass the exam. Thanks to Mo and you for all the guidance. Thanks." Pradeep N., PMP
"Another PMP!....This time from CANADA! Hi Nereda: Please be informed that I wrote my exam this morning and, believe it or not, passed it. They didn't give any scores except how I did in each of the groups...Thanks very much to you and Mo for all the guidance. Best Regards...- one more happy customer!" Rafiq P., PMP
"I'm Official :)...Hi Nereda, Just wanted to let you know that I passed the PMP this morning. Many thanks to you and Mo for helping me prepare – couldn’t have done it without your guidance and instruction. Look forward to taking your MS Project prep class in the fall – need a little break from all this studying. Thanks again." Ed F., PMP
"Hi Nereda, I just wanted to let you and Mo know that I passed my PMP exam. Thank you both for the excellent class. I know that I wouldn't have been able to pass the exam without it! The way Mo broke down the information and made it memorable was exactly what I needed to filter out exactly what I needed to know for the exam and how to remember it. Thanks again" Heather F.,PMP
"The PMBOK is a HUGE intellectual meal. A lot of brain food. What Smartpath has done? Is carving it up into digestible meals. They are not snack food but you can work on them over a week. I bought the training and passed the PMP Exam. Thank You Mo." - Bob L,PMP
"Thanks Mo for the great class! Thanks Nereda for quick, warm and detailed replies to get me to the class! The PMP Exam Prep class not only helped me passed the exam in a short preparation timeframe, it also gave me a new understanding of project management. Mo is a great teacher with a lot of real-world project management experience, kept the class interesting, has a great amount of interaction with students." - Samantha S.,PMP
"The Review class is extremely helpful. It made me find what area I needed to study more before the exam." - Marlena M.,PMP
"Given the short time I had allotted to studying for the exam, I learned what I needed to know and passed the PMP exam on my first try. I would definitely recommend SmartPath for project management related classes." - Anonymous,PMP
"I am extremely happy with the course. I can say without any reservations that I owe Mo and Smartpath a lot of the credit for my PMP certification. Without their course and Mo’s materials it would have been much more difficult to pass the exam." - Sung B.,PMP
"Thanks again for the great class. You get credit for me passing the PMP certification. Mo, you are a great teacher. I came out of your class with a new understanding of project management. It is because of your great teaching, that I was able to pass it with less than 20 hours of studying. Thank you also for letting me attend your class multiple times. I wish you all the best and hope to attend some more of your classes in the future." - Rajiv P.,PMP
"I found the SmartPath PMP Exam Prep class really helped me prepare to take the PMP exam and pass on the first attempt. Within days of passing the exam, I got several calls to set up interviews." - Fred L.,PMP
"I spoke to someone else last week about PMP, and the conversation made me realise how valuable the prep training you gave was, especially the process-based approach to learning. It really helped put all the PMBOK knowledge into context for me, and combined with your experience of real-world project management gave me the confidence to sit and pass the test with ease. Excellent value for money!" - Andy M, PMP.
"Mo makes everything crystal clear and easy even if you have no idea what Project Management really is." - Scott K.
"I was skeptical that Mo’s “Don’t Cram It, Understand It” approach would really work. However, after attending SmartPath PMP Training I was able to combine more than 20 years experience with PMBOK4 in a way that enabled me to retain and understand PMI terminology and Best Practices. Small classroom size, individualized instruction, laminated process flow charts, and lively classroom sessions were invaluable to me. I passed the test easily thanks to SmartPath!" - Don K., PMP.
"...I know for sure I could NOT have done it without taking Mo's class.
I didn't do so well on Monitoring and Controlling and I really think it is because I didn't study EVM as much as I should have. The review we had last Sunday was a HUGE HUGE help and saved me from missing a few questions!
I got a lot of questions on scope, time and cost. After all they are the triple constraints. Also ALOT on quality which as you know, encompasses all 3 of those. As per what Mo stated, most questions are around the executing, monitoring and controlling and Professional and Social Responsibility.
There were some terms I did not recognize which were not spelled out in the PMBOK, but again as Mo stated, the process of elimination helped the most when it came to those.
The test took me 3.5 hours. About 2.5 hours answering questions, then about 30 min reviewing the ones I had marked and then about 20 minutes were spent on me staring at the screen in disbelief! :-) ... It took about 3 hours. I got 4 sheets of scratch paper and the exam had a calc right in the program so you don't need to bring one.
The results of Pass/fail come back in each Process group as "Proficient", "Moderately Proficient" and "Below Proficiency."
Anyway, based on what we learned in Mo's class and with heavy self study on practice tests and such, you guys will do just fine! I do have to say I am so glad I took Mo's class prior to the test. That was what really solidified my confidence in myself and exam prep....
I do have to say that when the result came back as 'Pass' I really did not expect that. The test is tough! Study, study, study!!!
TTYS guys! Gonna go celebrate now!!!! :-)" - Michele R.,PMP
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"Excellent handouts showing Process Groups, Activities, and Knowledge Areas...My project experience combined with Mo’s instruction for the PMP Exam Review Class was all I needed to pass the PMP exam on my first attempt! Keep up the great PMP training Mo!" - Keith T,PMP
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