How to Prepare for the PMP® and CAPM® Boot Camp

In my last article I explained why I think attending a well-built PMP boot camp is a critical step to being successful when writing the PMP exam. Simply put, there is so much complex theory to understand, most people find it helpful to have it explained in detail. They find working with other individuals who are working toward the same goal and having the opportunity to work with a facilitator who can explain the PMI methodology, are tangible benefits that are not available from reading a book.

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Are Boot Camps Necessary?

Last week while running a Project Management Professional (PMP) preparation boot camp for Global Knowledge, I looked around the room as students completed practice questions, and I had all kinds of ideas. These hard-working professionals pay a lot of money to attend a grueling week of preparation. Maybe I shouldn’t ask a question that so clearly affects my livelihood, but I had to ask myself if taking a boot camp is really worth it.

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