Project Management Institute Reviews 3,217

In reference to obtaining my PMP certification. Study hall essentials was a game changer for me. It conditioned me and challenged me in many ways to better prepare me for the exam. Some notes for feedback: I found the PMI website UI can be frustrating and hard to navigate at first. Once I used it a few times I started to learn my way around. However, this could be frustrating and in some ways deter new users.

Scheduling was easy, the PMI Dashboard info for the appointment was informative, the exam experience was smooth, I received a receipt of my results when leaving the exam center, and then the official results were available the following day. Overall, no notes.

The whole project and instructor made it worth while. from beginning to end.

I've become a PMI member in September 2024 when I decided is time to earn my PMP Certification. My application process was smooth and straight-forward. The website has plenty of exam preparation resources which I used very much. One of the of them was the StudyHall. I can confidently say that I got my ROI ten fold by being a member: lower fees for exams, access to great information, career board, tons of resources, access to a great community and much more.

My instructor was fabulous! He really made it memorable, and I was able to understand and retain the information easily.

Active member of the Project Management Institute, strengthening expertise in project planning, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation through continuous professional development. Applied PMI best practices to improve project coordination, communication efficiency, and task prioritization across cross-functional teams.

Ease of navigation throughout the process (well, that should be expected right?!). Well organized experience from boot camp to credential submission. All areas were clearly defined. I was able to schedule my exam without issue(s) and complete the journey. Great customer service coordination from the testing center partner as well.

Study Hall tools were extremely effective for mock exams. Proxied facilitation of PMP online exam was very smooth.

Greatly recommend

Taking the exam at home reduced the pressure and made it more comfortable and convenient

I would recommend including Study Hall as part of the course package so individuals do not have to purchase it separately for exam preparation. Additionally, the timer clock should be positioned at the bottom-right corner instead of the top-right for better visibility and convenience. Lastly, the test duration should be increased, as most of the questions are scenario-based and require additional time to read, analyze, and answer effectively.

As of my experience, preparing for and passing the PMP exam imbedded huge knowledge and skills inside me. Although the learning process for PMP was smooth, preparing for passing the exam was very exhausting. I think some of questions in the mock up exams in study hall are made more complex than needed. A candidate’s understanding should be tested based on their PMP knowledge and amount of preparation, not going through understanding so many unnecessary super sensitive process stages that makes no sense in real life.

They provide a thorough report of your test scores so you can do better on the retake exam. This is helpful for anyone who wants to improve their test scores.

I originally submitted my application in 2024. At that time, PMI did not have a very descriptive list of what the experience should cover. I was rejected during the audit. I resubmitted this year in 2026 and my application was accepted. These changes to what experience should include was pivotal in my success.

For my exam preparation, you really put everything at my disposal. It was nice being able to rely on the Study Hall for all my preparation needs. It's excellently organized and has tons of content.

PMP journey was very crucial in my career. The final result is something which I was expected for some time. My hard work, consistent studies, time management, practice questions, focus on PMI mindset were very important. Coming from a construction management background, it was rewarding to connect the concepts to real project scenarios.

I passed! But only from the second time. I think PMI needs to be clearer that getting your computer ready may take more than an hour. In addition, PMI also needs to make it clear that it takes more than 30 minutes just to register. So essentially, you need to give yourself at least an hour and 30 min to start the exam.

The PMP certification is pretty good for Senior managers as it helps build the right mindset and change some of the rigid mindsets. I like the emphasis on servant leadership mindset!!