Which version of the PMBOK®
Guide is the course based upon?
All SpringBOK courses are
based on the Third
Edition of the PMBOK Guide (v2004). The old version (PMBOK Guide v2000)
was obsolete effective September 24, 2005.
Where and when are the SpringBOK Training
courses?
Course: The
SpringBOK
Training Exam Prep Course for the PMP®
is held every week in various cities around the US. All courses are
held near the Prometric testing centers so that our students can take
the PMI®
PMP®
exam on Friday of the week they take our course.
Exam:The
PMI®
PMP®
Exam is held at a Prometric Testing Center near the course location.
You are responsible for scheduling
your exam time and date. However, SpringBOK will help guide you through
the application and exam scheduling process.
Yes, we
do offer the program on contract for companies. Contact
sales@springboktraining.comto get more information.
We do offer quantity discounts
on our public courses so a company with 6 or more PMP
candidates can have them participate at different times in the various
courses offered monthly in their region.
How can you
guarantee I will pass the exam after taking a
SpringBOK
Training class?
We
guarantee that you will pass the PMP exam on Friday after
participating in our accelerated PMP exam preparation program Monday
through Thursday. If you take our course and don't
schedule
the exam on Friday, you must take the PMP exam within 21 days of completing the course.
Compare us and see. SpringBOK is a different animal.
We are simply the most effective path to PMP - period. No other training
provider can offer the comprehensive training package we provide for our
students at our low price.
We have developed an
innovative accelerated learning program, combining online study with
face-to-face instruction. Our approach enables students to
internalize the necessary Project Management concepts, terms, and
processes to excel on the PMP certification exam.
In addition to the PMBOK concepts and
standards, in the SpringBOK classes we practice extensively with topics
such as Earned Value Analysis, Network Diagramming, Motivation Theory,
Professional Responsibility, Contracts Administration and other
important Project Management topics that are frequently
included in
the PMP examination.
We have incorporated proven accelerated
learning techniques into our SpringBOK course to allow PMP candidates to
master the entire Project Management curriculum in just four days of
immersion training. Through memorization drills, hands-on activities,
practice tests, and other learning techniques you will be ready and
confident of passing the exam.
We apply the best learning techniques, but we also know how to have fun.
We limit the class size to under 15 students to allow for more
interaction and group activities. Our instructors find many ways
to exercise their *unique* sense of humor. We arrange the schedule
to allow enough time for lunchtime excursions to some of the finest
restaurants nearby. This not only serves as a useful stress reliever,
but is also a chance to network with fellow project managers while
delighting your taste buds.
You take our course and pass the exam or 100% of your course fees
back.
We pay for
you to retake the PMP exam if you don't pass the first
time.
If you desire,
you can take the course again --- at no additional cost.
It works!
Our students take the actual PMP® exam on the fifth day after four days in our program. No
additional studying is required - either before or after our course. Read the fine print of other programs; some require
that you spend at least 35 hours studying before you come to class,
while others recommend you spend at least 40 hours after class.
PMI® requires 35 "Contact Hours" of
Project Management training before you can take the PMP®
Exam - can I take this course to meet that requirement and then take the exam?
Although the SpringBOK
Accelerated PMP course qualifies as 36 project management Contact Hours required by PMI, timing issues prevent it from being used to fulfill
the 35 hour pre-exam
requirement. The SpringBOK
PMP course is completed after you have already been approved for the PMP exam.
However, our course fee does
include a FREE 35 hour online training that will satisfy the Contact
Hours requirement for the PMP application. The Contact Hours
training must be completed, your PMP application submitted, and the exam
scheduled before attending the SpringBOK 4-day PMP prep course. Contact
us for additional information.
We will gladly provide references from
both corporate clients and individual PMPs who have taken our
course. Please send an email to
sales@SpringbokTraining.com for further information.
Does this course require any pre-work before the class starts?
No
previous PMP study is required. There are two prerequisites to this course:
Have your PMI eligibility letter to
sit for the exam. You can
apply on PMI’s website: (http://www.pmi.org).
Block your
schedule for the week as much as possible to focus completely on
PMP preparations for the week. The fewer distractions you
have, the more you will be able to fully immerse yourself into
the program, which will result in success in the exam and a more
enjoyable learning experience.
It is also
helpful to review PMI's Project Management
Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®Guide) prior to taking the SpringBOK course.
This and other instructions will be sent to you in an email in the
weeks leading up to the course.
Note: When you
become a PMI®member you
will be sent an electronic copy of the PMBOK®Guide Third Edition.
We
guarantee you will pass the PMP®exam after just four days in our program – you take the
actual PMP®exam on the fifth day
of the program. This is the fastest way to become a PMP®.
Most other
courses recommend up to 180 hours of additional preparation after the
instruction. No other program offered at this low price offers a 100%
Money Back Guarantee after only one week of intensive preparation.
Visit the Course Infopage for further
information.
You
participate in an event that uses well proven accelerated learning
techniques to ensure you are able to take and pass the PMP®on Friday after four
days of prep.
You
learn mnemonics for instant recall of key PM concepts for the exam.
You use dynamic online technology to aid your study and review before
and after class.
You
learn advanced highly effective test taking strategies for the PMP®Certification Exam.
You
take daily baseline exams and do supplemental exam questions after every
PMBOK®Guide content
area (600+ test questions to prepare you for the actual exam).
You
learn rapid synthesis techniques for mastering the PMBOK®Guide content
(the overall PM Framework and all 9 PM Knowledge areas) needed for the exam.
You use
accelerated learning study aids to improve your ability to instantly
recall PMBOK®Guide content
and other key PM concepts for the exam.
You are
completely immersed throughout the four days with highly interactive
activities that are all designed to ensure your success with passing the
PMP®certification exam.
The
class is from 8AM – 5PM everyday with one to two hours of homework each
night. The SpringBOK PMP®instructors are available
to coach people who need it from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day of the
course.
The course runs Monday
through Thursday from 8am to around 5pm, with one to two hour
homework assignments each night.
We
recommend that you block out your entire week (Monday-Friday) for the
course. This will enable you to schedule the actual PMP exam for Friday
morning. You should make every
effort to schedule their actual PMP®exam for Friday morning,
the day after the SpringBOK course.
Exam scheduling is done
through Prometric. Visit the PMI website for additional detail.
Those who register with
Prometrics at least six weeks in
advance can usually get in on Friday morning following the SpringBOK
course. Most people who register
later, can usually take the test on Friday, but may have to take it later in the
day.
What are the credentials of the SpringBOK instructors?
All of the SpringBOK
instructors are PMP®
certified and have completed at least graduate level education. All
instructors also have at least 10
years of real world experience in project, program, and/or
strategic management. Some are also part-time faculty members of local
universities.
You
will be delighted with the level of knowledge, experience, and
commitment of our instructors.
If a student needs to
cancel 30 days before the course and has not accessed the pre-course
material, we will refund their entire course fee.
If
the student has accessed the pre-course material, a fee of $250 will be
assessed and the remainder of their registration fee will be
refunded. All cancellations within 30 days of the class will incur a
cancellation fee of $250.
If a student
needs to switch class and does so at least 15 days before the
start of the course, we let them switch to another available
course at a later date (the first switch is free, all subsequent
switches incur a change fee of $250) if they can show
extenuating circumstances that make it difficult to participate
at the time of their originally scheduled course. Class switches
within 14 days of the beginning of the course incur a $250
change fee.
The commitment
to become a PMP® is a serious endeavor for most people and we
have had very few last minute requests for cancellations or class
changes. Having said that we realize that unforeseen situations do
arise on occasion and we attempt to be accommodating to our students.
We commit substantial
resources in preparing our class for each and every participant, therefore once a student has started their class, we cannot
offer a refund.
You can request to
change the location/date of your course for which you registered at
least
two
weeks before your scheduled course. If you need to change classes less
than two weeks prior to taking your course, there will be a $250 change
fee.
The reason for this policy is that many of our classes have waiting
lists and those students need some time to prepare to take the class. We request that you only make one change mostly for your own benefit -
so you just do this and get it over with.
Should you require that a change be made in the student that is
attending the class, a $350.00 administration fee will be charged
to cover the new
student's orientation kit and online setup.
The SpringBOK course is the most
cost-effective way to PMP certification--period. Our course fee is a
fraction of the cost of other training providers. In addition, the
SpringBOK 100% Money Back Guarantee gives you the peace of mind that you
are getting the best value for your money.
We encourage you to compare
us to other companies to see for yourself. We are confident you will
conclude that SpringBOK is the fastest and most cost-effective way to
PMP. Our Benefit-to-Cost Ratio is unbeatable!
Your seat in the course is reserved once we receive full payment for the class for which you've registered. Unfortunately we cannot
hold seats for classes without full payment.
We limit our class size to 15 students. As
a result
many of our classes
do fill up rather quickly. To ensure you have a seat in the class, either
pay using a credit card or send your payment ASAP to the address printed on the invoice you receive when you register.
The same course change and refund policies apply as if you paid by credit card.
Unfortunately, we do not accept installment payments at this time. We are evaluating several financial institutions who may handle the
financing aspects of installment payments. At this time, people who
require an installment approach need to charge the course to their
credit cards or get financing through their financial institution.
We can
process Visa and MasterCard credit cards. We also accept payment using
Paypal, personal check or Purchase Orders. We do all we can to work with
project managers and their company's reimbursement policies.
You do not
need to be a PMI member to take the exam, but it makes financial sense to join PMI. Members receive a discount on the cost of the exam .
The
exam fee for members is $405, but increased to $555 for non-members. After
paying $119 for the annual PMI membership you will still save $31 on the
cost of the exam.
Our course fee is the lowest
in the industry, so we do not usually offer discounts to our standard
courses.
However,
we do
offer corporate discounts for special classes arranged at or near your
place of business. Negotiated discount offers depend on various
factors, including location and group size. We generally try to support
training requests for groups of 6 or more, depending on instructor
availability.
Send an email to
sales@springboktraining.com
to request additional information on our corporate training
programs.
You must score 61% or higher
on the exam in order to pass the PMP exam. While this may seem like an easily
obtainable score, the PMP exam is extremely challenging for even the most
experienced project managers. More than half of all PMPs do not
pass the exam on their first attempt.
However, SpringBOK
is proud of our high pass rate. More than 90% of our students
pass the exam on their first attempt.
You
can apply for the eligibility letter to take the certification
exam right on the PMI®website. (http://www.pmi.org)
You have the option to join PMI before applying for the exam, or you can
apply for the exam without becoming a PMI member.
We recommend joining
PMI first in order to be eligible for the discounted exam fee.
If you
apply online on PMI’s website (http://www.pmi.org)
you usually receive your eligibility letter via email within 2
days after applying. If you apply by mail, expect a
response from PMI®
in about 2 weeks.
For
people who hold the PMP®credential, companies are assured that the person who is doing
the role of "project manager" has passed a rigorous industry
standard test regarding the basic knowledge necessary for the
job of project management.Also, only people with the necessary credentials are eligible to
take the exam so it ensures that if you hire someone with a PMP®,
they are already pre-screened for the experience necessary to be
a project manager.
If you're curious,
perform a search on one of the internet job boards for "PMP". You'll
be amazed at the demand for PMP-certified project managers.
You will know
if you have passed the exam before you leave the workstation at the test
center where you are taking the test. You will be given a report with
your score on the exam before you leave the test center. Within one
month you should receive the supporting documents from PMI in the mail.
After you
attain your PMP certification you will need to maintain 60 PDU’s
(Professional Development Units) over the next 3 years. This includes
training, attending PMI chapter meetings and other items that PMI has
defined as acceptable for PDU qualification.
One PDU is equal to
one hour of training. As you acquire the PDU’s you can submit forms with
the information about the PDUs to PMI, or you can wait until the end of
the reporting period.
A springbok is a small African
gazelle, known for its graceful leaping ability and playful disposition.
Springboks are also known for their ability to thrive in an often harsh
environment where many predators lurk.
SpringBOK Inc. has characteristics of both
the African springbok and the PMBOK Guide. We are a small,
but rapidly growing company. The name, SpringBOK, implies jumping into
the Body Of Knowledge for project managers.
It also implies that this dive into the PMBOK can be done gracefully,
and even playfully at times.
Our low prices are actually the result of our unique training program
and the "buzz" about our company. Our first time pass rate is almost
100%, so it's very rare that we need to fund a student's retest. Plus,
most of our students are referred by word-of-mouth, so we purposely
avoid placing expensive advertisements in industry magazines, etc.
We use the savings to keep course
fees low and to hire top-notch instructors.
