Gold Standard Certifications LLC Avaliações 866

The instructor was very personable and knew the course. He always had time to answer questions and could give ral-world examples. The course material provided was very helpful, giving me the tools to understand the subject. 

Great course! The instructor provides so much knowledge and information! The tools he provides are the ABSOLUTE BEST I have seen - I look forward to using them as they will be a valuable resource for me moving forward (wish I had them before!) Stephen shows a genuine interest in the students success!

I appreciated that input and willingness to engage class and ask questions. Mr. Mercer has been thorough in his class.
Sometimes moving slower in the afternoon may be helpful. The content and extra materials provided will be a huge help in studying and training.

The course gives a very good and informative about the structure of the PMP certification. There is a lot of preparatory material provided by Gold Standard Certifications LLC and the course instructor Mr. Stephen Mercer. It was an amazing experience.

Stephen Mercer was an amazing instructor, clear and concise. He answers all questions and provides an immense amount of insight.

I highly recommend him!

Echoing what I've read in other's reviews. The instructor is very good, very knowledgeable, and had a great, calm demeanor. Covering everything that's needed in four days? For those of us coming at it new, it's drinking from a fire hose. That being said, I'm not sure how it can be changed to make it more digestible during these sessions. I guess this is the intro and the rest needs to be self-study?

It was a great course; there was a lot of information to take in; however, we touched on key points. Stephen was very accommodating and answered our questions or followed up. It was worth my time.

This course is very intensive to do over two weekends but Professor Mercer did such an excellent job with breaks, providing moments of clarity for the information being presented and discussed and made sure we had access to examples, templates, etc of all that was touched upon. Information was not hard to follow even though there is alot to review. Very welcoming class format!

I thought the course was really well run - Steve Mercer is an amazing professor and very skilled and methodical- answered every question and really gave us so many amazing extra resources and real world examples.

I think the nature of the material is that it is ALOT - Steve really helped chunk it down and prep on how to approach studying, It covered so many big topics quickly so you don't really have an opportunity to spend time on the more difficult topics that could be a course in and of themselves (ie: the formulas) but Steve was truly an amazing teacher very grateful he was the lead on our cohort and gave so many great tools, tricks of the trade and insights into what to expect on the exam. Very personable, easy to follow and passionate about the material.

The instructor Stephen Mercer was very educated on the covered exam, and relative information. He was able to answer any questions thrown out by the class. Overall I believe that this course is very beneficial to exam prep. On the other hand, there are so many different yet similar terms that will take significant self-study and memorization prior to the exam. With the combination of this course and self-study with provided materials, one should be able to do well on the exam.

Stephen Mercer was a very good instructor. He gave real life scenario's and examples that coincided with the presented material. Practice test questions really helped retention of the material.

Professor, Mercer was knowledgeable and intuitive on the course curriculum and dropped us breadcrumbs wherever possible. The course was mostly audio visual, but would have liked a little bit of interactive sessions for us to test our knowledge apart from the assignments and final group discussions- To present our thinking and view points rather than comments and clarification.
Overall it was great curriculum and learning experience.

Stephen Mercer was an extremely competent and well-prepared instructor who provided additional tools and resources that students could implement right away in their work. Highly recommend this course!

Stephen Mercer was an amazing instructor with so much knowledge! The amount of study material provided is amazing and helpful. Lots of info in a small amount of time, but it is shared to reference back to later.

This company does well in using the cohort method for its study components in its live online training. I'd like to see even more best practices for cohorts, including more breakouts, more review questions, etc.

Stephen had an extreme wealth of knowledge on the subject in multiple contexts. I really appreciated the extended reading and book suggestions.

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification course is an intensive and comprehensive program that provides a deep dive into the world of project management. It's not just about memorizing facts; it's about understanding the "why" and "how" behind successful project execution. The course material, often aligned with the PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge), covers everything from foundational principles to advanced techniques in agile and hybrid methodologies.

Key Takeaways:

A Structured Framework: The course provides a solid, structured framework for managing projects from initiation to closure. You learn about the five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing) and the ten knowledge areas, which helps you systematically approach any project.

Agile and Hybrid Methodologies are Crucial: While the course traditionally had a strong focus on predictive (waterfall) methods, modern PMP training places significant emphasis on agile and hybrid approaches. You'll gain a strong understanding of concepts like Scrum, Kanban, and the importance of adapting your approach based on project needs.

Risk and Stakeholder Management are Paramount: Two of the most critical and heavily tested areas are risk and stakeholder management. The course really drives home the importance of proactively identifying, analyzing, and responding to risks, as well as effectively engaging with and managing the expectations of all stakeholders.

A New Way of Thinking: More than a list of tools or techniques, the PMP course teaches you a new way of thinking. It's about moving from a reactive to a proactive mindset, focusing on value delivery, and understanding the interconnectedness of all project components. It's a mindset shift that can be applied to any professional endeavor, not just formal projects.

Excellent Instructor Makes All the Difference: My instructor was outstanding. Stephen Mercer didn't just lecture from a book; they brought the material to life with personal anecdotes and practical scenarios. Their passion for the subject was contagious, and they were always ready to answer questions and provide valuable context that went beyond the textbook, which made preparing for the exam feel much more manageable.

Stephen Mercer was a great instructor. The course was really well formatted and the organization of course materials and the resources available to continue learning. I'd highly recommend it.

Great experience, I was able to expand my knowledge and connect with my classmates. The teacher Mr. Stephen Mercer is very knowledgeable and eager to share his experience. I highly recommend this course.

Great instructor who really knew the material. For me the structure could have been a little stronger in an A-B process flow of how you use all the material to run a project and maybe have a continuous sample project discussed throughout the narrative. Lots of great information was given, lots of tools provided, could use just a bit more holistic view.