At Cheetah Learning, we’ve spent more than two decades working with PMP candidates, and one thing has remained consistently true: the PMP exam is one of the hardest professional certification exams in the world. Passing it requires judgment, discipline, and the ability to perform under sustained pressure. Passing it the day after a four-day Cheetah […]
Cheetah Learning is proud to recognize Dan Byrne, MBA, PMP®, as a Distinguished Cheetah Alum for his exceptional career trajectory and dedication to professional excellence. Since earning his PMP® certification through Cheetah Learning in 2024, Dan has exemplified the transformative power of strategic professional development. Currently serving as a Manager in Federal Advisory at KPMG
If the new PMP exam domains feel like one of those holiday songs where everything finally makes sense in the last verse, you’re not imagining it. With that spirit in mind, here’s a playful walkthrough of the domain redesign. Stanza 1 You know People and Processes and Business Environment,Hybrid and Agile and Governance alignment,But do
Magnolia Plumridge always believed she thrived under pressure, though her definition of thriving was generous. Most people saw steam. Magnolia saw determination. So when she decided to take the PMP exam before the big 2026 change, she prepared in the way she prepared for everything. She bought colored pens, alphabetized snacks, and convinced herself that
You wouldn’t fuel a race car with bottom-shelf gas and expect peak performance. Yet somehow, most project managers are running complex initiatives while their brains are operating on vending machine snacks and a fourth cup of coffee. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: cognitive performance isn’t just about working harder or staying organized. It’s about treating your
Becoming a PMP is really about becoming a new version of yourself. There’s a whole trend right now about “becoming the person your next level of life requires,” and honestly, it fits perfectly with what happens when you become a PMP with Cheetah. You activate strengths you’ve always had — and suddenly you’re showing up
Companies hire and retain people who deliver results fast, and that is exactly what Cheetah students train themselves to do. By committing to an intense four-day preparation sprint to pass the PMP exam., Cheetah students build the ability to focus, execute, and finish strong under pressure. Employers recognize that anyone who can master the PMP
Fuel Your Brain, Transform Your Performance: Introducing Project Brain Food When Sarah sat down for her PMP exam, she wasn’t just relying on her Cheetah Sheets and practice exams. She’d followed the peak performing mind diet during her prep week: high protein, complex carbs, no refined sugar or caffeine. Her brain was firing on all
It was launch day for ACME Corp’s new product, Rocket Powered Roller Skates, and the team was ready. Thanks to vigilant planning and a culture of continuous improvement (helmed by Mr. Roadrunner), they quickly spotted a technical issue that could have slowed things down. Rather than panic, Wile E. pivoted instantly – shifting schedules, reorganizing
Most people assume becoming a PMP is simply about checking a professional box — something you push through so you can chase the next opportunity or stabilize a career that’s been tossed around by unpredictable industry shifts. But for Cheetah Students, something else happens along the way. They discover that the process of becoming a
