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 […]
Introducing Our First Distinguished Cheetah Alum – Significant Impact:Barbara Sleeper, PMP Every now and then, someone comes along who perfectly embodies what it means to be a Cheetah. Not fast for the sake of speed – but fast because their clarity, compassion, and capability allow them to move through the world with purpose. For us,
Let’s be honest: the modern workplace runs on a steady drip of urgency, unclear priorities, and “quick questions” that are anything but. Most people are functioning with a nervous system that’s one Slack notification away from fight-or-flight. Cheetah’s PMP approach flips that script. You don’t just cram information into your already-frazzled brain — you master
Leading remote teams requires a special kind of project manager — the kind who can read a room that doesn’t technically exist. When your team is scattered across time zones, cameras, moods, and bandwidth, the old command-and-control tactics fall apart instantly. And here’s the thing: you don’t magically become good at this after passing the
AI can now draft a project charter faster than most people can find their reading glasses – which is adorable – but it still can’t do the one thing every project actually requires: respond to 3-D real life chaos. Not trivia, not templates… actual human response to a real life situation right in front of
Every year, Thanksgiving shows up with the same goal and sometimes a wildly different execution plan. For those of us on Team Cheetah, we often have new guests, with unique preferences, preparing our meals in different kitchens, with new contributors who don’t do things “our way.” Yet, somehow, it all comes together. That’s because, this is
Every few years, PMI announces an upcoming “big change” to the PMP® exam, and like clockwork, the professional world erupts into panic. Message boards light up. LinkedIn threads spiral. Students wonder if they should rush, wait, or hide under their desk until 2026 arrives. But here’s the truth from our side of the track: this
Don’t Gamble With Your PMP Exam: Why Piecing Together Prep Resources Is a Recipe for Failure When project management professionals decide to pursue their Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, they face a critical choice: piece together exam prep resources from various sources or invest in a one-stop-shop comprehensive, proven system. For those who want to
When Excellence Matters, Experience Matters More Think about NFL players. When they need to improve their game, they don’t turn to amateur gym bros. They work with professional coaches who understand the science behind performance. These coaches apply research, data, and peer-to-peer experience to help players develop while protecting them from unnecessary risk. For over
Welcome to our new Alumni Success Series, where we spotlight Cheetah Learning graduates who are making waves in their careers. First up: Dan Byrne, MBA, PMP®, whose story proves that the right preparation can make all the difference. The Promotion That Changed Everything Last summer, Dan Byrne made a decision that would transform his career
