Is the PMP^® certification exam more difficult now?
Although the passing score has been changed to 61%, the exam is still very difficult. There are a number of new topics covered in the latest edition of the PMBOK^® Guide - Third Edition that are included on the test. The prequalification work is also more rigorous. Definitely, the test is harder than it used to be.

How is AstroWix different from other training providers?
There are many project management training organizations but they may not focus on PMP^® certification training alone. A lot of them do not provide end-to-end customer-centric service or 24/7 Help Desk to assist aspirants at all times. AstroWix helps students with PMP^® exam application preparation, FREE application assistance, e trac: online simulation exam, and more included in an all-inclusive fee structure. Sometimes, the course fees of other training institutions are less, but their commitment to your needs may not match i.e. get a PMP^® certification; Some of them train for weeks together which may not be your time schedule.

As you know PMP^® exam requires you to have stringent experiential and educational requirements. The certification is designed to validate your accomplishments. Hence, our training is designed around your commitment, your schedule, and we respect your experience in the class. You will be delighted with the level of knowledge, experience, education and commitment of our instructors.

What does the 4 day class incorporate?
In the 4 Day PMP^® FasTrac workshop, you participate in an event that uses well proven accelerated learning techniques to ensure you are able to take and pass the PMP^® exam. You learn techniques for instant recall of key PM concepts for the exam. You will be guided through highly effective test taking strategies for the PMP^® Certification Exam and each day take CHILLIES: supplemental exam questions after every PMBOK^® Guide - Third Edition Knowledge Area + FINAL EXAM: test questions to prepare you for the actual exam. You learn the rapid synthesis techniques for understanding the PMBOK^® Guide - Third Edition content (the overall PM Framework and all 9 PM Knowledge areas) you need to know for the exam. You use AstroWix learning study aids to improve your ability to instantly recall PMBOK^® Guide - Third Edition 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 instructors will ensure that this course will be the most invigorating, positive, and educational experience of your entire academic careers.

Why it is so important to take and pass this exam? How will I benefit from it?
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^® credential, they are already pre-screened for the experience necessary to be a project manager.

I am a working professional. Could you tell me more about the class structure?
Our classes are designed around the schedules of the working professionals. The classes run four consecutive days from Thursdays to Sundays which involves minimum amount of days for professionals to stay out of office. It makes easier for professionals to accommodate the training schedule with their work timings.

Do you offer any onsite classes?
Yes. For any group of 20 or more we can bring the classes to your organization. There are no additional fees for scheduling an onsite class. We just need about 30 days notice to schedule the session.