What Project Management Academy does

Project Management Academy (PMA) is a private, PE-backed professional certification training provider founded in 2009 and operated as a brand under Educate 360, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana. The company specializes in instructor-led and on-demand preparation for the Project Management Institute's PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, and PMI-PBA certifications, alongside IIBA business analysis credentials (CBAP, CCBA), Scrum Alliance certifications (CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO), Lean Six Sigma belt programs, and emerging AI-for-PM courses. PMA holds Premier PMI Authorized Training Partner status and reports that 99 of the Fortune 100 are customers, with named enterprise logos including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Comcast, Mercedes-Benz, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

PMA's core technology is an online learning management system (LMS) that delivers video-on-demand content, a 180-question PMP exam simulator, interactive study aids, ITTO charts, flashcards, and quizzes, paired with the proprietary The PMA Way™ training methodology. Distribution is multi-modal: live in-person classes across 75+ North American cities, live virtual instructor-led sessions, self-paced VOD, and private group corporate training, with over 100 classes running per month and all classes guaranteed to run regardless of enrollment. Supporting products include the PMAccelerate career membership ($99/year) and the Club PDU annual subscription ($495/year) for ongoing professional development unit maintenance.

The revenue model blends one-time live boot camp tuition (ranging from $1,195 to $4,995 per student across Essential, Advanced, and Premium packages), VOD self-paced course sales ($49-$1,595), recurring annual subscriptions, and quote-based private group and corporate engagements. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (corporate training advisors) for Fortune 500 and government accounts, inside sales for individual consumers, and an event-driven live class schedule. PMA has trained 100,000+ professionals since founding and operates within a broader Educate 360 portfolio alongside sister brands New Horizons, Six Sigma Online, Velopi, Watermark Learning, TCM Security, and TRACOM.

Name

Project Management Academy

Legal name

Educate 360, LLC

Website

https://projectmanagementacademy.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Project Management Academy, founded in 2009, is a private PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner that delivers instructor-led and self-paced certification training in project management, agile, business analysis, and Six Sigma to enterprise clients including 99 of the Fortune 100 and individual professionals, operating as a brand under Educate 360, LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Delivery & Execution (Planning, Estimation, Tracking) (EDABAHAE), Product Management (Core) (EDABAHAC), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Project management training
• Certification exam preparation
• Professional development courses
• Agile and scrum training
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Instructor-Led Certification Boot Camp Training: Primary revenue stream from 2-4 day intensive PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and other certification boot camps delivered in-person and virtually. Sold at tiered price points (Essential, Advanced, Premium packages) ranging from $1,195 to $4,995 per student. Provides 35 contact hours required for PMP exam eligibility.
2. Video-on-Demand (VOD) Self-Paced Courses: Pre-recorded course content delivered via the online training portal. Students receive 6-months of access upon registration. VOD pricing ranges from $49 to $1,595 depending on course and package.
3. Club PDU Annual Subscription: Annual subscription providing access to on-demand PDU courses. Includes over 150+ PDU hours of content. Subscription priced at $495/year with automatic annual renewal.
4. PMAccelerate Membership: Annual career membership program priced at $99/year, providing discounts on courses, job board access, recruiter connections, and PM tool access. Auto-renews annually.
5. Group/Corporate Training: Custom-tailored private group training delivered at client facilities or virtually. Revenue based on number of students, course type, and duration. Includes bulk voucher purchasing for distributed corporate teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Project Management Academy delivers instructor-led and self-paced certification training for project management, Agile, business analysis, and quality management disciplines. The core product is the PMP Certification Training boot camp fulfilling the PMI-required 35 contact hours, offered in live in-person, live virtual, and video-on-demand (VOD) formats with a 100% money-back guarantee. Supporting offerings include PMI, IIBA, Scrum Alliance, and Six Sigma certification courses, the PMAccelerate career membership, the Club PDU annual subscription, and customized private corporate training programs.

Product overview

Project Management Academy is a certification training provider offering instructor-led and on-demand courses across Project Management, Agile, Business Analysis, and Quality Management. The core product is the PMP Certification Training boot camp, available in live in-person, virtual online, and video-on-demand formats with a 100% money-back guarantee. The portfolio includes certification-specific courses (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA), Scrum Alliance credentials (CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO), IIBA certifications (CBAP, CCBA), Lean Six Sigma belt programs, and AI training for agile roles. Supporting products include the PMAccelerate membership ($99/year), Club PDU annual subscription ($495/year) for on-demand continuing education, a PMP Exam Simulator, and free exam prep games and practice questions. Corporate Training Solutions delivers custom private group training and organizational consulting to enterprise clients. The company operates under parent Educate 360 alongside sister brands New Horizons, Six Sigma Online, Velopi, Watermark Learning, TCM Security, and TRACOM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMP Certification Training Instructor-led PMP exam preparation boot camp delivering the 35 PMI-approved contact hours, offered in live in-person, live virtual, and video-on-demand formats with a 100% money-back guarantee.
• CAPM Certification Training Certified Associate in Project Management exam preparation course for entry-level project managers seeking PMI certification.
• PgMP Certification Training Program Management Professional certification exam preparation for senior program managers.
• PMI-ACP Certification Training PMI Agile Certified Practitioner exam preparation covering Agile and Scrum methodologies in live, virtual, VOD, and in-house formats.
• PMI-RMP Certification Training PMI Risk Management Professional certification exam preparation for project risk professionals.
• PMI-SP Certification Training PMI Scheduling Professional certification exam preparation for professionals specializing in project scheduling.
• PMI-PBA Certification Training PMI Professional in Business Analysis certification exam preparation.
• CBAP Certification Training Certified Business Analysis Professional exam preparation through IIBA for senior business analysts.
• CCBA Certification Training Certification of Capability in Business Analysis exam preparation through IIBA.
• CSM Certification Training Certified ScrumMaster training via Scrum Alliance preparing participants for the CSM certification exam.
• CSPO Certification Training Certified Scrum Product Owner training via Scrum Alliance preparing participants for the CSPO certification.
• A-CSM Certification Training Advanced Certified ScrumMaster certification training for experienced ScrumMasters seeking advanced skills.
• A-CSPO Certification Training Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner certification training for experienced Product Owners.
• DASM Certification Training Disciplined Agile Scrum Master certification training for teams adopting the Disciplined Agile framework.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course covering process improvement fundamentals, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification. Includes 16 PDUs.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course for process improvement professionals leading improvement projects.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course for advanced process improvement leaders.
• AI for Product Owners AI training course tailored for Product Owners, part of the AI Training course category.
• AI for Project Managers AI training course tailored for Project Managers, part of the AI Training course category.
• AI for ScrumMasters AI training course tailored for ScrumMasters, part of the AI Training course category.
• Corporate Training Solutions Customized private group training, organizational coaching, and consulting services for enterprise clients, delivered at client locations or virtually, with tailored programs across Project Management, Agile, Business Analysis, and Leadership.
• PMAccelerate Annual Membership Annual membership program offering exclusive access to training discounts, job postings, professional development tools, and PM software access. Priced at $99/year with auto-renewal.
• Club PDU Annual Subscription Annual subscription providing on-demand PDU training with 150+ pre-approved PDU hours aligned to the PMI Talent Triangle. Priced at $495/year with automatic annual renewal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% money-back guarantee if PMP exam is not passed within 3 attempts and within 120 calendar days of course completion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate customer receiving group project management training for defense workforce. Listed among major corporate clients along with other Fortune 500 companies.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate customer receiving enterprise-level project management training. Listed among top companies that partner with Project Management Academy for employee certification and skills development.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate customer receiving project management training. Listed among major corporate clients including Fortune 500 companies.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate customer receiving project management certification training. Listed among companies that partner with Project Management Academy.
• ComcastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate customer receiving group training. Listed among major enterprise clients of Project Management Academy.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate customer receiving project management training. Listed among companies partnering with Project Management Academy for employee training.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreTechnology or IntegrationPMI Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP). Project Management Academy is authorized to issue PMI contact hours, offer PMI-approved curricula aligned to PMBOK Guide and PMI Talent Triangle, and use PMI's official student materials. ATP status requires extensive company evaluation.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationEndorsed certification training provider for IIBA certifications including CBAP, CCBA, and ECBA. Courses are approved and aligned to the BABOK Guide.
• Scrum AlliancesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRegistered Education Provider (REA) for Scrum Alliance certifications including CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, and A-CSPO.
• Council for Six Sigma CertificationsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAccredited training provider for Six Sigma certification courses (Yellow, Green, Black Belt) under the official Six Sigma accreditation standard.
• PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership providing project management training to youth, veterans, and community organizations. Part of Project Management Academy's community support initiatives.
• Pearson VUETechnology or IntegrationPearson VUE is the testing center network through which PMP and other certification exams are administered. Project Management Academy guides students through the exam scheduling process at Pearson VUE centers worldwide.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Velopi: Sister brand under Educate 360 offering project management, Agile, and PRINCE2 certification training. Operates primarily in Europe (Ireland), serving as PMA's European counterpart with overlapping course catalogs and shared back-office infrastructure.
• Watermark Learning: Sister brand under Educate 360, acquired by PMA in 2019, specializing in business analysis training (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA) and IIBA-aligned curricula. Direct overlap with PMA's business analysis course line and shared enterprise customer base.
• PMTraining: Independent PMI Authorized Training Partner offering PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP boot camps in live and online formats. Directly comparable in product scope, ATP status, and target audience of PMP exam candidates.
• KnowledgeHut: Global provider of professional certification boot camps including PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, and Six Sigma. Competes in the same instructor-led certification prep market with both live and VOD delivery, strong in enterprise and international markets.
• GreyCampus: PMI ATP offering PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and Six Sigma certification training with live virtual and self-paced formats. Direct competitor in the online PMP prep segment with similar pricing and enterprise focus.
• Invensis Learning: PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and Six Sigma certification training provider with live virtual, classroom, and corporate training offerings. Directly comparable in product mix and ATP-aligned curriculum.
• Master of Project Academy: Boutique PMP and CAPM training provider offering live virtual boot camps and on-demand courses. Smaller-scale direct competitor in the PMP exam prep market with similar instructor-led model.
• Six Sigma Online: Sister brand under Educate 360 focused exclusively on Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, Black Belt). Overlaps with PMA's Lean Six Sigma course line and shares parent infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Simplilearn: Larger online boot camp provider offering PMP, Agile, Scrum, and Six Sigma alongside a wide catalog of IT and digital skills certifications. Overlaps with PMA in PMP prep but operates as a broad multi-category platform rather than a PM specialist.
• New Horizons: Sister brand under Educate 360 and one of the world's largest IT and business skills training providers. Overlaps with PMA in PMP and Agile course offerings as part of a much broader IT training portfolio serving enterprise customers globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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