PMP® Exam Prep: aligned with the new 2026 ECO

"Obtaining a PMP certification is like winning an Oscar. It's that rare moment when I actually want to put myself in the spotlight and share my achievement with the community. I posted that I began my certification journey back in 2021! How could I have known back then that in the next 5 years I would become a mother, experience a full-scale war, flee my country and start a new life as an immigrant, begin my own small business, and eventually get certified! When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! So I made it. The last five years of my life taught me such adaptability and resilience that I feel like I can achieve anything I want. This winter, I promised myself I would get certified. My dear friend Olena Sikorska inspired me to continue with my long-term goal. Her example showed me that with the right attitude and preparation, everything is possible! So I found the best coach, Natalia Starynska, PMP, from InStar, who not only provided insights and useful tricks of the trade to pass the exam, but also made sure the students of our prep course truly developed the required PMI mindset. Big thanks to Natalia and my fellow students who shared their experiences and approaches to work. It was very insightful and helpful. I wish you all good luck during your exams! "

"Із захопленням ділюся важливою подією: я офіційно отримала сертифікацію PMP®! Шлях до цього сертифікату не був легким. Але коли йдеш до складної мети, дуже важливо, хто поруч і на чию підтримку можна спертися. Тож хочу сказати спасибі... Наталії Старинській, PMP — справжньому коучу від природи. Навіть після завершення нашого навчання в In-Star ти продовжувала відповідати на мої питання і допомагала зрозуміти, що насправді важливо. Я щиро вдячна."

"I'm excited to share that I've achieved the "black belt" of project management: the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from PMI, recognizing my advanced skills and reflects my 18 years of experience in project management. First, I want to extend my deepest thanks to my family for their incredible support and patience through all those evenings of study. Their encouragement made this accomplishment possible. A special thank you to Alina Piddubna for her creative and professional approach to teaching at InStar school. It was a fantastic experience to be a student once again and to learn from such an inspiring mentor. Looking forward to applying these skills and embracing new challenges! Also, separate respect goes to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose efforts have made it possible to continue learning and gaining new knowledge in warring Ukraine. A regular donation is already on the way. Слава Україні!"

"I am officially PMP Certified! This exam was like managing a crisis project: • Initiated the preparation • Planned endless mock tests and caffeine marathons • Executed (or rather, survived 230 minutes) • Controlled stress levels (spoiler: failed) • Closed the exam (and almost triggered a risk mitigation plan for emotional breakdown). A huge thank you to Yuliia Nikolaieva Veronika Khramova Olga Bezhenar Alina Piddubna for being part of this crisis project with me! Your support, motivation, and patience helped me navigate through all the uncertainties and scope changes. "