Brain Sensei PMP Review (2025): Can a Samurai Help You Pass?

Studying for the PMP exam is notoriously boring. The material is dry, abstract, and full of jargon. Brain Sensei saw this problem and decided to solve it with… a Samurai?

Yes, Brain Sensei is the only PMP prep course that uses an animated story to teach project management concepts.

The Samurai Story

The entire course is built around a narrative set in feudal Japan. You follow a Samurai who has been tasked with a mission (a project).

• As the Samurai faces challenges—building a castle, managing resources, dealing with stakeholders—you learn the corresponding PMP concepts.
• Why it works: Humans are wired for stories. It is much easier to remember “how the Samurai handled the angry Daimyo” than to memorize the definition of “Stakeholder Engagement.”

Course Features

Despite the fun exterior, this is a serious course.

• 35 Contact Hours: It fulfills the mandatory education requirement.
• Practice Exams: It includes 4 full-length practice exams (180 questions each) and over 900 practice questions total.
• Spaced Repetition: The system uses algorithms to resurface questions you missed to ensure you learn them.

Pricing

Brain Sensei is primarily a self-paced course, making it more affordable than live bootcamps.

• Self-Paced Course: Typically around $499 for 1 year of access.
• Extensions: Monthly extensions are available if you need more time.

Scale 0-5. Ratings are our own weighted assessments.

Is it Right for You?

This course is a “love it or hate it” product.

• You will love it if: You have a short attention span, get bored easily, or are a visual learner.
• You might hate it if: You are a “just the facts” learner who prefers a professor standing at a podium.

Final Verdict

Brain Sensei is the cure for PMP boredom. If you have tried reading the PMBOK Guide and fallen asleep, this course is the wake-up call you need. It covers all the necessary material but packages it in a way that actually keeps you clicking “Next.”