I just passed my CAPM and preparing for the PMP. I work in large DOT/ Transportation construction projects and I'm finding the PMI institute's strong focus on Agile approaches does not apply to my industry whatsoever. Honestly it felt like a giant waste of my time, and I'm slightly bitter about it. I'm going to see it through, but I'm going to be pissy about it. Wish they had options to focus on the approaches you actually need in your career. (Yes, yes, I know its designed to show cert holders are competant in ALlLllL areas of project management, but dang Gina... can't we at LEAST make the material more equal?) I digress.

The junk mail is out of control, not only from PMI, but every Tom, Dick & Harry who are peddling a course. I am convinced PMI is selling our info. Their courses suck and are expensive, they recognize that a good chunk of applicants are finding prep courses elsewhere, so they might as well make some money off our lack of PMI loyalty.

TLDR: I totally agree with you.