7 Things You Need to Pass The PMP Exam

Cornelius Fichtner, PMP is a noted PMP expert. He has helped over 20,000 students prepare for the PMP Exam with The Project Management PrepCast at http://www.pm-prepcast.com and he guides PMI credential holders on earning PDUs with The PDU Insider at http://www.pdu-insider.com.

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Is there a “secret sauce” or shortcut that will help you pass the PMP Exam? Not really. However, there are seven essential resources, concepts and best practices that will make your PMP Exam preparation go smoother.

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has developed a set of criteria and credentials for recognizing Project Management Professionals (PMPs) worldwide. The credentialing process is fairly rigorous, including three to five documented years of work experience in project management; 35 hours of project management related training; and successful completion of the multiple-choice PMP Exam.

The amount of material on the PMP Exam is vast and can seem overwhelming, but don’t be intimidated. Here are seven items to help ensure you are prepared to meet the exam head-on and achieve optimal results both on exam day and in your future career.

1. PMP Credential Handbook. Including everything from an overview of the PMI certification program to exam policies and procedures, the PMP Credential Handbook is available for free at the PMI.org site. The first 20 pages of the handbook cover many exam basics and are a must-read for every potential examinee. Becoming familiar with the application process, payment policy, and examination administration rules will go a long way to making the actual exam day less stressful.

2. Time. The material on the PMP Exam is …

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