Paulo RoqueChartered Civil Engineer, PMP| BECHTELSetubal, Portugal
The decision I made to enroll in an intensive training course issued by a local PMI registered education provider, that allowed me by the end to ensure all the PDUs required for the exam application in the PMI, proved to be a factor of success to pass the PMP exam in my first try.
Then, I set up my own War Room at home, from where I remotely participated in my PMP course sessions in a live training mode, and than I imposed on myself a long and disciplined self-study process based on careful reading of the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition and used multiple kinds of graphic and visual techniques as a tactic to map and dissect the fundamentals for more easily understand and memorise 49 groups of processes in the 10 areas of knowledge, which took me around three months of sacrifice, but was very effective.
In fact, investing an average of 4 hours a day, 6 days each week over 3 months, studying the PMBOK 6th Edition Guide, taking time to absorb and consolidate the concepts, and practicing a substantial number of PMP simulated exams, were strategic for passing the PMP exam in my first attempt. Saving Changes...
Melissa SabileProduct Owner| Internet Network and EngineeringSacramento, Ca, United States
Feb 11, 2019 12:58 PM
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I used a lot of mnemonic devices to memorize all of the Knowledge Areas and components within each Process Group. The trick is to pick a topic that you're familiar with or enjoy and make all your mnemonic devices based on those. It's a little silly, but I used Harry Potter as the theme for my memorization and it worked really well. Knowing all of these in order is critical for passing the exam.
I also took Page 25 of the PMBOK 6th Edition and blanked out all the text for Knowledge Areas, Process Groups, and components within each process group and printed about 20 copies and every day filled it out until I could complete the whole page in less than 5 minutes. That'll help you for when you do your "cheat sheet" on your scratch paper during the first few minutes of your test.
Of course! Good luck on your test prep and taking the exam!
One last note, I read a lot of the other responses and I have to say that I also took a LOT of practice tests (around 15 total 50 question tests) and 4 mock exams (timed 200 question test) to really feel confident. That being said, the format of the real PMP exam was very different from the format of the practices tests and mock exams (from two separate websites). But really knowing the material is what helped me pass the first time around. Just be confident and take the time to study and you'll do great. Saving Changes...
Andre CassuleFEED and Detailed Engineering, Project management| DEALLuanda, Luanda, Angola
The only downside to Rita's exam prep and the link I posted is that the questions don't change and I don't feel as challenged in the some of the "simpler" subject areas.
Good luck!
Thank you for your comment Hector.
I think it's the most practical way to go. Saving Changes...
Andre CassuleFEED and Detailed Engineering, Project management| DEALLuanda, Luanda, Angola
Feb 11, 2019 10:48 PM
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Here is what I feel the better way to follow:
Step 1: Study PMP Exam Prep Ninth edition by Rita Mulcahy
Step 2: Prepare a PMP cheat sheet or download one from the internet
Step 3: Attempt at least 1000 mock-up test questions with timer
Once you are confident you score around 80% of score you are ready to attempt it.
Thank you for your comment Frank.
Your suggestion about the PMP exam preparation workbook is also interesting. Saving Changes...
Guilherme CalobaProduction Engineer| PETROBRASRio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
I would go for PMBOK and online resources. Rita s book works good. Mostly I think you need to practice and do lots of good questions. I did memorize the processes and some ITTO's, but that will only help you a part of the way. To be prepared, calm and relaxed is the key for me. The knowledge you are studying will find its way to you and help you perform well.
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