Savrabh MishraSenior Product Development Engineer| OceaneeringIndia
I have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a 5 year experience after that in Oil and Gas industry. I had 9.1 GPA in my graduation and a good understanding of six sigma tools. How difficult the examination is going to be for me? Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Is not a matter of the degree you have. Is a matter of the expertisse you have in project management working in the "PMI Way". Questions are situational questions based on PMBOK and related documentation. Saving Changes...
Savrabh MishraSenior Product Development Engineer| OceaneeringIndia
Thank you Sergio. I have a very limited exposure in project management working in the "PMI Way". Will the reference books help? Or i need to go through one whole project and then take the exam?
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May 01, 2019 9:53 AM
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The PMBOK is enough in my humble opinion. Lot of books contains interpretations of the PMBOK which is not good and do not help. All people in this world are performing project management from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed. So, think about anything you do in your day and tried to map the PMBOK to it. If you still search for a book take a look to "Visualizing Project Management",
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
May 01, 2019 9:44 AM
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Thank you Sergio. I have a very limited exposure in project management working in the "PMI Way". Will the reference books help? Or i need to go through one whole project and then take the exam?
The PMBOK is enough in my humble opinion. Lot of books contains interpretations of the PMBOK which is not good and do not help. All people in this world are performing project management from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed. So, think about anything you do in your day and tried to map the PMBOK to it. If you still search for a book take a look to "Visualizing Project Management",
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May 02, 2019 6:30 AM
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Thank you Sergio. You are a good man.
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Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Savrabh, the PMP exam has a well-earned reputation for being difficult. Many of the questions are situational. And even though the questions are multiple choice, there are often two answers that could be correct. These are the most difficult questions, in my opinion, because you have to choose the "most correct" answer.
I was fortunate to pass on the first attempt. If I had to take the PMP exam again, I'm not sure I'd pass every time. I've known some very good project managers with years of experience who failed on their first (and even second) attempt.
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May 01, 2019 10:24 AM
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Experienced people is the people that can fail the exam more easily. Why? Because usually they answer the questions based of their experience instead of asking the questions based on what PMI expect as an answer.
May 02, 2019 6:31 AM
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Thank you Wade. Your input is going to benefit me a lot.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
May 01, 2019 10:07 AM
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Savrabh, the PMP exam has a well-earned reputation for being difficult. Many of the questions are situational. And even though the questions are multiple choice, there are often two answers that could be correct. These are the most difficult questions, in my opinion, because you have to choose the "most correct" answer.
I was fortunate to pass on the first attempt. If I had to take the PMP exam again, I'm not sure I'd pass every time. I've known some very good project managers with years of experience who failed on their first (and even second) attempt.
Experienced people is the people that can fail the exam more easily. Why? Because usually they answer the questions based of their experience instead of asking the questions based on what PMI expect as an answer.
1st of all you have to understand the concept of each process (49 processes in PMBOK 6), It not help to remember the definition of each process instead you have to make sure how you can use each process in real projects in PMI way, practical experience may differ some time but you have to think as per PMI standards and ways to pass the exam. Need a lot of study on practice on mock questions, Exam Simulations. 95% of the questions are situational and two answers are very close, so make a group of two to three members for discussing the understanding of the concept. Also, most of the question will be asked indirect way so practice well to get succeed in the exam.
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May 02, 2019 6:31 AM
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Thank you Ramakant. I will make my strategy based on your input.
In my opinion, experience is not enough especially when your organisation dont use PMI standard.
I think the key is to understand the philosophy of each of the 49 processes and how they interrelate. On the exam, you need to find out which process is the question about, and only then you can answer. The most difficult questions are those that have two or more answers and you'll have to select the best one according to the standard philosophy. For that, training questions can be helpful.
Another point, you must be careful on choosing the training, some of them are outdated and their questions are so easy that they will only help you get the basics of project management, but in fact they have nothing to do with the actual exam difficulty.
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May 02, 2019 6:33 AM
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Thank you Tarik. Your perspective benefited me a lot.
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Alyne Padilla LynchSr Business Process Analyst| Communications and Finance IndustrySacramento, Ca, United States
Perhaps consider studying and taking the CAPM exam first. This will be a good pathway to the PMP, especially if you don't yet have the required PM experience hours. It will also introduce you to PMI examining methods and you'll be able to better gauge context difficulty level. I've been doing some sort of project management for well over 15+ years. However, being from Costa Rica and now living in the US, I can't easily go back and track projects and obtain the necessary company/management sign off on work performed should I be audited. In addition, my current employer has strict verification processes (across the board, not just my department) due to liability concerns. Because of this, I'm studying for the CAPM exam. Even with all the hands-on project experience, I'm still studying for the CAPM as there are terms, processes, equations, etc. that are very specific to the PMI method of Project Management. Good luck with whichever pathway you choose.
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May 02, 2019 6:34 AM
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Thank you Alyne. I really appreciate you sharing your experience to help a stranger out. You are a good woman.
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Stephen AlfanoExecutive Consultant| KAI Partners, Inc.El Dorado Hills, Ca, United States
Sergio Luis Conte is spot on: You need real-world project management experience coupled with immersive learning taken directly from the PMBOK (6th edition). Like Alyne Padilla Lynch, I highly recommend that you get PM foundational training first. Start by joining PM Edge (https://edge.pmi.org) and then move on to a CAPM certification. Then go through a PMP Test Exam book camp--either virtually or in a classroom via a PMI Registered Education Provider. Regardless of the learning path you take, becoming a certified PMP is going to be a challenging and rewarding experience. All the best. :)
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May 02, 2019 6:35 AM
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Thank you Stephen. I am glad that you concluded everything.
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LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
Hello Savrabh: I agree with what my colleagues have stated above. I thought the test was hard and I had real-world project management experience and had studied hard for the exam. It's worth the work - but I would say the exam is a challenge.
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
