Hi there... I recently failed the PMP Exam. Any advice you can share for passing on the 2nd attempt. For those who passed on the 2nd attempt, what did you do differently? Saving Changes...
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Latasha
Interesting theme for reflection
Thanks for sharing.
Here in this forum you can access many questions you can use for training.
I leave the link here:
https://www.projectmanagement.com/PMchallenge/
I recommend the PMBOK Guide study.
It is important to train 200 questions in 4 hours (ie speed response) and to train the type of questions that come out on the exam.
The method I used was to study a knowledge area and do the simulator tests on that knowledge area
Analyze the answers and why the answers are correct
Near the exam, about 1 week before, I took full exams, ie 200 questions
I'll be here cheering for your success Saving Changes...
Have you accessed your detailed results report from MyPMI as that will tell you which tasks (within the five domains) you struggled with. Then, I'd focus my studying efforts on improving your knowledge retention of those - lots of focused practice questions might help.
Hey Latasha. I agree with Kiron - focusing on the areas highlighted by the detailed report is the secret sauce to achieving better results. However, my big win was the PM Prepcast simulator. I used it in concert with the PMBOK to strengthen areas that I scored poorly in during simulated tests and brought my awareness up. Stick with it - its a lot to take in, but its worth it! Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Latasha
I agree with Kiron and Corey. Best thing is to assess your results and if you can give us more details of what was your study plan, we might be able to guide you more. How did you study for your exam ?
As for simulation exam resources, I suggest the following:
1- RMC Fast Track
2- PM PrepCast
3- Watermark Learning
Hope this helps.
RK Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Absolutely, agree with the above thus far. Additionally, think about what else you struggled with during the exam. Maybe not even explicitly related to the exam content, but the atmosphere, time, emotions, etc. A four exam is huge. Respect it. Healthy mind, healthy body. Consider that first attempt as your trial run. Leverage and embrace that experience.
Control the test. Don't let the test control you. GL! Saving Changes...
When I took the PMP exam I used the preparation course and exam simulator by Management Plaza. Management Plaza offers a pass guarantee as long as you meet the requirements (completing the course, taking at least 6 practice tests, passing 4 practice tests in a row with a score of 75% or over and passing your last practice test no earlier than 10 days before your exam). Even if you don’t use management plaza I think that getting confident with practice tests is a good way to go (and passing multiple practice tests with consistently high score is a good way to see that).
Good luck with your studies. Saving Changes...
Eric EvansSenior Project Manager | Savannah River Nuclear SolutionsAugusta, Ga, United States
Very good advise from all above. I can vouch for PM PrepCast’s Simulator, PM Exam Mentor, and PM Pro. There are other Apps also. Saving Changes...
Monica Oakley Project Specialist| VanguardTelford, Pa, United States
I used Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep book. The practice exams helped me understand where I needed to focus more of my studying, and it resonated more with me than the PMBOK. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
The day of the exam and the day before the exam do nothing except the exam itself. Make tons of questions, situational questions. Remember that you have to answer with the PMI expect as an answer in the framework of PMBOK not what you in the work life in the situation the question stated. If you have a doubt in one question mark it for revision and go next. Saving Changes...
Jeffrey HarmaTechnical Project Manager| Plante MoranRochester Hills, Mi, United States
My PMP exam experience pre-dates any of the online exam simulators (back in the mid-90's), but I recall doing tons of sample questions....the more the better, there are only so many questions that can be asked, chances are you will see many of the sample questions on the exam. Study groups/study buddies were also very helpful, we would quiz each other and if nothing else, the peer pressure helped to ensure we were all well prepared. :-) Saving Changes...
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