Marcus MannEducator/Trainer| TURBOCAM Intl.Portsmouth, Nh, United States
I'm propsing an exam study group at my company, but I'm not really sure how to approach it. I have a reasonable idea how to study on my own, but I would love your ideas about how to set it a study group in terms of:
- Format,
- Materials,
- Contents,
- and length (number of sessions) Saving Changes...
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I can give you lot of ideas but I think the best is: 1-taken exam simulations where the set of questions is devided by knowledge are. 2-circulate the exams to each person to answer the questions. 3-review the answers in group and take the PMBOK in hand to try to understand why the answers. The problem, no matter the approach, is you need somebody that have experience due to she/he took the exam or something like that. Because of that, I think it could be good if you go to your local chapter. Saving Changes...
A LinkedIn group is probably the best avenue. Saving Changes...
Gwen KeebleFunctional Manager| Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc.Allendale, Nj, United States
We all purchased the Rita Book and used that to structure our study group at work. We went through one chapter a week, the expectation was that each person would read the chapter, attempt the end of chapter questions, and then one person each week would volunteer to lead the discussion and review the questions. We also shared tips like - different apps we found helpful. As each person passed the exam, the group would celebrate, so we kept each other motivated to finish. We kept each meeting to 1 hour in length and just pushed through - using email or small group meetings in between as people felt the need. Saving Changes...
We had a prep review group in my last full time role which was similar to what Gwen outlined. In our case, we had one or two PMPs acting as the mentors, and each week one mentee would prepare for a knowledge area. They would prepare a simple deck which they'd go through and then challenge everyone to answer a number of questions from different (i.e. not just one self-study) sources.
The mentors would manage the scheduling of the sessions, providing guidance on completing applications and so on.
Kiron Saving Changes...
Jeffrey HarmaTechnical Project Manager| Plante MoranRochester Hills, Mi, United States
It's been 15+ years since I facilitated any PMP study groups, but my recollection is that we followed a similar path to what Gwen and Kiron are advocating above. For the more difficult PMBoK areas, we had 2 hour sessions (versus one hour). Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
In 2003, we each took a knowledge area and prepared a one-hour presentation/training session. We then discussed the knowledge area as a group. Saving Changes...
Gina DavidovicPresident and CEO| www.PM1World.com Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
Marcus, have you set one up yet? While my full intensive courses are classroom instructor-led, I also have a Study Group Support Package. We offer this to companies who have already made a decision that they will support study groups rather than formal classes. We provide you materials, planning, practice questions, and instructor remote support --- so that you can run your study group but also avail yourselves from proper materials that are relevant. There is way too many poor products out there that you can get free but lead you down the wrong path. Email me at [email protected] and I can send details. Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Marcus
Interesting your question
Thanks for sharing
According to William Glasser we learn:
10% when we read;
20% when we hear;
30% when we observe;
50% when we see and hear;
70% when we argue with others;
80% when we do;
95% when we teach others
William Glasser's theory has been widely disseminated and applied to teachers and educators worldwide, it is one of many theories of education in existence, and one of the most interesting, as it demonstrates that teaching is learning!
Based on the PMBOK Guide to find creative solutions that allow greater learning
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
