Jaydip ChakrabartiConsultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North AmericaBrampton, Ontario, Canada
Hello all,
I am happy to let all of you know that I passed PMP exam on first attempt last week.
Thanks to everyone for help and support.
With my 12-13 weeks real study (Wuf! I did not study so much during engineering ) almost 2-3 hours every day on the weekdays and 4-5 hours on the weekends and referred PMBOK. Andy Crowe & Rita's book.
My exam was really hard. I had only 3 formula related questions. (15-20)% were either one and half liner, (40-50)% between 2 and 3 lines and the rests were long. Although, I was scoring high on the PM Prepcast simulator, at some point of time in the real exam, I thought of giving up. I am not trying to scare anyone but a good preparation and a “ Can Do “ attitude will help.
My preparation strategy was as below :
1. Read each book couple of times. Truly understand the concept and the linkage of processes in each process groups and create a map either visually or in your mind. 2. Simulator is a wonder tool. MUST work on it either in full or in batches of 20-30 at a time. Review all wrong answers and understand the logic why wrong with the explanation. 3. However, it appeared to me that simulator is not enough. Practiced questions from other sources which also helped. 4. Created an Excel sheet showing source of questions, reviewing wrong in first attempt, why, reviewing wrong answers in 2nd attempt, why, etc. until absolutely convinced. 5. If the idea is not clear, refer to YouTube. Good explanation from several posts. 6. In the end, what is important is “ Can Do “ attitude. Remember, perseverance pays in the long run.
Now I am relaxed for the time being before taking the next challenge. If anyone needs any help/tips, please feel free to reach out to me.
Good luck in your preparations Soha :-) Saving Changes...
Jaydip ChakrabartiConsultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North AmericaBrampton, Ontario, Canada
Soha, you will make it. Don't worry too much.
Good Luck! Saving Changes...
Mikel HoganProject CoordinatorSouth Bend, In, United States
Congratulations! And thank you for sharing your process. Which book by Rita are you referencing? Saving Changes...
Jaydip ChakrabartiConsultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North AmericaBrampton, Ontario, Canada
Thanks Mikel. Rita Mulcahy's PMP EXAM PREP, 9th Edition
This book is may not good anymore after July 1,2020 when PMP exam is changing. Saving Changes...
Mrudula PullambhatlaSenior Project Manager| Association for Molecular PathologyColumbia, Md, United States
Congratulations.. another tip that I came across from some one during my own prep was to jump to the end of the question first to understand what is being asked and then read the scenario in the question. Often times, this approach helps since you will be reading the question knowing what is being asked of you. Saves time, specially on the lengthy questions. Saving Changes...
LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
Congratulations! You put in a lot of effort - and all that hard work paid off. We are all very pleased to welcome you as a fellow PMP! Saving Changes...
Oluwatosin OLADETANVice President Finance| FTN Cocoa Processors PlcLagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Bravo,
Welcome to the league of professionals. We are really glad to have you on board knowing fully well that you have worked very HARD to earn the PMP Certificate.
Please do not relax on your oasis as the result for Hard Work is More Work.
Congratulation. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Celebrate Jaydip! Saving Changes...
Ricky WongSenior Business Analyst| Emperor GroupHong Kong, Hong Kong
Hi, I will go to exam next Saturday. May I know the real exam question style like the Rita PM FastTrack 9 sim question ? Or like here PMChallenge question ? Thanks. Saving Changes...
