Passed PMP Exam last week.

Jaydip Chakrabarti Consultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North America Brampton, 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.

Regards.
Jay

Posted: Mar 9, 2020 6:44 PM (Updated by author: Mar 9, 2020 6:44 PM)

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Hilary Oborghayujie Seeking a position of passionate Electrical Engineer/Project Manager| University of Benin Benin, Edo, Nigeria

Congratulations.
I am the next to testify

Posted: May 25, 2020 3:57 PM

Nidhi Bhargav Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Hello Jaydip, Apart from the PrepCast Simulator questions; which other material did you use for sample questions?

Posted: May 27, 2020 5:41 PM

Jaydip Chakrabarti Consultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North America Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Hello Nidhi,

Hope all well during this challenging time. There are several online Simulators available. I used.

1. Oliver F Lehmann
2. SimpliLearn
3. Rita Fast Tract
4. PM Study.

Since most PMP real exam questions are situational based, it is important to understand the concept, make a strategy why you answer wrong same questions 2nd and 3rd time.

With persistent study ( focused, concentrated study ) and practicing 1800-2000 questions, will make you feel confident.

Good Luck, & stay safe

Posted: May 28, 2020 2:17 PM

Abdelhamid CHELGHOUM Project construction manager | Sonatrach group Batna, Batna, Algeria

May 09, 2020 9:57 AM

Replying to Abdelhamid CHELGHOUM

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Congratulations, it was online or based center exam?

Ah that's perfect!
I am a bit stressed

Posted: May 29, 2020 10:14 AM

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