Sitting the PMP exam in three months and just starting to prepare. Possible or not?

Waqas Idrees Islamabad, Federal Capital, Pakistan

After years of thinking about doing it, I have decided on finally sitting the PMP certification in November. I thought that once I submitted my fees, I will have the motivation to actually focus. Therefore, I have made my profile on PMI which is currently under review.

I am here trying to find an answer of how I can motivate and organize myself to be able to take the exam in November; if it's even possible to prepare within this timeframe; how to keep myself motivated; are there any shortcuts; what are the best resources to prepare when you are short on time; and what are the pitfalls that i need to look out for?

Any help will be appreciated.

Stay safe everyone.

Posted: Aug 23, 2020 1:16 AM

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Nidhi Bhargav Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Hi Waqas, It is possible. I gave my exam after 2 months of studying and passed.
You just have to be committed 100% to it, I would make sure to study everyday.
This is the exam content outline which you requested for earlier :https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/...22-efe6c46e2636

Posted: Aug 28, 2020 2:36 PM

Donna Heagan Alameda, Ca, United States

Aug 23, 2020 7:18 AM

Replying to Sergio Luis Conte

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Indeed. My recomendation is making "reverse engineering". After reading and understanding the content outline document read the PMBOK and try to map it to the content outline. After that take tons of exam questions and resolve it (3-4 times the amount of the exam). Remember that questions are situational questions and you have to answer what the PMI expect as an answer in the framework of PMBOK, not what you do in the same situation in your work life.

Yes, Where is the content outline?

Posted: Aug 28, 2020 9:23 PM

Alexander Okolo Senior Program Manager (Business Efficiency and Integration)| Amazon Flick En Flac, Bl, Mauritius

It is very possible if you have a very strict plan in place. That said, I would suggest considering all factors that could obstruct your study (i.e. work, leisure) and properly scheduling them in your planning before putting the pressure of a timeline on yourself.

All the best.

Posted: Aug 29, 2020 3:22 AM

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