Spencer StewartForeman| Trotter and MortonCochrane, Alberta, Canada
I have read the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition three times now and still am batting 50% on the PM Challenge. What else can I do to help me better prepare for the exam? Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I have three PMI Credentials: PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA. I prepared on my own for all of them, no matter I worked in a consulting firm where one of my duties were create and teach preparation courses for those credentials for long time. Just a rule of tumb that worked for me and I saw: when you get systematically 75%-80% or more in the preparation exam questions then you are ready. To be honest, I have no confidence on PM Challenge. I am talking about other sources.
Remember the PMP is based on multiple references and not just the PMBOK Guide. I'd echo Sergio's feedback to do multiple good quality practice exams and review a couple of other references before you write the exam.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Spencer
The 7th edition on its own is certainly not enough for passing the exam as the exam is still somehow based on the 6th edition from what I hear from new aspirants.
I suggest you read PMBOK 7th edition, study thoroughly 6th edition, buy Rita Mulcahy exam prep book as an additional resource and for simulation practice exams, PM PrepCast is a very reliable and good resource.
PM challenge questions serve only as flash cards. The actual exam is totally different style and difficulty level.
I would advise studying some test taking techniques. There are some time management tricks that will help you both ensure you have enough time to answer all questions, and lower your stress level so you can think clearly. Other techniques like how to rule out potential answers or select the most correct can greatly improve your score. I had 20 years experience when I took the exam, and still found generic test taking strategies very helpful. Saving Changes...
In addition to studying the right content, as mentioned by others, make sure you are studying the right way. By this, I mean that you need to understand your learning style and then use resources that support your learning style.
For example, if you can read a book and not only retain knowledge from the book, but be able to apply it, reading the PMBOK Guide can be a good approach. But, if you don't learn this way, taking this approach will just be frustrating. There are a lot of options for studying - video, audio/podcasts, online courses, boot camps, apps, physical and digital books, flash cards, workbooks, interactive presentations... to name a few. PMI offers tips, including the exam content outline, to help you prepare - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project...am-preparation.
As far as practice exams go, think of them as both helping you prepare for the exam AND helping you prepare for the questions. The PMP exam is a psychometric test. A quick online search can provide tips for taking psychometric tests.
An important distinction pointed out in a boot camp I once set up for my local chapter is that when you're preparing for the exam, you're not studying to learn new things. You're studying to pass the exam. This may not be completely true when you first start studying, but in the last few months before you take the exam, it should be true. If you're still learning new things in the final month or two before you take the exam, you might not be ready.
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1 reply by Andrey Sedov
Oct 31, 2022 2:12 PM
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use pmbook as a reference. Its classic formality no linlked with reality. im teaching with RITA. Enjoy
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
You could also book a PMP prep provider with a good reputation (e.g. % of candidates passed in 1st try). Saves you money as it saves you time and probably a re-take. Saving Changes...
You should read also PMBOK 6th Edition, and I also recommend Rita Mulcahy's certification prep. It's a good option to acquire PM Knowledge at your own pace and is updated to the latest exam. Visit this link:
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Jessica ReidConfiguration Management Specialist| Thales Canada Defense and SecurityDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
PMI's Study Hall was a huge help for me. I only went with the basic version, rather than the plus. I also had a paid subscription to PocketPrep, and had access to Skillsoft through my company.
I had read PMBOK 6 for my CAPM, but like you I read PMBOK 7. I actually read it twice. I also read the Agile Practice Guide twice. After writing my exam, I feel like 7 and the Agile Practice Guides were of more benefit to me, although I would still read 6 to really understand the 49 processes.
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2 replies by Andrey Sedov and Vijay Suryavanshi
Oct 31, 2022 2:17 PM
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Did you head is still a fine? )))
Nov 03, 2022 10:50 AM
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I agree with Jessica. PMP exams have evolved over the last three years. PMBOK guide only covers the 40 percent of the exam. In the PMBOK it is important to understand process flow especially related to Work performance data and information and how quality process flows including (verifying and validating scope). Remember to know the outputs for inputs. And you cannot know it all. (Practice major or important ones with flash cards or quizzes online.) Reading Agile Practice Guide and knowing complete Scrum, introduction to XP, Crystal etc. and various other practices. Finally, practice of situational questions with time limit helps to crack the exam.
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Samuel TallMusic Industry & Creator Economy Expert AdvisorLos Angeles, Ca, United States
I was regularly notching 50-65% on practice exams across the internet. I passed the PMP exam Above Target. Just make sure you focus your study on the questions you get wrong, rather than the whole.
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Oct 06, 2022 12:59 PM
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I would add study the questions you got right but don't know why.
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