Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Study PMBOK 6th Edition thoroughly and read through the 7th edition but be aware, that the exam is not based on the PMBOK only so I suggest additional resource like Rita Mulcahy Exam Prep book.
Study PMBOK 6th Edition thoroughly and read through the 7th edition but be aware, that the exam is not based on the PMBOK only so I suggest additional resource like Rita Mulcahy Exam Prep book.
I recommend you read the PMBOK 6th and 7th editions. Also, Rita Mulcahy's certification prep is a good option to acquire PM Knowledge at your own pace, and is updated to the latest exam. Visit this link:
https://rmcls.com/about/rita-mulcahy/ Saving Changes...
I would say PMBOK 6 and 7. However, they are not sufficient. You better read Rita's preparation book. You also need real-job experience as well. Saving Changes...
Jessica ReidConfiguration Management Specialist| Thales Canada Defense and SecurityDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
I wrote the PMP exam back in August. I utilised PMBOK 6, 7, and The Agile Practice guide. I found my exam skewed heavily toward agile and hybrid project management.
Also, I could just be weird, but I read a lot of articles and white papers here on projectmanagement.com in addition to other study tools such as Pocket Prep, PMI's Study Hall Essentials, and the free Skillsoft PMP training provided by my company. Saving Changes...
Vijay SuryavanshiProject Manager - Engineering| RECARO Aircraft SeatingPlantation, Fl, United States
If PMBOK 7 is released, go with it. The latest greatest. Reading PMBOK 6 helps only 40-50 percent. Because actual exam emphasizes Agile, Scrum and basics of Crystal, DA and various other practices. In addition, practice situational questions than memory ones with time limit. This must help.
And hopefully, PMBOK 7 covers the gap (Agile and other methodologies) that PMBOK 6 has.
I also found lots of questions on Hybrid methodologies in my exam (passed in 2021). Because this is related to current industry trend and actually happened during Covid and past Covid times. (You have to have a flexible mind or thinking and selecting best possible answers for Hybrid while eliminating the obvious wrong one's matters.)
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Nov 04, 2022 11:04 AM
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Vijay, I agree with the majority of what you've mentioned except that the PMBOK 7th edition won't cover the gaps. PMBOK 6th Edition and Agile Exention are still an integral part of the PMP exam with minimal amount of questiosn from the 7th edition. Don't quote me but this is what I've been hearing from candidates who recently took the exam.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 04, 2022 10:49 AM
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If PMBOK 7 is released, go with it. The latest greatest. Reading PMBOK 6 helps only 40-50 percent. Because actual exam emphasizes Agile, Scrum and basics of Crystal, DA and various other practices. In addition, practice situational questions than memory ones with time limit. This must help.
And hopefully, PMBOK 7 covers the gap (Agile and other methodologies) that PMBOK 6 has.
I also found lots of questions on Hybrid methodologies in my exam (passed in 2021). Because this is related to current industry trend and actually happened during Covid and past Covid times. (You have to have a flexible mind or thinking and selecting best possible answers for Hybrid while eliminating the obvious wrong one's matters.)
Vijay, I agree with the majority of what you've mentioned except that the PMBOK 7th edition won't cover the gaps. PMBOK 6th Edition and Agile Exention are still an integral part of the PMP exam with minimal amount of questiosn from the 7th edition. Don't quote me but this is what I've been hearing from candidates who recently took the exam.
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1 reply by Vijay Suryavanshi
Nov 04, 2022 11:07 AM
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HI Rami,
It was the same way with PMBOK6. Looks like a holistic approach (knowing all other methodologies) is what is required than just knowing PMBOK6 or 7 then.
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Vijay SuryavanshiProject Manager - Engineering| RECARO Aircraft SeatingPlantation, Fl, United States
Nov 04, 2022 11:04 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Vijay, I agree with the majority of what you've mentioned except that the PMBOK 7th edition won't cover the gaps. PMBOK 6th Edition and Agile Exention are still an integral part of the PMP exam with minimal amount of questiosn from the 7th edition. Don't quote me but this is what I've been hearing from candidates who recently took the exam.
HI Rami,
It was the same way with PMBOK6. Looks like a holistic approach (knowing all other methodologies) is what is required than just knowing PMBOK6 or 7 then.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Nov 04, 2022 11:10 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Correct, I agree. PMI provides a list of references on which the exam is based so yes, one needs to do more than just the 6th or 7th edition.
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