I am currently doing the Google Project Management Course and plan on studying for the PMP exam once I complete the course. With the change to the exam that was implemented in January 2021, how does this affect some of the materials that are widely recommended to study? For example, I am looking at purchasing the Head First PMP 4th Edition that was published in 2018. This prep guide seems to be best suited for how I learn, but I don't see a later version and I'm not sure if this is relevant for the new version of the exam. I'm also trying to decipher what process/knowledge table to memorize. It looks like some of that was changed as well. I'm trying to pull together a study plan and would like to not spend tons of $$$ on a prep course. Any advice on the best resources? Thank you! Saving Changes...
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Lidiya
Here is what I suggest you do:
1) Read through the Exam Content Outline (ECO), PMBOK 6th Edition (Including the Agile Extension as lots of questions are Agile / Hybrid based) and then read the PMBOK 7th edition (it is a small book).
2) Go through Rita Mulchay’s Exam Prep book, I think its 11th edition now, but double check. This is one of the best resources for exam preparation.
3) After you are done, purchase the Simulator Package through PM Prep Cast and practice as much as you can. This is a great simulator and resource for questions that mimic the real exam.
4) If you want a course to fulfill your 35 Hours then check Joseph Phillips on Udemy. He is a PMI ATP and great instructor or check out PMI's self-paced course in the PMI Store.
If you check my LinkedIn posts, you will see one for the PMI CAPM and PMP Prep and all those references with their links are there.
Let me know if you have further questions - Good Luck.
I 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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I went on this path last year. After the changes in exam content.
First of all, I had to realize, that both PMBOK6 and 7 are valid for the exam. For me, the most useful resources were:
1) Mentioned Joseph Phillips courses on Udemy
2) Book: "How to pass PMP on first try" (but actually this book was a little bit outdated as it was purchased in the era of PMBOK6 in 2018, although it was still very useful)
3) PMI Study Hall Plus, with all the exam simulators and all the resources that are there
4) PMP Study group organized in my local PMI chamber was a GREAT experience that gives me much confidence and belive that I can pass :)
I have to admit, that PMP for me was quite a long journey, with a lot of preparations that I took before. I took part in different PM events that were near me, and different courses organized by the company where I am working, therefore a huge part of the material was with me before I started the "official" preparation.
Please bear in mind, that the exam does not cover only topics from the PMBOKs. It may cover also additional topics that were not mentioned by the PMBOK, but they're considered as our professional standards as well. Saving Changes...
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