PMP EXAM - PREPARATION

Ruth, 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. I believe both editions are relevant to the exam.

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.

Hope this helps - Let me know if you have further questions - Good Luck!

Some great advice so far. To add to this, I found it really helpful to memorize the diagrams in the PMBOK that related to the knowledge areas and process groups. I used flash cards and created matching games for myself to recreate these diagrams. This and taking sample exams really helped. A big aspect of the exam is time management, so taking timed sample exams is a great way to train yourself so that you don't fall behind on the exam.

Practice Mock Exam.
Also, listening to podcast and watching youtube video.