Tiffany KilpatrickProject Administrator| University of Illinois at Chicago-College of BusinessChicago, Illinois, United States
I'm taking the PMP certification exam in November 2024. I'm trying to determine which PMI books, courses, and/or other resources to purchase to prep for the exam. Please send recommendations. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Saving Changes...
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I would caution, however, that learning styles will vary person-to-person, and a lot has to do with what your starting point of knowledge or competency is, so what worked for one person might not work for you.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Tiffany, in general, for the PMP, here is what I suggest candidates 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. Alternatively, you can read through the ECO, PMBOK 7th edition and then go through the new Process Groups Practice Guide.
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 and will boost your confidence the more you practice.
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.
I would highly recommend Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep - I studied it thoroughly within 2 weeks and passed the exams with AT in all 3 domains. I did not use any other material to study. Also, PMI Study Hall is a must as the actual exam questions are very similar to the Study Hall Mock Exams and Practice Tests. Best of luck ! Saving Changes...
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