Rebecca BraglioCommunity Engagement Specialist II| Project Management InstituteNewtown Square, Pa, United States
Have you taken the exam? Passed? Failed? Failed and then passed?
Help out a fellow project manager and post your tip on studying for and taking the exam. Here are some we''ve gathered from members so far:
J.l Laroche: Try not to try to absorb all the PMBOK content by heart, focus on the main stream of processes and knowledge, the tools and the results and you will be fine don''t worry. remember to get first through all questions, answering the evident ones and flagging the others and then get back to the flagged ones, and think of it, even if you''re unsure of the answer, always, always pick one, if you''re wrong you will not loose points and you have 1 on 4 chances to get it good...
M. Hartsough: When reviewing those questions you flagged, don''t start second-guessing yourself. IMO, in all probability your initial answer was correct. Don''t change your original answers unless you definitely found a better one. Remember to answer from the "PMI Perspective". The PMI Perspective isn''t necessarily how you or your organization manages projects.
F. McCaskell: take a break every 50 questions - no matter if you don''t think you need it. This will prevent you from being burned out at the end.
C.Tong: don''t think the exam is easy or you won''t prepare yourself well Saving Changes...
I took the exam a while back (2012) and passed on my first attempt.
Major steps that I think would work are:
1) to revise and have an idea of how the processes flow together so not memorize all the processes. 2) Practice the formulas as questions on these always come up. 3) Understand the interpretation of the PMP concepts i.e. SPI 1 meaning etc 4) Write down the formulas as soon as you sit down to take the exam and confirming the formulas will give you confidence. 5) Take your time as you have more than enough time to finish the exam. 6) Review the exam when you have finished. 7) Submit and freak out for 2 mins then rejoice upon success lol.
I took the exam a while back (2012) and passed on my first attempt.
Major steps that I think would work are:
1) to revise and have an idea of how the processes flow together so not memorize all the processes. 2) Practice the formulas as questions on these always come up. 3) Understand the interpretation of the PMP concepts i.e. SPI 1 meaning etc 4) Write down the formulas as soon as you sit down to take the exam and confirming the formulas will give you confidence. 5) Take your time as you have more than enough time to finish the exam. 6) Review the exam when you have finished. 7) Submit and freak out for 2 mins then rejoice upon success lol.
I would add two more steps, Tayo.
8) Celebrate your achievement
9) Share your lessons learned. Saving Changes...
Saravanan SubramanianPlanning and Schedule Control Manager| ILF Consulting EngineersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Dear Ladies & Gentleman,
Last week i have attend my PMP exam first time. But i got failed which is unbelievable. I am too much disappointment and demotivated. Any one can advise me how shall i proceed???
Don't get discouraged and demotivated. It happens - Practice more simulation questions and review the chapters where you believe you did not do well as you get a report on how you did in each process.
You can re-apply again in the next month or so before they change the exam in the 1st quarter of 2018.
As Rami suggests, review what you did and see where you can improve. At the very least, now you know what the exam is. You should be able to think through the areas you struggled with and come up with a plan of attack.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 14, 2017 12:20 PM
Replying to Saravanan Subramanian
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Dear Ladies & Gentleman,
Last week i have attend my PMP exam first time. But i got failed which is unbelievable. I am too much disappointment and demotivated. Any one can advise me how shall i proceed???
Seeking your positive reply
Cheers Saravanan
Don't get discouraged and demotivated. It happens - Practice more simulation questions and review the chapters where you believe you did not do well as you get a report on how you did in each process.
You can re-apply again in the next month or so before they change the exam in the 1st quarter of 2018. Saving Changes...
Last week i have attend my PMP exam first time. But i got failed which is unbelievable. I am too much disappointment and demotivated. Any one can advise me how shall i proceed???
Seeking your positive reply
Cheers Saravanan
As Rami suggests, review what you did and see where you can improve. At the very least, now you know what the exam is. You should be able to think through the areas you struggled with and come up with a plan of attack. Saving Changes...
Wendy Kuerbitz (Brown)Sr. Mgr Regulatory and Quality Projects| Fareva Richmond IncNorth Chesterfield, Va, United States
Just passed the exam last week. My tips
1) Relax, remember to breathe deeply to help your focus
2) Take as many practice tests, example questions as possible. The keep a log of the questions you miss and the correct answer. I did this and reviewed it before the exam.
3) Answer according to the PMBOK or how a PM would do something and NOT from real life. In the real world, the process isn't always the best but the exam is assuming the best case.
Just passed the exam last week. My tips
1) Relax, remember to breathe deeply to help your focus
2) Take as many practice tests, example questions as possible. The keep a log of the questions you miss and the correct answer. I did this and reviewed it before the exam.
3) Answer according to the PMBOK or how a PM would do something and NOT from real life. In the real world, the process isn't always the best but the exam is assuming the best case.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 14, 2017 2:33 PM
Replying to Wendy Kuerbitz (Brown)
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Just passed the exam last week. My tips
1) Relax, remember to breathe deeply to help your focus
2) Take as many practice tests, example questions as possible. The keep a log of the questions you miss and the correct answer. I did this and reviewed it before the exam.
3) Answer according to the PMBOK or how a PM would do something and NOT from real life. In the real world, the process isn't always the best but the exam is assuming the best case.
Good Luck!
Congrats Wendy ... Cheers Saving Changes...
Saravanan SubramanianPlanning and Schedule Control Manager| ILF Consulting EngineersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Nov 14, 2017 12:20 PM
Replying to Saravanan Subramanian
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Dear Ladies & Gentleman,
Last week i have attend my PMP exam first time. But i got failed which is unbelievable. I am too much disappointment and demotivated. Any one can advise me how shall i proceed???
Seeking your positive reply
Cheers Saravanan
Thanks for your suggestion and motivation Saving Changes...
Saravanan SubramanianPlanning and Schedule Control Manager| ILF Consulting EngineersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Nov 14, 2017 2:33 PM
Replying to Wendy Kuerbitz (Brown)
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Just passed the exam last week. My tips
1) Relax, remember to breathe deeply to help your focus
2) Take as many practice tests, example questions as possible. The keep a log of the questions you miss and the correct answer. I did this and reviewed it before the exam.
3) Answer according to the PMBOK or how a PM would do something and NOT from real life. In the real world, the process isn't always the best but the exam is assuming the best case.
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