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...
Thank you for your timely response to my question,
It is the conformation that I truly needed.
I will print out save your comments and make a copy so that I can integrate your recommendations into my overall strategy.
After decompressing for almost a week now since the test. As you suggested, I will start with PMBOK 5th Edition until I receive the 6th Edition then I will make the switch.
It is indeed a privilege to reserve this blessing, it is truly better to give than to receive. God bless and have a prosperous career as a Certified PMP you have earned your achievement.
Will reach out from time to time as my journey continues.
Failed PMP for the 2nd time. I plan on sitting for my 3rd and last attempt. I would like suggestions on how to prepare for the 6th edition if possible. (I know it's early) My eligibility period ends June 14 so I need to sit for the exam before then. I ran out of time. I saw that I had 30 minutes to answer 70 questions and I freaked out and my heart started beating quickly, I was skimming questions. I was very close to target passing but unfortunately the last 30 minutes were a deal breaker for me and I didn't pass.
It is always disheartening not to be successful in something you worked very hard. But looking at your post I can make it out that you are willing not to give up.
Since Guide to PMBOK 6th edition has gone effective since 26th Mar, you need to focus on the changes first. I have found these two sources to be very effective and comprehensive in understanding the changes:
You have not mentioned in your post that what source you are using to prepare for exam but I recommend RMC solutions, Rita's book is one of the leading source for exam preparation. Moreover their simulation exams are very close to what you encountered in actual exam. Doing 4-5 simulated exam will give you a fair idea about the time you are taking to answer questions. Everyone gets into panic mode once less time is left on clock and more questions needs to be answered. I marked around 20 questions for review which I though would take longer than a minute to read or had long sentences in offered choices. Reading the choices from bottom is also a good way not to skip understanding what exactly has been said.
I hope you don't giveup on the prepration, because you are just few steps away from being certified.
I appreciate very much the time and effort you have taken to respond to my post.
I concur being unsuccessful at something that I have invested a considerable amount of time in is disappointing.
Perhaps, more importantly our true make-up might also be determined by how we continue charging ahead until victory triumphs over defeat.
I march on.
In formulating a new strategy, I just wanted to reach out to PMP's and share my story, and gain a clearer understanding of the level of effort required.
Thus far, I have received great feedback from this site.
Based on the feedback I am getting, I just did not have enough time to effectively review Rita and the corresponding chapters/pages in PMBOK 5th Edition.
I will purchase the 6th immediately.
I will once over PMBOK 6th ED then test.
Next I will once over Rita then test.
If I am not up to 80%.
I will once over Head First then take a simulated test until consistently at 80% or higher.
I wish that you continue to have a successful career as a certified PMP.
Additionally, your last two points are critical test taking strategies, which speaks first to time management and secondly, comprehending/understanding what the question is asking by scanning through answer given choices. Two excellent points thanks again.
After reading your post, I went to PMI website to download the 6th Ed however, they are offering it to members for approximately $45.00. I will check the PMI site again for options.
Best regards,
SM Saving Changes...
Dhritiman BanerjeeDevelopment Manager| Atlas Healthcare Software India Pvt. Ltd.Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
Hello SM,
For soft copy it is free if you are a member, however for hard copy u need to pay.
Thanks and regards,
Dhritiman Saving Changes...
Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
The PMP exam recommendation tips are:
1. You should have university or college certificate, work experience not least than 5 years and 35 hours for PMP course;
2. Read PMP handbook and PMP exam outline very very well , because, the PMP exam will depend on the tasks as mentioned in PMP exam outline;
3. Read PMBOK last version from cover to cover at least two or three times to understand the PMI definitions and ITTO's as well, because, PMP exam ref. is absolutely from PMBOK;
4. Read Rita book, understand and practice the questions in each chapter. Rita book is for understanding the some topics like change request procedures, time network analysis, EVM, conflict resolutions, plan risk management response...etc;
5. Concern the topics, which are scope management, change management, communication management, stakeholder management & Risk management. The exam will ask you many questions related to these topics, and
6. You must practice a lot of questions to understand these topics and to understand how the PMP exam frame what does he ask. The best websites for PMP practicing are : PMSTUDY, PM PRECAT and some applications in Udemy; Saving Changes...
It appear as though the hard copy is being pushed out front.
I will go back to the PMI site and find the soft copy link.
Best regards,
SM Saving Changes...
Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
The PMP exam recommendation tips are:
1. You should have university or college certificate, work experience not least than 5 years and 35 hours for PMP course;
2. Read PMP handbook and PMP exam outline very very well , because, the PMP exam will depend on the tasks as mentioned in PMP exam outline;
3. Read PMBOK last version from cover to cover at least two or three times to understand the PMI definitions and ITTO's as well, because, PMP exam ref. is absolutely from PMBOK;
4. Read Rita book, understand and practice the questions in each chapter. Rita book is for understanding the some topics like change request procedures, time network analysis, EVM, conflict resolutions, plan risk management response...etc;
5. Concern the topics, which are scope management, change management, communication management, stakeholder management & Risk management. The exam will ask you many questions related to these topics, and
6. You must practice a lot of questions to understand these topics and to understand how the PMP exam frame what does he ask. The best websites for PMP practicing are : PMSTUDY, PM PRECAT and some applications in Udemy; Good luck to every body!! Saving Changes...
