Hello, I failed the PMP exam again and I need some assistance to prepare to take it again. I really really want to pass the next time. I like study groups, however, I live close to Barrie, so there are not any up this way. Bottom line I want to get involved in a study group and perhaps have a coach assist me through the studying process Can anyone assist me? I have relatives in Toronto, so I could stay with them and attend study groups. Note: I have all the modules for the course offered at U of T (University of Toronto) and I have the 35 hours required to apply. I would greatly appreciate any and all assistance any of you can provide to help me pass the PMP exam. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I think you have not to spend much time in studing the PMBOK. I think you have to spend all your time in making exam questions. And something you do not have to foget: is not enough to read the PMBOK. There are a lot of additional information you have to read and understanding like information related to human resources, adquisition, etc. Saving Changes...
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Dear Deirdre, thank you for the topic and wish you good luck next (hopefully final) time!
I'm just starting my course with University of Toronto - School of Continuing Studies (on-line), so additional sources of info will be very useful for me as well.
Dear All, thanks for sharing valuable links! Saving Changes...
Bala S DuvvuriProject Manager| ShellBangalore, Karnataka, India
Jan 19, 2016 3:20 AM
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Hello Deirdre,
since you have asked for somewhat like a coach or mentor please have a look here, this might be intersting for you:
You might also find our very own online and interactive "PMP Exam Prep Checklist":
http://wren.cf/9i
intersting, since iit contains tons of tipps and tricks for passing the PMP exam.
Thanx @ Bala btw. for mentioning our site, highly appreciated.
Please let me know if you need any further assistence.
Regards,
Markus
PS:
Those articles about failing fist time might be also helpful to you:
Why You Failed PMP Exam and Missed Your Chance to Being a Certified Project Manager (Video included)!:
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I'm a morning person and I found that listening to an audio CD of PM terminology during the ride to work was helpful. PMP Exam Success Series: Terminology Audio CD is one that I used. Then, at lunchtime and/or during the evening, I studied test questions.
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1 reply by Markus Kopko
Jan 20, 2016 2:28 AM
Markus Kopko
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Hello John,
yes, if you was the type of guy who loves self-study, than this is a great opportunity.
I did it similar and have used the PMPrepcast by Cornelius FIchtner, which is a pre-recorded video sel-learning course and provides also the 35 contact hours.
You where able to download all the video sessions to yourt PC, Tablet, Phone and learn when and where you want.
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Jan 19, 2016 3:31 PM
Replying to John Herman
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I'm a morning person and I found that listening to an audio CD of PM terminology during the ride to work was helpful. PMP Exam Success Series: Terminology Audio CD is one that I used. Then, at lunchtime and/or during the evening, I studied test questions.
Hello John,
yes, if you was the type of guy who loves self-study, than this is a great opportunity.
I did it similar and have used the PMPrepcast by Cornelius FIchtner, which is a pre-recorded video sel-learning course and provides also the 35 contact hours.
You where able to download all the video sessions to yourt PC, Tablet, Phone and learn when and where you want.
J WalkerProject Manager| Corvesta, IncLynchburg, Va, United States
After assessing your strengths and weaknesses from previous exams, I would suggest more time on simulated exams they are very effective. Also, Rita Mulcahy study guides do a good job of changing your perspective to that of a project manager. Sometimes the breakdown could be that you aren't thinking like a project manager. There is also the technical side where you just need to know and understand process and terms.
If you have failed more than once, you have to critically analyse what you are doing wrong. There is something drastically wrong with your concepts or perceptions. I have seen that people with a lot of experience and/or non-flexible concepts, tend do refer to their experience more than the good practices. It is natural for anybody to believe whatever she has been doing is the only right approach, whereas according to the good practices, it may not be. While you try to answer a PMP Exam question, do not try to jump to your own conclusions purely from your experience, as it might be based on bad or not so good practices. Try to refer it to PMBOK or other good practices, how best this specific issue should be addressed. Then apply your experience, and maybe you make mental amendment to your experience knowledge-base in light of good practices and respond in accordance with the good practices... how it should be done, not how you would do it. I hope this approach will help you not only to pass the PMP exam but also be instrumental in improving your knowledge and wisdom regarding project management. Saving Changes...
