Praveen MalikIndependent Consultant| Independent ConsultantNew Delhi, India
Hi,
You would need 3 things to ace PMP:
1. A 35 contact hour training
2. A PMP reference book
3. A PMP exam simulator
**35 Contact Hour Training**
You can get PMP training in 3 different modes:
1. Regular classroom training
2. Self-learning online training
3. Instructor-led online training
*Classroom Training*
The price and availability of the classroom courses varies with the region. The classroom courses are generally available only in the big cities. You can check on Internet is there is a PMP training provider in your region. You should check the credibility of trainer before choosing a course.
I think one must give more priority to trainer than to the institute. An aspirant remains in contact with the trainer for 4 days, institute has very little role during these 4 days. If the trainer is not good then 4 days and the money goes waste. So, find out few good trainers, look at their linkedin profiles and talk to them. If the trainer’s feedback is not good, it is better to go for an instructor-led online training.
*Online Training*
I have done a comparison of popular online training courses - both self-learning courses and instructor-led courses. Out of these self-learning courses are cheapest.
If you are looking for a self-learning option, you should read comparison of popular self-learning online PMP training courses - http://www.pmbypm.com/best-pmp-online-training-course/ . It will help you in determining which is the best one for you. You can get an self-learning course for a very little price. For complete recommendation and prices, you should check the above article.
**PMP Reference Book**
A training can kick-start the things but a PMP reference book is important part of the preparation. A book would be your constant study companion so you should choose it well. I have written an article with the title as Best PMP book (Which is the Best PMP Book? Head First vs. Rita Mulcahy vs. Kim Heldman vs. Andy Crowe ( http://www.pmbypm.com/best-pmp-book-head-f...vs-kim-heldman/ )). It provides a comparison of 4 popular PMP books. You can read the article to determine which the best book for you. Different people have different learning styles. So what may be good for others, may not be suitable for you.
**PMP Exam Simulator**
Lastly, you would need a good exam simulator towards the end of your preparation. I have written an article to do a detailed comparison of 6 popular PMP exam simulators. You can read and find out the best one - http://www.pmbypm.com/best-pmp-exam-simulator/
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Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Hello Steven,
I would like to provide you some helpful links to kick start your PMP Preparation;
here is our so called “PMP Prep starting tool kit”:
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Kick off your PMP Preparation with
? The Complete Guide To “How To Get PMP Certification” ?:
? http://goo.gl/umrz68
One of the eligibility criteria is, to obtain 35 contact hours in project management education by a so called “Registered Education Provider” (R.E.P.).
Therefore you can choose between a lot of offers out there, starting by live classes/bootcamps (mostly 3 to 5 days long and relatively expensive) ending with self-paced online training courses.
You have to find out and decide which of those fits you and you’re learning approaches best.
Here is a link to
? The Complete Guide to PMP 35 Contact Hours of Project Management Education?
? http://goo.gl/dTL5i2
I would recommend an online training course:” The PMP PrepCast” by Cornelius Fichtner which i have used by myself for preparation (passed the exam on 24th of August 2015!); you may have a look here:
Please do not hesitate to ask me any further questions.
Regards,
Markus
you can find further information about PMP and all the other PMI certifications at:
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Steven MaGillFrontline Leader| Humana IncSurprise, Az, United States
Thank you all for the help. My application is already submitted and I have a date of December 19th.I signed up to attended a PMP study group at my local PMI Chapter. I am also doing extra studying on my own. Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Hi Steven,
sounds great.
All the best for your preparations and please let us know here how it goes for you.
And please do not hesitate to ask any question that may occur.
Thought this could help. You could navigate to the links of the remaining parts from that page. Thanks Bruce for putting up these articles! Saving Changes...
AKSHAY JAINPlanning Group Leader| YOKOGAWA, BahrainGwalior, Mp, India
Go through PMBOK thoroughly and answer all questions making PMBOK as reference and in most questions your real experience will help. You can also do additional reading on topics given in PMBOK. Lot of material is available on net and Wikipedia provides lot of information. Saving Changes...
Steven, sounds like you have done the necessary paperwork to qualify for the exam. Your local PMI Chapter is a great resource. What material will your group be using? PMBOK, of course being an essential material. Rami's link to his guide would be very helpful to you as well.
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Steven MaGill
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We will be using Rita's test prep and the PMBOK. I start this saturday.
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Steven MaGillFrontline Leader| Humana IncSurprise, Az, United States
Sep 08, 2016 3:46 PM
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Steven, sounds like you have done the necessary paperwork to qualify for the exam. Your local PMI Chapter is a great resource. What material will your group be using? PMBOK, of course being an essential material. Rami's link to his guide would be very helpful to you as well.
We will be using Rita's test prep and the PMBOK. I start this saturday. Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Best of luck, Steven and please do not hesitate to ask any questions which may occur.
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