Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
The first thing to do is taking all the related documents and information posted by the PMI inside the certification space, reading them and understanding them.
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1 reply by Janos Vrbata
Nov 11, 2017 2:24 PM
Janos Vrbata
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Well, these are in fact some twenty documents. Therefore: better start early.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
^ Additionally set a path for yourself toward the goal. Considering your external influencers; spouse, family, work, etc., determine [realistically] what can be done daily and weekly to progress toward the finish line - content, study time, study style...
In conjunction with that, prepare and submit your PMP application. Get this step out of the way prior to going headstrong into your studies. You don't want to get derailed by the difficulties in preparing the application or the possibility of non-approval. Also, be prepared for the potential of an audit. Nothing to worry about if you have prepared with integrity. We'd suggest notifying your references to inform them prior just in case.
Good luck!
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1 reply by Anicet Adjahossou
Nov 13, 2017 1:30 PM
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Hello Andrew,
What would you mean by: "be prepared for the potential of an audit"?
There are numerous threads on this question on projectmanagement.com. However, here is a quick list of what you need to do as per my experience:
1. Read PMBOK thoroughly and understand the terms, dont memorize
2. I followed Rita's PMP Exam Prep Book, it gives you good understanding of terms.
3. Get some PM fastrack software to get a feel of scenario based questions you will be encountering in exam, they are usually tricky. I followed Rita's fastrack.
4. There are few formulas which you should remember and practice.
5. I recommend 250- 350 hrs study.
6. If you can manage it before 6ht edition take into effect, get to study now.
Good Luck
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1 reply by Navdeep Singh Gulati
Nov 11, 2017 7:20 PM
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good steps Najam. One thing I would add here that after reading and practicing on RITA,last few days should be PMBOK.The test papers comes from this book, so understand it well.Reading RITA helped me to understand PMBOK much better and easier.
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JAMES BRAUCHProgram Manager| Applied Materials, Inc.Sherwood, Or, United States
I can’t emphasize enough the use of Rita's PMP Exam Prep Book!
Great study aid and way to really understand the material and best to apply it.
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1 reply by Marsha Alexis-Marcelin
Nov 13, 2017 2:33 PM
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I echo James!
Rita's book and/or CD paired with the PMBOK with lots of practice questions!
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Hitesh MehtaDirector of PM/PMO| Prolakh LimitedToronto, Ontario, Canada
Think of your available time for preparation and keep it in mind that PMP test from 28th March 2018 will be based on revised course work. So if you believe you will need more than 3 to 4 months before you face the exam then prepare yourself based on new course work.
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2 replies by Hitesh Mehta and nwosuocha uchenna
Nov 11, 2017 2:25 PM
nwosuocha uchenna
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New course work?
Nov 11, 2017 2:29 PM
Hitesh Mehta
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Yes currently the test is based on PMBOK 5th Edition. From March you need to face an exam based on PMBOK 6th Edition.
The first thing to do is taking all the related documents and information posted by the PMI inside the certification space, reading them and understanding them.
Well, these are in fact some twenty documents. Therefore: better start early. Saving Changes...
nwosuocha uchennaPM Specialist| ENERGY AND POWERPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Nov 11, 2017 1:21 PM
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Think of your available time for preparation and keep it in mind that PMP test from 28th March 2018 will be based on revised course work. So if you believe you will need more than 3 to 4 months before you face the exam then prepare yourself based on new course work.
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Hitesh MehtaDirector of PM/PMO| Prolakh LimitedToronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 11, 2017 1:21 PM
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Think of your available time for preparation and keep it in mind that PMP test from 28th March 2018 will be based on revised course work. So if you believe you will need more than 3 to 4 months before you face the exam then prepare yourself based on new course work.
Yes currently the test is based on PMBOK 5th Edition. From March you need to face an exam based on PMBOK 6th Edition.
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