I am planning to get certified in 1-2 years. Not sure which org. maybe PMI, or Australian equivalent.
Since these orgs require an applicant to have industry PM experience, I want to ask at this stage, what documents should I be collecting to prepare for my application?
I might need to actively fill the gaps in my current experience. Do I need employment certification that I did Risk Management, Scope Management, etc.?
buddy, its important to have a solid study plan for your pmp exam...last year I have bench marked other passers' study habits and system, helped a lot in keeping the motivation up Saving Changes...
120 hours of study: 3 times Rita's Book, 2 times PMBOK, 4000 tests (online from examcenter and Rita's app)
Result: All domains proficient Saving Changes...
Rick NicklesConsultant| Nickles Consulting ServicesStevens Point, Wi, United States
I used Rita's materials and the PMBOK and I passed the exam in 2003
My suggestion is to learn every single chart in the PMBOK by memory
all the inputs/outputs/tools and techniques - because the exam is tricky and if you don't know the charts you'll have a hard time. I think people study stuff they don't need to study and they don't spend enough time studying the material that will help them. So learn those charts in the PMBOK backwards and forwards and sideways - and use Rita's materials and spend time learning Rita's materials - and you should pass
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Feb 15, 2023 7:23 AM
Adi Rawat
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Josh NankivelEngineering Project Manager| AppleSioux Falls, Sd, United States
I put my advice and coaching together in a free newsletter called the PMP Guide.
The first issues cover requirements and how to document your experience, then go into an overview of the exam and considerations for studying. Also, what's the audit process like if you are selected, etc. There's a lot of answers to your one simple question!
I do recommend you have a plan whatever you do, and avoid boot camps. Saving Changes...
You can try PMP certification training with 35 Pdus of Rebus business solutions website - It would help you to get PMP credential with first attempt. Saving Changes...
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There are many providers of quality online training to chose from. Check this list:
pmcampus, pmstudy, proxalt, pointadvantage, pmeducate, tools2succeed, betterpm, pmchampion, 4pmti, learningtree, pmtrainingonline, springboktraining, elearningchampion, etc… Saving Changes...
Brian GunnIT Director| Proximo SpiritsPearl River, Ny, United States
Jul 07, 2004 4:50 PM
Replying to Andy Jordan
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I too would heartily endorse Rita, she is well known to anyone who has been to a PMI symposium, and her record speaks for itself. A lot of companies are making a lot of money from PMP candidates, and I would question the benefit (of the training) for most people - you just don't need it
My views on PMP may be a little different. I would heartily support anyone new to project management who wants to 'prove themselves' - PMP is a benchmark. However, when I look for a PM who has several projects under their belt I would look for something that is more industry specific - not necessarily a formal qualification, but something a little less generic than PMP - RUP or SDD for example.
PMI did made a quantum leap forward with the exams based on the 2000 PMBoK, and with the continuous development / recertification program.
I recommend PMP from PMI, for sure.
I would recommend the following to prepare for the exam:
1) Join PMI - there is a ton of great material here.
2) Read PMBOK - I know it is extremely dry, but thats what it is about, isn't it.
3) Buy Rita's book - Excellent read, applicable test exams, good examples.
4) Invest in test exams. I have taken 7, 4 hour practice exams. After each exam, I would review those areas i did poorly in and review PMBOK and Rita's chapters and refresh my memory. I truly believe this was the primary reason I passed on the first try. I also took the freebees found on the internet. I estimated I must have answered at 3000 questions.
5) Know the calculations and understand the calculations.
6) Understand (not memorize) the ITTO and Knowledge areas - taking the practice tests will weed out your weak areas.
7) While taking the test, be aware of your time, a few times during the test I was calculating the average speed of answering the questions to judge if I would have enough time. Finished the test with 6 minutes left which was plenty of time to review my marked answers.
8) Take a test run traveling to your testing facility - this will reduce any possible stress.
Good Luck!!! Saving Changes...
I would recommend reading PMBOK over and over. I also bought a membership from Career Academy (http://bit.ly/2fnjzjJ) and took their online PMP training, it helped me prepare for the certification exam and it gave me the 35 PDU's that I needed. Lastly, you should take some simulator exams to gauge if you are ready or not. Saving Changes...
