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Help me to pass PMP exam: March 25, 2017

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John Philips IT Business Partner(Managing Projects)| Pelletizing Company Sohar, Al Batinah Region, Oman
Hi everyone, I have booked my seats to appear for PMP examination on March 25, 2018, last day of PMBOK version 5:).. I need some help on the areas to focus to spend my time wisely. I am actually not a book reader. I work on IT projects as business partner for a living in a reputed company and have a good idea of projects on medium scale.

Can I get some "Main areas of Focus" to pass the exam?
For example, read Rita & Andy's book, answer according to PMI's perspective & not mine etc..
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Anish Abraham Privacy Program Manager| University of Washington Auburn, Wa, United States
Focus on PMBOK and also try Ria's book. The examples at the end of each chapter in Rita's book is very good. Also, try to do as much mock exams as possible. This will really help you in your real exam.

Anyway all the very best !!
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John Philips IT Business Partner(Managing Projects)| Pelletizing Company Sohar, Al Batinah Region, Oman
I appreciate for your valuable inputs. So, most likely i will have to go through PMBOK, Rita & Andy's book & do a lot of mock tests.

What about study plan? Where to start? and i just started reading 1 day ago. I have another 80 days in my hand before appearing for the exam. How many hours roughly should I spend in studying(everyday) & how many hours in reviewing(everyday)?

And kindly share how long did it take for you guys to complete Rita's book and PMBOK when you read it first time?
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John Philips IT Business Partner(Managing Projects)| Pelletizing Company Sohar, Al Batinah Region, Oman
Dec 31, 2017 6:31 PM
Replying to Demetrius Williams
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I suggest developing a study plan which could include reading Rita's book along with the PMBOK and taking practice exams to identify gaps in your knowledge. The scores from the practice exams will help you identify specifically which knowledge areas to focus more attention.
Can you share how u identified the gaps?
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Janice Grier Senior Technical Vendor Manager| ATT Shelby Township, Mi, United States
Focus on PMBOK all areas. Get supplemental material such as Rita and Andy Crowe. Take as many mock tests as possible and set aside ample time to study.
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John Draper Sun City West, Az, United States
I suggest that you memorize all of the formulas for EV (earned value), ETC, EAC, etc. and READ the PMBOK !!!!
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Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Yes, in addition, memorize the formulas, as I recall around 7-10 questions regarding these.
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John Philips IT Business Partner(Managing Projects)| Pelletizing Company Sohar, Al Batinah Region, Oman
Dear All, I thank each and every one of you who came up with their valuable suggestions with the intentions to make me pass the PMP exam. I took my first attenp in 2018 and I failed narrowly. After almost 2 years, I took the exam again last week and here I am finally a certified Project Management Professional. Thank you all & God Bless You!
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