Need Advise After Failing PMP Twice

Submitted by sandeep.mule@gm... on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 03:43

Hi All

i attempted PMP twice and failed both times so confused and not sure about going for third attempt.

 

i have another 6 month for expiry of my eligibility and given new exam format starting in Jan

 

i need help with study plan.

 

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rohit_n

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 05:40

Hello Friend,

Very sorry to hear about you. Please do not get dishearten and give your attempt again with the best energy you have. Since you have already attempted the real PMP questions you know the best how PMP questions are. Do not get misguided by exploring all free options available across, high scores in easy mock test is one of the important cause of failure. Concentrate more on PMBOK and just any one reference book, when you read PMBOK think real life on project management, Rita helps a lot here. Among the mock tests, I found tough and confusing tests like Oliver, PMZilla, PMZest and Rita FT the best, here you won’t secure high but you would make learning. Try attempting this type of tough tests. Also, have patience and give ample time to try the next attempt, do not hurry and listen to lot many people.

I did post my PMP exam passing journey here, you may find it useful:
http://www.pmzilla.com/cracked-pmp-exam

Good luck for the PMP exam, I am sure and confident you will do it this time.

Thanks & Regards,
Rohit Nair, PMP

anroy78

Sat, 10/10/2015 - 18:38

Hello Sandeep,

I agree with both experts view. In case you require my help here, do let me know. I will be happy to respond your queries here.

Just dont get de-motivated, there are many like you.

Thanks & Regards,

Roy, PMP

sandeep.mule@gm...

Sat, 10/10/2015 - 20:43

Thanks guys for inputs.

 

i have PMBOK guide which i am reading again..then i am planning to read head first and take simulation exams to identify gaps followed by reading weak areas...

let me know if reading PMBOK and head first book two resources enough or i need to use third resource to prepare at this time as i referred this two only in the past.

another questions i have is going for exam before it changes or prepare well in take exam once i feel confident about the preparation.

what do you think about new exam starting Jan 12? is it going impact on my preparation if i decide to take new exam?

 

 

anroy78

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 08:38

Hey Sandeep,

Sorry for my late reply. I don’t visit here that frequently now. 

This will be your 3rd attempt i.e. you have already seen real PMP questions 2 times. Just PMBOK and Headfirst is fine enough. If you can, then read Rita book (just preferred). Take good mock tests like Rita Fast Track, PMZest, Oliver, Pmzilla etc. You don’t need big preparation now. I have seen experts who suggests to take PMP exam in a month time if you have failed. This keeps the energy and preparation moving in pace and in right direction without break.

Nothing much is changing from 12th Jan 2016. They have just added few tasks which most of the people already know. In PMP exam they ask real life situational questions more and this will not get affected with any such minor add-on’s.


Thanks & Regards,
Roy, PMP

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Mon, 10/12/2015 - 04:16

Also read this post

 

JamS

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 05:04

I think this is time for us to take a good deep breath and plan for another challenge. I failed at the first attempt and already registered for second. (end of October) I slightly tune my studying schedule/alternative and hopefully it could help. I also download some new materials recommended from friend of mine who passed the exam. Those materials seems work on me so far and I always carry them on my phone and practice all the way back to office in subway. I knew my weakness is that I need to speed up my reading and calculation/ITTOs skills. I am confident and looking forward to the end of October exam. So, don't give up.

sandeep.mule@gm...

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 14:16

Hi

 

can we connect and study together? let me know which new material you are referring this time and its working for you.

 

 

Poonam Patel

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 06:13

Hi Sandeep,

Project Management Professional (PMP) is not an easy exam to attempt. Lasting for 4 hours, it has 200 multiple choice questions, of which one has to answer at least 106 correctly to qualify. The exam is designed to be extremely difficult so that only the best candidates can get the certification. This is the reason why PMP holds immense value and its certificate holders get paid handsomely.
 
I would like to share an article about How to Cope With Failure in PMP Examination. Hope this will helps you.

pmalik

Sun, 04/03/2016 - 07:57

Hi,

 

I think I am late in writing this comment. But nonetheless. Markus has given some excellent advice. You must follow it. In addition you can look at an article I wrote - 12 Reasons Why People Fail the PMP Exam

You must find the root cause of what happened before taking next action.

 

All the best.