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Are you considering PMP certification? Do you want to know about PMP and make a jump start? Please read on the topics below to help you with the information you need. PMP is one of the most valuable certifications in PM community, your interest is justified as it will give you the edge you need in your PM career. The knowledge and information you gather as a part of preparing for certification will help you better perform you job role.

Failed the exam on first attempt

Submitted by Utpala on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 08:35.

Hello all,

I joined pmstudy.com and thought i would pass the exam. So, after 2 weeks of rigorous studies, I gave simulated exams and got 75% and thought I'd pass but I failed.

I was shocked as I found the exam pretty tough.

I recently came across this website and hope to get help and pass the PMP.

Thanks and Best Regards to all,

Utpala

 

 

 

 You can pass the exam ! No

Submitted by rajat on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 11:48.

 You can pass the exam ! No big deal people do fail in their first attempt, relax and replan yours exam in few week , don't loose yours enthu and subject touch. Mostly people fail because they read too much of PMBOK but ignore PMP question practice. People should solve at least 3000 to 4000 questions before getting into exam center. It means major part of the study should go in practice than reading.

Rita, Headfirst and Andy crowe  books are helpful, but focus on practice. Enough free online tests are available. 

 

Regards

Rajat

 

Thanks

Submitted by Utpala on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 17:54.

Thanks a lot Rajat..........I need lots of moral support........how important is Andy Crowe book to read?........Also, should I schedule the exam before I am prepared or after I am prepared

Thanks once again

Utpala

Passed PMP exam on 12/02, first try

Submitted by fehuff33 on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 18:45.

Hello,

I found the comments on this site really helpful and wanted to add my recent experience on the PMP exam. I passed the exam on my first try and did not find it too difficult. I took 3.5 hours to finish the test but only went through it once. I did not mark any questions but did take my time on each question. I tried to pace myself to answer 50 questions per hour. The exam did ask many situational questions but they we pretty straightforward. There were only about 5 questions on EVM and about 5 on ITTO. The ITTO questions were easy enough to answer without memorizing all of them. The only ones that I memorized were the 6 from project  integration management. My test had about 3 EMV (decision tree) questions, about 3 critical path questions but many risk managment questions. Spend alot of time studying risk. I also had many questions on the tools used in quality management, know them well.

I studied for about 5 months just to be sure that I passed it on my first try, The books that I used:

  1. PMBOK, 4th Ed.  Read at least 4 times.
  2. PMP Exam Prep, 6th Ed. by Rita Mulcahy.  Read 3 times.
  3. The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try by Andy Crowe.  I read this book only one time and thought it was too simple BUT you get access to Velociteach's website for 1 week. They have a online class on PMP exam prep that I thought was excellent. It took about 13 hours to complete but was worth it. You even earn 15 PDUs and are able to print out a certificate. It is very well done. I would take the class at the begining of your studying because it explains the concepts very clearly.
  4. Achieve PMP Exam Success, 4th Ed. by Margaret Chu. I read this book only once but it comes with a CD with alot of practice questions.
  5. Ultimate PMP Exam Prep Guide by Timothy Bergmann. I read this book only once but it comes with aceess to their website for one year and it has PMP practice exams.

I think that I could have passed the exam with just the PMBOK and Rita's book because the rest say basically the same thing but the practce questions were helpful.

I purchased the 4 practice exams from PMstudy. Here are my scores.

  1. PMstudy1-76%
  2. PMstudy2-84%
  3. PMstudt3-77%
  4. PMstudt4-84%

Actual PMP exam;

  1. Initiation -MP
  2. Planning- P
  3. Execution- P
  4. Monitoring and Controlling-MP
  5. Closing-P
  6. Social and Professional Responsibility-BP (questions were tough)

Good luck and hope this helps, Frank

 

PMBOK and RITA are enough

Submitted by Smit on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 12:11.

I agree, PMBOK and RITA are enough. Lots of online tests are there. But take these tests only after you have finished both Rita and PMPBOK once.

Oliver Lehman is good...(free)

I like www.skillsign.com as well...(free)

Rest is practice and practice.

PMP Study

Submitted by mvega on Fri, 06/10/2011 - 08:57.

I am beginning to study for the PMP exam and would like to ask all for tips, study material and any advice to make the best use of my study time. I am also looking to get involved in a study group if anyone is in the Kansas City area. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mike

vega_pc@hotmail.com

Hi I am Undergraduate. Am i eligible?

Submitted by SanjeevDuttPandey on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 03:55.

Hi,

I have completed my three years diploma in electronics engineering.

Am i Eligible for exam?

Regards 

I'm in the beginning stages

Submitted by percy1 on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 17:51.

I'm in the beginning stages of learning about the PMP exam, and am hopeful that I can build up the credentials to have the ability to pass the test. What elements of management should I focus my efforts? Will there be a technical knowledge component to the test? Are topics such as the ability to navigate proposal software necessary for the test? My experience is more of a customer service nature, but I know this needs to be much more diverse. I would like to do some test prep, but I don't want to start if I'm over my head as that would be a waste of time. I'd be happy to add more details if anyone has any questions/suggestions. Thanks! 

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My PMP Study Plan & Materials

Submitted by noaman on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 09:45.

New to PMP?

I cleared the examination earlier this month and have posted my PMP Study Plan & Materials on my blog: http://goo.gl/fvF0R

I've also uploaded materials on the link above which I believe will help aspiring PMP individuals greatly. Individuals have found the information very valuable and here is hoping that it helps you too!

Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help

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