Have waited long for this and happy to finally clear the exam and write my experience here

Quantitative Duration: 4 months

Qualitative Duration: 3 months

Books Referred:

PMBoK 4

PMPrep by Rita Mulcahy

PMPrep by Andy Crowe

Head First ( not a must book but a fun book to get to know PM processes)

PDU Earned:

from PM Study

Questions:

PM Fast track (75% - 85%) < I took exams by knowledge process as I wanted know my gaps>

Velociteach Insite (75% - 85%)

Edwell (71%)

Lehman (67%)

Head First (76%)

Simplilearn (73%)

PMStudy (82% avg)

Preparation Strategy:

Read PMBoK first ( didn't make any sense first time). Then extensively finished Rita's book. Revised both the booksalong with Andy Crowe and Head First. Andy's book is really an amazing book for ITTOs. Then started writting the exams. I made my own notes and charts; added more and more info as I learned my mistakes from the exams.

Lessons Learned:

For me it was very tough to motivate myself. So keep something that will motivate you.  The study time will vary from one person to another. So fix your own schedule. Understand the areas you score low and fill the gaps. There are high chances you will end up studying more!!

Last but not least a BIG Thanks to PMZilla and it's members who kept posting their success stories :)

GOOD LUCK..

Thanks,

Shiv