PMBOK 5th edition

Submitted by aniaswin on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 18:58

Dear all,

I have my exam scheduled for Sept 23rd and i am in quite a dilemma on how to go about preparing. Here is my preparation so far.

1.) Read Head First PMP (4th Edition) once

2.) I have Rita (4th Edition)

3.) I am currently reading PMBOK 5th edition.

Need some tips from you in this regard.

1.) Can studying from PMBOK help me in Exams ? Especially in situational questions ?

2.) GIven that i cannot afford Rita 5th edition, can i prepare from 4th itself ? How much of a difference will it make ?

Awaiting Replies,

Thanks

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PMP Exam Tips, Tricks and Lessons Learnt.

Vishwanath

Wed, 08/14/2013 - 05:34

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Books Recommended

Dear Friend,

Read the following books:-

1. Head First

2. Rita - 8 th Edition

3. PMBOK- 5th Edition.

These are imp. books to refer.

Regards,

Vishwanath

vascorusello

Sun, 08/25/2013 - 05:16

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Congrats

Congrats,

did u see the Q on the Q bank in PMZilla? is it the same as the test?
what is the Best mock exam that u think it is the same as the test?

how did u memorized the ITTO?

NRGPMP

Thu, 08/15/2013 - 19:52

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I just passed PMBOK5I highly

I just passed PMBOK5

I highly highly recommend getting Rita 8th Edition

Its only $72 USD on Amazon

Passing your PMP using Rita will pay for the book 1000's of times over...get it!

PMBOK is invaluable Read the 5th edition at least once

Take practice exams to get the hang of situational questions

I took over 1500 practice exam questions before taking test

I would recommend at least 2 full 200 question mock exams and then 600-900 more questions

Good luck

zerocool

Sat, 08/17/2013 - 03:17

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PMBOK 5 Study Duration and Study Material

Congratulations on passing the PMBOK 5 exam. Thank you for the advice regarding Rita's book. Can you please tell me how many months you study for the PMBOK 5? I am considering taking the examination in the month of October 2013. As well, please advise the best materials to study for the situational questions on the PMBOK 5 examination. Thank you.

NRGPMP

Thu, 08/22/2013 - 17:11

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I studied for 4 months.I

I studied for 4 months.

I really studied extensively 2 weeks from the test date

I studied 140 hrs in the last 2 weeks before the test.

Take at least 1000 mock exam questions to get a good grasp on the situational questions

Practice makes perfect

Good luck you will do well!

jmatani

Sat, 08/17/2013 - 06:18

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PMP Prep.

17.8.2013

Dear aniaswin,

You prep as listed above is fine..

PMBOK is 'absolute', do not forgo a chance to read it. Suggest that you read the PMBOK Process Group wise (i.e Start with 'Initiation' complete the 2 processes therein; then 'Planning' complete the 20 processess therein).

This pattern has helped me a lot; coincidentally, my study pattern was not to diff from yours; except that I hv cleared on Jul 3 - as per PMBOK 4th Ed.

You may also find good content as per PMBOK 5th Ed. on www.ricardo-vargas.com. Podcasts, Articles, Videos, Presentation etc.

Best wishes on your preparation.

Jayesh Pankaj Matani, PMP.

aniaswin

Mon, 09/16/2013 - 06:53

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