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  • Ritesh Sharma May 10, 2012 @ 6:03 pm | delete
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  • huvalbd Feb 11, 2012 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Even though I have many years of experience, more and more often I find certifications are being demanded. PMP is the one I would most like to get for project management. Thank you for the extensive and pragmatic help! I am especially grateful for links to your favourite resources.
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  • Midi Park Sep 13, 2011 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Thanks for puttign together this greeat reference. It was a big help in my pursuit of the PMP, and let me to a great deal of other helpful matrerial. it also led me to generate my own Blog about my experience, and PM work in general www.thepreparedpm.com. Thanks again for compiling all this info, and sharing it for the betterment of the PM industry.
    Midi
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    Great lens! Very comprehesive. You should update the page about the changes coming to the PMP exam this summer too!!
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  • Nidhi Dec 3, 2010 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    I benefitted a lot from your site so felt morally obliged to come back and post this for the benefit of others.

    I had exactly 10 calendar days to prepare for the exam. And had never touched the book before that. I had attended a 5 day training some 4 months earlier. (so, had forgotten everything)

    If it helps anyone at all, here is how one went about it.

    1. First, understand your own strengths and weaknesses and play to them.
    For example:
    Strengths:
    1. Reading Speed
    2. Retention / grasping

    Weaknesses
    1. Attention Span
    2. Cannot think without coffee (serious handicap in the mode of this exam)

    So, this is the timetable that worked for me. If its worth anything to any aspirant at all.
    Day 1 - 3: Read PMBOK completely.
    Day 4 onwards - Read Rita. Start taking sample questions at the end of each chapter BEFORE reading the chapter.

    Day 5: Start Mock tests. I used most of the sample question sites listed here. Oliver Lehhman was the best. By far.
    Day 6: Do nothing.
    Day 7: Start taking mock exams. In exact exam conditions. Since my attention span was a problem, i worked hard to do a lot of questions, and to reduce per question time to about 30-40 seconds, so one could take a lot of breaks in between.
    Day 8 : Rita Completed. (Finally!)
    Day 9: Take 2 mock tests. One on the exact time of the exam to prepare for any unexpected hunger pangs/ lethargy time etc(Body clock surprises).
    Day 10: Have fun.

    On the day of the exam, i was able to complete the first round in 10 minutes less than 2 hours. After that, i took a 20 minute break . Then, went through all the marked questions, unmarking them one by one. This took 3 iterations before all the questions were unmarked. After this, i submitted the exam in just over 3 hours.

    My one last tip is to invest in reading speed if you have the time. That one skill made the difference between passing and failing. With a 250 wpm speed (the average reading speed for most of us), one could never have finished reading 1100 + pages in such a short span. If you have about 4-5 weeks of preparation time, please please insert reading speed lessons in your study plan, so that you are reading at at least 400 wpm on the day of the exam. It also gives a lot more time to review the questions at the end.
  • Brain_Washer Dec 3, 2010 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    Hello Nidhi,

    That's an incredible story. Many congratulations !! I'm glad to be of help. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips with everyone. Your post reflects your determination, confidence in your own abilities and positive attitude.

    Good luck.
  • Hiren Aug 9, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Hi Nidhi

    Please can you share the speed reading techniques or guide me to good site

    Thanks
    Hiren
  • APM Nov 21, 2010 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    Great collection of resources. In a very simplified form, I am also sharing my own personal experience in getting certified:
    http://projectmanager1.blogspot.com/2010/09/getting-pmp-certified.html
  • ClaudiaVandermilt Nov 5, 2010 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    Great resources. Here's another you may want to consider adding - http://www.villanovau.com/how-to-prepare-pmp/
  • Diane Aug 9, 2010 @ 3:41 am | delete
    i rlly dont av time to study and i hope to write the exams n Dec. how do i register for the exams?
  • Brain_Washer Aug 9, 2010 @ 4:59 am | delete
    Hello Diane,

    You can register for the exam online. The details are mentioned here:

    http://www.squidoo.com/pmp-faq#module25087922

    Good luck.
  • Diane Aug 5, 2010 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    i finished my training two months ago, how long time should i give myself before taking the exam 6months or 8months?
    Which is the best book to buy for easy study
  • Brain_Washer Aug 5, 2010 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    Hello Diane,

    Usually 3-4 months is an ideal duration to prepare for the exam. Wait too long, and you might lose the motivation. I recommend Rita's PMP Exam Prep or Head First PMP. You might find the following comparison useful:

    http://www.deepfriedbrainpmp.com/2010/03/head-first-vs-rita-mulcahy-pmp-exam.html
  • project-management-tutorial Mar 11, 2010 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Yeah real and great lens. i have just read it since i find it interesting and can help me project as well..
  • Prince2PM Jan 13, 2010 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    Found this information really helpfull. it should get me started. Cheers
  • Shail Sep 9, 2009 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Too good a collection and useful tips
  • Brain_Washer Aug 19, 2009 @ 9:13 am | in reply to Mandar | delete
    Hello Mandar,

    Thanks for your feedback. Rita's Fastrack questions are almost similar (or maybe a tad simpler) compared to the real PMP exam. But again, it's a subjective matter and this is just my personal opinion.

    The real exam is different from all the sample questions out there. But the sample questions do help a lot in getting your mind around the matter.

    All the best.
  • Mandar Aug 19, 2009 @ 6:30 am | delete
    Hi,
    Hey this information is very good.
    I want to ask you one thing are Rita' Fast Track questions are of same dificulty level of exam or they are very simple ones?
    Thanks
  • PMICertifications Aug 5, 2009 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Very useful information. Thanks!
  • Brain_Washer Jun 18, 2009 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Hello See Soon,

    It doesn't matter at all. You will get a free copy of PMBOK 4th edition even now. There's no indication of PMI membership fee hike. Note that the PMBOK Guide 4th edition was released in Dec 2008 and the exam is changing from June 30, 2009.

    So, if you've decided to take the exam, just go ahead and join any time.

    Good luck.
  • Hoo See Soon Jun 18, 2009 @ 11:22 am | delete
    Should I join PMI now that they will switch to PMBOK 4 after 1 Jul 09 or should I join after 1 Jul 09 (may be price may increase?). Reply me at SeeSoon.Hoo@gmail.com please.
  • Sekhar Jun 17, 2009 @ 4:00 am | delete
    Good to have entire list of instructions and all useful links. will help a lot for new guys who doesnt have any idea on PMP exam.
  • Shree Apr 21, 2009 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Thank You so much for the useful information.
  • tdove Mar 30, 2009 @ 3:43 pm | delete
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