Hi All ,
Finally ! i have successfully passed PMP exam !
I would like to thanks project-management-prepcast team and all my friends.
Here is my passing experience.
1. study PMBOK one time , duration 120 Hrs.
2. study Rita 9th edition one time,duration 80 Hrs.
3. You must learn PM methodology , create one small project using PMP methodology.
Prepare each and every document ( from Project Charter to closing....) 60 Hrs.
4. Prepcast , minimum 3 mock test with an avg 60% ( note,I failed all mock test ) 12 Hrs.
5. Please note , test will show you detail report. ( strength and weakness ).
6. trick of the trade . after each mock test reviewed and analysed each and every question using PMBOK and Rita .
furthermore, to review 200 question i spent 25 Hrs ( Almost one week - depth analysis and study required ) ( Total 75 Hrs )
go through PMBOK again but in fast mode (20 Hrs)
7. one day before exams , do not read anything. Clear your brain...
Reason : one day before very easily you will get trapped in confusion.
Relax, Play , watch movies , swimming ..... eat well. go to bed early .
you must have 8-10 Hrs of good sleep. Believe me it works !!! your brain must be free from all worries. ( total - 24 Hrs)
8. Exam day , good breakfast is must ... couple of coffees.. or so on.
do not read anything before exams ( no formula , no ITTOs , nothing at all).
10. Exam center , be at there at least one hour before.
11. Play mobile games.. watch sports videos.... do not read single word... couple of espresso coffee shots..
12. during exam , after every question close your eyes and deep breathing techniques..
13. No matter what you have to control your exam and manage your time.
14. difficult question / big question / calculations/ do not lose time mark it for later....
15. your hard work and dedication will pay you off ! step out with pass result
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16. conclusion , there is no shortcuts to pass PMP exam.
18. Wish you best of luck.
Many thanks & kind Regards,
Farooqui
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