TOPIC: Passed PMP Above Target - 1st Try

Wanted to share some helpful insights I used to pass my PMP exam on the first try!

Study Time : 3 Months
- 2 months before general review of a Test Prep book (I used The PMP Exam - How to Pass on your first try by Andy Crowe ** Make sure you get the updated 2021 version **
- 1 - 1.5 months before start taking the Exam Simulators here. I would study after work from the test prep book and then take a Practice Exam on the weekend. Take it like a real exam, closed doors -10 min breaks after Q60 &Q120
- 2 weeks before I broke my evening studies into study details of each knowledge area + Agile. Ex. Day 1 - Scope/ Day 2- Schedule / Day 3 - Cost etc.
- 1 week before review the final practice exam simulator and reread the chapters that I had lower scores in.
- Day before I took a few learning quizzed focused on the areas I had difficulties in. Then LOG OFF! Get rest - reset mentally.
- Day Of : Review any notes you may have taken down - truthfully I read mine out loud as if I was giving a presentation - then went in a took the exam!

Just prepare and be honest with yourself on how much time you need and areas to focus on - and you should be good! Good Luck!

Congratulations, Natasha!

Thank you for sharing your Lessons Learned. The tip about reading out your notes like a presentation is really helpful!

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