TOPIC: Your PMP Bestie's Best Tips and Tricks

Hey everyone!

I used to be knee-deep in the trenches of PMP exam prep, but now passed with the help of PrepCast! I thought I'd share some of my favorite study strategies that have kept me from having a full meltdown:

1. Giant Whiteboards: Trust me on this one. Get yourself a giant whiteboard, and some colorful markers, and transform your room into a thinking space. Drawing out the processes and relationships between them has saved me.
2. Use the Pomodoro Technique: The technique where you work for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break is legit. It breaks up the tiring monotony of studying. Plus, those 5-minute breaks are perfect for a quick eye rest or social media scroll.
3. Tech-Savvy Flashcards: Use apps like Anki to make digital flashcards. They’re easy to edit, you can use them anywhere!
4. Group Study (but make it fun): Organize study groups with your buddies who are also taking the exam. Since I took the certification with some colleagues (we had different exam dates), we turned it into a game night-style study session.
5. Relaxation Station: This might sound counterintuitive, but make sure you’re taking time to relax! Take leisurely walks, or binge-watch some feel-good shows. My current fave? Rewatching old episodes of “The Office”.

May your study sessions be productive and your break times be blissful.