How to pass the PMP Certification exam easily?

I earned my PMP certification in 2003, and over the last 18 years, the types of training materials have evolved. My PMP Exam Preparation would remain the same, but the format and training options would differ slightly. If I were to retake the PMP exam today, I would suggest the following:

· Step 1: Have A Plan

Within five project management process groups and ten knowledge areas, the Project Management Body of Knowledge defines 47 project management processes. I needed plenty of time to prepare for a test that costs $400!

My advice is to look at the calendar, pick a date, and create a study plan to help you prepare for the test. I’d recommend a 12-week study schedule and treating PMP Exam Prep like a class.

Developing a project schedule for your PMP Exam Prep should be simple for you because you’re a project manager!

· Step 2: Get Your PMP Exam Study Materials Ready

To prepare for the exam, you will require some study materials. There are numerous training options available, and I suggest the following:

- The PMBOK

- PMP Certification Exam book

- PMP Exam Prep flashcards

- Simulators/Mock Tests

- Additional study guides.

· Step 3: Join AStudy Group

Check out your local PMI chapter, Meetup.com, or one of the PMP prep LinkedIn discussion groups. These are all communities where you can ask questions and meet other people who are studying for the PMP.

· Step 4: Study Per Your Training Plan

Yep. There isn’t much more to say about this one except to say that you should devote time to studying the materials, participating in study groups, taking practise exams, and sticking to the plan you established in step 1.

It will be difficult to balance work deadlines, family time, and your study schedule if you are a full-time working professional. My advice is to set aside time on your calendar and treat this preparation time as if it were a college class. You’d be gone 2–3 hours a few nights a week if you took a night class after work. Make a reservation for a conference room or visit a library to review your materials.

· Step 5: Summarize Your Material TheWeekend Before Test Day

You should summarise your notes, formulas, and create a 1-page study sheet the weekend before your test. If you’re using a mind map, you might want to use a mind map formula to create a summary view. I simply took a single sheet of paper and wrote down all of the key terms, formulas, and any areas where I was unsure.

This was written in a very small font!

You should also take your final simulation test that weekend. You’re ready for test day with your 1-page summary sheet, a memorised list of formulas, and a successful simulation test under your belt!

· Step 6: Test Day

Aside from the usual sleep well before the test and eat a good breakfast advice, write down all the formulas you memorised once you sit for the test. It’s difficult to recall earned value calculations from memory in the middle of an exam, so write down the key formulas before answering a question.

Examine each question and make a note of any questions where you guessed or were unsure of the answer. After you’ve completed the first pass, go back and revise any answers that need to be changed.

You can confidently submit because you know you’ve done your homework!

· Step 7: Celebrate AndRecognize Your Achievement

Congratulations! You were successful! Take pride in your accomplishments and celebrate your three months of hard work with a dinner out. Make a note of your PMP Certification in your Outlook signature, update your LinkedIn profile, and inform your employer that you passed.