The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your
First Try (Test Prep series) by Andy
Crowe PMP
I Passed! - Great Book - My Approach
This self-study guide for the Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification exam from the Project Management Institute contains
everything project managers need to pass the PMP Exam, including 44
processes, and 592 inputs, tools, and outputs. Exam topics are covered
and insider secrets, complete explanations of all PMP subjects, test tricks
and tips, hundreds of highly realistic sample questions, and exercises
designed to strengthen understanding of PMP concepts and prepare
managers for exam success on the first attempt are provided.
HOW I PASSED THE PMP
About 6 years ago in grad school I took an amazing project management
class based on the UK standards for project management. I retained
some stuff, but most was tucked away somewhere in my brain.
Fall 2008
Took project managmement class for the required PMP credit hours. The
class did not have a textbook... only slides that were so disorganized they
were basically useless.
May 2008
Read 1 chapter of the PMBOK and gave up. Its like trying to learn English
by reading the dictionary.
Early June 2008
Trolled the internet for study guide > bought the 3rd edition of this book.
FYI the test is changing after July 1, 2009 so you will need the next version
of this book.
Two Weeks Before Test
The book arrived and I took a Friday off work so I would have a long
weekend to read as many chapters as possible. I also answered the
questions at the end of each chapter and reviewed the answers to ensure I
was getting them correct for the right reasons. I think I got through
Chapter 6 at this point. Flashcards work for me... so as I read the chapter I
made *hard* flash cards like Name the 21 processes in the Planning
process group, Define and describe all of the tools for X process, etc.
***THIS BOOK IS VERY WELL ORGANIZED, HAS THE RIGHT LEVEL
OF DETAIL, AND WAS MY *ONLY* SOURCE FOR PASSING THE
EXAM.***
One Week Before Test
Continued reading, answering questions, and making flashcards each
night after work.
Weekend Before Test
Took Friday off work and studied 10+ hours per day Friday, Saturday,
Sunday. Re-read about some processes that just werent sinking in. Drilled
the flash cards.
Night Before Test
Took the final exam at the back of the book. I got a 90% but be warned -
Im sorry to say I found the actual test harder. Be sure you are passing this
test with flying colors. Read the answers so you know why are you getting
things right/wrong.
Test Day
Took the exam and passed.
THINGS I WISH ID KNOW N...
1) Make sure you read the PMI Code of Ethics before the exam. Trust me!
2) When I sat down at the computer to take the exam, the attendant hit a
password to get into the computer and walked away. I started to write
down a few formulas like everyone tells you to do. Well, I just happened to
look up and was horrified because the computer screen said If you dont
proceed to the next screen in 8 seconds your exam is over. Naturally I
freaked and scrambled to hit the next button. ***DO NOT W RITE DOW N
ANY FORMULAS UNTIL YOU GET THE COMPUTER INTO THE
TRAINING MODE.*** Otherwise your exam could be over before it starts.
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