Passed Exam on 28 Feb 2012.

[Pranav Sheth]

Hi

Greetings!

I am pleased to inform you that I have passed PMP exam on 28 Feb 2012.

Here it's my LL;

(1). I have attended workshop to get 35 contact hours (mandatory as per PMI) without doing followings;

-          Becoming PMI member,

-          And w/o pre-studying PMBOK + reference guide book (I selected RITA’s book).

→ LL- It is better to first become member of PMI. (which I didn’t follow but I suggest that if you are 100% sure to go for PMP then and then only start preparing otherwise re-plan as per your wish). It’s better to check PMI website thoroughly after you become PMI member. Spare some time on it. Generally many candidates miss this.    

→ LL – It is better to read PMBOK and selected reference guide (and make notes of difficulties during first reading) before attending 35 hours contact workshop, because it is more advisable.

I strongly recommended this to all aspirant of PMP.  

Surely it will make workshop or training session more interactive and interesting.

You will able to solve doubts or problems during session with faculty.

(2). I did not keep regular touch with faculty and R.E.P. after workshop.

→ LL - That If I would have in touch with my R.E.P. and faculty (though I had their contacts but forgot), it would have helped me lot to solve some problems during preparation. Because  “EXPERT JUDGMENT” is very useful.

 

(3). I submitted application in anticipation that it will not require audit (normally majority aspirants follow same assumption)

→ LL – it is better for  aspirants to pre-plan actions for audit if it occurs on your application.

 

(4).  I suggest  -  Make sure of all latest and new updates by PMI - about terms, PMBOK version, exam pattern etc. before applying to exam. Every things available on pmi.org. Recently there are very important changes are coming up by PMI about PMBOK version, exam schedules and re-scheduling etc.Which will sure affect your PMP exam plan.   

 

(5). I ignored Knowledge Center   of PMI website at starting.

→ LL I suggest  -  to be most use of Knowledge Center. You will get very important things like good reference books, more than 1500 practice questions etc in eread and reference column.

 

(6). I came across many free practice questions from different sources.

→ LL I recommend to practice MOST updated and reliable sources for practice test. 

I have tried – Paid one - PMP FasTrack by RMC – good collection of about 1400 questions of different types of situational types, I have tried Paid One - http://www.pm-exam-simulator.com – very good for practice and helps you to improve speed in exams,

In addition I have tried Free tests - PM Study, Lahman, Head First, Ferndale’s, PMI practice test, Kim Heldman (very good situational ones but in exam you cannot find questions of this level – difficult ones), On Line tests from my R.E.P., Questions from RITA’s book etc. I have practiced about 5000 different questions.

 

 

 

(7). Few sites to get in touch;

1.       http://www.pmperfect.com/

2.       http://www.project-management-prepcast.com/

3.       http://www.pmstudy.com/enrollClass.asp

4.       http://www.examcentral.net/pmp/members

5.       http://www.pm-exam-simulator.com/

6.       http://www.deepfriedbrainpmp.com – very useful website do make use of it

7.       http://www.squidoo.com/pmp-certification-exam-free-sample-questions

8.       http://www.testeagle.com/learn/practiceexamintro.aspx

9.       http://www.passionatepm.com/free-pmp-exam-practice-test-questions

10.    http://ww34.pmpexamguide.com

11.    http://www.techfaq360.com/pmp_mocktest.jsp

12.    http://www.pmlead.net

13.    http://ramuklina.blogspot.com/2010/06/pmp-itto-quiz.html - for practicing ITTO

14.    http://pmblog.ninethsense.com/search/label/PMBOK

15.    http://www.rmcproject.com/

16.    http://www.knowledgebuster.com/practice-test.asp?id=36

17.    http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com/

18.    http://www.procept.com/pmlinks.html

19.    http://www.pmexamacademy.com/free-pmp-practice-tests

20.    http://itilcourse.blogspot.in/2010/04/pmp-sample-questions-part-2.html

21.    http://www.pm-abc.com/Products_PMP.asp

22.    http://www.effectivepmc.com/registertest1

23.    http://pm.donkim.info/pmp-itto-tool/

24.    http://www.quizlet.com/subject/pmp/ - good to practice knowledge

25.    http://www.pmpessentials.info/pmp-notes/integration-management/

 

(8). How was exam?

 

When I entered exam center, I was confident to pass exam.

→ LL – I observed that majority of questions are easy to understand. They are based on PMBOK straightway. I could no find single questions out of scope of PMBOK. But PMI often insists on situational questions. There were some good questions based on formula but easy to understand and answer correctly.

I strongly recommend understanding concepts of Projects processes and practicing more questions. Initially I have overlooked Data Flow Diagram – but  I strongly suggest to understand all Data Flow Diagram for all processes this will help you to solve most of questions.

Because it is based on fundamentals and concepts of Project Processes.

Make habit to look at to Data Flow Diagram more frequently and understand its magic!

 

(9). Last but not least – PMP exam is nothing compared to we studied in our degree courses but there is more RUMOR spread in the market. The only important aspect is 72 seconds – time limit which may cause you to select incorrect answers!

I have never keep my goal just to pass exam rather to be a Good and perfect Project Management professional in real world!

 

So, keep all required arms and be prepared, victory will be yours!

 

Thanks for reading lenghty LL!

Please feel free if you have any doubts!

By the way, This GOOGLE group has helped me a lot and thanks to all group members!

All the Best.

Pranav Sheth. PMP.

[setty sree]

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[Royal Rodrigues]

Congrats..

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[venu gopal]

Congratulations!!! Pranav......Very good LL, surely it will help us for our preparations

 

Warm Regards,

 

Venu

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[Sidhartha Patra]

Congrats !!!

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[Varun Paliwal]

Congratulations Pravan!!! enjoy your success.

 

Regards,

Varun

[Prashanth Bhandary]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! Pranav

[Suresh Basheerbad]

Congratulations!

[Satish Singh]

Very goood LL. Thanks!!

I want to clarify on -

In addition I have tried Free tests - PM Study, Lahman, Head First, Ferndale’s, PMI practice test, Kim Heldman (very good situational ones but in exam you cannot find questions of this level – difficult ones), On Line tests from my R.E.P., Questions from RITA’s book etc. I have practiced about 5000 different questions.

Do you mean that real exam questions are simpler and easier than what we see in those existing mock tests?

Thanks.

Regards,

Satish.

"Excellence is not a skill. it is an attitude"

Regards,

Satish.

[Pranav Sheth]

My response is;
In exam majority of questions are straight forward (not made intentionally complicated). They are based on totally PMBOK guide. The language is also easy to understand and you can easily answer most of questions even before time limit for each question. Few questions only required some calculation. I think, PMI insists upon situational questions, so if you have project processes and concepts clear, exam will be very easy. ITTO - very few questions - five or six - those are very easy to sort out right one! I advise to focus on Initiating, closing process group thoroughly - and risk, integration, procurement - more perfect (does not mean other topics not to prepare perfectly???).
I have specified in my LL that Kim Heldman questions are difficult ones, so if you have done practiced on difficult questions, exam will seem very easy!!!
All the best!
Thanks and Best Regards,
Pranav Sheth, PMP® .

[Satish Singh]

Hello Pranav,

Thanks for the explanation. You have reduced my worries.

Below are the sample/mock test i appeared for and scored as given below:

http://www.certchamp.com/pmp-sample-questions.jsp - 75%

http://sites.google.com/site/pgmpguide/pmp-study-prep   - 70%

http://www.mypmp.ie                  - 70%

http://www.pmpprepare.com/pmp/home.jsp - 95%

http://www.simplilearn.com/slportal/test/list.do        - 56%

http://www.pmbootcamp.org/mod/quiz/attempt.php?id=11 - 68%

http://www.techfaq360.com/pmp/pmpmock.jsp?in=0&testno=1 - 86%

http://www.pmstudy.com                - 75.43%

http://www.oliverlehmann.com/pmp-self-test/75-free-questions.htm - 64%

http://www.oliverlehmann.com/pmp-self-test/75-free-questions.htm[75 ques] - 68%

http://www.examcentral.net/pmp/practice-exam - 80%

hfpmp_ch15.pdf - 80%

farndales_guide.pdf - 69%

PM FASTrack® Exam Options -1400 Questions - 79%

http://www.bestsamplequestions.com/pmp-sample-questions/pmp-sample-questions.html - 82.50%

Thanks.

Regards,

Satish.

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[Richard Biritwum]

Congrats Pranav.

And thanks for the colorful text displays. Now my eyes are itching.

Just joking.

[Pranav Sheth]

Hi Satish,

That's really very good practice test results you have achieved!
When will you appear in exam? Just relax, I am sure you will pass exam! All the Best.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Pranav Sheth, PMP® .

[Jawed Khan]

Congrates!

 

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[Satish Singh]

Hello Pranav,

Thanks for the wishes:) It inspire us like filling fuel in the tank and pump-up for rest of the PMP journey :D

I am planning to appear for the exam during first week of April. 

Thanks.

Regards,

Satish.

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[Davidson]

Congratulations, I will also prepare my lessons learned :) happy to see people sharing

[Vishal]

Hi Pranav,

Congrats for the result.

Which type(i.e. Classroom or Online) of medium is best for the 35 hours workshop ?

Vishal.

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[Pranav Sheth]

Hi Vishal,

I prefer and suggest to go for classroom workshop session.
You will get good face to face learning and knowledgeable interactions during that!

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Thanks and Best Regards,
Pranav Sheth, PMP® .

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