George Acimovic
5 years ago
I passed my PMP exam on Dec 10th 2020; It was my second attempt after I failed PMP test in July this year. Well, that was mostly my fault as I believed my experience would be mostly enough to pass the exam…Here is a short summary of my preparation for the first PMP exam attempt in July:
I did watch all Prep Cast videos but I also skipped some video content assuming I had that particular knowledge already (huge mistake). I practiced using Exam Simulator too, but only for about two weeks prior to the exam (not enough). I failed exam.
Then, here is how I prepared for my second PMP exam attempt in December: I watched again all PrepCast instructional video files (no fast forwarding this time…), I made ‘Mind Maps’ for each knowledge area where I connected experience from my work to the Project Management knowledge areas and tools&techniques; I practiced with Exam Simulator for about 4-5 weeks prior to the exam. I passed exam.
PrepCast: Great source of Project Management knowledge – but make sure you go through all material!
Exam Simulator: Do not even try to attempt PMP examination without practicing on simulator...for more than 2 weeks!