How can I pass the PMP exam?

How can I pass the PMP exam?

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Defining the problem

Are you someone who has applied for PMP certification and have your exams coming? Or are you one of those who are planning to apply for this exam? Are you through with your PMP certification training and are now starting to prepare for D-day? You are wondering how to take the exam or how to pass it. If you come under any of the 3 mentioned, this is for you. Passing the PMP exam can be a challenge. Data suggests that two out of five PMP aspirants fail to crack PMP exam in the first go. You are probably worried what if you fall in those unlucky 2?

How do we solve this problem ?

Don’t worry we have got you covered. We have come up with a list of things you should be doing while preparing for your PMP examination. It is a stress giving exam as it is a very prestigious certificate which holds a lot of value. But there are ways to reduce your stressand also a structure to your preparation. If you are preparing for PMP of any exam that is giving you stress. You need to structure things, which include how you spend your day, how you study, what you eat to name a few things. Let me explain in depth.

Refer to PMKBOK guide

Let’s start with the most basic advice. Refer to PMBOK guide offered by PMI. This book will be your companion and best friend if you want to crack the exam in one go. Its latest version will give you everything you need to study in order to pass the exam. This is the only book you need to study, no other book is better no matter what people tell you. However, let me tell you the book is not the most interesting thing and you will need to put in efforts to actually read it. It cannot be ignored, to say the least. But rest assured, reading it properly will get you the knowledge that you need. Leave enough time right before exam to chill and solve few papers.

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Schedule and structure your day

Schedule and plan your day in a way that is achievable and feasible. Ask yourself how many days you are going to give for PMP till the exam comes ? And then how many hours can you give in to study. Then come up with hours you need to give in training if at all. This structure will help build consistency and consistency is how you achieve your goal of becoming a PMP certified. You need to be specific here in the sense that you have to decide on a time. It could be morning or night, whichever you prefer. But stick to it. Routine helps in motivation too. You will get motivation coming from within.

Practice

Practice, practice and some more practice is what you need. Find mock papers which can help you get an idea what kind of papers are there. Having a clear picture of it will be crucial for you to prepare as you will know what kind of questions come in exam and if it is predictable for you, you will feel less tensed when you actually take the exam. Lot of people simply freak out after they see the paper. Don’t be that person who does that. Practice, this hard work is going to pay you in the long run. Have the vision of the future and put in the hours.

Use training to your advantage

Make the most out of PMP certification training. The 35 hours of mandatory training that you undergo will be your knight in shining armour. This is because the training covers all the PMBOK topics during those 35 hours. If you are attentive and take part in training actively you will be done with 80% of your preparation. That is the easiest way to prepare. The remaining 20% is just the effort you put on your own to understand and implement things. This is easier than reading the book on your own. You need understanding for project management not cramming of books. It is the practical world.

Manage your time

Another important thing is to track your time well. Wear a watch while giving mock tests so you can track where you spend more time. Where you waste time and where you spend very less time. You need to find your strengths and weaknesses and use the time you save in your strengths on the weakness part of your exam. So, simply put, structure it better. Managing your time and structure before and during exam will set you apart and make you ace the exam in one go.

Take adequate break to relax your mind and body

Last but not the least, Exam stress is real. You can get tensed during the exam despite everything. So manage your stress. Engage in activities that makes you happy and release dopamine. You will need to be in right mind set to crack the exam. The best way to do it is exercise for an hour. This will let go of stress you could be facing. Another is meditation to calm your mind. A calm mind is a focused and balanced mind.

This is it. That is all the recipe you need to make your dream of becoming PMP certified person a reality. Happy learning. We at Learning Mudra provide complete PMP solution from application to training to exam.