How can I prepare for PMP in 10 days?

How can I prepare for PMP in 10 days?

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While starting the discussuion on "How can I prepare for PMP in 10 days", let's first discuss about PMP. Well the task might look daunting but it is not impossible. PMP is a hard exam which tests individuals on their understanding of project management and methodology. With limited time on your hands it’s important to plan and prioritize tasks.
Let’s map out the plan in detail:

a.) Master the PMBOK guide

• PMI publishes the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide), try reading it end to end. Read again. The most important step in clearing the PMP exam is becoming proficient with PMBOK guide. Reading PMBOK guide thoroughly might sound like a tedious task but it is so wholesome in itself that you need not buy any other book.
• Do not forget to go through the Glossary as it is one stop destination for most of the definitions and keywords.
• Try acquiring knowledge of the Process chart. You must have heard this a million times before but trust us learning the process chart helps you to answer questions based on Planning Process group.
• The most vital and difficult aspect of PMP preparation is ITTOs. You will be surprised to know the number of questions based upon ITTOs.
• In order to clear the exam, you cannot miss the 17 main formulas, which are extremely easy to understand. For commanding Forward, Backward pass and Float calculations you can take help of YouTube videos. As YouTube has ocean of information and scientifically it is also proven that with audio and visuals, people can retain things for longer time.

b.) Have a study plan

• With less time on hands, you should be able to gauge importance of a Plan. It is advised to divide tasks on weekly or daily basis. For instance, for the first five days try reading PMBOK guide twice, along with formulas and in the other five days try doing the memorizing part.
• Learn about the important and time-consuming topic like ITTOs or process chart and allot them time accordingly. It is important to note that the syllabusis enormous and you cannot afford to get lost in the preparation, you will also have to make time for practice tests.

c.) Solve a lot of Practice Questions

• As the PMP exam is not memory based, it is important to note that the scenario-based questions can be quite diverse. Hence, memorizing the theory would not increase your chances of clearing the exam. Thus, practicing a lot of questions help.
• With right practice, you will be able to categorize questions along with an idea of, time they take, which will help you in managing your time.
• There are various sources for practicing questions in the market. However, make sure that you research on the quality of material and reputation of the provider.

d.) Write full length Mock Tests

• An addition to the above tip is to write full length mock tests. As we know that the exam requires you to sit for four hours, one can not underestimate the stamina which is needed to answer answer 180 questions of varying difficulty levels.
• In order of getting habitual, it is highly suggested to write mock tests timely to get into the psychological zone which is needed to perform effectively in the exam.
• Along with working effectively for four hours, mock tests will also help you to identify your key strength and weak areas, areas which need your extra attention, areas where you are wasting a lot of time. Mock tests will also help you to judge your performance and find out where you fall in terms of preparation. For instance, if you are consistently scoring above 75%, you can be assured of passing the exam which will also boost your confidence.

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e.) The D-day

The PMP exam can be overwhelming for most of us. It is advised to sleep for around 6 hours before the D-Day. Try using the 15-minute instruction time in making a quick summary of all the concepts, formulas in tabular format, for further reference during the exam.
It is highly recommended to read the questions at least twice even though they can be length to read in order to understand what the real question is. Also, try approaching theoretical question first and skip formula-based questions as they can be tricky and consume a lot of your time in the first pass.
Lastly, do not forget to review the questions before submitting.

You can pass the Exam in 10 days

Through the PMP exam, your knowledge and understanding of the methods of project management is comprehensively tested. However, it is also important to know that this exam is not test of the memory, rather it is the test of analytical and conceptual understanding of a professional. Therefore, if you have experience of managing big projects and you have good familiarity with the concepts related to project management, then fair chances are that you will do well in the PMP exam. On the hindsight, the key driving force above all the factors to achieve desirable result is motivation. So, it’s always better to have constructive peer environment around you which not only provides you with motivation, but also build confidence within you to undertake challenging tasks.