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Welcome 2012 with a bang! January is a good time to start preparing for the PMP Exam.
In this week's issue of the PM Exam Tips Newsletter we are honored to feature an article from John P. Reiling where he will share his expert advise on how to prepare yourself for the PMP Exam and to help you further more with your PMP Exam studies, we are offering you a $20 discount on The PM Prepcast. This is only good for the whole month of January so order now!
Remember to check the PM Exam tips, sample question and our recommended study material as well. Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
Cornelius Fichtner, PMP
President, OSP International LLC
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Recommended Study Materials
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PMP Study Guide Book:
PMP Exam Prep 6th Edition by Rita Mulcahy
Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam
We recommend this book because this is the best selling (and most
popular) book on the market to help you prepare for The PMP Exam.
Full Disclosure: "PMP Exam Prep 6th Edition" is an affiliate product. If you click and choose to purchase the book, we will earn a commission.
This book will help you prepare for the PMP exam and was made
possible by long hours of research, interviews with project managers who
failed the exam to fill the gap of knowledge, and a razor sharp focus
to ensure that project managers don't waste time in studying lessons
which are less important.
PMP Exam Prep, Sixth Edition by Rita Mulcahy
contains hundreds of updates and improvements from previous
editions--including new exercises and sample questions which was never
been printed. It has hundreds of test questions, critical time saving
tips and activities that are not available in any other PMP Exam Prep
books. It should help you pass the exam on your first try.
The first 3 chapters of this book talk about materials and Project
Management framework. It discusses critical chain management and
important methodologies involves. In the chapters 4-12 it reviews the 9
knowledge areas of Project Management and thoroughly explains their
value. In chapter it 13 discusses Professional and Social responsibility
of a project manager.
This book also has very important study tips (critical time saving
time), eligibility checklist, common errors and pitfalls tips, games and
exercises. These things will help you improve your study skills and
absorb more important knowledge about Project Management.
This book also includes a database of 1,500 questions in a CD.
Together with many sample exercises, you will have plenty of sample test
to take to ensure that you'll be prepared and pass the PMP exam.
Order "PMP Exam Prep 6th Edition" from Amazon by clicking on the link: http://www.project-management-prepcast.com/mulcahy.html
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A PMP Exam Simulator will help you pass your PMP Exam
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Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is considered all over
the world as a mark of a professional project manager. Employers take
the credential into account when recruiting, and it also provides
individuals with confidence in their own abilities. However, becoming a
PMP requires a pass mark in the exam as well as practical experience, so
preparing fully for your exam day will give you the best possible
chance of becoming a PMP.
Reading the PMBOK
Guide and learning the project management theory is only part of the
preparation you can do. There are a number of PMP exam simulators
available and these products help you prepare for the style of exam by
providing the opportunity to take sample exams before you sit the real
thing. Here are 5 reasons why an exam simulator should be an essential
part of your preparation for the exam.
Reason #1: You can practice under test conditions
Taking computer-based exams is a relatively new thing, and it is
probably not how you took exams at school. A PMP exam simulator will
give you the opportunity to practice with the computer-based format
before you have to take the real thing. You can have a go at a sample
exam at home or at work and this will make sure that you know what to
expect on your exam day. Use a simulator to get acquainted with the
simulated testing environment and all the features that it offers, like
the ability to mark questions for review.
Reason #2: You can experience a 4 hour exam
Under exam conditions you will have 4 hours to answer 200 questions for
the PMP exam. Four hours is a long time to sit in front of a computer
answering questions, so it is useful to have the experience of what this
feels like before you take the real exam. A useful part of your PMP
exam preparation is to take a full sample exam with a full set of 200
questions. You can use this practice time to test your time management
skills. Check that you have enough time to complete all the questions,
and that there is still enough time left to go back and check any that
you have marked for review. This will give you the confidence to know
that you will be able to make it through all the material during the
actual exam.
Reason #3: It helps build self-confidence
You would never take a driving test without having driven a car,
would you? It's the same thing with other types of exam. The more
practice you have at the format of the exam and the content of the
questions, the more confidence you will have that you will be able to
take the real PMP exam and pass successfully. Using a PMP exam simulator
gives you the opportunity to review your learning and check your
abilities. Once you have tried several sample exams in full exam mode,
you will know what to expect and have the self-confidence you need to
tackle the PMP exam head on.
Reason #4: It enables you to check your learning
Using an exam simulator is, of course, not the only test preparation
that you will do for the PMP exam. You might have chosen an online
course, books or maybe even a classroom-based course to supplement your
own reading and study for the exam. An exam simulator provides the
advantage of verifying that you are able to apply your PM own experience
and the concepts you have studied to realistic exam questions. In other
words, you are checking that you can translate the theories and ideas
you have learned into a good chance of success in the exam. Becoming a
PMP, however, is about more than just passing the exam: you should be
able to apply the concepts to the project you manage at work too. But a
simulator will give you a chance to check that you have understood those
concepts accurately.
In addition, using a simulator will expose you to a variety of
scenario-based project management questions, and understanding these
short scenarios and being able to apply personal experience and the
concepts of the PMBOK Guide is what the exam tests.
Reason #5: It fits around your schedule
Don't let a busy scheduled be an excuse for not spending time
studying for your PMP exam. An exam simulator is a great solution for
busy project managers. PMP exam simulators are available either to
download and install on your PC, or they are available online. If you
are often traveling or want to make use of downtime, choose a simulator
that is accessible online from anywhere and you can use those moments
stuck at airports or between meetings to fit in some study.
Preparing for any exam requires you to dedicate time to studying.
The PMP exam is no different, and you can increase your chances of
success by preparing thoroughly and using a PMP exam simulator. This
will give you exposure to the format of the exam questions, experience
of a full practice exam and working under test conditions to complete
it, and the opportunity to build your self-confidence before you take
the real PMP exam.
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Be Prepared for the PMP Certification Exam
by John P. Reiling
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Whatever may be your reason in taking the Project Management Certification Exam, you are required to answer it within four hours. Some of you might think it is just for fun but do not take this test lightly. This exam is a difficult exam and you should be serious about it. And if you pass this test, this will open doors of great job opportunities for you.
To get greater chances in passing the test:
- Take PMP examination training lessons. These lessons are sort of reviews. You must first study all about the project management. Usually, individuals who chose to take this certification exam should have some managerial skills. If you still haven't gotten one, better hurry because the more you'll delay, the more competitive it would come. And the great thing is you are not required to have a degree in college to qualify to take the exam. Just acquire every requirement and you will be able to take the exam.
- Mock Exam Questionnaires. If you want to experience the environment during the exam first, you could use these sample questions. With this, practice answering all of them within 4 hours and evaluate yourself where you are strong and weak. Polish those weaknesses until they became your strong point during the test. After the PMP training, apply what you have learned with this exercise. If you are able to pass this mock test, you will surely feel confident that you will pass the actual examination. And if ever you pass the test, a lot of great employers will directly employ you and because you are certified, you will receive a great deal of pay. But before thinking about these benefits, focus first on how to pass this difficult exam.
- PMP Prep Course. If you desire to pass, you should attend a PMP prep course. This program will help you in enhancing your PMP skills and widen up your knowledge about project management and how to apply them especially that the exam is usually situational problems. Aside from preparing for the exam, these lessons will also be applied after this test, during your actual exposure with project tasks and leading project teams.
PMP Training offers Project Management Professionals a proper application of the knowledge they taught to them and mold them into an expert in project management. They will help you prepare on how to pass the PMP exam. The Project Management Institute (PMI) who made this examination has a goal in creating experts in Project Management that is able to meet the criteria measures worldwide.
Before taking a PMP Prep Course, you need to choose an institution that is approved by the PMI. These institutions meet the PMI standard so you can be sure that they will teach you everything you need to know and you won't be wasting your time and money for nothing. They can be both online or offline.
If you choose online, it will be more convenient because you are going to take the course from the comforts of your own home. The PMP materials can be downloaded so there's not much hassle.
In choosing offline or in-person lectures, you will experience a classroom setting, communicating with other applicants and the PMP instructor personally. This is also good but the problem is the PMP materials will be more expensive than those that can be downloaded.
John Reiling, PMP, PE, MBA is an experienced Project Manager and certified Project Management Professional. John provides PMP certification questions. John also writes regularly in his blog, PMcrunch.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5952682
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PMP Exam Overview Part 1 of 4
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 This video provides an overview of the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. It's value to you and the process you will have to go through to become PMP certified. We look at the prerequisites for taking the exam, the cost and the fact that once passed you will have to continue to maintain your certification by gaining PDUs. This is part 1 of 4.
Watch this video we have prepared for you: http://bit.ly/wsgNR5
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Sample PMP Exam Question
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 You managed a project with over 60 team members to design a new sports car. In the project kickoff meeting you assured the team that good performers would be rewarded. At the project closing meeting, you only awarded incentive bonuses to two team members. A client who was present asked why only two team members were provided reward bonuses. What did you miss while defining rewards and recognition?
A.) You didn't realize recognizing cultural differences may offend people.
B.) You defined objectives on work that was supposed to performed.
C.) You set criteria for rewards that made the team over confident.
D.) You made the targets unachievable on the project.
Hint: Team recognition should be based on individual tasks that are achievable and clear.
All our questions are updated to the latest PMBOK Guide standard. Stop by at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com and try the PMP Exam Simulator free for 3 days. We also offer 110 free questions at http://www.free-pm-exam-questions.com. We are a PMI Registered Education Provider.
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Exam Tip: Answer all PMP Exam questions from the PMBOK perspective |
 The PMP certification examination is a computer-based exam that is offered at testing centers worldwide. The exam is based on much of the information contained in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
The questions in the PMP Exam are based on the following process groups from the PMBOK Guide: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, Closing and Professional Responsibility. So expect questions like: Which process is applied to break down the project into smaller, more manageable elements?, or: Which Tools and Techniques are part of Risk Management Planning? Some questions use project management terms that may be interchangeable with others. There will be a few questions that require you to perform simple math calculations. Or you will be required to interpret graphs or diagrams on some questions.
The number one statement to remember is that you need to answer all questions on the exam from the perspective of the PMBOK Guide, even if you feel that this question is one of those that are not 100% aligned with the standard. Asking yourself "What would the PMBOK do?" is a good place to start.
Remember that PMI is trying to present an ideal environment for project managers that might be different from your own experience. The PMBOK Guide will help you a lot here simply because it gives the right answers to all the questions that you will encounter during the exams. Or it will at least point you in the right direction. So if you really want to be prepared for your exams, read your PMBOK Guide extensively and understand the lessons here.
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 The correct answer is D
Explanation: The entire team worked together to complete the project but only two members were rewarded. This implies that the targets were unachievable and that the expectations set by you were unrealistic.
Reference: PMBOK Guide 4th Edition, page 234
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Lessons Learned from Ravi Raj Rasaputra PMP |
I am glad to let you know that I cleared PMP exam today. Got
Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Moderately Proficient, &
Moderately Proficient in all the respective process areas. Below are
my lessons learned:
Exam Preparation: I started preparation from November with 3-4 hours of daily study and around 10 hrs on weekends. This exam does require a lot of sacrifices in terms of personal and professional lives.
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