This week's featured lessons learned comes to us courtesy of Thomas Jeckelmann, PMP.

"There is no silver bullet, preparing for the PMP implies a lot of studying. Almost every advice has already been given in this forum.

Here what has worked for me:

1. Talk about your project with your family/your partner - preparing for the exam will take a lot of your spare time and you will need their support.

2. There is no learning technique that fits everyone, choose one and change if it doesn't work.

3. Watch The PM PrepCast attentively, not just as a background noise..."

One of the most important activities for your PMP Exam Prep is to take sample PMP Exams (some call them "mock exams"). Be sure that you do this only after reading the PMBOK Guide at least once.

Also remember that failing sample PMP exam quizzes does not mean you will fail the PMP exam. Online sample exams should be used as a progress indicator in your preparation, as a means for you to learn about question styles and to teach you how to pace yourself in answering 200 questions...

In this sample PMP Exam coaching session from The PM StudyCoach we review project scope management.

The complete PM StudyCoach consists of 14 similar sessions and you will also get assignments to study, read, listen to podcasts and watch other videos. This is your GPS to the PMP Exam!

Highly recommended! PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide Written by project management expert Kim Heldman

PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide (Disclosure: Compensated Affiliate) is an excellent book that will guide project managers on their way to the PMP Exam. It provides comprehensive coverage of the exam objectives, essential PMP topics, concepts, and key terms...