Passed the PMP 12/15/12
I am happy to report that I passed the PMP today with 3Ps and 2 MP. Here's what I did:
1. Signed up for PMCampus class (this was ok, got me to read the PMBOK and organized.)
2. Read Andy Crowe's book (this comes with a free class for week that counts as your eduction). This was the best value for the money. I highly recommend Andy's book.
3. Read Rita's book (It offers good info, but it's not my favorite book).
4. Read PMBOK many times.
5. Mock tests:
Andy Crowe (end of the book test) 80s
Examcentral...easy but great site.
Lehman 175 mid 70s
Headfirst: 80s
Brainbok (paid for the site usuage) I can't say enough good things about this site. Took the 200 question test here scored about a 70. Used the flash cards, ITTO, glossary, any that were offered..all great.
Transcender: bought all 4 tests scored 70s to 90s. Good tests, not as hard as PM Study. I downloaded them and used them at work during breaks.
PMStudy: all four test, all in the low to high 70s.
PMZilla free test low 70s.
When I took the tests, I only used ones that I could identify my gaps with. Overall PMStudy has the best tests. Brainbok was the best interactive tool to help me study.
6. I memorized some/not all of the ITTOs. I followed this note pmzilla.com/memorizing-inputs-tools-and-outputs-pmp I memorized as much as I could about procurements. Any areas I scored low on, I went back and memorized as much as I can...this gave me the understanding. This gave me that extra push from wondering if I would pass to feeling like I would pass.
7. I used the Abhishek's and Chowdary's notes from this website and frequently checked the posts.
Thanks to everyone at PMZilla..this site really helped me passing!
Amy


sunitaPMP
Sun, 12/16/2012 - 03:03
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Hi ,congratulations!!I have a
Hi ,
congratulations!!
I have a question.I want to buy Andy crowe book.So is this the book name-
The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, Fourth Edition ?
bonnettja@msn.com
Sun, 12/16/2012 - 03:58
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Here is the name...
Here is the name of the book:
The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, Fourth Edition
Don't buy it used if you want the free week of access to the site. I found the week plenty of time if you really focus (I spent one weekend going thru it).
Good luck!
Amy
sunitaPMP
Sun, 12/16/2012 - 04:33
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Hi Amy,I did not get you.So i
Hi Amy,
I did not get you.So i can access it free?Or i need to rent it.Please explain.
Thanks..
bonnettja@msn.com
Sun, 12/16/2012 - 13:37
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I bought mine...
I bought mine on Amazon. It came free with a code to access the class for one week. If you buy it used, I am not sure if you can access the class. It's not on the PMI website.
Thanks,
Amy