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

 

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 ?

 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

Hi Amy,

I did not get you.So i can access it free?Or i need to rent it.Please explain.

Thanks..

 

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