July 2018

Taking the PMP Exam

You’ve applied, you’ve got your test date, and you’ve read both the PMBOK guide and a prep book. Think you’re ready to take the exam? Wrong! You may feel ready, and you may pass if you take the test as you are now. But then again, you may not. And I want you to move beyond the “maybe I’ll pass” stage into “I’m going to crush it!” territory. To do that, you need to prepare for the exam itself, not just the material. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a 1-page strategy guide, or read on to learn how you should approach taking the PMP exam.

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Allen

Studying for the PMP Exam

The PMP exam is difficult for both novices and experienced project managers, but the sheer volume of material makes studying a challenge on its own! Over the course of my studying, I made a tool to practice intermittent recall and help store the exam material in long-term memory. Scroll to the bottom of this post to download it, or read on to learn why it’s helpful for exam takers. (more…)

Allen

Applying for the PMP Exam

Applying for the PMP exam is not difficult, but putting together a proper application takes time. Over the course of my application, I made an excel tool to quickly estimate the project management hours I needed to apply successfully. Scroll to the bottom of this post to download it, or read on to learn why it’s helpful for would-be exam takers. (more…)

Allen

PMP Preparation Series

Welcome to my PMP Preparation series! In the next few posts, I’ll walk you through the PMP exam and each stage you’ll need to get through to successfully pass the test. There are a lot of books and guides out there for would-be test-takers but most of these materials provide theoretical book knowledge instead of tactical advice. To fill the gap, I created my own practical tools to help me apply, study, and pass the exam, and I’d like to share them with you! (more…)

Allen