PMI® PMP® Certification Study Tips
Must Follow
- Try not to answer PMP® questions from your own experience, answer them in PMI®’s way (according to the PMBOK® Guide Guide)
- Study using more than exam prep products from one author, you will get the benefit of learning from different perspectives
- Need to read extra exam prep books as the PMP® exam is more than the PMBOK® Guide Guide
- Learn term definition from the PMBOK® Guide Guide
- Learn the code of ethics and conduct from the PMI® website (not included in the PMBOK® Guide Guide)
- Most questions on the PMP® exam are situational
- You may be required to pick the best answer among several “possible” answers
Recommended
- You are recommended to write your own study notes (an example of PMP® notes), including the term definition and ITTOs
- Try to understand what “PMI®-isms” are
- Take the study materials with you and review when you have time
- Since most questions are situational, you will need to know how to apply the PMBOK® Guide knowledge
- Someone find flash cards are useful to help memorizing the knowledge
- If this helps, form a study group or discussion with others
How Much Time is Required for PMI® PMP® Test Preparation?
The PMBOK® Guide Guide has close to 600 pages. It does contain a lot of information. Moreover, as the PMBOK® Guide Guide is a framework only, the actual knowledge required for the PMP® Exam may stretch far beyond the PMBOK® Guide Guide. See how much time PMP®s actually used to prepare for the PMP® Exam and tips on how to make the time available amidst hectic schedules:
Time Required
- It usually takes around 2-5 hours of study everyday, possibly more on weekends
- Schedule your study time that best suits you, e.g. morning, late evening, etc.
Finding Time
- Lunch hours
- Transit (taking a train, bus, etc.)
- Make use of “Podcast” lessons during driving or running
- Cut down other leisure activities