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1. 7 Lessons Learned
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2. 1. Make a plan
“I had a plan laid out and had to rebaseline it twice but it
helps to view where you are and align it once every 2-3 days,”
says one student on our forum.
• Create a plan in a format
that works for you and stick
to it.
• Having a plan will allow you
to assess if you are on track
with your studies.
• You can take corrective
action if you are not.

3. 2. Read the PMBOK® Guide
“Get a copy of the current edition and read it twice,”
recommends one successful student.
• First, highlight the important parts.
• Make flashcards of those highlights.
• Doing the flash cards will help get the information into your
head.
• Go through your flashcards daily to remind yourself of the key
points in the PMBOK® Guide.
• Go through the glossary twice.

4. The PMBOK® Guide is the basis for majority of the questions
in the exam, so you really do have to know the concepts and
the terminology thoroughly.

5. 3. Take sample exams
“The use of full exams besides learning is to get to a discipline
in taking the 4 hour exam,” one explains.
• Note what you got
wrong in your sample
exams.
• It will help you
establish where you
need to concentrate
your remaining study
hours.

6. 4. Make the most of your study time
“Commuting to my work and back takes 2-3 hours so I decided to
utilize this time effectively by listening to The PM PrepCast.”
• Find moments in your day
where you can study.
• Passing the PMP exam
successfully requires a lot of
study .
• Seek out extra time in the
day where you can revise
concepts to boost your study
hours.

7. 5. Be confident
“Trust yourself,” advises one
new PMP®.
• Building your confidence is a
key strategy to successfully
passing the exam.
• Enter the exam room
knowing you have the skills
and knowledge to pass the
PMP® Exam.

8. 6. Time yourself
“Plan on your exam time expanding during the real exam,”
suggests one student.
• Make sure you know
what 4 hours feels
like.
• Check if you can get
through a complete
sample exam in that
time.

9. 7. Listen to others
“People are asked about their experiences during their
preparations and the exam itself,” the new PMP® says.
• Lessons learned are a great way
to prepare.
• Talk to previous students and
discuss your study plans with
members of your local PMI®
Chapter.
• Listen to as many people talking
about their own journey to
becoming a PMP® as you can.