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Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional

By : J. Ashley Hunt
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Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional

By: J. Ashley Hunt

Overview of this book

One of the five most prestigious certifications in the world, the PMP® exam is said to be the most difficult non-technical certification exam. With this exam guide, you'll be able to address the challenges in learning advanced project management concepts. This PMP study guide covers all of the 10 project management knowledge areas, 5 process groups, 49 processes, and aspects of the Agile Practice Guide that you need to tailor your projects. With this book, you will understand the best practices found in the sixth edition of the PMBOK® Guide and the newly updated exam content outline. Throughout the book, you'll learn exam objectives in the form of a project for better understanding and effective implementation of real-world project management tasks, helping you to not only prepare for the exam but also implement project management best practices. Finally, you'll get to grips with the entire application and testing processes in PMP® and discover numerous tips and techniques for passing the exam on your first attempt. By the end of this PMP® exam prep book, you'll have a solid understanding of everything you need to pass the PMP® certification exam, and be able to use this handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide to overcome challenges in project management.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Section 1: Introduction to Project Management and People
8
Section 2: Project Management Processes
17
Section 3: Revision
19
Chapter 16: Final Exam

Final thoughts

I know it's a lot of information, but you've got this I promise!

Where to begin:

  1. Create an account at www.pmi.org.
  2. You could join PMI® or simply apply. Either way, you will need a login.
  3. Take and re-take practice exams.
  4. Read the PMBOK® Guide.
  5. Read the code of conduct.
  6. Read through other exam prep books.
  7. Get used to answering questions for 4 hours in a row.
  8. Read the questions first, then the answers, and then the questions again.
  9. Think as PMI® thinks.
  10. Review the exam content outline for your planned exam dates!!

On exam day

Bring the authorization letter sent via email by PMI®. Also, bring two forms of ID with the exact same name you put on your application:

  • You will be given something to write on and write with.
  • Your exam will be computer-based with one question at a time.
  • You can mark questions for later review.
  • Write down all formulas on rough paper before you...