Creating Your PMP Study Plan - The Complete Guide

Published: Mon, 08/08/16

Creating Your PMP Study Plan - The Complete Guide
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Stephen R. Covey, in his best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, famously stated: “Start with the end in mind.” Applying this concept to studying for and passing the PMP certification exam means understanding what material is covered on the exam, how the PMP exam is structured to test your comprehension and knowledge, and developing and following a study plan. Starting with the end in mind allows you to treat your study plan like a project, maximize your time and resources, and increases your ability to get your PMP certification.

In this article I am going to show you how to create your very own study plan. Step by step. We begin with a general overview and then quickly move on to nearly a dozen best practices that we have identified. You will know exactly what to do!
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The Short Guide to Becoming a PMP
  The Short Guide to Becoming a PMP
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For project managers who are preparing to take the challenging PMP exam, here's a little help to get you started. The Short Guide to Becoming a PMP is designed to help you prepare for and pass the PMP exam.

Written by a well respected (or well known) PMP, the e-book is based on Cornelius Fichtner's own PMP-exam experience, both as a student and instructor. So learn from his real-world perspective as he passes on his knowledge and expertise to you. He shares simple steps that will help you with the following:
  • Assess your eligibility
  • Fill out the PMP application
  • Create a PMP Study Plan
  • Acquire essential study materials
  • Develop techniques for studying
  • Answer sample test questions
  • Prepare for the examination day
 
PMBOK 6th Edition Release Date and Timeline
This article is a brief overview of the release date for PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition and how this affects the PMP Exam.

In addition to giving you all the dates of the PMBOK 6 release we will also give you our recommendation on which version you should use for your PMP exam prep studies.

This article will be updated over time as PMI releases more specific release dates.
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PMP Exam Sample Q and A
Which of the following statements about Project Scope and Product Scope is correct?

A. Project Scope is measured against the Project Management Plan
B. Product Scope is measured against the Project Management Plan
C. Project Scope is measured against the Product Requirements
D. Product Scope is measured against the Project Scope Statement

HINT: Project Scope defines the work that needs to be accomplished to deliver a product, whereas Product Scope is features and functions that characterize a product.
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Recommended book: Project Management for You
Do you have an idea you’d like to turn into reality but you’re feeling stuck? Have you ever thought about accomplishing something big, but it seemed too complex? Would you like to be doing bigger and better things in your life, but you don’t know where to start?
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Project Management Is The Answer

Cesar Abeid has been there, and it wasn’t until he learned the principles of project management that he was able to start turning his ideas into reality, delivering on his promises, and getting things done. In Project Management for You, Cesar unlocks these tested and proven principles that allow big corporations like Apple and Google to make detailed promises of new products and services to their customer base months in advance, and still deliver it 100 percent of the time.
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What does my PMP Exam Coach do for me?
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Your coach determines your readiness for the PMP exam, assesses your strengths and weaknesses, teaches you the core concepts of PMBOK Guide, tells you what you need to memorize and actually demonstrates HOW you should answer those long winded tricky scenario based PMP Exam questions that drive you nuts!

Your PMP Exam Coach acts as your PMP exam tutor, your personal PMBOK Guide professor, your own motivator and your standardized test taking therapist. He keeps you calm, cool and on track through what many describe as a "nerve wracking test prep process". Your coach answers your questions and keeping you motivated on the road to your PMP exam.

Depending on your available budget you meet with your coach either one-on-one or in a group setting. Obviously, personal coaching sessions are much more effective and targeted to your needs, but group tutoring opens up the dynamics of group learning and may make you feel less detached.
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The ITTO Memory Jogger 
There are over 400 ITTOs in the PMBOK Guide. Can you tell me what they are? The ITTO Memory Jogger will show you how!

Make sure that you are well-prepared on the day of your PMP Exam. The ITTO Memory Jogger contains methods, tips, tricks and dozens of lessons learned that successful PMP exam takers have used in the past to study and memorize the many, many Inputs, Tools, Techniques and Outputs from the PMBOK Guide.

The Memory Jogger explains what ITTOs are and why they are SO important for the PMP Exam. It explains techniques for memorizing ITTOs and also looks at techniques to study ITTOs from a conceptual perspective. And it even includes an exercise that allows you to determine if you are more suited for ITTO memorization, ITTO conceptual study or a combination thereof.
So don’t get overwhelmed by all the ITTOs! Instead simplify your PMP exam ITTO studies by following the recommendations from The ITTO Memory Jogger.

Please note: This eBook is recommended if your PMP exam is at least 4-6 weeks in the future.
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Easily Master PMP Exam Concepts
The PMP Exam eFlashCards help you Master PMP Exam Concepts and terminology because you can use them right on your smartphone. Great for those moments when you just have a minute or two to review a few concepts. Just take out your phone and study. Also available in PDF format to print at home.

The eFlashCards are Images that you use on your Smart Phone, Tablet or PC. The first image shows the question, the second image has the corresponding answer, the third image shows the next question, and so on. In this way you swipe from image to image, from question to answer, allowing you to study the project management concepts and facts you need to know for the PMP exam.

Your PMP® Exam eFlashCards are written in an Easy to Understand, straightforward style. You get the facts and technical language that you need to remember for your PMP Exam. And there are hundreds, if not thousands of project management related terms and facts you must know.
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