PMP Exam Prep Training Compared

Published: Mon, 10/10/16

PMP Exam Prep Training Compared
Are you thinking about how to get PMP certified and wondering whether you should take a PMP boot camp, a PMP class, hire a PMP trainer, or whether to achieve this certification simply through PMP self-study?

We have the answer for you in this interview with Jim Coughenour.

Jim is an experienced PMP Trainer and he and I look at the benefits, disadvantages, cost and other factors that you should consider before deciding which way you want to go.

But even if you have already decided that maybe a PMP bootcamp is for you, then I recommend that you should still listen to our discussion because I also ask him to share with us his tips on what you should and should not be including as part of your PMP preparation.
 
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Top 10 Features of a Great PMP Exam Simulator
Studying for the PMP exam is not the only thing you can do for exam success. A good PMP exam simulator will help you prepare for the format of the exam. It will give you an insight into what sort of questions you'll face. Here are 10 things to look for when choosing which PMP exam simulator to use.
 
PMP Exam Sample Question
Which is a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

A. It is a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team, to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.
B. It is a hierarchically organized depiction of the project organization arranged so that the work packages can be related to the performing organizational unit.
C. It is a hierarchically organized depiction of the resources by type to be used in the project.
D. It is a hierarchical tabulation of the physical assemblies, subassemblies and components needed to fabricate a manufactured product.

HINT: The WBS is a component of the Project Scope Baseline.
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PMP Certification Bangalore - The Complete Guide
In my job as a PMP trainer I regularly have students asking about how to get their PMP certification in Bangalore, or what local training courses are on offer.

Consider this article my response to that: it’s the complete guide that Bangalorean PMP aspirants have been looking for. We’ll discuss everything from your application form to the training you need, how to tap into the support network of the PMI Chapter Bangalore to what it costs and where you need to go to sit the exam (it’s closer than you think).

I can’t wait to get started, so let’s dive in! First, let’s begin with an overview of the process and look at how your journey to becoming a PMP starts.
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Student Profile - Narendra Karambelkar, PMP
My recommendation to the students in the first week of study should do the following:

    * Download the PMBOK guide
    * Start reading the PMBOK Guide & making cheat sheets
    * Start drilling this into mind "Yes I will study couple of hours every day till my exam date"
    * Ignore the following:
        - Any test exams
        - Free sites pertaining to PMP study
        - PM PrepCast (Only when I finished going thru' the PMBOK guide, i started listening to the PrepCast which was like 3 weeks after start)
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Why Get a Personal PMP Exam Coach?
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Your coach works with you (either one-on-one or in a group) to assess your needs, determine where you lack knowledge and recommend a study plan for you. In this way you know exactly where you stand and what the best (and usually fastest) way is for you to study and pass the PMP exam.

By attending the regular coaching sessions -- usually once every week -- you have the chance to review your progress and discuss issues with the coach.

Also, our coaches are "tough" and point out any slack if you don't hold up your end of the bargain -- just like any good coach or tutor should!
 
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Kudos to our students who passed the PMP exam!

Ahmed Alqomary, PMP
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Mokhtar Ali, PMP
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Heather Newberry, PMP
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The PM Formulas : PMP Formulas PDF and Cheat Sheet
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Are you stressed about the math and formulas you need to study and know for your PMP Exam? Don't worry! There's a better way to study them.

Yes, the PMP Exam and the formulas are complex. But The PMP Exam Formula Study Guide was created specifically to provide you an easy reference and study guide. It is your authoritative source to all the formulas and values you need to master for the PMP Exam.
 
Should I become PMP Certified or PMI-ACP Certified?
An interesting question that some of my students have been asking lately is whether they should spend time studying for the PMP Exam or concentrate on studying for the PMI-ACP Exam. In response to this question I give one of my favorite answers as an instructor – “Well…. it depends!” You might as well ask me "Should I get a Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Physics?” Or "Should I become a Painter or a Philosopher?"

The answer to this question cannot really come from me, but it has to come from within you and depends largely on your goals, desired career path and preferences. For example, do you want to be managing a 10-Year project for SpaceX to send satellites to Jupiter? Then do your PMP Exam prep first, because we are talking serious Waterfall-based approaches. Or do you want to be working for a small startup company developing software? Then go for PMI-ACP because you need Agility. So the answer isn't "what Cornelius says", but instead "what you want and what you need". To help you determine which is a better fit for you, let’s delve into the benefits of each approach and then you can make your own educated decision.
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