PMP exam requires a comprehensive training program to help you prepare and obtain the certification. Preparing for the certification can be a daunting task. Below we will discuss some of the quick tips that will help you ace the PMP examination. Before you get into them it is advisable to have a fair idea of PMP training, course and exam content. The tips are as follows:

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1. A clear idea of the Exam Blueprint. There are 2 ways to appear for the examination: Computerized and Paper-based. In both cases, there are 200 multiple-choice questions with 4 hours of the allotted time to complete them. And as 60% is the pass percentage, you will need to get approximately 138 questions right. There are no scheduled breaks during the allotted time. Following are the domains present in the examination:

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• Planning – 24% - 48 questions.

• Initiating – 13% - 26 questions.

• Executing – 30% - 60 questions.

• Monitoring & Controlling – 25% - 50 questions.

• Closing – 8% - 16 questions.

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1. Practice 24X7. The exam meets your time and budget and it itself is kind of a project. There are several websites that are available and provide free exam simulators and mock tests that you need to practice every now and then. The routine of PMP training, mock tests and simulators acquaint you with the type and length of the questions. Time management is also the key and you need to answer all the questions, manage them accordingly. Avoid spending too much time on a single question, mark the doubtful ones and reserve the last 15 minutes to review them.

 

1. Take the required PMP Exam prep-course. The training covers and deals with various aspects, ranging from project initiation and planning, how to execute, control and close the project to management responsibilities, etc. There are numerous types of PMP training provided today; some of the basic ones include live/online training, hybrid training and classroom training.

 

1. Link each and every question. When attempting a question, try to identify to which domain the question belongs to. The PMBOK categorized all the different process groups under the knowledge areas. The PMP exam tests your knowledge on project management concepts and theories in the real life based scenarios. Have a clear and thorough understanding of all the domains that will help you tackle all the 200 questions easily.

 

1. Have the formulas on your fingertips. There are certain formula based questions that can help you score strategically in the examination. Familiarize yourself with all the formulas Take help from Flash Cards that offer the definition of each and every term of the Knowledge areas. This is an easy way to memorize the terms and can help you retain the definitions and terms.

 

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