The key to passing a PMP test lies in adequate preparation and practice.
Project Management Professionals, sought after by private companies as well as government agencies to increase the efficiency and success of their teams' projects, receive their certification by passing the 200 question Project Management Professional (PMP) Test. According to the Project Management Institute, passing this exam requires at least 35 hours of study time in addition to the education requirements that must be fulfilled prior to taking the test. As with any examination, the key to passing the PMP test lies in preparation and practice, and many resources exist to help a Project Manager fulfill that goal.
Instructions
Preparing to Pass the PMP Test
1. Study on your own by utilizing free resources such as those offered online by Exam Central. This website has free practice exams, questions, flash cards and definitions found on the PMP exam. The Project Management Institute website also has the PMP Credential Handbook and free questions online as well.
2. Study in a group. Organize a small study group of other project managers preparing for the test. Purchase a study aid such as PMP Certification for Dummies or the book A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge 4th Edition (PMBOK) from booksellers such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Review the information and quiz each other on questions.
3. Enroll in a class. The Project Management Institute offers a four day long boot camp from 8 am to 6 pm monthly in select cities for $1899.00.
4. Take an online course. The Project Management Institute also offers an online course with study guides and practice tests. A 30-day access costs $129.99, 60-day access is $199.99, 90-day access costs $249.99 and 180-day access is $399.99. The 180-day course has a money-back guarantee.
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