There are those times in life that getting to our destination just cannot happen fast enough. We’ve all heard the plaintive question (usually asked by children sitting in the back seat of a moving automobile), “are we there yet?” You may find yourself asking the same question when it comes to being prepared to take the PMP Exam. Are we there yet?
In my humble opinion, unless you’ve completed 35 hours of instructor led training, read the ALL-IN-ONE CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification Guide written by Joseph Phillips from cover to cover (cross referencing the PMBOK guide) and have successfully completed no less than twenty (20) hours of exam simulation testing (Transcender or other tools), you are probably NOT ready to take the exam.
When it comes to exam preparation, there are no shortcuts. This is one of the reasons I don’t refer to the tips I suggest as tricks. Knowledge is king and it’s your job to thoroughly master the subject. It’s not good enough to ‘know what you don’t know”. You must “know what you know” thoroughly. You are either ready or you are not.
If you haven’t adequately prepared (see first paragraph), I advise you not to take the test. Some things in life should not be rushed. And there are things in life that cannot be rushed. Project Management Professional certification preparation falls into both categories. Time must be allowed to internalize the subject matter. You have to make it your own.
So don’t be too hard on yourself at this point. Sit back and exhale. Ah, doesn’t that feel better. Make a plan and stick to it. After all, you are the “project manager” of your life. Preparing for the PMP Exam is a project. Use the tools and techniques that you’ve been studying. Build quality control and quality assurance into your plan. Don’t forget to add reserves for the unknown unknowns. You know the drill…
"A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result."
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