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Table of Contents 1. What to Expect When Taking the Exam?-Center-based (in person) & Online: 2. Tips for Passing the Exam: What to Expect When Taking the Exam?-Center-based (in person) & Online: The PMP exam is timed, you have 240 minutes (4 hours) to complete the exam, and it consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. Of those, 25 are considered pretest questions (which means only 175 are scored), and these are placed randomly throughout the exam. You will get a pass/fail result at the end of the exam. The exam is divided into two sections; there is a 10-minute break after you complete the first section (does not count toward the 240 minutes). Once your break has begun, you can't go back and review any questions from the previous section. The exam is preceded by a tutorial and followed by a survey, neither of which are required or are counted in the 240 minutes. PMP exam question...

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is changing the PMP exam content effective January 2, 2021. You can locate the new Exam Content Outline (ECO) on PMI's website here . The ECO outlines the Domains, Tasks, and Enablers that will be covered on the exam.  Please note that the PMP exam is available to take online; you can find more information about this process on PMI's website.  Table of Contents 1. Outline of Changes to the New PMP Exam Content 2. Content Area Definitions and Examples Outline of Changes to the New PMP Exam Content  The new exam content will incorporate approaches relative to the value delivery spectrum. Approximately half of the exam will represent predictive project management approaches, and the other half will represent agile or hybrid approaches, all of which are found throughout the three domain areas listed below.  The following image identifies the...

Studying for the PMP exam requires both a strategy and a plan, so I'll share some ideas and suggestions for how to create ones that are customized to your specific needs.  Armed with this information, you should be able to come up with a solid strategy and plan that will help you effectively use the time you have available to study. Best of luck to you, and happy studies!  Table of Contents 1. Understand the Exam Content 2. Set a Deadline to Take the Exam 3. Create A Study Timeline 4. Create A Study Plan 5. General Study Tips and Tricks 6. Vocabulary Tips & Tricks 1. Understand the Exam Content:  First and foremost, it is important to understand what information will be on the exam-for this, you should locate the updated 2021 Exam Content Outline ( ECO ) found on PMI's website.  Please be aware that t...

As professional exams go, the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam is on the more difficult side. Composed of 200 multiple-choice questions, the exam covers five process groups (otherwise known as phases or stages of a project), 10 knowledge areas, 49 defined processes, and dozens of tools and techniques. It covers a lot of ground in four hours-and not a minute more. The passing rate for first-time candidates is about 60 percent. In other words, six in 10 people who take the examination will pass, four in 10 will not. The takeaway is, while the examination is very passable, it is not a walk in the park. You must be prepared and ready. One way to help yourself is learning from the pitfalls that have ensnared the unsuccessful. Here are their six biggest regrets:  Table of Contents 1. Not starting a review early enough 2. Not using the latest edition of the PMBOK Guide 3. Not being familiar with the exam question types ...

The Project Management Professional (PMP) exam is considered to be one of the most challenging exams, and it is not uncommon that a project manager may not pass on the first attempt. While it is every project manager's goal to pass the first time, what happens if you don't?  Table of Contents 1. Passing the PMP exam 2. What happens if I fail? 3. The reexamination process 4. Preparing for your second (or third) attempt 5. What if I don't pass after three attempts? Passing the PMP exam  Much to the dismay of PMP candidates, the Project Management Institute (PMI) does not release a passing score on the PMP exam, nor do you receive a percentage score on your test result. While this may be frustrating, it is crucial to understand how PMI determines whether you passed or failed. There are hundreds of questions in the PMP question bank. When you start your exam, 200 questions (175 that ...

You have been studying and preparing for your Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, and now it is time to put all of your preparation to the test... literally! You may have heard that the PMP exam is difficult, and the questions-many of which are very wordy-are challenging and often confusing. The good news is that with some proven tactics, you can work your way through even the most difficult questions.  Table of Contents 1. Read the actual question first 2. Read all four answers 3. Be mindful of keywords 4. Know when to change your answer 5. Answer with PMI in mind Tip #1: Read the actual question first  Many of the PMP exam questions are long and wordy, and yet, there are typically only a few pieces of information that you may need. To best work your way through a long question, actually read what they are asking you first: skip to the bottom and look at the very end of the...

The vast majority of people have some form of exam anxiety, and the intensity can range from just a little nervous to paralyzing or crippling impacts. Exam anxiety is even more common for an exam as challenging as the Project Management Professional (PMP). If you have considered pursuing this globally recognized credential, you have likely heard that the 200-question exam is not for the faint of heart. In addition to the difficulty, most folks spend a lot of money and time preparing for the exam, and some also face the additional pressure that their credential is a job requirement. This can significantly add to the pressure you may feel going into the exam, which, in turn, increases the probability of experiencing exam anxiety.  Table of Contents 1. What is exam anxiety? 2. How can I reduce my anxiety? What is exam anxiety?  Unfortunately, the same beautiful brain that is going to en...