By Sarayu Gajendra, PMP, CAPM
I wanted to be Project Management Professional (PMP®) certified to get a job of my choice, earn respect, safety, knowledge, promotion and stability.
As soon as I cleared the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam, I knew my next goal was PMP and then I didn’t know what books to refer to, where I’ll find the materials and what I need to study.
Like most of us, my first point of contact were my friends who are also in the project management profession. They suggested the book I Want To Be A PMP, by Satya Narayan Dash.
I haven’t attended his class and never knew him before. Only because it was recommended to me by my colleagues, I followed his book. I had taken my needed 35 contact hours from other providers.
Own Study
Only obstacle I faced was managing time and keeping myself motivated. To do this I started writing as I leant and kept a target for myself every week.
Book Review - I Want To Be A PMP
It’s a great book and very easy to read.
So first I understood the concepts from the book, important topics for the exam and an easy way of memorizing concepts through this book and then I started solving a lot of questions. These helped me pass the PMP exam.
My favorite topics of readings are:
- Risk Management,
- Procurement Management,
- Communications Management, and
- Stakeholder Management.
Other than the above knowledge areas, the remaining concepts are also nicely explained in the book.
PMP Exam Experience
I had scheduled my exam from 10AM to 2PM. Ten days before my actual exam, I daily practiced staying awake during that time and took mock exams for those 4 hours. This kept me prepared mentally and helped me concentrate for four hours at a stretch.
I joined a whatsapp group for PMP exam preparation as well and this group kept me motivated. There are a number of PMP aspirants sharing their feedback and helping with important questions.
Approach Used
I have had some quick ways to address the PMP exam questions.
- If there are scenario-based questions and there are two options that seem right, I choose the longest option and choose the one that sounds like a more humane PM.
- If the question has the word risk, then the answer will also fall under one of the risk management processes.
- For lengthy questions, I would read the last line and the options. Then I would read the para real fast.
Suggestions for PMP Aspirants
- Three months is enough to study and clear this exam.
- Go through Satya sir’s videos, and read I Want To Be PMP book.
- Solve a lot of questions.
Brief Profile:
Sarayu Gajendra, PMP, CAPM.
I currently work in the project management profession at an MNC, based out of Bangalore, India.
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