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Whenever I had discussion with a pmp aspirant, the first question that I am asked is, How To Pass PMP Exam On First Try. Let me make it clear, the pmp exam is not a rocket science. Yes ! I agree the pmp exam is a little bit tricky, but this is what people like me are for :) . We will teach you all the tips, tricks and techniques of the pass pmp exam on your first try, so that you are able to pass pmp exam on your first try.

In this blog post, we will try to cover some basics that you need to know to study for the exam, in order to pass pmp exam on your first try.

 

1: Study Smart Not Hard

There are hundred’s of articles, books, materials, forums, groups, blogs that helps achieve pmp success. But you do not need to read all the articles or books or join all the forums and follow all the blogs (except mine :) ).

So what I would suggest:

  • Join one or maximum two forums.
  • Follow a couple of blogs.
  • Read pmbok along with a reputable study guide.
  • Study before attending boot camp.

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    2: PMBOK

    Do not try to memorize the pmbok guide. Let me repeat, do not memorize the pmbok, implement the pmbok in your real world, in your real projects. Try to seek and implement each pmbok process in your project, in your surroundings whether other projects tend to be happening. The pmp exam is not about memorization of the pmbok guide rather it tests your ability of implementing the pmbok processes in your project. I have written an interesting article on PMP Exam and PMBOK

    3: PMP Boot Camp Training

    Almost everyone attend the boot camp for pmp preparation. Now I have seen almost everyone coming blank to the boot camp and going back blank too. Please read PMP Boot Camp and Exam Success article to get maximum benefit from your boot camp preparation and help your self out to pass pmp exam on your first try.

    4: PMI Point of View

    No matter what your background of managing projects are, whether you are a seasoned professional project manager managing projects over 20+ years or new immature project manager. The key to pass pmp exam on your first try to think and answer all questions keeping in mind pmi point of view. Here is an interesting article with valuable tips What To Think When Answering On The PMI PMP and Other Exam which for sure will be very helpful.

    I will try to keep this thread alive by updating it, meanwhile if you have some tips on how to pass pmp exam on first try, please do share.

     

     

     

     

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    Escaped early from an endless career in Telecommunication, to explore the beautiful world around. I am a researcher, analyst, thinker, futurist and a trend setter. Currently involved in writing a book and helping individual's achieve success in PMP Certification. Can be reached Twitter Facebook Google+ Google
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    18 Responses to Pass PMP Exam On First Try

    1. Selena October 6, 2011 at 4:05 am #

      This is very interesting! Great information and it is also very well written. I will bookmark and comeback soon.

      Reply
      • Amir Abbas October 6, 2011 at 5:34 am #

        Thanks. You are wellcome..

        Reply
    2. ayman November 9, 2012 at 11:10 am #

      the pmp exam how to pass on your first try

      can i get acopy thank you

      Reply
      • Amir Abbas November 9, 2012 at 11:43 am #

        @ayman.

        It’s an article on how to achieve success in PMP exam.

        There is of course a book How to pass PMP Exam on First Try by Andy Crowe and it’s available on Amazon..

        Here is the link:
        http://www.amazon.com/The-PMP-Exam-Pass-First/dp/0972967303 ..
        If you are in India or Pakistan, there are hard copies available in major stores..

        Reply
    3. ayman December 3, 2012 at 12:35 pm #

      هل رابط تنزيل الكتاب متوافر وفقنا الله واياكم الى كل خير

      Reply
      • Amir Abbas December 6, 2012 at 5:02 am #

        أنا آسف، أنا لم يكن لديك ذلك، ولكن حتى لو كان لي ذلك، وأنا لن تجعله على شبكة الإنترنت
        .السبب: بعض واحد تنفق الكثير من الوقت والجهد في كتابة هذا التقرير.

        Reply
    4. ayman December 3, 2012 at 12:42 pm #

      the link allow only to see few pages and cover and index
      have any one got link free download for forth edittion

      Reply
      • Amir Abbas December 6, 2012 at 5:07 am #

        I am a blogger ayman and I teach people to be ethical and fair in their dealings. I hope you understand !!.
        If there’s anything else, Please let me know and I’ll try to help.

        Reply
    5. Babasaheb Vasant Ohol January 22, 2013 at 1:08 pm #

      can get idea out of 200 who many answer should be right to pass PMP exam.

      Reply
    6. Babasaheb Vasant Ohol January 22, 2013 at 1:11 pm #

      Thanks for guidence further who out of 200 who many answer should be right to pass PMP Exam

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      • Amir Abbas January 23, 2013 at 4:29 am #

        Thanks Babasaheb for the comments.

        Well, after you attend exam, immediately you are notified of the result. The result card shows only Pass/Fail and your level in each process group.

        But it’s been famous that one should at least score above 60% to pass the exam..

        hope it’s helpful..

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    7. Ted February 9, 2013 at 3:48 am #

      I passed on the first try. I took a course (Cheetah Learning), used Rita Mulcahy’s book, and also used the free exam at Practice

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      • Amir Abbas February 11, 2013 at 4:59 am #

        Thanks Ted and congratulations you passed on your first try. The resources you mention specially Rita Book is an excellent guide and highly recommended..

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      • Tarek March 29, 2013 at 9:16 pm #

        Tom , Did you study from Pmbok also , or only Rita plus Practice Exams ?

        Reply
    8. PMGuy March 16, 2013 at 1:14 pm #

      PMBOK Guide 5th Edition is released now. Even though new edition of the book is out, PMI is still following the PMBOK Guide 4th edition for the PMP exam until July 31, 2013.
      All PMP training and study guide providers are in the process of updating their materials for upcoming change. New versions of the PMP 35 Contact Hour Trainings will be available sometime in June. But if you are preparing for the PMP exam now, it is highly recommended that you take it before July 31st using PMBOK Guide 4th Edition. This will give you access to a lot of PMP Exam lessons learned and other study aids.

      Reply
    9. waynesshah April 30, 2013 at 7:37 am #

      It is really good post and really helpful , It is informative post who want know about PMP certification.

      Thanks for your good post ,keep it up.

      Reply
      • Amir Abbas May 3, 2013 at 11:17 am #

        Thanks waynesshah,

        Glad it is helpful

        Reply

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