PMP Exam Lessons Learned by Vishal P (New PMP Exam 2016)

Many Aspirants attempting the new 2016 PMP Exam have brought back good news. Vishal P is one of them. Vishal passed the new exam in the first attempt with 4 months’ intense study.

Vishal P Passed the New PMP Exam 2016 with 4 Months’ Preparation

Below is the sharing by Vishal who have recently passed the exam based on the 2016 exam content outline:

It took me around 4 months of intense study to clear the exam in my first attempt — around 2-3 hours of daily study and 8-10 hours daily study a week before the exam was sufficient enough to pass the exam with 3 proficient & 2 moderately proficient grades. Had taken leave from work a week before the exam to complete the studies.

PMBOK® Guide formed the base for all my studies. I ensured that I am aware about all the concepts, flows & terminologies in PMBOK® Guide and then complimented the same with Headfirst PMP Book. Headfirst PMP was really helpful in simplifying some of the complex material that I was not able to understand earlier just by referring PMBOK® Guide. Also referred Rita’s PMP Book to cover knowledge gaps identified during mock tests. My suggestion for fellow PMP aspirants would be to refer one of the above i.e. either Headfirst PMP or Rita’s PMP  along with PMBOK® Guide as an study guide.

With regards to the new exam pattern — as most of Aspirants will be aware the study materials or PMBOK® Guide has not changed. So the study plan for our fellow PMP aspirants should not change until PMI announces changes to PMBOK® Guide.

All the questions that I encountered were directly or indirectly referenced from PMBOK® Guide or these 2 reference guides.

With regards to the formulas — ensured to understand the underlying basic principles for all EVM formulas for PMP.

Took all the mock PMP tests suggested by Edward Chung to determine if I am ready for the exam. Was able to get score of around 75-85% on all the tests.

I have been following Edward’s notes/comments since the time I decided to go for the PMP certification. All the information that provided has helped me tremendously . I followed all the free exam links, reference books that mentioned. And I was able to achieve my PMP certification in my first attempt.

Thanks for sharing the information and continue the good work.

Thanks again Vishal. Wish all Aspirants PMP success!