Lessons learned

I like to share what I experienced regarding the PMP exam with you

Resources used

• PMBOK
  
• Rita
  
• Kim heldman
  
• Head first
  
• PmStudy
  
• Rita FastTrack
  
• Head first exam
  
• Oliver lehman exam
  
• Online free exams
  

 
 

Comments on the used resources

Resource	Weak points	Strengthens	General comment
PMBOK			No debate you have to read it at least 2~3 times and very slowly
Rita	Ego tone Famous chart doesn't belong to any thing A lot of extraneous		In my opinion this book was not useful at all
Kim		Is explaining the PMBOK Arranged by process groups	Excellent book but need very hard study – you need to study hard.
Headfirst			Very good book at the start to understand what is going on
Pmstudy		Very important material to review before the exam Very useful exams	I used this for the last 21 days before the exam and I bought their program which afforded me about 100 $
Rita FastTrack			You can use it to train yourself only, but use it by the knowledge areas only
Headfirst exam			OK, nice to take it
Oliver lehman			Which is the most difficult free exam I experienced take it only if you are very self confidence
Online free exams			No need for them

General comments

• For sure you need to plan your study and work your plan
  
• You need to study hard for at least 45 days, and for 4~6 hours daily
  
• You need to understand, don't try to anything except understanding
  
• You need to take trial full 4 hours exam and putting yourself in the exam mood
  

Days before the exam

• Be cool
  
• Eat healthy
  
• Drink a lot of water
  
• Don't overdue caffeine
  

Day before the exam

• Wake up very early – to sleep early 
  
• Don't study anything and stay cool
  

Exam approach

• Go to the test center earlier at list half an hour
  
• I take a break in the middle of the exam to have some snacks and juice
  
• Say to yourself ISA you will do it
  

   
   

GOOD LUCK