Yet another PMP Success Story

October 21, 2019 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

I got this lessons learned feedback from a candidate, who wants to remain anonymous. So, I am not going to reveal her name. However, we are more interested in learning how she successfully cleared the PMP exam than on finding her name, right?

Continue to read to find out what she has in store for us …

Start of Interview

Table of Contents

Personal Details

1. Your name
Name is hidden (as requested by the candidate)

2. Your Qualification
Degree in Engineering

3. Your Industry
Information Technology (IT)

4. Years of Experience
10-15 years

Details of Training Attended

5. Where did you attend the PMP preparation training?
Chennai

6. What is the mode of your training?
Class room based

Details of Exam Preparation

7. How long did you prepare for the exam?
45-90 days

8. In your opinion, which is the best book for PMP exam preparation?
Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep, Ninth Edition

9. Did you take part in any online forum during the preparation?
No.

10. Most useful online resource for PMP exam preparation
The PM PrepCast^TM

11. How did you prepare for the exam? What would you like to change if you would revisit the exam preparation period?
Go through PMBOK 6 right from the beginning.

Opinion on the PMP Exam Content

12. Easiest knowledge area?
Communications Management

13. Most difficult knowledge area?
Integration Management

During the Exam

14. Time taken to complete the exam?
Time was just enough

15. Can you share few words about your experience going through the actual PMP exam?
I felt I should have taken more mock exams.

Final Word

16. One last piece of advice for candidates preparing for the exam?
Read PMBOK 6 thoroughly. Be consistent and persistent with preparation. All the best.

End of Interview

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Conclusion

I thank the candidate for sharing her lessons learned. She has clearly two suggestions: focus on PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition and ensure that you have adequate practice.

It is always encouraging and motivating to hear such success stories. When are you going to share your happy moment?

If you need any help in your PMP journey, please feel free to contact me.

If you are already a PMP Credential holder, please share your success story. You can use the PMP Lessons Learned form to share your lessons learned. It should not take more than 5-10 minutes, but has the potential to encourage thousands of PMP aspirants.

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