Learning happens in every project. Preparation and taking on the PMP Examination, being a project by itself, is no different. The best way to prepare for PMP exam is to consider the exam as a project.
Every PMP candidate goes through an individual study path. Documenting and learning the positives and negatives of their approach will be of great value to new aspirants. The approach is similar to the lessons learned register, from previous projects, giving valuable information to an organization for its future projects. This is the idea behind this article.
I would like to congratulate Mr. Sarfraz Ul Haque, who successfully cleared the PMP examination. I sincerely thank him for sharing the lessons learned and his experience during the journey of the PMP exam.
Read further to take a leaf out of Sarfraz’s PMP success story.
Table of Contents
Personal Details
1. Your name
Sarfraz Ul Haque
2. Your Qualification
Degree in Engineering
3. Your Industry
Construction
4. Years of Experience
5-10 years
Details of Training Attended
5. Where did you attend PMP training?
Self study
6. What is the mode of your training?
Self study and guidance from Mr Manickavel over the call and from his blog
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?
PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy
9. Did you take part in any online forum during the preparation?
No
10. Most useful online resource for PMP exam preparation
Question & answer
11. How did you prepare for the exam? What would you like to change if you would revisit the exam preparation period?
Don’t delay to appear for your exam; just devote yourself with full dedication and sit for the exam without any fear of failure.
Opinion on the PMP Exam Content
12. Easiest knowledge area?
Risk Management
13. Most difficult knowledge area?
Stakeholder Management
During the Exam
14. Time taken to complete the exam?
Time was just enough
Final Word
15. One last piece of advice for candidates preparing for the exam?
During preparation, think everything in the style of PMBOK guideline only.
16. Do you have anything else to say?
Question answer exercise – Do as maximum as you can and revisit your wrong and right answers and you can cure your immature concept or missing gap.
Sashikala’s Success Story
I hope the above success story of Mr. Sarfraz Ul Haque will motivate you towards your own success.
If you are interested in sharing your PMP success story, you can use my PMP Lessons Learned form. Your PMP success story and valuable lessons learned will be shared on this blog for the benefit of other PMP aspirants.
Certified Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®
An enthusiastic project management practitioner and trainer.
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