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]]> By: admin http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-30 admin Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:09:41 +0000 http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/#comment-30 Maria, If you believe your problem is with the ITTOs and when they are used, then I would recommend two things: 1) Buy Andy Crowe's book (See my 'lessons learned part 1') and work through it. As I explain in my post, this book is *really* good at putting the processes in context. For every single process it has a section called, "When is it used?" This is exactly what you need. 2) Buy Fitchner's PrepCast and listen to the whole series on the way to/from work. Listening (rather than reading) activates a different part of your brain. When you hit your brain from multiple angles it increases memory retention. So Crowe's book will help you learn when a process should be used, and Fitchner's PrepCast will help you remember more. Together they should set you up to be successful on your second attempt. Go ahead and schedule your retake for 2 months out to keep youself motivated! -jason Maria,

If you believe your problem is with the ITTOs and when they are used, then I would recommend two things:

1) Buy Andy Crowe’s book (See my ‘lessons learned part 1′) and work through it. As I explain in my post, this book is *really* good at putting the processes in context. For every single process it has a section called, “When is it used?” This is exactly what you need.

2) Buy Fitchner’s PrepCast and listen to the whole series on the way to/from work. Listening (rather than reading) activates a different part of your brain. When you hit your brain from multiple angles it increases memory retention.

So Crowe’s book will help you learn when a process should be used, and Fitchner’s PrepCast will help you remember more. Together they should set you up to be successful on your second attempt. Go ahead and schedule your retake for 2 months out to keep youself motivated!

-jason

]]> By: Maria Mosqueda http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Maria Mosqueda Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:12:22 +0000 http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/#comment-29 I also have a MBA, 10 years of successful project management experience and failed the PMP Exam. I believe I need to focus on the Inputs/Outpus and understand which Tools/Techniques are used and when. But are there any other suggestions? I ask since many of you have passed the exam and I would appreciate your input. Thanks. I also have a MBA, 10 years of successful project management experience and failed the PMP Exam. I believe I need to focus on the Inputs/Outpus and understand which Tools/Techniques are used and when.

But are there any other suggestions?

I ask since many of you have passed the exam and I would appreciate your input.

Thanks.

]]> By: Jason http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Jason Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:04:02 +0000 http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/#comment-25 Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. With your background, I'm confident that you can pass the exam and should make a second attempt soon. The thing which jumps out at me from your comment is that the exam was very different than your practice questions. This is a major problem and should become the focus of your recovery plan. You need to do many more practice questions from MULTIPLE authors to gain wider exposure. There are tons of free questions on the web (google: "PMP practice questions") and in the back of every study guide. You can take heart from the fact that you now have MUCH more information about the exam. You have a better idea what the real questions are like and you know where you are weakest (from your score report). Use that information to focus your studies and target those practice questions. Give it another shot! -jason Larry,

I’m so sorry to hear about your experience. With your background, I’m confident that you can pass the exam and should make a second attempt soon.

The thing which jumps out at me from your comment is that the exam was very different than your practice questions. This is a major problem and should become the focus of your recovery plan. You need to do many more practice questions from MULTIPLE authors to gain wider exposure. There are tons of free questions on the web (google: “PMP practice questions”) and in the back of every study guide.

You can take heart from the fact that you now have MUCH more information about the exam. You have a better idea what the real questions are like and you know where you are weakest (from your score report). Use that information to focus your studies and target those practice questions. Give it another shot!

-jason

]]> By: Larry Staley http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Larry Staley Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:16:23 +0000 http://www.jesrush.com/how-to-pass-the-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-part-2/#comment-24 I just took and unfortunately did not pass the PMP exam. The test I took appeared totally different then the one I had taken on the Internet (simulated version). Also, I had used the Mulcahy book and read it THREE times, memorized all the process groups, and read the PMBOK manual twice. In addition, I had completed a UCSC Extension Program and Project Management certification program with most all A's. I also have an MBA. So I can't figure out what is wrong. Is it that some of us, even though we might be highly intelligent, for whatever reason just don't do well on these types of tests? I want to call PMI on Monday as I need to find a more efficient way to prep. Otherwise I will just fail if I take it a second time. Of course I can't even apply for the second test till I get a new job! Thanks! Larry Staley larrystaley07@comcast.net I just took and unfortunately did not pass the PMP exam. The test I took appeared totally different then the one I had taken on the Internet (simulated version). Also, I had used the Mulcahy book and read it THREE times, memorized all the process groups, and read the PMBOK manual twice. In addition, I had completed a UCSC Extension Program and Project Management certification program with most all A’s. I also have an MBA. So I can’t figure out what is wrong. Is it that some of us, even though we might be highly intelligent, for whatever reason just don’t do well on these types of tests? I want to call PMI on Monday as I need to find a more efficient way to prep. Otherwise I will just fail if I take it a second time. Of course I can’t even apply for the second test till I get a new job!

Thanks!

Larry Staley
larrystaley07@comcast.net

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