How I Passed PMP Exam Using a Simple Method – Sayeenand G, PMP

"Shiv, I passed PMP exam!

I am a regular visitor of your blog. I used to read all the success stories you mailed and pick up tips for my preparation. Even now I enjoy these PMP Lesson Learned articles. It is fascinating to see how different people use different strategies to reach common goal – PMP.

I figured that once I passed PMP exam I must share my study strategy, tips, and insights.

So here it is!"

The PMP trigger

I don’t remember how I connected with your blog, but it helped gain insights into my PMP preparation right from the beginning. I am a mechanical Engineer working in services company.

The PMP fire started in me when one of my colleagues and my best friend passed PMP exam and got managerial posts in a good organization.

I had to get mine.

I also realized that in the industry if you wanted to grow in career an industry-recognized certification certainly helps. It gives you get the required knowledge as well as credibility. PMP is definitely one of them.

Then again, balancing family, work and study is a big challenge for people like me. But I realized that with dedication I could make it happen.

My PMP journey began slowly and it took me 5 months to get certified.

Also Read: How this one PMP book helped me pass my exam – by Mohammed Mabruk, PMP

I began with a milestone based plan

Excel sheet with calendar dates for important milestones was my first plan. I wrote down when to study which of the knowledge areas.

In the 35-hour contact education course I got an overall idea of the concepts I should focus more based on my weak areas. I planned my study according to that – by focusing on weak areas up front.

In the first 2 weeks I studied Rita Mulcahy book thoroughly.

I tell you, general PMIism is the best part of this book. All the secrets are within first few pages.

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