My PMP journey and tips

My success was due to good luck, hard work, and support and advice from friends and mentors. But most importantly, it was dependent on me to keep trying after I had failed.”– Mark Warner I started by attending a 5 day course on PMP exam prep that was hosted by Vidyesh. Through his energy, knowledge … Continue reading My PMP journey and tips

ELIMINATE RANSOMWARE BEFORE ENTERING THE EXAM CENTRE

How much is sufficient as study preparation for the PMP exam? With the plethora of prep books, simulation exams, mind maps, flash cards, sample questions, apps and other online resources readily available one is still left with a jittery feeling for the things that are still to be read, re-read and devoured again before the … Continue reading ELIMINATE RANSOMWARE BEFORE ENTERING THE EXAM CENTRE

BEFORE THE PMP EXAM – THE D DAY HAS ARRIVED

The jittery feeling, butterflies in the stomach, the feeling to just want the exam to get over with and the feeling to escape. These shall be the overburdening thoughts swimming in your mind on the day of the exam. It’s natural of course to experience them especially after you having weathered through countless hours of … Continue reading BEFORE THE PMP EXAM – THE D DAY HAS ARRIVED

What decides whether you shall pass or fail in the PMP Exam?

PMP certification is possible to achieve BUT it is a very difficult exam! This statement needs a slight tweak and immediately things become far more POSITIVE… PMP Certification is possible to achieve THOUGH it is a very difficult exam! What decides whether one passes or fails in the PMP Exam? It’s the attitude with which one … Continue reading What decides whether you shall pass or fail in the PMP Exam?

Nothing dreary about the Exam Audit Process!!

The prospect of having your PMP application audited should be the least of your worries when appearing for the exam. The chances of an audit are very remote as the audit selection criteria itself is very random. Fill the application truthfully by first ensuring that you meet the eligibility criteria and be relaxed that you … Continue reading Nothing dreary about the Exam Audit Process!!

Preparing your Brain-Dumps

Well, finally PMI did the inevitable, the one loophole they had in their rather robust examination rules, has also been plugged. Read more on “BANNED! No Brain-Dumps during THE 15 min TUTORIAL TIME”. Having a ready reckoner “dump sheet” created and accessible at the beginning of the PMP exam helped one to be independent of … Continue reading Preparing your Brain-Dumps

NOT A PMP YET??? SURE YOU HAVE A LONG LIST OF EXCUSES

Following are excerpts of an actual conversation between Vidhi and Vidyesh… Vidhi (May 2014 after the 35 hours of PDU): "I have completed the 35 hours of training and now am eligible for the exam".  Vidyesh: "Hope you are not thinking to rest for a few days to assimilate the many things you learnt in … Continue reading NOT A PMP YET??? SURE YOU HAVE A LONG LIST OF EXCUSES