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The PMBOK guide may not be the most interesting reading material in the world. In fact, many PMP
aspirants complain that it is too dry and wordy. However, the point of the PMBOK is to explain the
“story” of how PMI wants you to manage a project from initiation to closure.
PMI tries to simplify things by explaining their project management process in charts instead of words.
Seeing complex charts for the rst time can be overwhelming, which is why many candidates get
confused.
As you are looking at the charts in the PMBOK, translate these charts into simply, plain English for
yourself. Let’s take Plan Scope Management as an example. Its ITTO chart is attached below:
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It is a good idea to draw a “cheat sheet” for yourself before you begin your exam. This gives you a
chance to collect your thoughts and stay calm before the timer starts counting down. You can refer
back to your “cheat sheet” whenever you’d like to during the exam.
Since the Process Chart is the “skeleton” of the PMBOK, it is a great resource to include on your cheat
sheet, along with all of the formulas you need to know.
Here is an example of what a cheat sheet can look like. Feel free to add in more material that you feel is
necessary.
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While the PMP exam is based on the PMBOK, it also includes many situational questions that are
derived from the RDS (Role Delineation Study). Every 3-5 years, PMI surveys thousands of project
managers world-wide to nd out what they’ve been doing on daily basis. They try to incorporate their
experiences into the PMP exam. You can only prepare for the situational questions on the PMP exam
by doing as many practice questions as possible. Reading the PMBOK, or any other study guide, is a
good starting point, but it will not be enough to prepare you.
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5/28/2020 How to Pass Your PMP Certification on Your First Try - Business 2 Community

How to Pass Your PMP Certi cation on Your

The PMP Certi

Additionally, a joint study

that will get you certi ed on your rst try.

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10 Ways to Show Your Ability to Handle

How to Answer Emails Professionally (With

6 Steps to Create an E ective Business

6 Reasons NOT to Join a BNI Group

3. Create memory aids

Interviews Popular Articles

Root cause analysis

also simply not enough to assume youSign

5. Know your formulas

of you will have entirely different exams.

6 Steps to Create an E ective Business

6 Reasons NOT to Join a BNI Group

3 Things you Need to Know About Traditional

 This article was written for Business 2 Community by Helena Lui.

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Author: Helena Lui

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