PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP): 8 THINGS NO ONE TOLD ME

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May Wong, PMP

PMPROJECT ANAGEMENT

ROFESSIONAL

8Things no one told me….

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MAY WONGPROJECT MANAGER

1WHAT IS A PMBOKPronounced: ‘pim’ – ‘bok’

DON’T.

read the entire PMBOK. Use it as a guide/reference. There is too much information that is very academically presented & will bore you within 2 minutes!

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) is a book which presents a set of standard terminology and guidelines for project management. The Fifth Edition (2013) is the document resulting from work overseen by the Project Management Institute (PMI). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2WHAT(OR WHO)IS PROMETRIC

BE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROMETRIC INTERFACE

Prometric is a U.S company in the test administration industry. They operate globally providing services to operate test centres, delivery and to administer test.

The PMP exam is operated by Prometric, and it is computerized and programmed test. It’ll be comforting to know what to expect on the screen – in terms of it’s interface, functionalities & it’s look.

IT WILL LOOK LIKETHIS!

3ODD-BALLS IN YOUR HALLEveryone is unique in their own way and have different methods

of coping with an exam.

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KEEP YOUR SMILEThere will be many DISTRACTIONS in the exam hall. IGNORE THEM! Do not let it dampen your spirits.

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4WHAT HAPPENS AT THE EXAM HALL

EXPECTATIONSMANAGE YOUR

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At the examination hallYou’ll be given a locker to store your bag & other belongings

You’ll be ask to fill up a simply form with your personal details – bring a valid photo ID

You’ll need to go through a security check to ensure there are no hidden notes on you – a quick body frisk

You will be given some pencils & paper, a calculator & a headset

You will be given 4 hours to complete the exam. Clock starts once you lick ‘Begin Test’

Raise your hand when you want to excuse yourself from the exam hall for a toilet break or a drink of water

There will be CCTVs everywhere – stay calm & focus

Raise your hand when you need more paper or any other assistance

You will be given 15 minutes to learn how to use a computer & navigate the software

Once you click ‘Submit’, you’ll be ask to do a survey while it computes your results

You will be given a copy of your results before you leave

You can review all your answers – as many times as you want

5THERE’S PLENTY OF TIME

MANAGEMENTTIME

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6NO POINT MEMORIZING

VS UNDERSTANDING

MEMORIZING

One of the worst mistake I’ve done throughout my PMP journey is to try and memorize too much. From Knowledge Areas, to Process Groups, to Processes, to ITTOs, to formulas, definitions…etc.

I wish someone told me that it’ll only help with 10% of the questions. The other 90% requires understanding of the subject & accurate interpretation of the question.

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7NOT EVERYTHING YOU’VE FOUND ONLINE IS TRUE

and this apply to non-PMP information as well

Be wary of un-verified sources of information. Always refer back to PMBOK or check with your prep-course counselor.

8THE NEED TO LET GOand let GOD manage the rest

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Once you’ve done enough preparation, it is important to acknowledge that you’ve done your part - and let GOD do the rest. There will always be something that we have not read or learn. So all we can do is to lift up the situation to GOD and pray for HIS wisdom.

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