Here is Free guide to crack PMP certification exam in 45 days.

1. CRACK
PMP®IN
45 DAYS
A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

2. What is PMP®?
PMP® (Project Management Professional) Certification is the most in-demand
professional credential in project management offered by PMI®
(Project Management Institute) to professionals who successfully clear the PMP®
Exam.
Preparing for PMP®
The PMP® exam is known to be challenging; so candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly before making
their first attempt. Effectiveness of any PMP® -prep plan depends on candidate’s individual experience and
capability and this eBook can be used as a reference when creating your own study plan. Your PMP preparation
can be completed in a month, but we recommend all professionals to take at least 45 days for thorough
preparation.
This guide was prepared after carefully analyzing the study patterns of 19000+PMP® aspirants trained by
Simplilearn and consulting our trainers. Following instructions presented in this guide will help you create your
own study plan and prepare you for the certification exam in the most effective way.
Table of Contents
Important Information
Week 1 - 2: PMBOK®
Week 3 - 4: PMP® Prep-course & Additional Resources
Week 5: Mock Tests
Week 6: Refresh
The Actual Exam

3. Important Information
PMI® requires that all candidates mandatorily undergo Project Management training and have a 35 PDU Project
Management training certificate (PDU - Professional Development Units; 1PDU is 1Contact Hour of education).
This can be obtained by enrolling for a PMP® -prep course from an REP
(Registered Education Provider) such as Simplilearn.
For a detailed outline of PMP® Certification course, please watch this video.
If you do not have time to attend classroom sessions, you can opt for Online or Virtual Class which will give you
the required Contact Hours and enable you to prepare as per your convenience.
For more details on eligibility, exam format, application tips and other specifics, please visit
Simplilearn’s PMP® page here.
In addition to PMP® , Simplilearn also provides certification training for many related courses such as PRINCE2® ,
PMI® ACP,CBAP,MSP® ,PgMP® ,RMP® and Software Estimation which are bundled together as the All-in-one
Project Management Suite for your convenience. These courses will complement your PMP® certification and
focus on other aspects of Project Management such as Risk, Programme Management, Business Analysis and
so on.

4. Week 1- 2: PMBOK®
Project Management Body of Knowledge (also known as PMBOK® , now 5th
Edition) is a guide that contains set of processes and knowledge areas which are
widely accepted as best-practices in project management. The PMBOK® is not
industry-specific and all principles, processes and knowledge areas are applicable to
any project.
We recommend that all professionals appearing for PMP® certification exam become PMI® members as the
cost of application is lower and there are added benefits such as free PMBOK® download, insightful
publications on PM Network® , exclusive online resources, and access to communities.
In addition to this, you receive discounts on the cost of credential exams, educational and networking events,
professional development courses and special members’ only pricing when purchasing books, papers and other
items at the PMI® Marketplace.
During the course of your preparation you can refer other PMP® materials such as those provided by your
REP if you have enrolled for a prep-course.Do not rely on too many reference books and more than just
reading, it is vital that you clearly understand the concepts to be prepared for situational questions.
Although the PMBOK® can look a bit intimidating for the first-time reader, the book as a whole stresses on
important project management topics which any experienced Project Manager should be familiar with.
Depending on your reading and comprehension capability you can pace reading the PMBOK® but it is
important that all concepts are understood well. On an average, you should spend 2-3 hours for reading or 1
chapter per day.
Study material provided by Simplilearn with the PMP® -prep course is a condensed version of the PMBOK®
containing important topics, ITTOs, formulas and other relevant information with live examples so that you
can understand PMBOK® concepts better.This study material is designed to complement your reading of
PMBOK® and even has exercises at the end of every chapter for
self-evaluation. As you progress with your preparation, it is equally important that you are able to evaluate
your understanding of PMBOK® .

5. It is advisable that all candidates taking up the PMP® exam must have read the complete PMBOK® at least
twice. To prepare yourself for the exam in 45 days, you should be able to read through the book in 2-3 weeks’
time reading 1chapter each day.
While reading, take notes and some of the more important sections on PMBOK® you should focus on are:
ITTOs
Process Definitions
Definitions mentioned in Glossary
Study material provided by Simplilearn focuses on all of these important sections, you can view the sample
material here.
Checklist for Week 1- 2
Read PMBOK® everyday - not less than two hours
Refer additional reading materials
Research about ATOs for Contact Hours

6. Week 3 - 4: PMP®-Prep Course & Additional Resources
By this time, you should have finalized a PMP® prep-course from an ATO to provide
you with the mandatory Contact Hours and reference materials to aid your
preparation. The Contact Hours certificate will have to be presented along with your
application; hence it should be procured as soon as you finish your training.
Simplilearn’s blended model course provides an optimum mix of classroom and online sessions to help you
understand and learn various PMBOK® concepts as per your schedule/convenience.
The condensed, exam-specific study materials will focus on important topics and aid in quicker
preparation.
In addition to study materials, Free Resources section of Simplilearn has a cohesive collection of
resources that can aid your preparation.
This phase (Week 3-4) is the best time to start focusing on ITTOs (Inputs, Tools, Techniques and Outputs).
Study material from Simplilearn has all ITTOs listed for your ready-reference. Since there are lots of ITTOs,
memorizing all of them would be difficult. The right approach would be to understand each process and also
make it a habit to refer to the ITTO sheet regularly till your actual exam.
Once the second phase of your study plan is complete, start with the application process so that you will be able
to take up the exam as soon as you are done with your preparation. For more information on the PMP® Exam
application process, click here.
Additional tips
Memorize formulae by writing them down.
Interact & ask questions to your trainer.
Practice dumping information like ITTOs, formulae,key terminologies on paper (from
memory) for the actual exam.
Checklist for Week 3 - 4
Ensure you receive the 35 PDU certificate
Ensure multiple (ideally more than four) Mock tests are included with course Make
sure your REP has doubt clearing sessions

7. Week 5: Mock Tests
As you may already know,PMP® Exam is a 4-hour, 175-Question test with 25 pre-test
questions. Prior to your exam, it is important that you take up plenty of mock exams to
get the actual feel of the exam and build up your stamina.
You can find lots of PMP® mock tests online but make sure you pick tests from reputable providers so that your
preparedness is flawless. Ideally the mock tests you take up should have difficulty on par with the actual PMP®
exam.
As part of the course,Simplilearn provides five mock tests with detailed explanations for thorough preparation
and these mock exams will give a comprehensive feedback on your understanding of the PMBOK® and point
out if there are any weak areas. It is equally important that after each mock test, you evaluate the results with the
right answers provided, and understand where you went wrong.
You can also access Simplilearn’s free mock test here.
If you are consistently scoring 80-85% in mock tests, you are ready for the real exam.
Checklist for Week 5
Practice Mock tests everyday
Thoroughly evaluate right and wrong answers
Practice timing yourself during mock tests
Continue Mock tests till you are consistently scoring 80-85%

8. Week 6: Refresh
By week 6 you should have completed your study,mock tests and be mentally
prepared to take your exam. Use this time to focus on weak areas, practice writing
down ITTOs, brain dumps and important formulas ahead of the exam.
Simplilearn provides doubt-clearing sessions that can be used to interact with the trainer during this phase.Use
these sessions to discuss weak areas with your trainer and clear any doubts that may have risen during your
Mock test-evaluation.
During the refresh phase, you can also go through other resources, tips and tricks and the Free Ebook on
Essential PMP® Concepts and Formulas that would be useful during the certification exam but do not try to cram
yourself with unnecessary information.
Checklist for Week 6
Ensure all weak areas have been covered
Check your grasp of ITTOs
Make sure you are able to memorize all important formulae Relax
and rest well during the last few days up to your exam

9. The Actual Exam:
Prior to, and on the day of the examination be calm, relax and prepare yourself to take up the exam. Reach the
venue with a valid Identification proof at least half an hour before the exam. Once you are provided with blank
sheets 15minutes before the exam, write down ITTOs, brain dumps, important formulas and any other
information you think should be written down (practiced inWeek 2).
Additional Exam Tips:
During the exam if you are unsure of any questions, mark and answer them later.
Remember the answer that looks right as per your logic or experience might not be the right answer as per
PMI® so for those four hours only focus on applicability of PMBOK® theory.
During the exam, time yourself in such a way that you leave a window for checking all answers before submitting.
Our PMP® training program, like this guide provides flexibility over the course of your preparation and if you follow
these instructions you should be able to clear the PMP® in your first attempt.
We have successfully trained over 19000+ professionals from 150 countries for their PMP® certification so if
you have any queries regarding your PMP® certification, you can always write to us support@simplilearn.com

10. PMP® training from Simplilearn gives you the right guidance
and flexibility to prepare as per your convenience.
Also when you enroll for the PMP® course from Simplilearn, get a copy of Essential PMP® Concepts and
Formulas eBook absolutely FREE!
For more information on our PMP course, please click here or write to support@simplilearn.com
Good Luck!
Classroom
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14 hours of
e-learning content
90 days
e-learning access
35 PDUs
5 Mock Tests Hardcopy of
courseware
PMBOK®-based
eBooks
Doubt
clearing sessions