This document provides 12 tips for passing the PMP exam in one attempt. The key tips include creating a study schedule, thoroughly reading the PMBOK guide, practicing with many questions, using additional study materials, taking practice tests, discussing concepts with others, making good use of training hours, joining online PM groups, managing time well during preparation and the exam, creating a local study group, controlling panic, and using various learning methods. The overall message is that comprehensive preparation and practice are essential to pass the PMP exam on the first attempt.

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2. 1. Create Study Schedule
Define Target
Reverse Engineering
How much time Can devote daily?
Fix books / Resources.
Divide Topics
 Create Schedule
 Strictly Do not Breach Schedule Defined

3. 2. PMBOK (Read, Read Read……)
PMBOK published by PMI.
PMBOK is foundation
Need for Concept Clarity.
It is Lengthy
Avoiding PMBOK can be Dangerous
Read-Read-Read PMBOK Till you understand

4. 3. Do lot of Practice questions
 Many Questions are Scenario based.
 Need Practice to solve questions
 It helps in Categorization of questions
 Practice will help to create a strategy.
 Ensure to take quality Practice
Questions only

5. 4. Refer Additional Material
 PMBOK is base.
 Need additional material for in-depth
understanding on concept.
 Some questions appears out of
PMBOK.
 Some recommended resources are
• Rita Mulcahy
• Head First PMP: by Jennifer Greene
• The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your
First Try : Andy Crowe

6. 5. Write Practice Test
 Take Simulation Tests.
 Will help to manage Time.
 Will help to re-align your strategy.
 Need a sitting for 4 hours to solve
200 Question. Stamina is at test 
 Need to be Psychologically Fit with
adequate Stamina. Thus practice.

7. 6. Discuss– Discuss and Discuss
 Discussion help you to remember fast.
 Multiple minds give better outcome.
 Conceptually, you will be clear.
 It help in remembering.
 Does not get bored.
 Involvement of others boost confidence.
 Will help is defining Topic wise strategy

8. 7. Best Use of 35 Contact Hours
 PMI need 35 hours of Formal education.
 You need to attend some training.
 Make proper use of that training.
 Ask many questions to trainer
 Raise reasonable doubts during training.
 Choose good institute (REP)

9. 8. Join PM Groups on Social Media
 Join PM groups on Social media(if u like).
 Raise your queries while studying in groups
 Discuss with people who already passed PMP.
 Take help from highly experienced certified PMs.
 LinkedIn, Facebook Groups, WhatsUp Groups, Quora,
Reddit are some of best social media platform.
 Choose Wisely.

10. 9. Manage Time Properly
 During Preparation
 During Examination
 Avg 1.2 Min to Solve PMP exam
 If you cross Avg limit; mark for review.
 Solve easiest Questions first Go.
 Consider time, if you need break in between.
 Time management is the Key to success

11. 10. Create Local Learning Group
 If possible, create local learning group with same
objective.
 When you have time then Discuss– Discuss
 Try to hold a get-together weekly and discuss

12. 11. Learn to Control Panic
 Do Not be stressed out.
 Do not get Panic.
 Think about what worst can happen
 Do Meditation for short time Daily.
 Stick to your schedule.

13. 12. Various Learning Methods
 Adopt Various Learning Methods
 Books
 Podcast
 Videos
 Articles
 Follow Discussion
 Presentations
 Try: Practically Implement your learning in
your working

14. BEST OF LUCK!
YOU WILL DEFINITELY PASS