PMP Certification: A Practical Guide to Passing on Your First Attempt

Mohandes Meqaniqi shares his experience in obtaining PMP certification, aiming to help aspiring project managers. He emphasizes that the process is easier than many believe, dispelling common concerns about time constraints, cost, and exam difficulty.

 

Mohandes details his journey, highlighting key steps: meeting experience and education requirements (4500/7500 hours and 35 contact hours respectively), completing the application, studying using recommended resources (including his own free study notes, mock exams, and formula guides), and taking the exam. He achieved a successful first attempt, scoring four "Above Target" and one "Target."

 

It provides a wealth of free resources, including study notes, mock exams, and explanations of Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas. It also features reviews and discount codes for online PMP preparation courses (PM PrepCast™ and GreyCampus) and guidance on the PMI audit process. Finally, advice is given on earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) for recertification. The overall tone is encouraging and practical, offering a step-by-step guide designed to simplify the certification path.