Three Mantras to ensure you don't fail PMP

1. Three Mantras to ensure you don't fail PMP® a Second Time

2. I Shall Not Rely on the Pmbok® Guide Alone.”  Read books: When preparing for professional examinations, books are perhaps your best friends. Books are the output of the efforts of a large number of experts and domain specialists from across the world and represent the entire current, up-to- date body of knowledge collated from various experts. As paid content, books also serve as sources of distilled professional advice and key principles.  Utilize all available resources: There are plenty of PMP® exam resources that can help you ace the, which we have mentioned in one of our previous articles.  Attend seminars: Be a typical Project Management geek. Stay on the constant lookout for webinars you can attend, and participate in as many discussion forums as you can. Exchanging ideas can help you in ways you can never imagine, even when it comes to a PMP® exam retake.  Practice to perfection: You might have practiced several times in your previous attempt. But you also might have missed out on applying the best practices and deducing key insights. You’ve got to make sure that your scores cross 85% in each practice test – and that you ace at least four out of six domains. Only then you are truly ready for the big day.

3. I Shall Not Study Haphazardly.”  As you've learned in your school days, having a plan and schedule for every little thing you do not only adds discipline to your daily life but also helps you perform better in every task. There are tons of study plans and schedules you can follow to pass the PMP® exam. Decide your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan around the areas you need to focus on.

4. Here Are a Few Things to Keep in Mind While Making a Study Plan  Brush up your strong areas: Confident about a few domains? Think you’ve aced them anyway? Even then, you need to polish your knowledge before the next attempt. You can, however, spend lesser time on these areas, so you have enough time to focus on your weaknesses.  Consider professional training: Whether you're a seasoned, experienced Project Manager or are a wide-eyed aspirant just starting out, there can be absolutely no substitute for professional training. Popular professional PMP® courses that train you for the PMP® certification exam offer hundreds of hours of rigorous coaching by industry experts and exposure to live industry projects, so you master Project Management.  Transform your weaknesses: Instead of being frightened of your flaws and shortcomings, work hard and work smart, so that you can transform them into something you can tame easily. Of course, trying to master those knowledge areas might be unrealistic, but you can still try! What matters is passing, and spending enough time until your weaknesses no more scare you.

5. “I shall breathe.”  Yes, you read that right. Often, aspiring Project managers forget to breathe. The stress is at a peak, and the pressure is too much to take. You may lose sleep, and even if you do take a nap, you might be jolted right out of it with a nightmare about failure. This may lead you to skip meals, burn the midnight oil, avoid social gatherings, and stay an arm’s distance from any leisurely activity. Do not be so hard on yourself