Dear All, This is my first post on this platform! I passed my PMP exam last Saturday on my first try, achieving above-target scores in all three domains. I want to share my preparation and study journey so it can hopefully assist others preparing for the exam. Alert: It is a lengthy post! First, let's clarify one thing: The test is challenging, and timing during the exam and how much time you allocate to each question are crucial for your success. Another thing you need to be clear on is what motivates you to sit the exam and succeed. One of my motivations was to pass the exam before the 8th Edition of PMBOK became available! Now, let’s get into the details. · Success factors: 1. Study diligently. 2. Stay consistent with your studying. 3. Study the PMP mindset and incorporate it into your material. 4. Use various mock exams to become familiar with different styles. 5. Don't panic during the exam if you feel unsure about the answers. · Preparation: Let’s break it down – 1. I started with the AR 35-hour online course on Udemy to get my PDUs. I studied for 1.5 hours early in the morning and for another 1.5 to 2 hours after work every day for the past 2 months. During the weekends, I spent about 8 to 10 hours studying. 2. I created a study plan to sit the exam in early November, but like any other project, I faced some obstacles along the way and had to make adjustments and deviate from the original plan. The main challenge was daily work, as we were in the middle of a cutover, and the go-live was just about to happen. Additionally, I included more mock exams in my study schedule. 3. During this time, I also applied for the exam. To ensure my application would be accepted, I watched the AR YouTube video on using AI to apply. It worked really well, and I was able to submit the PMI application form quickly. 4. I studied the AR PMP exam prep book and read it twice, and then bought the AR exam simulator for the mock exams. I also used the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition, and the Agile Practice Guide.

Hi All, I just completed my PMP exam about a 2 hours ago and passed!!! 🎉 (Above Target in People and Process; Target in Business Environment) It was not an easy exam, but consistent studying truly paid off. Here’s what I used to prepare: 1. Andrew's PMP Course (I took a lot of notes and this helped me remember so much) 2. PMP Study Hall 3. 200 PMP Questions (Andrew’s YouTube video) I picked an exam date that worked for me and studied for about one hour per day. I made sure to finish the course fully and watched the mindset video several times. I started using PMI Study Hall four weeks before the exam and it was tough! 1 week to exam: - Focused on weak areas and re-watched relevant course sections - Completed the 200-questions video - Re-watched the mindset video two days before the exam 1 day before exam: - Reviewed a few topics using ChatGPT as my study buddy - Switched off and watched TV to relax Exam day: - Woke up early and arrived at the exam centre 30 minutes before my scheduled time - Did breathing exercises and motivated myself in the mirror (I knew I had put in the work) - Chose the earliest exam slot (10am) - Once seated, I wrote down three things Andrew always emphasises: (a.) Apply the PM mindset. (b.) Always revert to the team. (c.)Don’t do nothing. - And the rest is history. 😊 I’d like to thank Andrew for being such a great teacher / coach. Your course is amazing from the techniques, the explanations, to the way you emphasise understanding rather than cramming. It made all the difference. Thanks again!

I just passed my exam yesterday. The exam was tough and very situational. Many questions were ambiguous, and it often felt like there was no good answer — I just had to choose the one that sucked the least. Prepare to be tested on your ability to think like a project manager under pressure and in much less than perferct conditions. I want to give a big thank you to Andrew for the amazing content, especially the simulations and the 200 hard questions video. They didn’t just help me practice — they helped me shift my mindset and approach the questions with a strategic, PMI-aligned perspective. That made all the difference. Wishing the best of luck to everyone still preparing — you’ve got this! 💪