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Copyright (c) 2011 John ReilingProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam is meant to evaluate the knowledge and analysis skills of the applicants, on how to utilize it in every given situation or problem. This certification is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is the most trustworthy and respected credential. This examination is talking most about general project management, resource procurement, project quality and integration, project charter, cost management, scope, time, risk, etc.Before taking the exam, the PMI has given us a set of requirements, follow the code of conduct and show the right degree of project management understanding. These should be tested on each applicant if they abide on these certain requirements. Just like any other continuing education processes, project management is also a continuous study. Even PMP Experts still need to have dedicated study because project management is gradually changing and improving, due to the continual change in the needs of the business industry. In order to pass the PMP exam, let me give you some advice: As much as possible, memorize the formulas, PERT and Earned Values; practice minimizing your doubtful options; prioritize the PMBOK or Project Management Book of Knowledge as the manual given by the PMI for the PMP exam; do not leave unanswered questions because it will be deducted from your final score; if you are not able to know the correct answer, try guessing according to your analysis and understanding of the question or given problem; and answer the questions according to the PMI concepts and not to your experience, unless it is required so.To let you know about the PMI concepts, here are some of the lists:- The project manager anticipates. He won't wait for the tasks to be completed but they think ahead on what will about to happen, and if it did, they would know what to do.- The project manager should have a better understanding about its role and responsibilities. He has the most important job within the company, so he should be well-prepared.- The project manager studies the historical databases and available lessons already learned.- Being able to have finished the course, he must possess the hard and soft skills of being a project manager.And as for the PMP Questions, here are some tips you could consider:Analyze the question properly - there are some questions that give more information not related with the right answer. Focus on the root of the problem and then find the answer.One is to One - One question has one correct answer, so you should select the one that fits the question most.PMI Perspective - Always remember that answer the questions according to the PMI perspective and not yours. They are the ones who made the exam, so you should abide in their manner.The Project Management Certification Exam might be tough because of all of these requirements and necessities, but, it's worth it. You will get to know a lot about project management. And if you did well, you can be confident that you will pass this test.
