I HIGHLY recommend the RMC PMP Exam…
I HIGHLY recommend the RMC PMP Exam Prep book in preparation for successfully taking your PMP exam, here’s why; the PMBOK guide does not contain enough information for passing the PMP exam. Think of the PMBOK guide as a brochure, and the RMC Exam Prep book as a textbook. The contrast is that striking. And YES, I passed on my 1st try. I STRONGLY suggest you purchase the RMC exam simulator (ES) to compliment the book. With the ES, when you get questions wrong (and you will) you are able to review the answer WITH an explanation as to WHY you got it wrong + a page # reference in the RMC book for content review. It works. (I would also recommend that you take the 35 hour prep course from RMC as well.) How I did it. My final exam prep took about 3 solid months. My prep experience spanned a few years, I took the PMI classes right from my local PMI chapter, I studied and I was ready- but then covid hit and the exam centers shut down for a year +/-. Then I moved, and the text book material changed, and 4 years of life got in the way. SO, I had already completed the required 35 hour courses a few years back. It always bugged me that I never took the PMP exam.. I had the time recently, so I decided to finally get my PMP certification, even though I needed to study all over again. Final prep, I read the PMBOK guide 3 times and took a practice exam and failed miserably. Most exam question material was not in PMBOK. I purchased the RMC exam prep book and the missing content was in there. I read RMC book twice and reviewed all my highlighted material once before the exam. I also took LOTS of RMC practice exams, and reviewed all my incorrect answers religiously. My exam scoring was marginal, 55, 60, 65 70 or 75, nothing great. But, I was rigorous with wrong answer reviews. Even though I wasn’t ace-ing the practice exams, I decided to schedule the PMP anyway. I could always take it again. The exam test center was very professional, and when taking the exam, watch your time.. The PMP exam isn’t as “tricky” as the practice exams, so you’ll be feeling much better as you’re going through the actual test. But you must still know the material. If you truly prepared, you’ll do fine. And I did. So, there you have it. The PMP exam is not easy, but you can do it! I can honestly say that without the RMC exam prep material, I would not have been successful. The price of the material is well worth it. Your experience will help you somewhat as well, but your commitment to studying the exam prep material will get you what you want: your PMP credential! Wishing you continued success!!!