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Dear PMP Aspirants, I passed the PMP exam last night and thought about sharing my experience with preparations and the actual exam while the memories are still fresh with me. Background - I am a Product Manager with a mid-sized company and managing 'Projects' for about 4 years now. I decided to become a PMP in June-08, purchased PMI membership and started preparing without scheduling the exam. I found all the possible excuses not to complete even one round of reading of PMBOK till May-09. One day received an email from PMI for membership renewal and then realized the importance of scheduling the exam and then studying. On 25th May I scheduled my exam for 25th July (giving myself exact 2 months (60 days) for preparation). Preparation - First thing I did was to buy 'Head First PMP' online and read it from first to last page. Its a joy to read this book. I did not skip any exercise. I think most of my preparation was done in first 15 days with this book. I got Rita's b

Son: Mother, do you know in that palace lives a nice and beautiful lady. She is calling me for a cup of coffee. Mother: Of course son, you can go and visit her place and have a cup of coffee. Convey my regards to her. Son at Palace: Wow…what a nice house this is. I wish my house was also like this. It’s big, lash green garden with colorful flowers and crisp clear water streams and fountains. This is almost like heaven. Mrs. Liberty: Hi there. How are you doing young man? Nice to see you here. Son: It’s my pleasure Mrs. Liberty that I have an opportunity to visit your palace and meet you for coffee. Mrs. Liberty: Have a cup of coffee and I will explain the work you can do for us here. You are one of the brightest and talented sons of your mother (in her mind..That’s why you are called here..); I do need your help so that this palace is more beautiful and all the systems get better. Son: Thanks for the nice words Mrs. Liberty; I am definitely ready to use my talents and skil