Purchase the PMP examination specification from the PMI website. The specification describes the tasks certified project professionals perform and the skills they require, making it a vital resource for those interested in the exam. The exam's contents are broken down into different areas to study. Combine it with other comprehensive resources to maximize your study efforts.
Sign up for a PMP training course through the Project Management Academy website. Courses feature a four-day, instructor-led bootcamp fulfilling the 35 contact hours required to take the exam and come with a 100 percent first-time pass guarantee. People with a minimum of three years' project management experience should undertake the course.
Create a study group with people you know who are taking the exam. Study groups help you better understand the information from your individual studies. Group members listen and assess information acquired during the session and can help you better understand complicated data. Members can also provide you with encouragement if you start losing interest or concentration.
Test your knowledge with PMP sample questions available from the PMI website. Cover the answers in bold with your hands before answering. Check to see how many questions you got correct and where you need to improve.
Read and study books about project management. PMI titles such as "The AMA Handbook of Project Management" and "Practice Standard for Project Risk Management" are heavily used in the PMP exam. Become a PMI member and receive special members-only pricing on titles and discounts on credential exams.
Download the PMI Credential Handbook online. The handbook provides detailed information about how to apply for the PMI Credential. Different aspects of the PMP exam are also available, such as language aids, special accommodations and steps to schedule the exam.