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The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your First Try (Test Prep series) (Paperback)
by Andy Crowe, PMP
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Author: Andy Crowe, PMP
Publisher: Velociteach; 3rd Pkg edition
Pub. in: November, 2005
ISBN: 0972967311
Pages: 516
Measurements: 11.0 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00488
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Thruth in advertising: pass on your first try! I passed the PMP exam, easily, on the first try with 86%. I could have scored higher, but I had lots of issues with the manager of the testing site cutting into my time with various "rules" that were not listed anywhere, so I only had 8 minutes left to review marked questions!- don't let stuff like that throw you, try to remain focused and pace yourself!
I did NOT take a prep course. Prep courses do help compress your study time, if you have the extra cash (or your company will pay for it, then I guess you might want to try Andy Crowe's velociteach.com PMP course).
This is not a difficult test if you indeed have project management experience and you thoroughly read the PMBOK...but it would have been impossible for me to pass the exam on the first try without Andrew Crowe's book, I found it to be an invaluable resource...it paid for itself 10 times over. It was NOT worth it to purchase Rita's materials (online prep, book, simulation test CD etc.), because she is very patronizing and actually insults her audience (e.g. you are not a good project manager if you got this question wrong! etc.) and I found her situational questions were MUCH harder than the real test, a waste of time and money.
I took 1900 practice questions over 2 1/2 months and I used MANY resources (including Rita Mulcahy, Kim Heldman, Joseph Phillips, various free exams online), and Andrew Crowe's book came the CLOSEST to the content and format of the PMP exam...in fact, my score on his final was within 5 points of my score on the PMP exam.
So, why buy The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try? Because it actually makes it enjoyable to study for this test...you won't believe that after you attempt to read the PMBOK (which is VERY dry, VERY dense...and not organized in an intuitive manner), but it's true. Andy explains the concepts so clearly, it was not confusing anymore...and the practice questions helped to cement the material in my memory (I made sure to score 90% on them before moving on)... and the final exam was a great indicator of readiness to take the test (try to score 85% on it).
It's the highest praise that I can give to Andy... that I contacted about a dozen people ASAP who are taking this test in the summer and recom- mended this book as the only resource they will need, in addition to the PMBOK and 1 or 2 full simulation tests on pmstudy.com (to fill in the gaps), to pass this test on the first try. I don't want people to waste time or money, like I did. Don't let the many free exams on the net trick you into thinking you need to purchase their products - they are designed to make you lose confidence.
Be sure to memorize figure 3-9 in the PMBOK 2000 (if you are taking the old exam), because knowing the process groups, knowledge areas and mapping of the 39 project management processes (the order and positioning) was extremely important in figuring out inputs/tools/outputs etc. during the test. Andy does a great job explaining the foundational concepts and project framework you need to understand, be sure to read these sections over again in his book after going through the whole book twice... it will finally sink in! Good luck on your test!
(From quoting an American reader)
Target readers:
PMP exam takers, PMP students and Project Managers, and PM consultants and trainers
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Andy Crowe, PMP, is a Six Sigma Black Belt and the founder of Velociteach, a company that provides project management and certification training. He has taught classes in C++ for Microsoft University and advanced technology courses for the US government, designed courses in high-impact project management for Fortune 50 companies, and served on Microsoft's .NET international advisory committee. He lives in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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From the Publisher:
This self-study guide for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam from the Project Management Institute contains everything project managers need to pass the PMP Exam, including 44 processes, and 592 inputs, tools, and outputs. Exam topics are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all PMP subjects, test tricks and tips, hundreds of highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of PMP concepts and prepare managers for exam success on the first attempt are provided.
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Mark Conger (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I did pass the PMP on my first try. Much of my success can be attributed to Andy's book. If you're like me the PMBOK is a dry and boring read, mostly because it's more of a specification than book. I got Andy's book after reading several of the Amazon posts regarding Kims, and Rita's material. It is pricey but most of the study aids are. Andy's book is very easy to read. He focuses on what you need to know for the exam, which is exactly what I was looking for. That being said I would not rank it high as a PM reference book. But that's not what it's supposed to be.
This book was a piece of my preparation. I ended up passing with an 89% average. I probably logged roughly 100 hours of preparation. I study best with sample exams and Andy's format has a 20 question test at the end of each chapter, and a full 200 question test as the final. I also purchased the PMSTUDY exams and took as many free sample exams as I could find on the web. From my perspective most of the sample exams are much harder and not directly relevant to the material you'll encounter on the PMP exam. I think their strategy is to make you feel under prepared so you'll purchase their materials. Save your money. Most of the PMP questions are situational and rely on your PM experience rather than the PMBOK. You do need to understand the processes, but I took it too far after taking the sample tests I found. I tried to memorize every process, input/output and T&T way overkill. But you should understand each of the process areas, what is in planning vs. execution vs. control, etc. Andy's book is a good jump off point. Start with Andy's book then read the PMBOK chapter, much easier than trying to do the opposite.
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Penna Guy (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I passed the PMP test on my first try in September, 2006. My preparation materials:
1. The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your First Try (Andy Crowe)
2. PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam(Rita Mulcahy)
3. PM FASTrack: PMP Exam Simulation Software, Version 5 (CD-ROM)(Rita Mulcahy)
4. PMBOK
I read Andy Crowe's book twice. I felt that it has a lot of information in a very easy to read format. I actually liked it better than Rita's book since Andy explained certain confusing concepts VERY clearly. His writing style is very easy to read without putting you to sleep. He covered all the material from PMBOK and more. On the other side, the sample questions in his book are too easy. I used Rita's book more as a supplement, but it's a good book to study as well. I used Rita's CD for practice tests and questions. I read the PMBOK 2 days before the exam just to see if there's anything the other books missed and there was none.
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Sprinkle (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I used this book and several other tools to prepare for the PMP exam which I passed the other day. I would strongly recommend this book over most PMP study tools. The material is well presented and discussions are thorough. The free web site trial was also a help, especially the lesson on Social responsibility. The book includes over 400 sample questions which help prepare the study very well. There is also an extensive chapter on preparing to take the exam which is a huge help.
The weaknesses are: 1) there are some gaps in PMBOK material such as definition of a customer or detailed discussion of FPIF contracts. 2) There is extensive focus on inputs, tools and outputs (as in the PMBOK). But there is very little of this on the exam - as the author himself admits, no one can memorize the 500+ I/Os. 3.) Some sample questions could be a little more challenging.
This is a very strong tool, not perfect, but a very strong tool to prepare for the exam. I highly recommend it.
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Ghazi (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
My study plan was to read this book and PMBOK thoroughly and take the test. Three weeks before taking the exam, I took the 200 questions @4hrs at the end of book and got 92%. The same day I read some comments about false sense of security one may have after reading this book. I read some reviews where candidates recommended the Rita's book. I immediately purchase Rita's book and read it thoroughly. So my primary book was Andy's and secondary book was Rita's. This strategy paid off very well. In almost 80% questions on exam day, I found myself referring to the Andy's book. Rita helped me in other 20%. This 20% is a lot and can be a deciding factor in your success. Bottom line is GET THE BOTH books. I can never stress enough on this. Read Andy'd first; make it primary and then Rita's. You will feel confident and hopefully do well in exam. I never touched the PMBOK except during the training for 35 contact HRs. |
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