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Study PlanPrepare for the PMP® Exam in 6 months
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Overview
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This guide presents a sample study plan that is 6 months(24 weeks) long. I t lays out the material of the PMP® Exam in bi te-size, weekly study plans.
Most of this schedule is bui l t around studying a chapter of the PMBOK® Guide (The Project Management Body of Knowledge) every 1 - 2 weeks.
The recommended reading each week goes through the PMBOK® Guide , in order, from start to f inish.
While this guide focuses on reading the PMBOK®, i t ’s also a good idea to purchase some supplementary studymaterials (books, quick-reference guides, etc.) .
I f you have any supplementary materials, fol low along in thoseas you go through this guide.
Last ly, we’re here for youduring your PMP® journey. Send us your quest ions or how we can help you study: [email protected].
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Week 1
� Reading - PMBOK®: Introduction
Introduction
Week 2
� Reading - PMBOK®: Organizational Influences & Project Life Cycle � Optional - Invest in a secondary PMP® study book (for example Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep)
Organizational Influences &Project Life Cycle
Week 3
� Reading - PMBOK®: Project Management Processes
Project Management Processes
Week 4
� Reading - PMBOK®: Integration Management
Integration Management
Week 5
� Practice - Take a practice quiz or questions that cover the material that you have studied so far. � Go back - Review areas that you find challenging.
Practice
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� Reading - PMBOK®: Scope Management (This is one of the most important chapters. Start reading closely this week & finish next week.)
Scope Management
Week 7
� Reading - PMBOK®: Scope Management� Focus - WBS: Take time to focus on the application of the WBS. Review material on the WBS and create one of your own for practice.
Scope Management
Week 8
� Reading - PMBOK®: Time Management (This is one of the most important chapters. Start reading closely this week & finish next week.)
Time Management
Week 9 Time Management
� Reading - PMBOK®: Time Management� Focus - Network Diagrams: Take time to focus on understanding network diagrams. Create your own or do sample questions to practice.
Week 10
� Reading - PMBOK®: Cost Management (This is one of the most important chapters. Start reading closely this week & finish next week.)
Cost Management
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Week 11 Cost Management
� Reading - PMBOK®: Cost Management� Focus - Earned Value Management: Take time to focus on understanding these formulas. Memorize and practice them.
Week 12
� Reading - PMBOK®: Quality Management
Quality Management
Week 13
� Go back - Review areas that you find challenging so far. � Optional - If you are using a secondary study book or materials, set time aside this week to go through the same topics in it as have been covered so far in the PMBOK®.
Review
Week 14
� Reading - PMBOK®: Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
Week 15
� Reading - PMBOK®: Communications Management
Communications Management
Note: If you need some extra help with formulas, check out our Ultimate Guide to Formulas:
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Week 16
� Reading - PMBOK®: Risk Management (This is one of the most important chapters. Start reading closely this week & finish next week.)
Risk Management
Week 17
� Reading - PMBOK®: Risk Management
Risk Management
Week 18
� Reading - PMBOK®: Procurement Management
Procurement Management
Week 19
� Reading - PMBOK®: Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Week 20 - 23
� Go back - Re-study the topics that challenge you the most. Review conceps as needed to fill in knowledge gaps. Be sure you are memorizing all formulas and other information you plan to write on your brain-dump sheet the day of the Exam.
� Practice - In the last month leading up to your Exam take practice quizzes. At least once take a full-length practice test (200 questions).
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Week 24: The Week Before Your Exam Review
� Focus on Filling in Any Last Gaps The week leading up to your exam is a time to brush up on any concepts that you need to feel more confident with. You can take practice quizzes/tests, but the focus of this week should be on solidifying your knowledge base. � Practice Your Brain-Dump When you take your Exam you’ll be given scratch paper to use as a brain-dump. This is where you’ll want to write out all of the formulas and other information that will be handy to reference during the Exam. The week before your Exam is a good time to practice writing out your brain-dump. � Get Plenty of Rest Be sure to get plenty of rest this week. Don’t overload yourself. Rest assured that you’ve studied hard over the past few months and are ready for the Exam. Good luck - you’ll do great!
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