Cleared my PMP Exam. Thankful to itechgurus, Mr. Prasanth and Mr. Rao Sir for their excellent coaching and support. Exam is little tough, all the questions are situational. Most of the questions from Stakeholder Management. No mathematical questions. 10 to 15 Questions from Agile Concepts and I hope, these agile questions are not affect my score. Because, Out of 200 Questions, PMI take 175 questions for result audit purpose, Remaining 25 are not consider for result. Thanks

PMI ID: 5713401

Successfully completed my PMP exam today! Thank you itechgurus.

My Experience with PMP Exam:

Section I

The examination is very stressful, especially the 2nd half when you are almost drained of mental energy. This is the point where you need to take a break for atleast 5 minutes and don't think about the exam, just relax.

240 minutes to answer 200 questions is not enough time for me - works out to 1 minute 20 seconds for each question. Even the simple one's took me more than a minute unless you are very confident.

Every 50 questions (or whenever you feel like), close your eyes and relax for 30 seconds to a minute.

There was no time for review (My exam started at 12:30 pm & I was able to complete it only at 4:25 pm). 

Try not to mark questions for review. If in doubt, just skip the question (save those precious seconds). Once you complete the 200th question, the system will prompt that you have X number of questions incomplete. Review them if you still have time or as a last resort and if you don't have time, then take a guess, but do not leave any questions unanswered.

Do not Rush, you will have almost equal balance of one liner question and the lengthy one's. Believe me, the one liner's were the most difficult, as there were not much information provided for you to take a decision (unless you know the PMBOK guide letter to letter, or word to word.)

Most of my questions (70%) were "What should a Manager Do".

Please remember that you will be scored not on 200 questions but 175 questions only, the remaining 25 are called "Pretest Questions" and not considered for scoring. I could easily identify these questions (50%), as most were related to Agile, Scrum and were mostly direct questions - What does a Scrum Master do if the Schedule is getting delayed. The reason I could identify these questions was, my clear understanding of the PMBOK guide. Honestly, I did not spend more than 15 seconds on these questions, as they did not make any sense to me or light a bulb!. (Please note that this is not a recommended strategy, it worked for me, but might not work for All, get your basics right to do this).

Section II - Books Read:

PMBOK Guide - went through it once, cover to cover and made my notes. 

ITechGurus PPT - Please go through this again and relate to examples given during our classes, use this as a refresher.

Rita Mulcahy - I went through this book twice. Although I did look at other materials and authors, but I found this book to be the most related to PMBOK guide in terms of structure, language and information.

Depending on your interest & understanding, shortlist any 1 book along with PMBOK guide, do not go through 10 different sources, this will lead to confusion, and information overkill.

Section III -  Mock Tests:

James Hanner - I found the tests by James Hanner the most close to the pattern & type asked in the PMP exam.

The mock tests were really useful as the answers are explained very clearly, mostly importantly, the explanation as to why the other 3 options are not correct are also explained, this was the best part.

PMI website - 

I registered on the PMI website mid Dec and took the membership, it cost me around Rs.10k.

Once you register yourself on PMI website, they offer you a mock test of 200 questions. They claim that these questions are actual questions asked in previous PMP exams (I'am sure this must be true, as it is from the PMI website). These questions will give you the actual feel of the exam. I took the test from 12:30 am to 4:30 am and got 69.5%. Result was Fail as the passing was 80%.

One good thing about the test was, you can go back and review the answers and also take the test as many times as you want. The questions remain the same but the order is changed.

Note: please take this test only after you have completed section II above.

Project management website - projectmanagement.com:

Once you have completed your registration process (Free), there is a section called PMChallenge in PMI. These questions are very basic, but a great way to test your fundamentals. Not really recommended as a full time study, but whenever you have time to spare, treat this as a video game and take the questions. If nothing else, it makes you feel good. You also earn badges as you keep completing the tests. Unlimited questions and answers are provided.

Note: Do not waste too much money on Purchased mock or sample tests. itechgurus mock exam, PMI Mock exam and James Hanner Exam is nough. Once you have completed section II and are confident, take the PMI test discussed above and/or one more test from some reliable source. Ensure to complete these tests in 1 sitting, this will help gauge your mental & physical endurance.

Some tests make you feel miserable, hence avoidable. They are structured like you are going to Mars and have to make your own Rocket at home!. Instead of motivating, they demotivate you.

Thankyou itechgurus for guiding me in right way!

PMI ID: 6186334

Hello Mr. Prasanth, I have cleared my PMP Exam today. Thanks for your support and guidance. Please find the details of score sheet below.

MY PMI ID: 6217514

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Excited to start 2020 out with an PMP exam pass! I can’t believe I’m writing this, but I would like to share the good news! I am officially PMP (Project Management Professional) certified! Thanks to Mr. Prasanth, Mr. Mouli and Manick for your great support and guidance.. training would be more informative and presentation is very ease to understand the PMBOK concepts. Thanks itechgurus.

Hi Prasanth, I Cleared my PMP Exam and received my certificate today. Excellent training by itechgurus and Mouli Sir. Very detailed, simplified and practical oriented training on PMP. Thanks for the excellent training.

• Exam is not tough
• Tips and tricks shared by our trainer is very helpfull in passing pmp exam.
• 5 Mathematical questions
• only 2 questions from ITTOs.
• Books and Mockups shared by ITechgurus is excellent.

MY PMI ID: 2701508

Thanks a lot Mr. Vasi and Mr. Prasanth for supporting me to Pass my PMP Certification Examination. Completed my training lastweek and took 4 days simulation exam practices before proceed with PMI Exam. My Certificate is attached below.

My PMI ID: 3004110

Hi Team, Hope you're doing well. Cleared my PMP Exam today after 4 hours of roller coaster ride. my sincere thanks to Mr. Prasanth and Mouli sir for your knowledge sharing and teaching PMI Framework.

I Have attach my Certificate and PMI ID for Reference, (PMI ID: 5486099)

My Experience with PMP Exam:

Have a great rest of the day all! Wish you all Success!

Thank you!

Hello Prasanth, Happy to share with you i have cleared my PMP Exam today.. Thanks to you, Mouli and itechgurus

My Experience with PMP Exam:

• Questions are Scenario based, its not tough and Not easy
• Only 5 Mathematical Questions.
• No Questions from Agile Methods.
• I used the study materials of itechgurus, PMBOK and Rita.
• Mockup exam is very useful

My Score: Above Target in the Process groups (Initiation, Planning, Monitoring and controlling and closing), Target in Execution Phase. I attach my Certificate and my PMI ID for reference. (PMI ID: 5314064)

Excellent sessions & 4 days of great learning. Vasu ji's way of explaining things were simple with relevant everyday scenario examples.
Learnt a lot, even things that we take for granted play a major role in project MGMT. 

Thank ITECHGURUS

Cleared my PMP Certification Exam today. Thanks for all the support provided by ITechgurus team.

(My PMI ID: 6028588) 
My Score: Above Target in all Process groups (Initiation to closure).  I attach my score sheet and Certificate for reference:

My Experience with PMP Exam:

- Questions are Scenario based, Most of the questions from Integration Management, Change control.
- Only 3 Mathematical Questions.
- No Questions from Agile Concepts.
- I followed the study guide of itechgurus and Rita.
- Took mock exams of itechgurus and understanding the concepts of PMBOK is mandatory.
- Over all Exam is easy for me.

I Cleared my PMP Certification Exam :-) I like to thank to Mr. Prasanth and Staff member of ITechGurus for all the support given for my PMP Exam Preparation!

- Questions are Scenario based
- Itechgurus Study Guide and Mockup are very useful.
- Only 1 Mathematical Questions.
- No Questions from Agile Concepts.

Suggestion for PMP Aspirants:
- Have to read PMBOK 6th Edition guide
- Have to try with some Mock exam practices
- Understand the 49 process is very important.

(PMI ID: 5671500) - See the photo copy for reference.

I did it! I finally earned my PMP! 

Why am I so excited? This has been a goal of mine for a few years now. This year I included this as part of my personal development and made it happen.

It was very easy, I had a few setbacks with my application being audited and Mr. Prasanth help me to clear the audit process. 

However, I DID NOT QUIT! I had to change my mindset from passing the test to being a better project manager, I have my my study plan and materials. I PASSED exam on my 1st attempt and crushed the exam with above target proficiencies! 

I would like to thank ITechGurus for their great training arrangements. If any of you are considering taking your PMP and need advice, you can communicate itechgurus. 

Life is good. Thanks.

I Cleared PMP Exam today. Thanks for all the Support.

Certificate for Reference:

Cleared My CAPM - Certified Associate with Project Management Exam. Thank you ver much Mr. Prasanth and Mouli Sir from ITechGurus for their guidance. Attach my certificate below for reference

Happy to share my experience of ITechgurus to all PMP aspirants!

~ 4 Days training is very interactive and informative to understand the project management
~ Books referred itechgurus_guide, and PMBOK6
~ Took few mock exams of itechgurus
~ Exam is very easy

Successfully passed my PMP Exam. Thanks to Mr. Prasanth who motivate me a lot. After attending a training program in itechgurus i have a more confident to appear for PMP exam. Their training slides have lot of information and its very useful for me to remember all the topics and ITTO. Special thanks to Mr. Vasu sir for his great coaching and support till pass pmp exam.

Happy to share my experience of ITechgurus to all PMP aspirants!

~ Attend 4 Days classroom training.
~ On my tight work schedule, I spent 1 hour a day for last 1 month.
~ Books referred itechgurus_guide, Rita, PMBOK6
~Understanding PMBOK Concepts is Important
~ Take 5 Mock-up exams of Itechgurus and its very useful.
~ Got 2 Mathematical Questions ~ Questions are from all knowledge areas.

Thank you @ITechGurus for excellent training facility, study materials and support

Happy! I passed PMP exam today with Above Target in Initiation, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing and Target in Planning. Mr. Sanjay kumar PMP, CSM, PMI ACP, ITIL, LSSBB, DSCP-ML training is very interactive to learn and his guidance motivate me appear for the exam in a short-time. I really appreciate him for his support and guide. Thank-you very much itechgurus for their dedicated support all the time.

Lesson Learned:

~ After completing the 4 days classroom training program at itechgurus, I prepared 4 hours per day (morning and evening) before and after my work.

~ I read all the chapters with exercises with 100 mock-up exams for each modules and follow the techniques given by Mr. Sanjay for remenbering the ITTO (Input tools, techniques and output).

~ After completing the each chapters, I would review the mock exams score and revise it with itechgurus e learning content.

~ Completed my PMP Exam in 3 hours and 5 Minutes.

~ Questions are Multiple choice, No Negative Questions.

~ I concentrate more on Mathematical Area, But only 3 Questions.. Thank god.

~ ITechgurus study materials and practice exam is very useful.

~ Questions are from all knowledge areas, Mostly from Stakeholder management, Quality Management and Procurement Management.

​​​​​​​~ I would answer the questions based on PMBOK 6th Edition.

​​​​​​​~ 2 Questions from Agile. 

Thanks to ITechGurus, Mr. Prasanth and Special thanks to trainer Mr. Sanjay for providing a great coaching and support.

Here by, I attach my certificate for reference.

I cleared my PMP Exam. Attached my certificate below for your reference. Thanks to Itech gurus. I would like to thank God first, then Manick and my husband who introduced PMP to me and my two small kids and finally my mom who took care of my kids for the last two days and on the exam day as well. Need to thank the prayers of my family especially my niece.

My score in PMP Exam:
I got Above target in Initiating, Target in planning, executing,monitoring and controlling, below target in closing.

Books referred:

• PMBOK 6th edition 
• Rita Mulcahy 9th edition
• Itech gurus book

My experience:
Initially, I heard about this exam only through my husband who said that its a tough exam though it's a multiple choice pattern. I started to google about the exam training centres and found Itechgurus. I spoke with Prashanth. And post that I started to receive messages via watsapp about people who cleared PMP exam. I was very much surprised as lot of people cleared PMP via Itechgurus and I actually doubted them. But still I had no other go and finally made the payment. The training given by this team was good with real time examples. The watsapp group which he created was very active as he posted questions on a daily basis. And would also like to thank him for supporting me in filing the application.  I continued to study for few days while travelling to office by bus eventually I dropped it by losing interest. Suddenly heard the news that PMI is going to change the content and exam type. I felt that it's good for me to complete the certification by then. So I made up my mind, Prepared for a months and gave it a shot. Greatly I cleared my exam. 

Lessons learned:
1) Take at least two full time mock test to ensure time management as I didn't take one. I took only fifty questions mock that too using a paper print and not in the system and corrected it immediately to check why my answers were wrong. Almost I practiced 600-700 questions in this way. I completed the exam on time as I took much time for the first 50 questions then I had to be very fast for the rest. I didn't have any time to check the "marked for review" questions. 
2) Preparation should be regular i.e., on a daily basis. I know it's really tough as we need to manage family and work life along with this. Luckily, I was in my maternity leave though I had to take care of two kids. But still I prepared few minutes here and there (when they sleep during the night, early in the morning and during the noon time) 
3) Need not by heart anything but you should know how all the processes are interrelated with each other. Know the concepts and learn. The flowcharts of Manick sir for all the process groups helped a lot.
4) I was little tensed initially and was repeating the first few words of the questions without moving any further. Should not be nervous. Be relaxed.

Exam tips
1) This exam is to test your real time experience in project management. So all the questions were like "what would be the best thing to do as a project manager in a given situation ?" and " what is the tool and technique that a project manager should use in a given situation?" and "what is the document a manager should refer to in a given situation?" To answer these questions, one should know all the project documents and tools and techniques. 
2) You would be able to eliminate two choices but to eliminate the third one, concepts play an important role. So one should understand the concepts as to what process comes after what process.
3) Think that the project is going good unless it is stated otherwise in the questions.
4) Few minutes will be provided to read the exam instructions. Try to read the instructions fast and save sometime to write the dump. By doing this, you would not waste the exam time to write the dump.
5) Approximately 10-12 questions were mathematical related. However, questions were based only on PMBOK guide. I hope that we need not worry about the exercises related to contracts in Rita as I didn't get one from those.
6) Only very few wordy questions for me. However, I got almost 6 questions related to kick off meeting and thank God I asked about this topic in the group just a week before the exam and I was able to answer those questions only based on those discussion.
7) Read the chapter 15 given in Rita as it will help you make strong especially the tips portion.
8) Study the professional and social responsibilities chapter in full and try those exercises as our understanding might be different on those concepts and this would also help us in real life.

Thanks to everyone who supported me in getting this certification especially Manick Sir and all the best for people who are preparing for the exam.

Thanks
Suruthi Rose M

Successfully Cleared my PMP Exam. Got Above target in 4 Process Group (Initiation, Excecution, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing) and Target in Planning Process Group.

Happy to share my experience of ITechgurus to all PMP aspirants!

~ 4 Days training program which attended in itechgurus was very useful to understand the PMBOK Concepts and session is very interactive with real-life examples and excercises. 
|~ Books referred itechgurus_guide, PMBOK6
~ Understanding PMBOK Concepts is Important instead of Memorizing the process
~ Took multiple Mock-up exams of Itechgurus and their trainer videos in udemy.
~ Got 3 Mathematical Questions
~ PMP Exam Questions are from all knowledge areas.

Thanks to ITechGurus, Mr. Prasanth and Special thanks to trainer for providing a great coaching and support.

Thank you @ for excellent training facility, study materials and support.

I Cleared my #PMP Exam successfully. Got Above target in 3 Process Group and Target in 2 Process Group.

Happy to share my experience of #ITechgurus to all #PMP aspirants!

~Books referred #itechgurus_guide #Rita #PMBOK6
~Understanding PMBOK Concepts is Important
~ Take 3 Mock-up exams of #Itechgurus and its very useful.
~ Got 3 Mathematical Questions
~ Questions are from all knowledge areas.

Thanks to Mr. #Prasanth providing a great support to clear my PMI Application Audit Process and Special thanks to itechgurus coach , who Provide great coaching and support.

Thank you @ITechGurus for excellent training facility, study materials and support

Cleared my PMP Exam successfully today with Score of Above Target in Initiation, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing and Target  in Planning.

Happy to share my experience of ITechgurus to all PMP aspirants!

~Books referred PMBOK 6th Edition Guide & ITechGurus handbook
~I took around 20 days serious preparation and mock practices after itechgurus training.
~Understanding the processes is very important.
~Mock-up exams of Itechgurus is very useful for me to clear PMP Exam.
~ Got 7 Mathematical questions, Questions are mostly from Procurement Management and Stakholder Management.

Thanks to Mr. Prasanth and their trainer, who Provide great coaching and support.

Thank you @ITechGurus for excellent training facility, study materials and support

Video Review of Ms. Nithila Balasubramanian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72w6Ln-5ou4