Passed the PMP on my First Attempt! (AT/AT/T-Overall AT)
A heartfelt thanks to all the group members for your support and ideas throughout this journey. A special shoutout to @Andrew Ramdayal —you are truly a leader in PMP tutoring. Your guidance was instrumental in my success. My Study Plan: - Duration: 2-3 weeks - AR's 35-hour course: Watched the videos once (at 1.5x speed), read the slides, and revised the Process Group and Agile sections. - TIA Mock Tests: Completed 3 in study mode, 1 in exam mode (scored ~78-85%). - SH Essentials: Took multiple mini-tests and practice tests. - Question Practice: Overall, I practiced 350-400 questions. - David McLachlan's Videos: Provided valuable insights. Most importantly, my background in PGDM (Operations Management), which I completed in 2019, allowed me to relate closely to the course content. For working professionals, my advice is: don’t get caught up thinking, “The material says this, but we do it differently.” Instead, approach your studies with the mindset, “This is what the material says; how can I align my work to it?”. To understand any concept, I always visualize my own work and imagine how other departments, especially the PMO and Leadership, would approach it. This method significantly worked in my favor throughout my PMP preparation. And i believe, this perspective will help you develop the required mindset more effectively.