To pass the PMP certification and become a fully-pledged project manager requires organization and diligence. The first step is to grab a copy of the Project Management Body of Knowledge or PMBOK. The review will encompass the various process groups, knowledge areas, and key elements of project management such as estimating, planning and documenting.


The PMP certifications exam is computer-based with 200 multiple choice questions. Here are best steps to do to prepare yourself properly for the project management competency examination.

Be an expert of project definition
Familiarize all the information put together in the PMBOK, especially the definition of a project, which comprises of a defined beginning and end resulting to a product or a service. Become an expert of important terms for specific techniques or tools used in handling scope, cost, quality requirements, and timing to meet the client’s expectations.

Master the different processes
Generally, there are 5 process groups in project management such as:
1.    Initiating
2.    Planning
3.    Executing
4.    Controlling
5.    Closing
Each of the process has its own inputs and outputs including specific tools and methods used that you are expected to recall. For instance, the initiating stage of the process involves recognizing when an official project should start, and so on and so forth.

Organized them all together
This is a very essential step that can level up your preparation in getting PMP certifications. Aside from taking practice test, you need to also practice creating your own work breakdown structure for projects which you will manage. Start from the top then down below detailing the process to its most important details. Try to meet your goal of recognizing tasks that can be finished in a maximum of 2 weeks or less, and produce an output.

The time and dedication you invest in your preparation will be the key to obtaining PMP certifications, and enjoy full rewards of a successful project management professional. 


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