{"id":8,"date":"2025-12-25T15:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T15:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bus-boost.eu\/?p=8"},"modified":"2025-12-25T17:17:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:17:41","slug":"i-believe-for-those-who-plan-to-take-pmi-exam-the-story-below-might-be-useful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bus-boost.eu\/?p=8","title":{"rendered":"I believe for those who plan to take PMI exam the story below might be useful"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When preparing for PMI-ACP exam myself, I was looking for some materials and found a post published by @Gabor Stramb on LinkedIn. Having read it I decided to share my experience instead of just publishing a certification on LinkedIn. And here we are\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had plenty of other, more important topics to be covered in this period, probably like everyone so it took me a whole year to prepare for this exam and pass it. However step by step\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration and eligibility assessment by PMI for the exam was straight forward first step<\/strong>, probably since: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(1) I have PMP certification since 2013, extended every 3 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2) aimed to extend my certification, I everyone need to collect 60 points what also supported the assessment by PMI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step<\/strong> is paying for the exam. Here I want to thank you, Citibank, who sponsored it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And time clocking started, only 365 days left to pass the exam\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 3rd step<\/strong>, I started looking for good preparation course, like I did when preparing for PMP. Fortunately, Citibank offers to employees Udemy courses where few such courses are available. I\u2019ve decided to complete PMI-ACP Exam Prep Success<\/a> by @Joseph Phillips<\/strong>. It\u2019s 13 hour course covering all topics required by PMI. Unfortunately, it took me 3 months to start learning\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was a positive surprise when completing the course – Joseph proposed a study strategy<\/strong>. What does it mean in this case – all 9 modules\/ domains covered twice, prepare a project plan<\/strong> by when will complete every module and use flashcards every day? Did it help me? First 2 – absolutely yes<\/strong>. Before each module and after it, I was completing a knowledge check<\/strong> and was documenting it to track progress<\/strong>. Having completed all modules first time, I have taken the practice exam with 60% questions<\/strong> correct. The whole cycle took me 152 days, I was not happy with that and decided that need significant improvement<\/strong> especially that only 115 days left. Having completed all modules 2nd time<\/strong>, again I have taken the practice exam with 80% questions<\/strong> correct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And still 57 days left. In this phase, I\u2019ve decided to schedule the exam<\/strong>. Decided to schedule it 2 weeks before the deadline<\/strong> to be on safe side in case failed in first attempt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next step was to study terms<\/strong>. I believe they are key to pass the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next I practiced other prep exams<\/strong> which I was able to find in Udemy. I made sure I was doing it every day as the final exam was so close. To my surprise I was not able to meet 80% correct answers<\/strong>. Since every question was a case study type<\/strong> and there was no simple questions e.g. verifying your understanding of terms. That motivated me to study even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the day of the exam<\/strong> I took a day off. I walked to the exam centre as it\u2019s really close to my apartment so I can get a clear head. During the exam I made sure I use up all the time for it and double check every answer<\/strong> and just before the time elapsed I was not sure whether I will succeed. Fortunately, all my preparations were successful<\/strong>. I not only passed the exam but reached the maximum scores<\/strong>, according to PMI rates in 6 out of 7 domains were above target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s next? I do plan to repeat all above steps when preparing for PMI-PgM exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any changes in my approach to improve<\/strong>? Yes!!! Majorly few changes from planning\/ steps sequence perspective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Initiate learning, cover prep course once and verify knowledge taking practice exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.Schedule the exam in 150 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Prep course 2nd time and verify knowledge taking practice exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.Take few additional practice exams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.Take the exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.Celebrate <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me know if you want to share your experience or comment.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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