10 Proven Steps for Professionals to Become a PMP

Step 1: Master the PMI Credentials Handbook which you can download from http://www.pmi.org. This book features all the details pertaining to the PMP examination.

Step 2: Ensure whether you fulfil all the necessary eligibility criteria for PMP certification. Based on your educational background, you must be able to show about 4,500-7,500 hours of PM experience besides 35 hours of training related to PM.

Step 3: Enrol yourself into the local PMI chapter and be eligible to receive the discounts on PMP exam, local events and PMP related workshops. For a small membership fee, you will be able to get bigger benefits.

Step 4: Immediately after signing up, work your way with definite deadline. Tell yourself that i will become PMP within the next three months and to start with, you can sign up online through PMI website portal.

Step 5: Thoroughly go through the PMBOK Guide. More than 75% of PMP Exam questions are gathered from the PMBOK Guide. Therefore, read through the book as many times as possible.

Step 6: Take the help of PMP Preparation Book. This will get you prepared for the 25% of questions not covered in the PMBOK guide. In addition, you can also consult a wide range of independent books on the subject and online study courses.

Step 7: Take benefit of the local chapter's PMP Workshop, which are less expensive but more effective than a lot other commercial courses.

Step 8: Practice sample questions. Take as many tests as possible and maintain the score. If you are able to clear 80% of new questions, it will mean you are ready.

Step 9: Work hard with a definite plan. Ensure you demonstrate commitment, sincerity and dedication.

Step 10: Be relaxed and cool on the day of exam without cramming much on the day before. Go to the hall well prepared without forgetting official identification and the things that you will require for the exam. Thousands have passed the test before you and never get panic. Be prepared to face any type of challenge and work out your way with confidence.

Alisha North is an expert in PMP. His articles are widely read by project management enthusiasts.