How I Passed my PMP Exam in 2 weeks!! (2023 Study Guide)
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- My experience in passing the 2023 PMP exam (AT/AT/AT). This video breaks down the resources I used, my study plan, my exam experience, and post-exam reflections.
2023 Study Guide I created: linktr.ee/maxmao
Intro 0:00
Resources used 0:28-2:02
Study plan 2:03-6:19
Exam day 6:20-8:02
Reflections 8:03-9:19
Feel free to comment with any questions!
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For everyone!!! Please do not take your exam online! I studied so hard for months for this exam just to join my exam for proctor to revoke my exam because I got too close to screen on question 110! I do not want anybody to have same experience I had. Now I have to put up with same stress and retake a 4 hour test! Don’t know if I will pay for it again too! Unfair. I hope this will not happen to others. I have read so many bad stories about taking online exam after this happened to me. I didn’t know. If this can help to anybody at least I didn’t waste my 3 hours of life and rest of the day frustrated and crying.
Passed yesterday. Followed some of your tips and only started studying on Wednesday. Thanks!
Congrats!
So how long did you study for ? When you took the exam did you take it with PMI
Thats amazing! 🎉👏 did you spend less than 2 weeks studying on it then?
@@ahartzog7672 I studied for two days excluding nights. I took breaks!
@@ahartzog7672 yes I took it with PMI
Hi Max, great video. Thank you for making it. I registered for the PMP last year and was surprised that I had a few weeks left before it expired so I looked for some tip videos and used yours. Booked my test 2 weeks ago. Studied for 9 days while working 50-60 hours/week and this video was key, if anything as a confidence booster. I watched Ricardo Vargas' video a few times and then used a course on Udemy by Andrew Ramdayal at 2x speed. Didn't finish the course nor did I take a full practice test but stayed focused and made my own flashcards. Passed above target last night!
Belated congrats Jay!!
did you pay to this Nasty youtuber who wants to makes money on PMP. he is asking money to schedule a call. he thinks he can charge money for everything. what a world we live in
this youtube will never get ahead
Chef's kiss! Thank you so much! Congratulations!
This content is absolutely amazing!
This is super helpful and encouraging. Thank you!
Good luck!
Really appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
Great content! Thank you for putting this summary together, the google doc with all the weblinks is very helpful.
Thank you Max, I saw this video about a month ago right around the time I started preparing for my PMP exam and it helped me gain confidence on what to expect and how to approach the exam. And I'm glad to say I passed the exam!
Congrats Varun!
Just passed the PMP exam today! I followed your study guide. Thank you Max for this awesome video!
Congrats!!
I do learn my useful resource from your useful video. Thanks for your sharing!
Very helpful, thank you Max. 😊
Hi Max! Your video was incredibly helpful in strategizing the second phase of my exam preparation. On April 1, I passed the exam with 3 above targets. Thanks for sharing your experience and approach 🍻
Congrats Konstantin! Happy to hear your accomplishment & glad you found the video helpful.
Max, thanks for sharing your PMP certification journey. I followed your plan for most part and was able to pass in 2 weeks as well, but I do have good experience in Product development space, that comes in handy to understand. You did amazing job documenting the step by step tutorial, sharing your word document easy to follow your 35 hour plan and excel sheet with key concepts which you wanted to review. You're life saver!
Appreciate your hard work in the exam and sharing with us how to do it in 2 weeks, which otherwise seems quite daunting task taking up months of effort.👍
Hi Ankur - thanks for commenting and sharing your journey. Huge congratulations to you for your accomplishment. Rooting for you!
Just passed my pmp!!! Your tips really did help thanks a mill 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You are just a living inspiration, man .. thank you so much
Appreciate the kind words - hope this helps your future goals!
March 25, 2024 - Starting my PMP journey today using this video as the base. Will come back with an update once I pass!
high five, the same here
🙌🏻 me joining the this troop too, best wishes
On the Path now as well
novedades?
Any updates?
Hi Max. I just wanted to come back around to your video to say thank you. I passed the PMP at the end of August and your video was what inspired me to work to attain the certification. Your advice was spot on, and even though I veered from it, I always came back, even watching the video again a couple of times before the test just to build my confidence. I've recommended it on the PMP Reddit thread as others have. Thanks for contributing to our profession and be well.
Marq, thank you for the kind words & for sharing your accomplishment! Super stoked to hear you passed, congrats!!
Congrats🎉
Hey Max! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. This video was straight to the point which is greatly appreciated. I am currently a mechanical engineer transitioning into a project management via the PMP certification. I had no idea where to even start, there are SO many resources and you have solved that part for me! Thank you! I will check back in after I pass!
Thank you for the kind words Meagan. Happy to hear the video was helpful! Looking forward to hearing good news from you!
Thank you everyone for the amazing support over the last 2 weeks! To those who are taking their exam soon, you can do it - best of luck! If y'all have any additional questions on concepts/strategy, please continue commenting down below! Subscribe if you've found this guide helpful & to continue learning with this channel :)
what version PMBOK did you used version 6? you have 60 months of Project management experience? Did you get audit?
@@NAPGEO808 Hi, I used the 6th edition. In order to take the PMP exam you need to have a minimum of 3 years of PM experience which I had. My application was not audited. Hope this helps.
Hi, @themaxmao!
Thanks for detailed tutorial!
How much total did you spent on all preparation?
Is the PMP membership/fee needed for examination?
Is this certificate helped you in the job search/promotion/career?
@@svami108all exam prep resources I used and their associated costs can be found in the study guide I created (linked in description of this video). You don't need to be a PMI member to take the exam. In general, the certificate is an example of mastering the project management principles which many organizations value! Subscribe if you've found the content helpful!
Hi Max. I'm currently following your guide as I prepare for the exam. Questions, how in depth would you suggest I get into the actual PMBOK Guide? Do you know need to read it once or that wouldn't be enough? Thanks!
Dear Max, passed my exam last week and came here to tell a big thanks for this video. I just followed your plan and passed my exam with all ‘AT’s. Also, like you said, the PMI practice exam was almost equal to the main exam in terms of complexity and tricky q’s. Thank you again for taking efforts to help so many people out there with your short and concise plan on PMP exam :)
Congrats Shazia! Super happy the guide was helpful :)
For any question that one gets wrong in either TIA exams or the 200 question youtube video or from the PMI or from the exam at the end of the udemy's 35-hour course, do you jot it down and try to memorize the the question and answer?
Hey Max. Passed my exam 2 days ago. Came here to tell you big Thank you!
Dude you did great, very aware of the work required to pass. Thx.
Congrats! Appreciate all the great info!
Appreciate the comment! Thanks and good luck with your exam!
Just wanted to express a huge THANK YOU!! I watched this video, followed your notes, signed up for the practice/mock exams that you mentioned, and happy to say that I successfully passed the PMP yesterday. But your input and suggestions shared here were my primary tools. And I comfortably passed in the 'Above Target' level. Thanks so much!!!! Joe C.
Congrats, Joe!! Happy to hear about your accomplishment and I appreciate you calling out how you utilized the guide in the process. Best of luck with your future endeavors
Was there multiple selection answers on the test? I am doing good on the practice exam almost every question correct. You said the exam was easier. We’re the questions similar, worded differently?
Hi Max - I passed the PMP exam! I have been put off from doing this for a long time because of the seemingly high amount of studying required (hearing lots of 3 hours per day for 3 months stories out there)... until I stumbled upon your study plan! To be honest, at first I was super skeptical but when I tracked my hours against yours, I was convinced I could do it in 2 week. For me, the only reason why I didnt complete this in two weeks was because there were no open exam slots until one month later. Overall, I am super happy with this experience and guys it is true, it is all about the MINDSET. Keep it up Max! Your content is down to earth and I am enjoying it! THANK YOU for putting yourself out there!
Congrats!! Happy to hear about your accomplishment! Thanks so much for sharing! Comments like yours continue to motivate me to make videos!!
this is amazinggg!
Thank you. I forgot to give you your flowers. 🌸 I took your exact advice, and I passed with flying colors. This summer thank you so much definitely with recommend you study plan.
Thanks mate!
Thanks Max, I found this video a few weeks ago and many of the resources in your guide were valuable in helping me get my PMP certification
Congrats! Love to hear it
Hi Max, I passed today…using your study guide and scored above target. Thank you very much!
It took a bit longer to study, dedicating about 80 hours while working full-time. Your study guide was spot on and made it very practical to study the right material to pass. Rick
Congrats Rick! Proud of your accomplishment & glad to hear you found the study guide useful.
Thanks for your support as i was thinking if it’s doable while working full time , and how much it costs you in total? Thanks Zineb
I took and passed my PMP exam yesterday and I definitely owe at least part of that to this video and the resources linked in the comments. I paid for the PMI Exam Prep course and agree with Max that many of the prep questions were more difficult than the actual exam. I also found the Process Mapping Game to be super helpful along with the Vargas and Mclachlan videos. Thanks Max!
Congrats Brent!!
Did you have any formula calculations to do on your exam?
@@tamihowdeshell1957 Not as many as I expected. It was more of a situational test. However, the first thing I did when I got my notepad was write down all of the formulas that I had memorized.
Congrats max
Thank you Max for sharing you experience. Very useful video.
Glad you found it helpful!
Hi Max, thanks for your useful content. I have pass my PMP within 2 weeks (12 days) as well. It was quite challenger cause I am more familiar with predictive project management than agile. Thanks for the useful content. Keep it up!
Congrats Peter - glad to hear the video and guide were helpful!
@@themaxmao Cheers buddy!
I passed yesterday with your guide! Took me 3 months though but it was absolutely worth it. Thank you!
Congrats!! Glad the guide helped
Congrats! Just to confirm: Did you use the PMBOK 6th edition guide from Ricardo Vargas as well? I am asking because the people from PMI told me that I need to prepare myself with the latest PMBOK edition (the 7th) and I am a little confused :/
@@rafaelmk4305 Yep I studied 6th edition. 7th is the most up-to-date, but I found the content to be very similar. Hope that helps!
@@themaxmao thanks! And did you read the whole PMBOK? Or followed just this study guide?
@@rafaelmk4305 Instead of PMBOK 6 I read PMI - Process Groups_ A Practice Guide-Project Management Institute, Inc (2023). This is the official book that essentially replaces PMBOK 6. I also skimmed through PMBOK 7
Appreciate all the help and resources!
Hi Shauna - thanks for commenting! Glad you found the resources helpful
Very helpful, thank you!
I just passed my exam yesterday. Can't thank you enough for the study guide and all the tips. Thanks Max. (P.D. - took me 5 weeks to study but totally worth it studying at my own pace )
Huge congrats Jose!! Thanks so much for sharing & glad the guide was helpful 😊
Hey IceCube17ful! I was looking for a comment such as yours. Considering MaxMao's video is over 1 years old, would you say following the video study guide outline is still relevant to the PMP exam in 2024?
@@510Christopherhi there. My answer is Yes. I followed the same study plan and used the same resources he suggested. But the most important and something I discussed with other people that passed the exam too is to answer each question with the “Servant Leadership” mindset. Don’t answer/think as you do in real life.
@@icecube17ful Thank you for that reply! Very valuable tip.
I passed my PMP exam last week and I came back to thank you for this video that really helped me. It didn’t take me 2 weeks. Let’s say 6 months ( I am 44, I work full time and I have 2 kids). I also have ADHD, OCD and PTSD lol but still, I managed to pass 3AT from the 1st try. Thanks again and keep it up!
Congrats!!
Really helpful to hear alternative timelines like yours! I have a feeling mine will take months too!
@leftorium no need to rush anything in life and everyone learns differently and at his own pace… its not a sprint but rather a marathon… good luck!
I have ADHD pretty bad, what was your strategy ?
Thank you for putting this video together!!
my pleasure!
I love this guide! So close to what I have planned, I'm getting goosebumps! Except, you have some extra tricks up your sleeve - I'm loving the mapping game.
Gotta love the helpful tricks!
Max, Thank you so much for your detailed video. I'm following your advise and I've seen noticeable gains in my knowledge. The combo of the Ricardo Vargas process videos and the online game was a game changer. I've build to much confidence from those two alone. You mentioned the PMI's Exam Questions, I just purchased it and I'm a little thrown off. I was hoping to use this as the last piece of my study plan just like you did. However, I'm finding the questions to be weirdly worded and awkward. The explanations just seem off as well, now I'm questioning everything I've studied up to this point. I'm a little nervous if this is the closest representation of the actual exam questions. I'm finding it hard to navigate, as there are no back buttons, and it doesn't save your place when you leave and comeback to start again. Did you use this as a practice to mimic the real exam (completing 180 in one sitting) or did you just use this a extra review? Just curious if you felt that you gained a tremendous amount from the PMI Exam Questions? Looking back, do you think you would have passed without those questions?
Hi Asha, thanks for commenting & hope all is well. Glad you've found some of the study tips helpful. Personally, I felt the PMI practice questions to be harder than the actual PMP exam questions & the PMI practice questions were very helpful for me in preparing for the exam. When I was studying, I broke up the PMI questions into 2 different parts (180 questions and the remaining ones in a separate session). It is inconvenient that you get the answers immediately after selecting the answer choice, but I truly think it's worth the effort to do all the PMI Exam questions. Don't feel discouraged if you don't perform as well on the PMI Practice exam. What's most important is taking the time to try to understand the way PMI words questions & why the answer choices are what they are. Hope that helps!
@@themaxmao Fantastic! Thank you so much for responding.
@@themaxmao Thanks go much again. I just wanted you to know I passed my exam yesterday, very grateful for your tips and advice.
@@lilgreen1913 congrats!!! happy for you and so glad the video/resources helped
I just passed the PMP exam on 1/23/23 and the practice test questions were harder than the real thing. I used the practice test as a study guide after I took it. With the question and answer with explanation provided a great tool to get in the right mind set to take and pass the exam.
Hi Max, for the PMI exam questions ($99), did you need to sign up for the PMI annual membership first? How long did it take for PMI to approve your application? Congrats on youe certification! :)
Hi Amitha - thanks for commenting! You don't need to purchase the annual membership to buy the PMI practice questions. PMI application approval can be from a few days up to a week I believe.
Max, thank you so much for this detailed and informative video! Your systematic approach and invaluable insights have greatly assisted me in my PMP exam preparation. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort you've put into sharing your experience and resources. Your passion and expertise in project management shine through and are truly inspiring. Keep up the excellent work! 👍🙏
I really appreciate the kind words!! Glad the videos have been helpful!
Great Video and advice! I'm going for my PMP in a few months, so I'll be using your study guide and suggestions in hopes of me passing! Fingers crossed!
Goodluck Tony!!
Ridiculously helpful... Thank You Max!!
Glad you found the resource(s) helpful! Cheers
Excellent rundown. Much appreciated!
You got it! Thanks for the feedback!
Hi There, I had to come back and thank you for this Video. Used this as a starting guide and it really helped. Passed! Thank you again!
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing & glad it helped
I love the way you broke this video down. Very helpful ❤
glad it helped!!
Excellent video, starting my journey today!
Goodluck!
Thank you Max, it was so helpful to pass my exam PMP
Thanks for sharing, Max!
Hope it helps!
Thank you Max for this video. I just cleared PMP yesterday. Followed your suggested steps and linked videos and they truly helped me prepare better.
Congrats Amalika!! Happy for you
Max thank you! I just passed my PMP exam above target and I can wholeheartedly say it's because of you and the resources you provided. This content was spot on and everything you provided helped me understand the PMBOK process so much better. Keep up the great content!
Congrats Chris! Thank you for the support & best of luck with your future plans!
Congrats. I'm planning to sit and pass the exam in two or three months, or earlier. The study plan/schedule was very helpful.
Glad you found it help, good luck with your exam
Thanks for the tips! I’m planning t sit for the exam by end of February! Congrats on passing the exam 🎉
Thanks - good luck with your exam!
Congrats Max on passing the exam. I'm planning to take mine in two months.will tryout your approach. Grate info, thanks.
Good luck!
Very valuable. Thanks for all of work on sharing.
Of course! Glad to hear this helps!
Hi Max, I found your video incredibly helpful. The resources that you shared were immensely helpful in successfully passing with Above Target score. You're right the PMI practice exam was more tougher than the actual exam and that helped to pass the actual exam.
Congrats Navin on passing your PMP! Thanks for sharing your experience and feedback on the exam.
This was very helpful! Thank you Max
This is is fantastic, thanks for putting it all together
Glad it helps!!
OMG! Where have you been all my life, Max? Thank you so much! that is really helpful!
Glad it helps!!
Thank you so much Max! I really appreciate this video, I did just all you mentioned in the video and I passed yesterday with AT, AT, T. Truly this is all you need to pass the PMP!
Congrats Modupe! Thank you for sharing your accomplishment! So glad the guide helped you!
Thanks for the informative Video Max, I followed your advice and passed my PMP exam, with AT in all the 3 domains.
congrats!! glad the video and guide helped!
I have not followed the guide yet but I am actually surprised for the quality of the explanation taking every aspect into account. So good!
Hi Carlos - appreciate the comment! So glad to hear you’ve found the content helpful
Super helpful! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
Waow Big big thank you Max I have just passed my PMP exam in my first trial thanks to your advice!! I used 2 weeks, I followed your study guide and added more David video questions (the 150pmbok and the 100waterfall video). Great content Max straight to the point and valuable resources. Keep going!
Congrats!! Glad the guide helped
Awesome video, great advice. Thank you, Max, for putting out this video!! It complemented all the study I have been doing, and thanks to the knowledge in this video, I was able to pass. Thanks again
Congrats!! Glad the video helped
Hey Max- I passed the PMP today- I followed your advice and downloaded your pdf and spreadsheet…. Thank you for putting it all together it was soo helpful.
Congrats! Great to hear you passed and glad you found the resources helpful. Cheers!
Hi Max, thank you for this great video! It's been my guide in studying for my PMP exam, and I ace it!
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing & glad it helped
Hi Max, Thank you so much for sharing how you passed PMP!! I started to prepare PMP this summer but did not do very well on any simulator test, I found your video and readit six weeks before my exam and started to follow your plans pretty much the same, especially PMI exam practice, I passed PMP on 2023/10/18!! (sorry for my late comment, I went back to Taiwan right after exam )
Thank you again for sharing your experiences to help so many people!! Hope all is well with you, happy holidays!!
Thanks for sharing Ellen! So happy the guide helped you pass & happy holidays to you and your family!
Hi Max, I passed my PMP in August this year on my first attempt. I just wanted to say a huge thank you and appreciate your effort sharing study plan and the resources!!
Congrats!! Thank you for sharing :)
Hey Max, thank you so much for this video and I must say it really helped me to pass my PMP exam. Specially the reference videos of Ricardo and David, it made my learning much easier. Once again Thanks :)
Congrats!! Glad the video helped
Thanks Max. I'm an older student and a little apprehensive, but your video outlines some great resources and how best to prep.
Thank you! Goodluck w your studies!
Great video! Thanks!
Thanks Todd!
Great video! Thanks Max
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Max, for your video !
It was really helpful and valuable for those who want to obtain this certificate quickly, including myself. I wish for your channel to continue developing in the future and to be able to spread valuable knowledge to everyone.
Thank you for sharing Hannah! Congrats! Happy that the guide was helpful.
This is really great information. Thank you!
Great to hear!!
Thank you Max! Helpful
glad it helped!
Thank you for explaining how to get PMP certified! Your video was incredibly helpful and made the process much clearer for me. I appreciate your thoroughness and dedication to sharing your knowledge. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the support!! Goodluck with your studies!
Max you are the man, ty!
Appreciate the support!
I've been assigned a post similar to this and I think I need to take this course to get certified as soon possible and so equip myself with the necessary skill set. Thank you for this video.
Goodluck man!!
Super helpful, Thank you.
Great to hear, good luck with your studies and exam!
Quick and straight forward, but still detailed and specific! Thanks!
Glad it helps!
Thanks Max!
cheers!
Very quality video and well explained too
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Hey just wanted to come on here and thank you, this was the first video I saw and the only one which I used during my PMP journey, I used your study guide as reference and passed AT within 20 days of getting started! Great work🎉
Congrats!!
Extremely helpful content!
Glad it helps!
super helpful! thx a lot
Thanks for commenting & glad to hear the content was helpful!
Thanks for creating a study guide! Super helpful
I have passed my exam! Thanks you so much Max! You made my life easier with your advices :)
Congrats!!
I just stumbled onto this video. Today is Aug 1st and I am going to attempt to have this done by the end of the month. Happy to see that this worked for so many people.
Wish me luck!
Goodluck!
@@themaxmao took my exam yesterday. Passed with Above Target scores. Thanks, this definitely is the reason why I passed.
@@user-ul2sg1sv5q congrats Josh!
Locked in!!! Thanks Max.
you got this Carla!
Thank you! Great info :)
glad it helped!
Hi Max - I stumbled across your video many months ago and bookmarked your study guide. This has helped me tremendously because I wasn't sure where to start or how to proceed. I'm happy to report I received my PMP designation today.
Thank you for sharing your accomplishment! So happy the guide helped you and huge congrats!
You are the man!
I used your framework and tailored it into my own plan, the 200 agile practice questions and the instructor is ferocious!
Passed today with 3 AT, studied average 3 hrs for 10 days consistently.
Can't achieve it without your help!
Hey Jason - thanks for commenting & great to hear you passed! Congrats man!!
Hi Jason, the exam is still based on PMBOK 6?
Max, I feel really good about your study plan. Am going to use your list. Hope soon, I will have PMP Cert. Tank you.
Excellent! Thank you for this information. My exam is on March 8. I have been very focused on studying but needed structure. I feel like I got that from you. I appreciate it!
Goodluck!
Hi, How was yyou pm experience. Whichh exam simmulator you recommend which is closer to actual exam.
@@Omer12233 Hi Omer. I rescheduled for Monday, March 13. I needed a few more days to review the material. TY for checking!
@@Omer12233 I passed my exam on Monday, 3/13/23! So happy!
@@Omer12233 This video was SO helpful! I loved Ricardo Vargas’ PMBOK 6th Edition Processes explained, as recommended by Max and David McLachlan’s video on 200 Agile PMP Questions.
Passed last week using this guide , super helpful and actually more on par with the current test as far as focus on AGILE than a course I’ve taken in the past thank you
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing!
Hoping I can cram some knowledge in the next few weeks and pass while I'm home in between projects for work, thanks for the motivation!
You got this!
@@themaxmao Thanks passed AT/AT/AT in 2.5weeks!
@@Jst4vdeos congrats!