Featured PMP Exam Lessons Learned from Elke Van den Broeck, PMP

This week's featured lessons learned comes to us courtesy of Elke Van den Broeck.

In this lesson learned Elke Van den Broeck shared with us tips and her story in her preparation for the PMP exam.

"I had a colleague, who was already a PMP and he convinced me to become a PMP too. He supported me during this period which is really helpfull if you have someone who understands how much studymaterial it is to go through, and to encourage you. People who don't know nothing about PMP sometimes think it is a little course to learn, which it is not.

It took me 4 full months studying! The Application list took me 2 full weeks for gathering all the data of the projects I have done and the courses I have followed + informing my previous managers about my pmp studies and the possibility that they might be contacted in case of an audit.

Then I started with the podcasts of Cornelius, the PM PrepCast. I really loved this way of studying because the PMBOK® Guide was hard for me to keep me focused at the office. Much easier to stay focused with the PM Prepcast! I followed the path proposed by Cornelius, created my personal studyplan, went through the main chapters and then did the test. I was surprised with the good scores of the tests and it kept me going! Then I finished all the other detailed lessons in the chapters. I also subscribed for the Exam Formula guide. Now I was sure I would not miss a formula or forget to memorize one. I printed the guide and dragged the formula table with me all the time to memorize it when i had a free moment. As soon as I got the message of PMI that I was eligible, I planned the exam..."

To read more about her complete experience, please follow this link: https://www.project-management-prepcast.com/index.php/kunena/11-lessons-learned/3415-how-i-succeeded-on-the-pmp-first-try