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I used ONLY the Rita book for preparation and passed on my first attempt.  The book will be changing soon since PMBOK has changed and the PMP Exam will be changing effective March 23, 2018.  My study method was: Read Chapters 2 through 14 of the Rita Book Read Chapters 2 through 14 of the...

I bought the Rita Book only.  Found it on eBay for around $25 IIRC (cheapest Ver. 8 they had listed back in summer of 2017).  I have paid more for less so the cost of the book is no big deal.  I am sure glad they paid for my PMI and Test Fees.  Those were around $600 total.  Wow!

I found On-Line references identifying March 23, 2018 as the inaugural date of the "New" PMP exam.  I searched today for info regarding the last test date for the old exam but didn't find anything.  Having passed the current Exam yesterday it was a curiosity search only. I also saw references...

I passed my PMP today.  My employer offered study classes by Aspire which are generally considered only worthwhile to accumulate the required 35 hours of formal training.  Nothing you learn in these Aspire classes will help with the exam. I purchased the Rita Book and read it cover-to-cover...

Obtained my PMP today.  My employer requires all Project Mangers to be certified before year end or lose 25% of all future performance bonuses.  Other PM's in my same age bracket (I am nearly 62) are electing to retire rather than Study & Test to become Certified but I don't have enough...

Maybe.  Remember, the State Licensing Boards will want to know your full work and experience history when applying for licensure in additional jurisdictions.  The old method allowed/required you to input those updates annually while they were still fresh in your mind.  With the new system you...

The fallacy of NCEES' logic with their new business model.  Over the next five years till my retirement the NCEES will receive zero dollars from me.  Under their old business model they would have received $125 from me during the same time period. In the unusual event that I actually have a...

I have sent two very polite emails to NCEES regarding other means to access my data.  Both emails were answered in professional but extremely terse sentences, effectively saying "Sorry Charlie, pay the $175 or go get lost."  I was hoping to access my career data to use it for my PMP Exam...

Glad to read that I am not the only one P-O'ed about this change! For the as yet uninformed, the following changes took place effective with the early June software update: Your old log-in ID is no longer valid You must visit the site and create a new  log-in ID Your former member number...

Maintain records of every project you complete each year. Maintain contact with all your previous supervisors.  Even an annual holiday card will assist in keeping current mailing addresses.  Social media may work best if your supervisors participate. Do Not Wait until you need commity to...

My employer is requiring all of their Project Managers to obtain this certification.  I am not in favor but I realize this is only because of my age and proximity to permanent retirement.  But on the flip side; no promotional opportunities or raises without it.  My employer will pay for all the...

There is a single nationally administered test because it saves each State money by not requiring them to create and administer their own exam.  Additionally it makes it easier, or should, for those of us seeking commity between States. PE since 1983.  Early in my career I heard that Michigan's...