Tips for studying PMP easy way

Finally I'm PMP Certified. :)

I thought of sharing my PMP experience and some tricks for reading easy way for clearing. Hope it helps. :)  

PMP Certification Requirements
The given below link has a diagram clearly explains the process what is the requirements
  
Studying order
Step
 Book
Pin tip Memory
Read & Understand
Try Test
Comments/ Link
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47 Process with Input, Tools and Techniques and Output
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Single Page PDF file, This is the key for clearing PMP.
2
PMP Study Notes-Edward.pdf

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3
PMP Exam Prep 8th Edition - Rita Mulchay

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Read and Add the points in Step 2 Edward book. It serves as quick reference
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PMBOK

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Read and Add the points in Step 2 Edward book. It serves as quick reference
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PMI Org - Search - Chirstoper scordo - PMP Lite Mockup Tests - 2013 Edition


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You should have PMI Membership for accessing this book. Has around 18 mock-up tests with each 50 questions. 

Other Mockup Sites can be used

EV Calculation Quiz Sample

EMV Sample

PTA Sample

Some more tips on important areas
S.No
Topic
Material to refer
1
Handling Change Request Scenarios
 Read on Rita Mulchay – Page No 140
2
Different type of Contracts like FPIF, Cost reimbursable, T & M. Which is more benefit and risk
 Read on Rita Mulchay – Page No 481
3
Different type of Communication methods – Interactive, Push and Pull
Try more sample questions on Christoper Scordo
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7 Quality tools and its concepts and which scenerio we use which

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Diff type of Tuckman Model and Conflict Management

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Resource Optimization techniques, Fast tracking and Crashing

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Different types of Analytical techniques

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Different types of Facilitation techniques

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Practice on Earned Value and EMV, PTA
Try more sample questions on Christoper Scordo
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10 Types of Knowledge area management Plans + 4 other plans

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Different type of Activity on Node

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Different type of Presentation Formats and Reports
Status Reports, Milestone Chart, Performance reports, etc.
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Different type of Cost types and their Controlling level

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Quality management Concepts
Zero Defects, Fitness for use, Kaizan, Six Sigma, TQM, CMMI
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What is RACI

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Motivational and Leadership Theories - HR Management

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Risk Averse and Risk Prone

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Difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

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Quantitative Analysis Tools

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Salience Model

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Difference between bribe and fee

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Concepts like Bait and Switch, Fiat Accompli, Force Majure

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Cost of conformance and Non conformance



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