So you failed your PMP® Exam. What next? Find out how you can make sure your PMP® Exam retake is not disastrous.
Preparing for a PMP® Certification exam can be not only a burden on our cognitive functioning but also a nerve-wracking challenge that can upset our mind. Remembering the formulae and getting a firm hold on the concepts are tasks more difficult than they seem. Being out of school for several years, you might have forgotten the art of preparing for an exam.
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Uncertainty about the examination content can also lead you to hesitate. Hours of active studying, weeks of endless practice and days of sheer perseverance can go in vain when you become entirely blank on the day of the examination – and that can be very frustrating.
That is what exactly happens to so many aspiring Project managers, and needless to say, they end up crestfallen because they failed the exam that they sacrificed so much. It is unfortunate that this often causes some of them to lose hope – or worse – completely give up on their dreams. Some of them regret the rush that led them to take the exam before the pattern changed, while others regret placing too much or too little emphasis on the mathematical aspects of PMP®.
But as we all know, regretting doesn’t help. What you need to do is bounce back in your next attempt. Don’t stop now, because the gap might affect your momentum and erode your current knowledge of the material unless you continue studying.
So what do you do to make sure your retake doesn’t turn out to be a failure? We give you three simple, solid mantras.
The outcome -whether success or failure- depends upon the nature and quality of the study material. While the PMBOK® Guide is your key guide, you have to ensure you explore material beyond it, as well as look at active participation and meticulous practice.
Like you've learned in your school days, having a plan and schedule for every little thing you do not only adds discipline to your daily life but also helps you perform better in every task. There are tons of study plans and schedules you can follow to pass the PMP® exam. Decide your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan around the areas you need to focus on.
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Yes, you read that right. Often, aspiring Project managers forget to breathe. The stress is at a peak, and the pressure is too much to take. You may lose sleep, and even if you do take a nap, you might be jolted right out of it with a nightmare about failure. This may lead you to skip meals, burn the midnight oil, avoid social gatherings, and stay an arm’s distance from any leisurely activity. Do not be so hard on yourself.
And that about sums it up. What have you been doing wrong? Do you have any other suggestions to make? Tell us in the comments below!
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Kamakshi Kamath is a Knowledge Analyst at Simplilearn and writes on Project Management, Salesforce, TOGAF and Digital Marketing. With a degree in Journalism, Psychology and English Literature, Kamakshi is passionate about all things digital, and has been involved in digital marketing for premium brands such as The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts.