Tips to Get PMP Certified Before the End of the Year with Ricardo Vargas

[@rvvargas]

Hi all. I just released an online school and one of the courses I am offering is the course Unleashing the Power of the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition. The course goes deeper on the guide in order to improve your understanding of it. I released it with a big discount and also with something more: all money you invest in this course will become a coupon discount to be used when the new PMBOK Guide 7th Edition Course is released later this year. For more information about this course, check rvarg.as/pmbok6ed Thank you all for the really nice comments and to permanently support this channel and my work. Ricardo

[@creativecrafts4151]

1. Schedule exam; 2. Stop memorising too much; 3. Do minimum of 1000 questions or many mock tests...... Appreciate you bro. Thanks very much. I'm scheduling now for next month

[@Ibrahim_ForU]

Very good sir.... I'm very glad to remove procrastination regarding pmp preparation

[@pranshulrawat]

Scheduled for 23 Nov 😬 Edit : Passed the Exam :D its not so difficult guys.

[@shanihaider9538]

Hi, first up, Congratulations. Could you please suggest some any good exam simulator which you used for prep?

[@ryansherbrook7515]

Thank you, that's what I needed to hear 😁

[@usmanrana4342]

Congrats, i also appeared on 23rd and passed in first attempt

[@shantalderboghosian4525]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! I passed my PMP exam yesterday with 4 above targets and 1 target (closing). Closing is a lot more difficult than people think! I watched your process video at least 10 times, re created the chart and added in some cheat notes (inputs and outputs) and studied it like crazy up to the exam. Morning of the test I woke up to watch this video one more time and it saved my ass! RICARDO YOU DESERVE SO MANY AWARDS and I wish I could hug you!!!! My advice to others, aside from this wonderful video, you NEED to buy the right exam simulator. I purchased one that came highly touted and it was crap. Thanks to redditors I learned of another simulator called prepcast and that is hands down what helped me pass. The exam questions were almost identical in format. This simulator also explains WHY options are wrong and not only why it is right. Do not underestimate this exam!!! Know the processes in and out! You don't need to memorize the ITTOS but it helps to understand them. I got a lot of situational questions that required emotional intelligence. Good luck everyone! Thank you again!!!!!!

[@mikehenderson3726]

can you pls tell me which exact exam simulator you purchased? tnx..

[@Feedoe13]

Is this the one? www.project-management-prepcast.com/

[@gauravkulkarni4065]

Hi Shantal - Congratulation for clearing the exam. You mentioned about ITTO's in your message. Do you have video link for the same from Ricardo ? or any other simple way like the other video from Ricardo ? Please do help. Thanks in advance.

[@ajitsmustwatch]

Hi Shantal, Congratulations on becoming PMP Certified. Can you plz tell me which simulator helped you ? Thanks

[@HariKiranMC]

Just Scheduled for the Exam!! Wish me good luck folks!! RITA, PMBOK, Flashcards, Fasttrack are my current preparatory materials along with my training notes. Thanks Ricardo!

[@ajitsmustwatch]

When is your exam scheduled ?

[@pel007cool]

Omg! I'm doing RMC too. My exam is on the 29th. When is yours. Let's do some final studying together!

[@sultanalotaibi8729]

How do it go

[@usmanrana4342]

Thanks for your video, i came to know on 5th November that exam is changing, so in 18 days prepared and appeared in exam on 23rd Nov. Passed in first attempt. Ladies and Gentlemen if a backbencher and lazy person like me can prepare and pass exam in 18 days, you all can do easily in flying colors, just believe in yourself

[@andreazerbini8207]

Hi Ricardo! I fully agree with your thoughts. I've just passed my certification. Listening to this video I simply see myself. I started to study in a structured way just after the booking of the exam. I made >1500 questions online and reviewed my errors with your A0 "Process explained" in front of me in order to understand the situarion. I strongly emphatize to all PMP candidates to follow your concepts and do not get afraid. It's a mind set that comes to you after looping between tests, PmBOK, Process map. I agree in buying some online tool because it's time efficent. Ricardo thanks for your videos. I listened you more than once along my study roadmap. Everytime a new tile araised in my comprehension. Well done. PMP candidates I wish you all the best... bye

[@GabbiBoVadnais]

Congratulations 🎉

[@ryansherbrook7515]

Ricardo, you are our Guru! Three weeks ago I was a happy carefree PM. I started the 35 hours training without knowing that the exam was about to change in 2021. Your videos (the flow diagram and this one) have boosted me and I've just booked for December 15th, proctored. I'm far from being ready but here I go! 🤞🏻Thanks for motivating us, we need people like you 🤗

[@HariKiranMC]

All the best bro, share your results and tips if any, post your exam. I am also preparing!!

[@ryansherbrook7515]

Well, I come back here to proudly announce that after 3-4 weeks of intensive preparation I have passed the exam with overall Above Target. I still can't believe it. I don't know how to thank you Ricardo and all this anonymous PM in the PMP sailing boat that encourages us to persevere and to keep moving forward. The world is a wonderful place. Thanks from the deep of my heart 🙏

[@ryansherbrook7515]

@@HariKiranMC So yes I passed. Tips: nothing really original. Do lots of exam mocks (real ones, with a full set of 200 questions) so you learn how to manage the time and tiredness during the real exam. Of course watch and learn Ricardo video about process flowchart. I used a sheet of paper per knowledge area to write down the main concepts so I could easily revise. Keep confidence, and the day before relax and go to bed early. Good luck bro

[@barbaraciupak4486]

I just scheduled yesterday after seeing this video. Unfortunately Ricardo is right again. It would have been better to schedule the exam end of last year, because now lots of material and practce tests available online are according to old exam content, which has changed in 2021. So it will be tricky to prepare for the exam. UPDATE: for anyone who is planning to pass exam first quarter of 2021, that's the advice I received from my PMP toutor as to how to continue prepare myself with new 2021 exam content but materials available from 2020 exam content: "If you started our PMP study around August 2020 or after, you should be in good shape for the exam, when combined with your study of the PMBOK 6th Edition. The change to the exam is mostly about the allocation of questions, rather than an indication that the questions themselves have significantly changed from the past."

[@sultanalotaibi8729]

Got certified about 8 hours ago. Thanks Ric for the awesome vids on PMP and beyond

[@mattersthatmatter]

Good advice as usual from you. I was sailing in the same boat in 2019 and then I stumbled upon your video of the processes. It strengthened my understanding of the subject. I passed my PMP in 2019 with an above target score. I take this opportunity to thank you.

[@shreeyasawale1859]

Your determination is also motivating. Congratulations on PMP!

[@GodsFAVOR911]

Where is that video please? I couldn't find it

[@raneemalmuhsin9283]

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[@mglbloke]

Your video actually motivated me to take PMP finally ans pass it within 3 weeks 🙏 Thank you Ricardo for encouraging and advising us. I followes your advice and just signed up an exam, and began working on my prep with PMBOK and mock exams x 2K. It paid me well with passing PMP in three weeks during lockdown and in Dec 2020. Many, many thanks frm Mongolia 🇲🇳

[@gregwebster1599]

This guys films were instrumental in my success with PMP. Watch them all...he’s the best 👍

[@navi88888]

Scheduled mine on Dec 16 2020, wish me luck sir

[@rvvargas]

GOOD LUCK!

[@rahulkumar-bg8sp]

Good Luck Ivan

[@dzifaacolor3247]

Same! Good luck!

[@edlakaumbi8619]

Planning to do the same

[@sultanalotaibi8729]

How did it go

[@Snoopy4382]

I have just found your videos on PMI PMP. Great set of tips, encouragement and clear communication. I've always had it as a goal to get my PMP cert, but I had always put it off due to various reasons. Now with the economy the way that it is I HAVE SET this as a goal to take this test in the next 4 months. I'm very glad to have found your channel.

[@ashishlogin]

On 18th Nov, I saw ur video which motivated me to schedule my pmp exam n today I passed PMP. Thank you for ur resources especially the process map diagram which is still on my wall.

[@rvvargas]

Congratulations! Wonderful job!

[@rameshmandarapu7070]

I'm gald to be the first one to comment for this awesome video which enlights aspirants of PMP and who wants to be PMP by end of 2020.

[@shri25584]

Hi Ricardo, cleared my PMP today. Thanks for your help and support.

[@rvvargas]

Great job! Congratulations Shrikant, PMP :)

[@NeLshawn]

Ricardo, I earned my PMP a few days ago. Your videos were very helpful. Especially your process flow and canvas (which I printed into a huge poster on my wall for notes and to wrap my head around the 49 processes). Thank you!

[@arthuryakumo6091]

I am seeing this guy for the first time, my PMP exam is tomorrow. Thank you! Need to get back and studying.

[@samitkadamba5369]

How did you go mate

[@Kenanislife]

Recardo you are a pure form of motivation........

[@ismail_uysal]

Hi Ricardo, after your tips I scheduled my exam for this week 15.12.2020 and pass my PMI CAPM exam after two month learning of this PMBook guid in first try. Thank you !

[@rahulvashishth26]

Thanks Ricardo! This video turned my decision to prepare for pmp in 2020. Glad I made a decision booked my exam 30 days ago but made sure to give everything. Gladly I passed the exam today with AT. You are a great motivator mate. Stay blessed. Cheers!!

[@adhwake]

Hi Ricardo. thanks to this particular video of yours i motivated myself to schedule my PMP exam for December 2020 (i had attempted it earlier in June but due to a technical glitch with onVue the exam didnt complete) and thankfully passed two days ago! i wasnt able to complete the 1000 simulation question goal but all the advice in this video and the amazing process map sheet on your site helped me in finally overcoming this obstacle. so thank you very much to you and all the others who post such helpful content on the internet to help others

[@Liz514]

Needed this video today. Going to schedule the exam before the end of the year

[@mariaisabelrocca1882]

Thanks for making this video. It reinforced and reassured me that I made the correct decision to take the exam by year end! This was my 3rd and last attempt. I passed. Thank god! Great advice from you and again thanks for your very helpful and insightful videos.

[@teramirez]

Very good tips Thanks, now schedule test!!1

[@ElthonChocanoPareja]

Thanks for your advice!!! You were right and now I have my PMP certification, thanks a lot for your words!!

[@anisr.7251]

You have encouraged me. I actually prepared for the the exam a long time ago and finally I scheduled it, and passed it! Thank u!!

[@asifmujthaba1713]

Seriously speaking, I was waiting for something like this to schedule my exam by end of November.

[@prisa5089]

how it went? it is now end of november :p

[@asifmujthaba1713]

@@prisa5089 Hi Pris. Today was my exam and I have added PMP® at the end of my name! Thanks to various resources in KZbin. Also, thanks for asking.

[@OGD007]

You are the best!! Thank you im on my second mock exam, and I just scheduled my exam for the end of the month!!!!!!! I’m excited

[@rociotrujillo430]

Ricardo: Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. I am taking my first steps to take over the exam after I take classes at the University. I am so glad I found you because I have the road map I need to be successful. I will report my progress. God bless you for being so generous.

[@rvvargas]

Thanks Rocio. Very kind of you.

[@anagilist]

This was a real encouragement and motivation. Just followed and passed it in 2020.Thank You.

[@performcorp]

Great advice, thanks. Highly recommended process chart with labels. Greatly appreciated. The logic helped me do much. A PMP colleague said the same - schedule the date or it won’t be real. I write Dec 15, 2020. Really hope to pass. I need more practice with formulas. A video on that would help a lot. Being laid off in April so would love to have my PMP before the end of this year. Thanks for your wonderful explanation.

[@ryansherbrook7515]

I just booked for the same day as you, Karen. Hope we'll pass! 💪🏻

[@performcorp]

@@ryansherbrook7515 i delayed until Dec 15. Still doing mocks and getting better. Hope you passed!

[@G97-k4n]

Thank you Ricardo!! The amount of value you give is always above and beyond. I’m going for the exam on November 23rd and I booked it before I started revising too so I totally agree with this strategy to avoid procrastination.

[@Vic-tw8bw]

Thank you for your video, Richard. I have just submitted my PMP application last week, and will try to book my exam in December. I still struggle to remember the ITTO, but am beginning to internalize the logic of each item. Your Processes Flow printout has been very helpful! Thanks again.

[@samitkadamba5369]

Dont try to memorize all ittos. please also note that you HAVE to memorize all KAs , groups and processes and only KEY ittos. Understanding process flows is more imp that is what comes after this process. Practice plenty of questions. Give at least 3 fulllenght 4hrs mock. All the best

[@rahulkumar-bg8sp]

I'm waiting to schedule my exam for last 8 months Now I feel it's time to schedule it coz I'm really Ready

[@marcoa.mongalojr.4038]

Ricardo as always, you exercise your Servant leadership style by mentoring us. Thanks, Dr.

[@sankietnarkhede209]

Ricardo you are simply amazing, helping PMP aspirants across the globe, #Respect 🙏🏻

[@vishalsinha4421]

Thanks Ricardo. After watching this video I am very much confident and motivated. For sure I will schedule my exam today. Cheers. God bless you..❤️

[@okomefelix160]

Great delivery

[@shiwanthikadecosta9788]

Awesome video 🙏

[@danielg3234]

I booked my exam in few weeks time and I have been preparing for the past few weeks. I hope to start to take simulated exams and try and reschedule to earlier date if I feel ready. Your advice is very helpful and motivational! Thank you! I look forward to come back to update when I pass God willing 🙏🏾

[@rvvargas]

You can do it! Let us know when the results come :)

[@danielg3234]

Ricardo Vargas I passed the exam with 5 ATs. Thank you so much Ricardo, your last video on doing practice questions was v helpful. You're awesome!

[@СаурКопбаев]

Have Scheduled mine on Dec 30 2020, please wish me luck too sir

[@anilmadugula]

Great Advice and Tips Ricardo. you inspired me to do the exam ASAP. i will schedule for the exam ASAP

[@kakaSpderman]

Excellent! I cleared PMP with your video. Thank you!

[@ryansherbrook7515]

Ricardo, muito obrigada pelas suas dicas -and in general for your valuables explanations. Someone told in another video that you deserve a Nobel Prize, I totally agree. In my case I was in between the two situations of "PMP is a vague idea in my mind" and "I'm almost ready to pass the exam". In fact I was supposed to finish my 35-hour training next week but after 10 hours out of 35 the training has been postponed. So I think it will become almost impossible for me to find another 35h training, register for certification, getting the validation from PMI and finding a slot in the lasts days of the year. And of course finding the time to work on the content. So, unless you think that I still have time, I have to give up the idea of getting certified in 2020. I will have to start again for 2021 and learn a lot, as I have never worked on Agile environment. New exam type frightens me up. Do you think I'm doing right by giving up in 2020? I change my mind every 5 minutes 😔

[@AlexFrezCorrea]

Orgulho de ter um brasileiro referência em gestão de projetos. Congrats and keep it up!!

[@jocagus65]

portugues

[@ryansherbrook7515]

@@jocagus65 Não, brasileiro!

[@marufislam00]

Thanks for the thrust. I have scheduled the exam this month.

[@sksharma82]

Sir mine is Scheduled for 28th Dec . Wish me good luck sir. I am preparing a lot.

[@travelwithchieu-an6483]

Ahhhh!! So excited to see a new video from you, Ricardo!! Great tips!

[@usmansaeed4850]

I salute you sir.

[@claudioman69]

Im completely agree with your tips, this exam is very hard and we must to take seriously!

[@DeepakBhadrashetty]

Thanks Ricordo for the valuable tips! i was ambiguous to appear for the exam this year. But, now i am clear on it & i'll go for it this year itself & crack this exam.

[@pel007cool]

Ricardo estou estudando para o meu exame PMP que vai ser no dia 29 de dezembro. Também sou tradutor jurídico e estou interessados em aprender os termos e os processos em português! Muito obrigado pelos seus vídeos são muito úteis!!

[@carlevensplaisimond7000]

Thank you very much Mr Vargas.

[@muralikumar4808]

Sir, Very Good Advise for me at the right time. Thanks a lot...

[@NurbolBaimaganbetov]

Thanks Ricardo! Thank you

[@yassinekalkhi7128]

Concise and sweet !!!!! Thank you Sir.

[@francisackah5823]

Thank you Sir.Very helpful.

[@thompsongrant8092]

Very helpful. “Schedule it”. Off to do so

[@katherineluyo4578]

Wish me luck. November 28th 😊

[@aka707]

Good luck!

[@ryansherbrook7515]

May the force be with you, Katherine💪🏻

[@GabbiBoVadnais]

Good luck 🤞🏻

[@mikhailtrofimov5977]

I also have exam on November 28, please wish me luck and success also:))

[@prasad9349]

I have passed in my first attempt on 27 Nov.

[@latifsalem2138]

Thank you! I learn a lot from your videos.

[@angiemathew9005]

I finally scheduled 12/28, second time - wish me luck!

[@rvvargas]

You will rock Angie! :)

[@angiemathew9005]

Ricardo Vargas thank you!!! I am going to rewatch your videos and took some time around the holidays off so I can concentrate better.

[@KapQueen]

Thank you I scheduled and finishing head first. I will start mock testing

[@rameshmandarapu7070]

1. Schedule exam date👍 Stop procastination 🙏 2. PMP exam is not a memory test😎 3. Do simulation questions atleast 1,000 questions 😌

[@believejesusislord578]

Thank you I needed to hear this. God bless you.

[@imglenngarcia]

The only thing holding me back from taking the PMP exam is that I only have 2.75 years of project management experience so I'll be taking the exam with updated PMBOK. Also started studying since this quarantine period.

[@YasserIsmail]

Thanks for sharing your insights

[@ayotundeoludahunsi4067]

Thanks for this great advice, just booked mine exam date for Nov 21 although I have been preparing for a while now.

[@vikasbidla7669]

Bro is same with... 21st Nov.

[@sylvesterofori-atta516]

How did it go?

[@rodrigosanmartin2029]

Thanks Ricardo!!! Definitively I will take the exam next year

[@brahimaitelmouedden5167]

Amazing content thanks Recardo for those advices

[@Sir.K2]

Thank you for being a real excellent leader and mentor.

[@mvvemuri]

Very well said... Appreciate your encouragement... Your boost to confidence... Thanks for your process explanations...

[@WaterSeason571]

Informative.Thanks

[@saraparker184]

i will not procrastinate. thank you for your advise. obregada.

[@melkegam988]

December 20 ....that should be the day !!

[@melkegam988]

Well, I did it today on 31st of December and I passed. Thank you Recardo!!

[@m.l.7356]

Muchas gracias Ricardo!!! Dios te bendiga e ilumine mas!!!! Saludos!!

[@AS-wz1ce]

Thank you for your guidance, I watched several of your videos, several times and they provided a lot of clarity ! This particular video gave me the push I needed to attempt the PMP exam. I am pleased to say that I passed on Dec 29 and was successful on my first attempt. All the best for 2021 and keep sharing content !

[@farookaali]

Thanku so much for advising Mr.Ricardo....

[@santoshd.4008]

Exactly what I wanted to hear at this stage. Thank you Ricardo for the wonderful tips. Much appreciated.

[@jeffreylangley4354]

Great advice! I'm encouraging students at my University to take the exam this year as well, and your reasons explain why perfectly!

[@SamuelGuebo]

Many thanks for making this video. I enjoyed listening to the pieces of advice you’re sharing. Really liked your suggestion to schedule the test first and study next as it gives real incentive :)

[@hasanisam1667]

Thank you Ricardo I will follow your advice

[@sandeeppotul7002]

Thank you for tips and motivation

[@ahmedabdelnabybakoush89]

You're always a mentor, Thanks

[@justeaganze6168]

I schedule my exam

[@AhmedAliIbr]

Thank you for your excellent videos.

[@bilalgohar4966]

Thank you for sharing these tips really helpful.

[@TheActiveAssault]

I needed this video!

[@schoolanglo6785]

Muito obrigada!!!

[@joanjiang3257]

you are good what you said is so true

[@akashagrawal3968]

i would recommend Andrew Ramdayal

[@bb7170]

Are you also going to update your material wrt to Jan 2021 changes?

[@rvvargas]

Yes. Soon :)

[@ahsanmithun]

Thank you very much Mr. Genius!!!!!!!!!!

[@ninjatokyo9880]

you mentioned we did not need to memorize all the ITTOS, but many exam simulation questions refer to the exact content, then memorization??? Do you know the best simulation tool for French speakers in French...

[@rvvargas]

Do not know a French Simulated Test bank. What I can assure you is that the exam is not a memory test. Maybe some teat banks are but the actual test is not. Trust me

[@edlakaumbi8619]

You are SO GOOD!!

[@ksgkovai3655]

Hi, Thank you very much for your tips to clear PMP this time. Can you suggest the simulator which will help me to Clear the PMP exam?

[@manjunathdnaik1]

Thank you!