Question About Studying for Project+

RPGChai

I am having to take this cert test for school, and need to knock it out fairly quickly (~1 month). I have taken a couple of Project Management classes through work, and have taken part in several projects there as well.

I guess my question is: How long did it take you to study for this exam? Is my goal of getting this done in a month reasonable? Could it be done faster?

Thanks for any insight you all can give .

tr1x

RPGChai wrote: »

I am having to take this cert test for school, and need to knock it out fairly quickly (~1 month). I have taken a couple of Project Management classes through work, and have taken part in several projects there as well.

I guess my question is: How long did it take you to study for this exam? Is my goal of getting this done in a month reasonable? Could it be done faster?

Thanks for any insight you all can give .

I did it in just a couple weeks, it's an easy exam and just involes a little memorization and some common sense. Read the Sybex Project+ book on books24x7 and take the practice tests at the end of each chapter and you'll do fine. You can use ucertify too if you go to WGU but I didn't really use that. I knew nothing about project mangent going into it by the way, so you're already a lot better off than I was. Good luck!

N2IT

One month and I failed. I took it a second time after another month of studying and passed by 300 points. I think it can be done in one month just don't underestimate it, which I am sure you won't.

RPGChai

Thanks for the insight, guys! I have been told that this test is no joke, and not to take it lightly, so I will take what you have said into consideration and study like a madman to get this done in time. Thanks!

NOLAJ

Good thread. I'm looking to knock this out before this term ends. Thanks for the tips Tr1x.

swild

I used the Project+ Sybex book and took the test 10 days after I started studying. Passed with an 870ish. I haven't had any project management experience before this book. The worst thing is how horribly boring that topic is.

whatthehell

Good info! Good luck on your test.

Would anyone say a Project + cert would help with a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst role? I know it won't suffice for good ole experience, but it may help in obtaining this type of role, correct?

jamesleecoleman

I don't understand how some of yall are passing this test with only months of study and less. Especially since some of the information is boring lol.

N2IT

jamesleecoleman wrote: »

I don't understand how some of yall are passing this test with only months of study and less. Especially since some of the information is boring lol.

I didn't man. I failed it the first time and then studied again. 2 months total

dajohnso

I'd say it probably isn't that boring if your in a position where project management is key.