Current Edition of The PMBOK Guide
PMI released the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition in Aug 2021 but the primary reference for the PMP exam is still 6th Edition. You can click here to find the PMP Exam reference list.
I also sent an email to Project Management Institute (PMI) asking about the primary reference guide for the PMP Exam in 2021. I asked them, "Which is the Primary Reference Guide for PMP Exam Preparation in 2021?"
Following is an excerpt from PMI's reply mail:
"Thank you for contacting the Project Management Institute.
We have received your query regarding the PMBOK guide.
We kindly need to inform you that the primary reference that you should refer back to for PMBOK guide is the 6th edition."
The PMP Mathematics Quiz is based on the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition.
Why Are PMP Formulas Based Questions Annoying And Frustrating?
PMBOK Guide 6th Edition provides very little explanation about formulas.
There are too many small mathematical concepts from diverse topics that are tough to understand.
The formulas are difficult to co-relate with the real project management scenarios.
You need to practice a lot of questions and there are very few sources to do so.
Formulas based questions are complex and annoying. But, like many other things in life, you have to ace them to crack the PMP exam.
Can you score well in the PMP exam without practicing formulas based questions?
No! Practicing formulas based questions is a necessary evil.
Hey! I am Praveen Malik.
I passed my PMP exam in the year 2005. In those days, the PMBOK Guide was much thinner than it is today. It was about one-fourth the size of today's version but it essentially had the same Mathematical concepts.
If you believe that the explanation of Mathematical concepts is not good in the PMBOK Guide then think of the plight of students in those days.
When I took the exam, there was hardly any PMP preparation material. At that time, the students could have only wished for quizzes or mock tests. There were no simulators or reference books covering Mathematical topics in detail. To make the matters worse, the Internet was in its infancy and there were no additional study material.
Back in 2005, I was afraid of Mathematical Questions. All the formulas essentially looked the same. Initially, I could not figure out which formula had to be applied where.
I had many anxious moments while preparing for the Exam but, ultimately, I overcame all odds to pass the exam with flying colors. The best part is that I did not memorize any of the formulas.
So, how did I prepare?
While studying, I went through the Mathematical concepts many times over till I understood them well.
I practiced questions and then practiced some more...
Things have changed since then.
I became a full time trainer and coach in the year 2008. As an independent trainer, I wanted to provide the best study material to my students. So, I created a PMP Mathematical Quiz.
That Quiz has been refined over the last few years as the exam changed. You can take this Quiz to validate your learning and knowledge of the Formulas before taking the actual exam.
Over the years, I have received positive feedback from my students about the ITTO Quiz. It has given confidence to hundreds of students to successfully pass the PMP exam.
Memorizing formulas doesn't work in Mathematics. Practice a lot of questions to gain confidence.
Memorizing formulas doesn't work in Mathematics. Practice a lot of questions to gain confidence.
Get Rid of "How Do I Remember PMP Formulas?" Problem
Practice a lot of questions and validate your knowledge of the PMP Formulas.
Gather confidence to apply for the PMP exam.
Take the PMP exam only after you are ready for it.
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PMP Mathematics Quiz
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