PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc.

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PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc. This book needs re-writng. It did'nt work for me!
I can't remember reading a book that is so patronizing as this. After reading through the entire book once I dumped it because I could bear the pain no longer. The clichés and the put-downs I found very annoying. Is that to say there were no golden nuggets from this book? Of course not, but when you are reading it and beginning to enjoy the content, Rita throws in a phrase like "If you are great project manager you will do this....". Project Management is not set in stone, different organizations adopt different project methodologies, so its not a one hat fits all profession. Many other readers enjoyed reading it as reflected in the reviews, and have used it to pass their exams, but it definitely was not for me, hence 1 star.
PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc. Perfect Exam Prep kit
Combination of PMP exam prep book and PM fastrack software is a trump card to pass the PMP exam on your first try. Although we practice lot of Project Management activities on projects, but when I went through the book found lot of gaps with my practices. Reading book is quite engaging and interesting. Rita has been successful in keeping you engaged with the book throughout. I felt like she is presenting the PMP course in front of you. What you are thinking during reading the book is also analysed. Lot of psychological study have been went through while producing the book. The book mentions the steps to be followed for passing the exam. It has a study plan. In simple I can say...read PMBOK (twice), Rita's book atleast 3 times and practice PM fastrac test after every chapter. Give the PMP exam on the software till you score more than 85 percent. I do agree the book is expensive. But it is worth rather than trying lot of other books and then turning to this book. You don't need any separate course to be attended. I took 1 week leave from office and passed the exam. Apart from helping the student to pass the exam...the book helps a lot to clear your knowledge gaps about project management. It was quite a big trunaround for me. Go ahead and buy the book and PM fastrac....test practice is important...as 4 hrs test is quite testing... I hope this review helps you to make a correct choice.
PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc. It worked
I have managed projects for 15 years or so, and decided to get my PMP. Of course knowing anything about project management really has nothing to do with passing the PMP test, as became obvious as I started taking sample tests. I bought Rita's book, borrowed a copy of Andy Crow's book, read through the PMBOK, and took every sample test I could find. I passed as being Proficient in every topic on the test- 1st try. I spent about 5 hours reading Rita's book, every page with no particular effort to memorize anything. I did the same with Andy's book, then took all the sample tests in each of them. I read about 5 pages of the PMBOK- it didn't seem to be of much use in studying for the exam. For each question on any of the sample tests I missed, I read the answer and explanations. I retook each test once- more than that and I remembered the right answer from the previous run-thorough. Both books seemed equally useful, although Rita's was a little more condescending and patronizing. The sample tests in both were poorly worded, confusing, ambiguous and nitpicking- excellent preparation for the exam. If I had to do it over again, I think I would do it pretty much the same way, except that I would cram the 20 hours of so of studying that I did into the couple days right before the exam- since I found most of the info to be short-term memory kind of stuff...not something you could really dig in and understand. If I had to choose one book, it would probably be Andy Crowe's, just because it was a slightly easier read and it filtered out more material that didn't seem to be all that critical for the test. Under no circumstances would I recommend this book for anyone trying to learn how to do project management. It is purely an aide for passing the test.
PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc. Excellent PMP exam prep aid
I bought this book in 2007 for use with a company sponsored study group leading up to taking the PMP exam. I found the author a bit arrogant, but the material and especially the practice questions were a huge help to my learning the style of questions I would face and how to deduce the correct answers to them.
PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc. Rita is on rescue
I am finding difficulties in preparing for PMP for a quite a long time. To Jump start, I think this is the book everyone dreams before PMP. Thanks Rita and thanks Amazon
PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam by RMC Publications, Inc. Product Description
Can you imagine valuing a book so much that you send the author a "Thank You" letter? Tens of thousands of people understand why PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy, PMP, is a worldwide best-seller. Is it Rita's years of PMP exam preparation experience? The endless hours of ongoing research? The interviews with project managers who failed the exam, to identify gaps in their knowledge? Or is it the razor-sharp focus on making sure project managers don't waste a single minute of their time studying any more than they absolutely have to? Actually, it's all of the above. PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition by Rita Mulcahy contains hundreds of updates and improvements from previous editions--including new exercises and sample questions never before in print. Offering hundreds of sample questions, critical time-saving tips plus games and activities available nowhere else, this book will help you pass the PMP exam on your FIRST try.