How many PMP Study Materials should I use?
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Don't just read the PMBOK® Guide -- you have to study it. Give it your full attention to absorb the material and comprehend the concepts.
Unfortunately, the old mantra "if a little is good, then a lot must be better" does not hold when it comes to preparing for the PMP exam.
What usually happens is that students use too many PMP study materials and then get confused. They try to study not just one PMP prep book but several. They sign up for multiple online courses and answer every free online sample question they can find, thinking that they will be able to absorb everything that they watch and read. That is far from the truth.
Too many books will confuse you.
Usually, one good exam prep book and one course iaresare enough to complement the PMBOK® Guide. Studying the PMBOK® Guide is of course a must for any PMP exam prep student and no exam prep book is a substitute for it.
And don't forget to study the PMBOK® Guide glossary. As boring as that may seem, you'll get to know and understand the terminology you need for the exam. So instead of muddling your brains with too many prep books, choose the one you like best to complement your PMBOK® Guide studies to ensure you successfully pass the exam.
You can find many tips and recommendations regarding the right books and materials throughout this roadmap.