It takes 2-3 months to prepare for and pass the PMP Exam.
It is hard to recommend a minimum time to allot exam studies. Only you, the student, can assess where you are currently at, and how much effort it will take for you to get "PMP ready".
A lot of factors like
- your past experience
- your ability to take standardized tests
- how well you can relate project management theory to situational exam questions
- how quickly you grasp new concepts like earned value
- how much time you can effort regularly
- how your learning preferences and strategy look like
- and maybe many more ...
play a major role in the amount of time needed.
That much said, here is a general rule of thumb:
On average, it takes 8-12 weeks to study for the PMP exam.
You have to study 1-2 hours daily for 6 days per week.
Let me repeat that this is only a rule of thumb. Everyone is different and everyone has to assess their situation. But on average, this works pretty well.
Having a solid PMP study plan (and following it!) is simply a must.
Let us know your experiences, your plans, and your recommendations in the comments.
Many thanks,
Markus