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

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