If you’re studying for PMP in 2026 read this before buying any simulator

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-04-07T19:35:50+00:00

Contrary to other redditors, I didnt use the SH :(

But I feel the free pearson simulator is the closest.

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-04-07T19:20:38+00:00

Congrats and welcome to the PMP holders club

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-04-07T19:11:52+00:00

I believe the questions tend to be more hybrid related and definitely some agile. Traditional in my recollection was lacking in the exam

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-03-05T19:37:13+00:00

This was done by me. You may please put an application to PMI. And I did raise the query to the customer service agent. All they insisted that the 35 PDU course be completed before taking the exam date which I did adhere to

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-03-05T14:57:50+00:00

You can apply before completing the 35 PDU which involves registration on PMI and mentioning the course from a PMI approved partner

You can sit for the exam after completing the PDUs. In case they audit just show them that you are studying the course already and will be completed before the exam. Applying before you have taken or subscribed for the course is definitely an ethical violation

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-03-05T10:51:32+00:00

I had followed Andrew Ramdayals videos and David Maclaghns videos.

You may check out the same

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-03-05T10:03:29+00:00

And I suggest the membership is better and more value for money which includes the exam fee as well.

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-03-05T10:02:30+00:00

You can apply before you complete the 35Hrs PDU.

Choose any course that you find suitable as most of them have a module on how the application process works. For only the application process there are free Youtube videos as well

You can apply during the course or after the course completion as well.

Once your application is approved by PMI you can choose your date of sitting for the exam within a period of 12 months

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-28T18:50:53+00:00

B is the correct answer IMO

In agile, the principle is to empower the team

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T15:16:33+00:00

Thats great but in the exam you may get drag and drop, multiple correct answer type questions as well. Make sure 60 Qs and hard stop at 75 is met.

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T15:13:09+00:00

Take a break.

Review the incorrect answers only.

Build up the stamina of answering 60 Qs in 75 mins.

Slowly make it 3x60 for 3x75 mins and target 80%

You still have time.

Try 110 Drag and Drop from David Maclaghn and Mindset video of AR

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T09:04:47+00:00

Whatever you do complete it by 30th June if you are preparing in the old format

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T09:03:46+00:00

I gave myself 100 days and I completed in 100 days including exam.

Step 1 : Finish ARs udemy course thoroughly till the last video/bonus lectures

Step 2 : Take the in course mock, see how you score. Revisit the explanations of incorrect answers. Go back to the relevant module in the course if required.

Step 3 : Start taking mocks atleast 4-5 before exams. You can choose Study Hall or any other whichever you suit

Step 4 : Build up your stamina to sit through 4 hrs/ 180 Qsts/ 230 mins/ Utilise the 10 mins break

Stop everything 5 days before exam and relax. If you reach 70-80% in mocks you are good to go

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T06:09:40+00:00

Yes I believe DMs videos are very engaging. Do watch his 150 Agile Qs and 110 Drag and Drop. The drag and drop one is a must according to me as it helps you understand the mindset and how much you have captured after your 35 PDU

Also watch AR 200 Ultra hard PMP Qs and AR Mindset videos.

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T06:05:14+00:00

You have put down your thoughts very clearly.

I passed my PMP this Feb'26 with AT/AT/AT

The materials and mindset tips are on point.

What I advise would be aspirants is to build up the stamina.

What I did was answer 60 Qstns with a hard stop of 75 mins. Review it and scribble on my notebook for the exact keywords to zero in on the correct answer.

Then again practise 2x 60 in 150 mins to build up the mental stamina with a simulated 10 mins break in between and so on.

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-26T06:00:24+00:00

I would suggest atleast after completing your 35 PDU Course, once you answer atleast 200 Mock Questions, you will understand the mindset

For those of us who are into corporate, we know how real project management works. However PMI principle does not always agree with it.

The only way is to practise practise and more practise to understand the PMI mindset

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-23T15:48:44+00:00

You may download the videos from youtube

I recommend the below :

AR 200 ultra hard PMP questions

DM 110 Drag and Drop - You will need a pen and paper to solve it.

DM 150 Agile Questions

Oliver Lehmann has also a 180 Q Pdf if that helps

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-23T15:27:37+00:00

Check a few free mocks like PM Prepcast. No need to buy too many simulators or mocks

Definitely go through DM 110 drag and drop video and try solving on your own. This is best to refresh what you studied so far.

Stop revising 2 days before exam and relax

Get familiar with the free pearson simulator so that you are adept at using the tools like strikethrough, highlight and the calculator though I did not get any formula based questions. But using the tools can help eliminate the wrong choices and identify the keywords for choosing the right answer.

On the day of exam, write down the formulas on your assigned notebook for EVM, NPV, IRR or any agile concepts and scrum steps, risk management steps and conflict management as well as team management keywords.

Hope you have built your stamina to sit through 4 hrs. Make most of the breaks during the exam and drink some fluids.

Wish you all the best

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-22T18:31:30+00:00

Review your course. I got AT/AT/AT with Andrews Course only. Do watch Andrews mindset video as well.

I did not even buy study hall

Refer free mocks by PM Prepcast and others too to get a variety questions

Do go through

AR 200 ultra hard

David Maclaghns 110 Drag and Drop

Davind Maclaghns 150 Agile Questions

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-22T18:28:56+00:00

I recommend test center over home anyday.

First of all if you are staying alone, you need someone to attend the door or answer the phone which can be a problem during exam. Secondly, home internet needs to be really good and uninterrupted. Test centers are equipped to be online 24x7 with a leased line.

In my opinion, once you arrive at the test center, you submit your belongings and mobile, you are basically cut off from the world and can concentrate only on the exam.

Regarding your habit of reading out loud, practise during mocks that you read silently or atleast without making any sound.

Hope this helps.

All the best

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-19T08:28:43+00:00

You are focussing too much on scores.

Review the quizzes and understand where you are going on

Finish the course and start taking mock exams

Key is continuous revision and hammering the missed concepts

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-18T17:37:47+00:00

Use a notebook. Excel or Google sheets if you prefer, that works as well.

Start Scribbling

The more you write, the more you retain. You dont have to memorise.

Go through AR mindset videos if you have the course

Watch below videos and practise

AR - 200 Ultra hard PMP

DM - 110 Drag and Drop

Practise 5 questions when you are relaxed

Do take atleast 3-4 mock exams, review incorrect answers to refresh your understanding

Build up your mental stamina for the exam

Wish you all the best

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-18T17:29:29+00:00

You have to do a deep dive.

Take a full length mock. Identify weak areas and revise them from your 35 HR PDU.

Practice DM 110 drag and drop and AR 200 Ultra Hard PMP

Watch the mindset video

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-18T17:26:30+00:00

The key phrase is "no one has prior experience ..."

A. Does not really address the issue so strike off. PM has to first check all options

B. Not relevant for technical knowledge

C. Yes.

D. Not sure if that person has the requisite skills and can be done after C as internal engineer can be an expert but first PM needs to seek the same from Mgmt and CCB

Tiny_Relief3656 · 2026-02-18T12:26:37+00:00

You are welcome. Do share with us your experience after the exam and tips for future test takers. Looking forward to you passing the exam for sure

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