Top 6 Reasons to Fail in the PMP Exam

Do you know how many people fail the PMP Exam?
Some believe the rate could reach as high as 50%.
The truth is that nobody knows the failure rate. Perhaps PMI knows. The exact number should not be a concern to you.
PMP is a difficult exam that thousands of people fail each year. PMI deliberately made it difficult to preserve its integrity and value. The PMP certificate is well-recognized in the job market.
This presents a challenge. If it is so difficult to get the PMP certification, how can you do it? How can you ensure that you pass the exam?
Well! The answer is simple. The golden rule of life is to learn from your mistakes.
You might ask, “Should I fail the PMP exam once to pass the next one?”
Absolutely not! Wisdom says that you should learn from the mistakes of others. A good project management practice dictates that one should learn from others’ mistakes before beginning a new venture.
Let’s take a look at the top reasons PMP candidates fail and what we can learn from them.
The Background
For the past several years, I have been running PMP training courses. I have trained thousands. I am proud to say that the majority of my students have passed their exams. Every once in a while, however, I get the terrible news that someone didn’t pass.
I don’t want to alarm you. I want you to succeed. I want you to pass the exam.
This post is written solely to explain why many aspirants fail. Understanding the reasons behind failure will help you create a strategy that will allow you to pass the exam the first time.
Let’s talk about why PMP aspirants fail.
Why do PMP Exam Aspirants Fail?
1. They don’t attend formal PMP Facilitation training
To apply for the PMP exam, you will need to have completed 35 hours of formal project management education. It is a requirement. PMI states that this requirement can easily be fulfilled by attending any workshop on project management. Even if you have completed your college project management education, they will accept it.
Many aspirants who have already completed 35 hours of contact do not attend formal PMP facilitation training. This saves them money, but it can make it difficult to pass the exam. Many of these people end up paying more for the reexamination.
The PMP exam is one the most difficult professional exams. It requires serious preparation. This preparation is provided by formal PMP training.
Exam preparation is expensive.
Although it is expensive, PMP training is well worth it. GreyCampus offers PMP training. They offer high-quality PMP training at an affordable price.
Training is not something you should save on. Otherwise, you might end up spending more money on the re-examination.
2. They don’t study the PMBOK Guide
Some exam-goers use the PMBOK Guide sparingly or completely skip it while studying for the exam. They find the Guide boring, dry, and soporific.
The Guide is not written in the most clear and concise manner. It is true, however, that the PMP exam is based upon the Guide.
There are many reference books on the market. There is only one PMBOK guide. It is a standard in project management. It contains best practices and guidelines for project management. It is published by PMI. This is also the test-taking organization. The language used in PMP exam questions is very similar with the Guide’s.
The PMBOK Guide is essential for exam success.
3. They use their personal experience to answer the Exam Questions
Many aspirants are skilled project managers. They are extremely confident in their ability to execute projects successfully. They are prone to use