PMP Exam Prep: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam

I passed the PMP test on my first try on September 25th 2006. My preparation material: 1. The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your First Try(Andy Crowe) 2. PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam(Rita Mulcahy) 3. PM FASTrack: PMP Exam Simulation Software, Version 5 (CD-ROM)(Rita Mulcahy) 4. PMBOK I initially started out by using Rita's as my primary preparation material. I switched to Andy's... Read Full Review

I have recently read a few PMP books cover to cover, and I thought I should share my experience with other readers with an intention to help them to find the right books. A brief review of what I think are the top three PMP books follows: 1. This book: The PMP Exam Prep. It is a very good book if you are either taking a course from the author or from an instructor who is using this book as a text book. There are lots of exercises... Read Full Review

I just took the PMP exam yesterday and passed (this was still the 2004 exam...the 2005 exam begins after September 26, 2005). Rita's book is an excellent resource and essential for passing the exam, period. Although the 2004 exam had a lower bar to reach than the 2005 exam, my passing score would have been good enough for the 2005 exam, too. Rita offers many exam tips and exposure to topics not addressed, or not addressed... Read Full Review

Just wanna clarify the editions (from RMC): These new editions of Rita Mulcahy's worldwide best-selling PMP exam preparation products are aligned with the PMBOK® Third Edition 2005 (the gold one), and are specifically written for people who plan to sit for the PMP® examination on or after September 30th of 2005.