As an adult learner you typically learn from experience or apply what you've learned to your work environment and overtime that builds confidence. The myth buster in preparing for the PMP is your experience will not align perfectly with the methodology. 

When we read scenarios and stories it has to have a theme or setting
This recording goes over the setting that PMI fosters throughout questions so test takers must be mindful of these concepts.

Mindset for Project Management Exam

Magaline Harvey is an accomplished Project Management Consultant and is currently working with ACS Professional. She is a trusted member of the local PMI chapter in Atlanta GA, and shares her knowledge within the PM community by hosting informative webinars, attending various networking events, actively placing effective PMs, and even forming a Project Management taskforce of volunteers to provide value to projects. Magaline has overcome obstacles and established solutions with her clients for culture change, process improvement, marketing strategies, and change management, all leading to a successful outcome. Magaline encourages strong PM behaviors and is influential through her executive coaching and corporate programs.

Mindset for Project Management Exam

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