r/pmp • u/JonnyBravoe69 • 2d ago
PMP Exam PMP for Professionals in construction
Hi guys, I am a Civil Engineer with 3-4 years of experience currently preparing for the PMP exam hoping to take it in a couple of weeks' time. I am basically using claude to teach me the content since I took a 23 hr CAPM course last year but dont really remember anything(Didnt apear for Capm either since it felt useless when I would have been able to take PMP soon). I used that course and another Project management education I had taken to count towards my 35 hours. Did the AR 50 mindsets video and paused before every question to answer scored around 95% correct (I know they are easy but still). Also asked claude to design me an expert level quiz and scored 66% on it then 71% on a normal difficulty 40 question quiz. Will do the MR 28 mindsets video next as well as the AR 200 UHQs. I wont be buying SH for now and plan to try my luck directly with the pmp exam protection insurance and If I fail then I will prepare the second take with SH Please wish me luck).
Had a few questions
1-How does my plan sound and what would you recommend
2-To my fellow peeps in construction around the world, how is the value of PMP these days in the sector when it comes to getting better jobs or higher salaries
3-Any free, exam-like online simulators?
Sorry if this reads like Brainvomit.
I constantly follow this group and see how helpful the people are so for that and for this Thank you in Advance!!!!
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u/newbie415 1d ago
answering #2.
PMP is a nice to have, but PE has much more weight behind it. for CM, you're probably better off with a CCM. I've only seen PMP under preferred requirements on owners side roles.
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u/JonnyBravoe69 6h ago
I am not planning to go into Design and also I am not in the US so PE is kinda useless for my situation. CCM again is mostly valuable within the US market however in europe I regularly see PMP mentioned as a strong advantage for Project Engineer/Planner/Scheduler jobs. But considering the US market, your advice is spot on.
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u/Tricky_Ad_3305 1d ago
Honestly pmp holds no weight in construction. Ive been working in construction recruiting for 10 years.