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Business Exam Prep

Business Exam Prep

By: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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 Business Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand business and management certification exams — including PMP, CAPM, Six Sigma, FPC (Payroll), CMP, and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your certification is closer than you think.Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP® Education
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  • PRINCE2 Exam Prep 2, PRINCE2 Method Overview and Why It Works

    PRINCE2 Exam Prep 2, PRINCE2 Method Overview and Why It Works
    May 4 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - What the acronym PRINCE2 stands for and its process-based structure. - How the 'Manage by Exception' principle works in a practical exam scenario. - The critical difference between PRINCE2's principles, themes, and processes to avoid common exam traps. - How to use the 'P-JESTER' mnemonic to recall the seven PRINCE2 principles. - The key distinctions between PRINCE2, PMBOK, and Agile that are tested on the certification exam. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    2 mins
  • PRINCE2 Exam Prep 1, What is a Project and Six Aspects of Performance

    PRINCE2 Exam Prep 1, What is a Project and Six Aspects of Performance
    May 3 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The three core characteristics of a project according to PRINCE2: temporary, unique, and designed to introduce change. - How to distinguish a project from Business As Usual (BAU) operations in typical exam scenarios. - The six interdependent aspects of project performance that must be managed: Cost, Time, Quality, Scope, Benefits, and Risk. - Common exam traps related to scope creep, benefit realization versus product delivery, and the difference between risks and issues. - The mnemonic "Can The Queen See Big Red?" to easily recall the six performance aspects during the exam. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • [PMP] 40, Exam Strategy and Question Patterns

    [PMP] 40, Exam Strategy and Question Patterns
    May 2 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to deconstruct "What should the PM do FIRST/NEXT?" questions on the PMP exam. - Why assessing and analyzing a situation is almost always the correct initial step before taking action. - Common PMP exam traps, such as choosing an action-oriented answer over a process-oriented one. - The core attributes of the "PMI Mindset," emphasizing proactive, ethical, and stakeholder-focused approaches. - The "Assess Before Action" mental shortcut to help eliminate incorrect answer choices efficiently. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
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