How long after PPD to take PDD?
Hi All,
I'm scheduled to take PPD in a few weeks. If I pass I'd like to take PDD 1 week later. Has that worked for others? In the week between I plan to brush up on CSI and specification stuff. Is this enough time and any other topics I need to prioritize that I may not have already reviewed for PPD materials?
Thanks!
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JCorrington - that's interesting! Lately most people have been saying PDD is more difficult. There is always a "most difficult" ARE as the test evolves, but it varies with time depending on how each division ends up being assembled.
Take PDD and PPD as close together as you can manage - the underlying topics are almost identical, and to study for one is to study for the other and vice versa. A day between them is probably a good idea just to recover your stamina, a week apart is extremely reasonable. If you've already studied for CE, then you've already covered the handful of topics that are likely to show up on PDD but unlikely to show up on PPD.
Best,
Ralph, the Amber Book Team -
*Most people I've spoken to, I should say. I wouldn't put too much thought into which one is "more difficult" - it'll vary with what specific topics are tested on and how that relates to what specific experience you have from work and school going into either division. If you know general properties of building materials and assemblies, PPD is probably going to be easier, if you know the Project Manual and Specifications like the back of your hand, PDD is probably going to be easier - but not always!
Best,
Ralph, the Amber Book Team
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