PMI
PMP
Project Management Professional
PMI's flagship certification for experienced project managers, widely requested in job postings across industries. Validates ability to lead people, manage process, and tie projects to business outcomes.
Blueprint-complete program: 3 decks, 777 cards.
What's on the exam
2021 PMP Exam Content Outline (current through July 2026; updated outline with People 33% / Process 41% / Business Environment 26% launches July 2026)
People
42%Conflict management · Leading and supporting teams · Empowerment, training and mentoring · Stakeholder collaboration · Virtual teams · Servant leadership and removing impediments
Process
50%Schedule planning and management · Budget and resources · Scope and quality management · Risk management · Managing changes and project artifacts · Choosing methodology (predictive, agile, hybrid)
Business Environment
8%Project compliance · Delivering project benefits and value · Organizational change · External business environment changes
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PMP cost?
The PMP costs $405. PMI member rate; US$555 for non-members. Fees rise to US$445/US$675 in August 2026 (membership is a separate fee).
How long is the PMP and how many questions does it have?
180 questions — 230 minutes (two 10-minute breaks).
What do you need to pass the PMP?
Pass/fail against PMI proficiency levels — no published numeric cut score.
Can you retake the PMP?
Up to 3 attempts within the one-year eligibility period.
What is the best way to study for the PMP?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (People 42%, Process 50%, Business Environment 8%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
Ready to prepare?
Our PMP program follows this exact blueprint — every domain covered, scheduled by spaced repetition, with a journey from first card to test day.