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.
Full program: 3 decks, 1,063 cards.
What's on the exam
PMP Examination Content Outline – 2026 (effective with the new exam launched 9 July 2026; supersedes the January 2021 ECO). Aligned with PMBOK Guide 8th edition. About 40% of items predictive, 60% adaptive/agile and hybrid.
People
33%Develop a common vision · Manage conflicts · Lead the project team · Engage stakeholders · Align stakeholder expectations · Manage stakeholder expectations · Help ensure knowledge transfer · Plan and manage communication
Process
41%Develop an integrated project management plan and plan delivery · Develop and manage project scope · Help ensure value-based delivery · Plan and manage resources · Plan and manage procurement · Plan and manage finance · Plan and optimize quality of products/deliverables · Plan and manage schedule · Evaluate project status · Manage project closure
Business Environment
26%Define and establish project governance · Plan and manage project compliance · Manage and control changes · Remove impediments and manage issues · Plan and manage risk · Continuous improvement · Support organizational change · Evaluate external business environment changes
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PMP cost?
The PMP costs $445. PMI member rate since 6 August 2026 (was US$405); US$675 for non-members (was US$555). Membership is a separate fee.
How long is the PMP and how many questions does it have?
180 questions (170 scored + 10 unscored pretest) — 240 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?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (People 33%, Process 41%, Business Environment 26%). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
Ready to prepare?
Our PMP program is organized by this outline's domains and scheduled by spaced repetition, with a path from first card to test day.
Flashcards are a memory tool. Learn the material first, then use NoReread to retain it and refresh what you already know. It doesn't replace studying the subject.