PMP Exam Prep
PMI Project Management Professional
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Current PMI exam boundary
PMI launched the updated exam in July 2026. It now uses 180 questions, including 10 unscored pretest questions, over 240 minutes. People, Process, and Business Environment account for 33%, 41%, and 26% of items. VoltExam is independent supplemental practice, not PMI-authorized training and not a source of the required training hours.
Sources checked 2026-10-07.
PMP exam at a glance
The PMP is PMI's 180-question project management exam (170 scored, 10 unscored pretest) with 240 minutes to finish. To sit for it you need 35 hours of project management training plus 3–5 years of experience depending on education. PMI does not publish a passing score.
| Questions | 180 (170 scored + 10 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Time limit | 240 minutes · Two 10-minute breaks |
| Domains | People 33% · Process 41% · Business Environment 26% |
| Passing score | Not published by PMI |
| Delivery | In person at a Pearson VUE test center or online-proctored |
| Eligibility | 35 hours of project management training, plus 3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 4 years with an associate's degree, or 5 years with a high school diploma (2 years with a degree from a PMI GAC-accredited program) |
| Retakes | Up to three attempts in one year |
PMI's certification page does not list the exam fee amount, so we don't state it. Format and domain weights are from PMI's July 2026 Examination Content Outline.
Source: PMI PMP certification overview · checked 2026-10-16
What the PMP Exam Covers
PMI says approximately 40% of items use predictive approaches; the remaining 60% is divided between adaptive/agile and hybrid approaches. The July 2026 outline also adds greater emphasis on value, stakeholder engagement, AI, sustainability, and business impact.
PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Key EVM formulas: CPI = EV/AC · SPI = EV/PV · EAC = BAC/CPI · CV = EV−AC · SV = EV−PV
PMP Exam FAQ
What is the PMP exam format?
PMI's July 2026 outline lists 180 questions: 170 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions. You have 240 minutes and two 10-minute breaks. The exam includes case/scenario, graphic-based, multiple-choice, multiple-response, and other interactive question types.
What are the PMP eligibility requirements?
PMI's July 2026 outline lists four education-and-experience paths: secondary school plus 60 months, an associate's or qualifying vocational credential plus 48 months, a bachelor's-equivalent credential plus 36 months, or a degree from a PMI GAC-accredited program plus 24 months. Experience must be non-overlapping, involve leading projects, and fall within the prior 10 years. Candidates also need 35 hours of qualifying project-management training unless an eligible waiver applies.
How hard is the PMP exam?
PMI does not publish a fixed passing percentage or first-attempt pass rate in the current public exam outline. The updated exam uses scenario and interactive questions across all three domains, so use practice results to select topics for review rather than as an official pass prediction.
How many hours should I study for the PMP?
PMI requires 35 hours of qualifying project-management training but does not prescribe one additional self-study duration in the current public outline. Build your review plan from the July 2026 domains, your experience, and the topics you miss. VoltExam practice does not provide PMI training-hour credit.
Do I need to know agile for the PMP?
Yes. PMI says approximately 40% of items use predictive approaches, while the remaining 60% is divided between adaptive/agile and hybrid approaches. Those approaches appear throughout all three domains rather than in one isolated section.
What are the most important EVM formulas?
VoltExam includes CPI, SPI, CV, SV, EAC, and ETC as supplemental finance-and-metrics practice. PMI's current outline names project finance, metrics, status, and schedule variation, but it does not promise a particular formula or item frequency on each exam form.
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