Overview
PMI updated the PMP exam in July 2026. Domain weights are now People 33%, Process 41%, and Business Environment 26%. The exam still has 180 questions in 240 minutes. Accumentum's PMP course provides 35 hours of project management education. Starting December 1, 2026, PMI is tightening Expert-led training eligibility rules. We do not claim to be a PMI ATP before December 1, 2026. Accumentum offers PMP exam prep that supplies the 35 contact hours many candidates need, PathPay® options, and military funding support as an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. PMI sets exam content, fees, eligibility, and policies. We do not claim PMI ATP status before December 1, 2026.
Accumentum offers PMP exam prep that supplies the 35 contact hours many candidates need, PathPay® options, and military funding support as an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. PMI sets exam content, fees, eligibility, and policies. We do not claim PMI ATP status before December 1, 2026.
Who it is for
- Project managers and team leads who meet PMI's experience rules
- Professionals in IT, construction, healthcare, finance, and engineering who lead projects
- CAPM holders ready for the full PMP
Exam domains
Weights follow the official PMP outline.
- 01
People
33%Leading teams, stakeholders, conflict, and the interpersonal skills that keep delivery moving.
- 02
Process
41%The largest domain. Planning, executing, and controlling work across predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches with a sharper focus on outcomes and value.
- 03
Business Environment
26%How projects connect to strategy, compliance, benefits, and organizational change. The July 2026 update raised this domain from 8% to 26%.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- 180 total (170 scored, 10 pretest)
- Duration
- 240 minutes, with two 10-minute breaks
- Format
- Multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, and scenario or practicum-style items
- Passing score
- PMI does not publish a fixed passing percentage. Results are pass or fail against PMI's scaled standard.
- Cost
- About $425 USD for PMI members and about $675 USD for non-members (confirm on pmi.org when you register)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online proctored
- Languages
- Multiple languages. Confirm availability when you schedule.
Experience and eligibility
You need 35 hours of project management education, plus experience earned in the last 10 years. PMI's paths (as taught in our course materials) call for 5 years of project management experience with a high school diploma, 4 with an associate degree, 3 with a bachelor's degree, or 2 with a degree from a PMI GAC-accredited program. Overlapping projects do not count twice. Confirm the live rules on your PMI application.
Renewal
PMP renews every three years with 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs), including at least 35 education PDUs, plus the certification renewal fee.
What is changing
The July 2026 outline is current. From December 1, 2026, PMI updates Expert-led training eligibility requirements for PMP. If you rely on a training provider for the 35 hours, confirm that provider still meets PMI's rules on your exam date.
Roles this credential fits
- Project manager or senior project manager
- Program coordinator moving into formal PM roles
- Delivery lead in IT, engineering, or professional services
- Consultant who needs a portable project credential
PMP questions
Is PMP worth it?
PMP is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for PMI proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Project manager or senior project manager, Program coordinator moving into formal PM roles, and Delivery lead in IT, engineering, or professional services. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is PMP?
You get 180 total (170 scored, 10 pretest) in 240 minutes, with two 10-minute breaks. Format: Multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, and scenario or practicum-style items. Passing score: PMI does not publish a fixed passing percentage. Results are pass or fail against PMI's scaled standard. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online proctored. You need 35 hours of project management education, plus experience earned in the last 10 years. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does PMP expire?
PMP renews every three years with 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs), including at least 35 education PDUs, plus the certification renewal fee.
How does Accumentum help with PMP?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the PMP domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, a free ReadyScore™ so you can see where you stand before class, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the PMP exam cost?
Published pricing for PMP: About $425 USD for PMI members and about $675 USD for non-members (confirm on pmi.org when you register). Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the PMP prerequisites?
You need 35 hours of project management education, plus experience earned in the last 10 years. PMI's paths (as taught in our course materials) call for 5 years of project management experience with a high school diploma, 4 with an associate degree, 3 with a bachelor's degree, or 2 with a degree from a PMI GAC-accredited program. Overlapping projects do not count twice. Confirm the live rules on your PMI application.
What is changing next for PMP?
The July 2026 outline is current. From December 1, 2026, PMI updates Expert-led training eligibility requirements for PMP. If you rely on a training provider for the 35 hours, confirm that provider still meets PMI's rules on your exam date. If your timeline is flexible, weigh that schedule against when you need PMP on a resume or contract.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.