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The PMP Exam: What You Need to Know

The essentials of the current PMP exam: eligibility, format, the three domains and their weights, and a practical study plan.

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Free 2-minute video lesson. The essentials of the current PMP exam: eligibility, format, the three domains and their weights, and a practical study plan. Short, visual and to the point, so you can watch it between meetings and apply it the same day.

This silent video summarizes what you need to know about the PMP exam in its current form, launched in July 2026. You will see the eligibility paths, the 35-hour training requirement, the exam format of 180 questions in 240 minutes, and the three domains with their weights: People, Process and Business Environment. A practical study plan and exam-day tips follow. All exam facts were checked against pmi.org; always confirm the latest details with PMI before you apply.

What you'll learn

  • What PMP proves
  • Experience required
  • Training required
  • Exam format
  • New exam, July 2026
  • People domain: 33%
  • Process domain: 41%
  • Business Environment: 26%
  • Eight-week study plan
  • Exam-day tips
  • Key takeaway
  • Before you apply

Who it's for

Project and program managers, PMP candidates, PMOs and delivery leads.

Go deeper

Pair this lesson with the related free e-books and templates in the resource library, and read the latest practical articles on the blog.

Let's connect

I'm Pranshu Shubham, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Solution Architect and PMP-certified program lead with 8+ years of ERP and AI transformation across the USA, Europe and APAC. I created this resource from real project experience, and I'd love to hear how you use it.