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A new Exam Content Outline took effect July 9, 2026: People 33%, Process 41%, Business Environment 26% (up from 8%), with about 60% of content reflecting agile and hybrid approaches.
PMP Exam Content Outline 2026: What Changed
| Domain | 2026 weight | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| People | 33% | Leading and empowering teams, conflict, stakeholder engagement |
| Process | 41% | Scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, procurement, change control |
| Business Environment | 26% | Strategy, value and benefits, compliance, organizational change |
The biggest change is Business Environment, which rose from 8% in the 2021 outline to 26%. Expect more questions about business value, compliance, benefits realization and organizational change.
USA PMP Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- PMI (Pearson VUE test center or online)
- Questions
- 180 (175 scored, 5 unscored)
- Domains (2026)
- People 33% · Process 41% · Business Environment 26%
- Approach mix
- ~60% agile/hybrid, ~40% predictive
- Education
- 35 contact hours (or CAPM)
- Maintain
- 60 PDUs every 3 years
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