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PMP Study Guide 2025

Project Management Professional

Master project management with our comprehensive guide covering PMBOK 7th edition, agile methodologies, and hybrid approaches. 12-week proven study plan included.

12

Weeks

3

Domains

180

Questions

PMP Exam Overview

What You'll Master

The PMP certification validates your competency to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams. You'll demonstrate knowledge across traditional, agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.

  • Lead and manage project teams effectively
  • Apply traditional, agile, and hybrid methodologies
  • Manage stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Assess and mitigate project risks
  • Deliver value and benefits to organizations
  • Navigate complex business environments
Exam Details

Duration

230 minutes

Questions

180 questions

Format

Multiple choice

Passing Score

Above Target

Cost

$555 USD

Validity

3 years

Exam Domains Breakdown

Domain 1: People
42%

Key Topics:

  • Manage conflict and lead teams

  • Support team performance through coaching

  • Empower team members and stakeholders

  • Demonstrate emotional intelligence


Key Areas

Leadership, Team Building

Study Time

5 weeks

Domain 2: Process
50%

Key Topics:

  • Execute project with urgency to deliver value

  • Manage communications and stakeholder engagement

  • Assess and manage project risks

  • Enable change to achieve envisioned future state


Key Areas

Project Lifecycle, Risk Management

Study Time

6 weeks

Domain 3: Business Environment
8%

Key Topics:

  • Plan and manage project compliance

  • Evaluate and deliver project benefits

  • Evaluate and address external business environment changes

  • Support organizational change


Key Areas

Compliance, Benefits Realization

Study Time

1 week

12-Week Study Plan

Foundation & PMBOK Basics

Week 1-2

  • Read PMBOK Guide 7th Edition - Chapters 1-3

  • Understand project management principles and performance domains

  • Study traditional vs. agile vs. hybrid approaches

  • Complete foundational practice questions (50 questions)

People Domain Deep Dive

Week 3-5

  • Study leadership styles and team development

  • Learn conflict resolution and negotiation techniques

  • Practice emotional intelligence scenarios

  • Complete People domain practice questions (100 questions)

Process Domain - Part 1

Week 6-8

  • Study project lifecycle and development approaches

  • Learn planning techniques and tools

  • Understand risk management processes

  • Complete Process domain practice questions (75 questions)

Process Domain - Part 2

Week 9-10

  • Study stakeholder engagement and communication

  • Learn change management and value delivery

  • Practice integration management scenarios

  • Complete additional Process practice questions (75 questions)

Business Environment & Integration

Week 11

  • Study organizational influences and compliance

  • Learn benefits realization and business analysis

  • Review all three domains integration

  • Complete Business Environment practice questions (25 questions)

Final Review & Mock Exams

Week 12

  • Take 3 full-length practice exams (180 questions each)

  • Review weak areas and formulas

  • Final review of situational judgment questions

  • Exam day preparation and strategy

Study Resources

Official PMI Resources
  • PMBOK Guide 7th Edition

  • Agile Practice Guide

  • PMI Standards+

  • PMI Talent Triangle

Study Materials
  • Rita Mulcahy PMP Exam Prep

  • Andy Crowe PMP Exam Guide

  • PMI Practice Exams

  • Formula Reference Sheets

Practice & Assessment
  • ExamCoachAI PMP Practice Tests

  • PMI Official Practice Exam

  • Situational judgment scenarios

  • Domain-specific quizzes

Ready to Lead Projects?

Follow this comprehensive study guide and practice with our PMP-specific questions to earn your Project Management Professional certification.