What’s new in the updated PMP® exam?
We’ve refreshed the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. See what changed and what it means for you.
What’s new in the updated PMP® exam?
We’ve refreshed the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. See what changed and what it means for you.
PMP Exam Updates
Keeping up with changing times, the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam has changed too. In July 2026, we updated the PMP exam for a sharper focus on the skills and mindsets driving meaningful results in today’s world.
What’s New in 2026
- Adds AI, sustainability and stakeholder engagement in project-based scenarios
- Shifts focus to outcomes, value and business impact
- Updates exam domain weighting: People (42% → 33%), Process (50% → 41%), Business Environment (8% → 26%)
- Balances leadership, technical and strategic skills
- Reflects adaptive, real-world project dynamics
- Expands eligibility to apprenticeships and training, with a 10-year window for experience
These updates strengthen the value of PMP certification, the global gold standard for the project profession.
What PMP Exam Changes Mean for You
It depends on where you are in your PMP journey. Find your next step–and take it.
Need training hours?
Start with the 35 hours of Project Professional training you need to apply for PMP certification.
Ready to apply?
Start now. You’ll have a year to schedule and study for your exam to earn the gold standard in project management certification.
Already studying?
If you’re already studying older materials, keep going. Core principles and approaches of the PMP exam remain the same.
Still considering PMP?
PMP is a big investment in your project management career. Get help deciding whether to make it.
Explore the revised Exam Content Outline
The PMP Certification Exam Content Outline (2026) defines what’s tested on the exam.
Upcoming Changes to PMP Training Requirements
Notice: Planned update to PMP training hour requirements (effective late Q4 2026)
To apply for the PMP, you need 35 hours of project management training. These hours can come from any eligible course or provider; you’re not required to use a specific one. Training can be live (in-person or virtual, taught by an instructor) or on-demand.
Starting in late Q4 2026, PMI is updating PMP live training eligibility requirements. This helps us ensure consistent, quality preparation worldwide.
What this means for you
If you earn PMP training hours through a live class, they will be eligible only if the course is delivered by a:
- PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) or
- China Registered Education Provider (REP) or
- Eligible, accredited academic program (including PMI Global Accreditation Center accredited programs)
What you should do when choosing a course
- Live Classes
Look for courses offered by an Authorized Training Partner (ATP), China Registered Education Provider (REP), or an eligible academic program (including PMI GAC programs).
- Self-Paced Courses
You can take it from any organization. Try our PMP on-demand course.
Timing Matters
PMI will share a specific start date for this change in advance and provide guidance for learners and trainers.
Any training completed before that date will still be eligible under our current requirements.
Providing PMP training?
Visit our Training Partner page for details or to contact our team.
New PMP Exam FAQs
Ready to get PMP certified?
Start your application for PMP certification today.