PMP 2026: Prepare for Your First Attempt | Format & Study Plan

Prepare for the current PMP exam with an independent overview of 180 questions, 170 scored items, 240 minutes, 33% People / 41% Process / 26% Business Environment and four experience routes within 10 years. Fees vary by region and membership: compare the complete PMI checkout total. Under the standard booking policy, changes within 30 days but more than 48 hours before the appointment cost US$70 plus applicable tax. Within 48 hours cancellation/rescheduling is unavailable; a no-show forfeits the exam fee. Consult the handbook for documented extenuating circumstances and CITEF rules for mainland China. The video’s optional 12×15=180-hour example and the linked article’s 11×15+10=175-hour template are distinct editorial schedules. Neither is a PMI requirement or a passing guarantee. Full article: https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/how-to-pass-pmp-exam-first-try-2026 Free independent practice: https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/pmp Study guide: https://open-exam-prep.com/study-guides/pmp Official sources: https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/new-pmp-examination-content-outline-2026.pdf https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/generic-certification-handbook.pdf https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp/new-exam OpenExamPrep provides independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PMI. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:06 - Scene 1 0:39 - Scene 2 1:17 - Scene 3 1:50 - Scene 4 2:29 - Scene 5 2:58 - Scene 6 3:31 - Next steps Recommended study resources: Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Open Exam Prep earns from qualifying purchases. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. - A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition and The Standard for Project Management (ENGLISH): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628256648?tag=openexamprep-20 - Head First PMP: A Learner's Companion to Passing the Project Management Professional Exam: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492029645?tag=openexamprep-20 - PMP Exam Prep Simplified: Covers the Current PMP Exam and Includes a 35 Hours of Project Management E-Learning Course: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SBFTXQT?tag=openexamprep-20