Project Management Institute (PMI)
Exam Blueprint
PMP
Project Management Professional (PMP)Exam Objectives
Master all 3 exam domains for the PMP certification. Understanding the exam objectives and their weightings is crucial for focused, efficient preparation.
Exam Overview
Total Domains3
Difficulty
PROFESSIONAL
Questions180
Passing ScorePass/Fail
Exam Domains
All Exam Objectives
3 domains covering 100% of the exam
1
People
42% of exam42%
~76 questions
2
Process
50% of exam50%
~90 questions
3
Business Environment
8% of exam8%
~14 questions
Strategy
Study Strategy by Domain Weight
Prioritize your study time based on exam weightings
Highest Priority
Process
50%
Allocate approximately 40 hours of study time
People
42%
Allocate approximately 34 hours of study time
Business Environment
8%
Allocate approximately 6 hours of study time