How to Pass the PMP Exam in 2026: 180 Questions, 3 Domains & Study Plan
Chapters
- The Short Answer
- What the PMP Is
- Who Can Apply
- The Format
- The Three Domains
- Try a Question
- How to Study
- Retakes and Renewal
- What Comes Next
Audio from the Open Exam Hub video of the same name; the video shows the numbers and practice questions on screen.
Everything you need to know about the PMP exam in plain English: the 180-question, 4-hour format, the three domains and their weights (People 33%, Process 41%, Business Environment 26%), who is eligible, how retakes and renewal work, a practice question, and how to study. Exam facts checked against PMI's website as of October 2026.
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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:40 What the PMP Is
1:12 Who Can Apply
1:52 The Format
2:22 The Three Domains
2:56 Try a Question
3:28 How to Study
4:09 Retakes and Renewal
4:30 What Comes Next
Exam facts are from the official PMI pages as of 2026-10-17. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with PMI. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.
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"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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