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📚 Based on the July 2026 ECOPMP Syllabus 2026: Complete Topic-by-Topic Breakdown
The PMP syllabus is PMI's Exam Content Outline. Since July 2026 it has 26 tasks across People (33%), Process (41%) and Business Environment (26%), taught through predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. Here's every topic, what changed from the old syllabus and how to study it in 8 weeks.
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Syllabus at a glancePeople domain (33%)Process domain (41%)Business Environment (26%)Predictive, agile & hybridNew 2026 themesOld vs new syllabus8-week study planFAQs
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Book a free demoThe PMP syllabus is PMI's Exam Content Outline (ECO). The version in use since 9 July 2026 has 26 tasks in three domains: People 33% (8 tasks), Process 41% (10 tasks) and Business Environment 26% (8 tasks). Every topic is tested in predictive, agile and hybrid settings, with AI, sustainability and value delivery woven through. Older syllabi showing 42/50/8 are out of date.
PMP syllabus 2026 at a glance
The exam has 180 questions in 240 minutes, and every domain is covered on every exam.
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DomainWeightTasksWhat it covers
People33%8Leading teams, stakeholders, conflict, communication and knowledge transfer
Process41%10Planning and delivery: approach, scope, schedule, finance, resources, procurement, quality, value, closure
Business Environment26%8Governance, compliance, risk, change, continuous improvement and external business change
Source: PMI PMP Examination Content Outline (July 2026). Download the latest ECO from pmi.org.
People domain: leading the team
About a third of the exam tests how you lead and empower people. Key topics:
Shared vision: building a common understanding of goals with the team and stakeholders.Leadership: servant leadership, leadership styles, coaching and empowering self-organising teams.Conflict: identifying sources of conflict and resolving them collaboratively.Stakeholders: analysis, engagement and keeping expectations aligned.Communication: planning and adapting communication for different audiences.Knowledge transfer: lessons learned and continuity across the team.
Exam angle: favour answers where the project manager facilitates, coaches and solves the root cause, rather than escalating or imposing decisions.
Process domain: delivering the work
The largest domain, with 10 tasks covering how work gets planned, delivered and closed:
Integrated planning and choosing the right delivery approach.Scope in predictive (WBS, baselines) and adaptive (backlogs, user stories) forms.Value-based delivery and prioritisation.Resources and procurement: team, physical resources, contracts and vendors.Finance: budgets, cost control and earned value basics.Quality and schedule: critical path, release planning, velocity and burndowns.Status evaluation and closure: measuring progress and formally closing work.
Exam angle: know both predictive tools (WBS, critical path, EVM) and adaptive tools (backlog, velocity, burndown), and when to tailor between them.
Business Environment domain: aligning with the business
This domain more than tripled (from 8%) in the 2026 ECO. Its 8 tasks cover:
Governance: decision rights, escalation paths and project oversight.Compliance: regulatory, legal, data-protection and security requirements.Change control: evaluating and routing changes properly.Issues and impediments: removing blockers and managing issues.Risk: identifying, analysing and responding to threats and opportunities.Continuous improvement and organisational change.External business change: market, technology and regulatory shifts that affect scope.
Exam angle: expect questions on new regulations, sustainability commitments and AI-tool policies hitting a live project. Assess impact, update risks and plans, and go through governance.
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Predictive, agile and hybrid in the syllabus
About 40% of questions are predictive and 60% agile or hybrid, spread across all three domains.
PredictivePlan-drivenDefined scope, WBS, schedule and cost baselines, change control. Common in construction, manufacturing and regulated work.
AgileIterative and adaptiveScrum and Kanban, backlogs, sprints, servant leadership and frequent feedback. Common in software and digital work.
HybridTailored mixFixed gates or milestones with agile delivery inside. The exam tests when and how to combine them.
Themes woven through the new syllabus
These aren't separate domains, but they show up inside scenarios across the exam.
AIAI in projectsUsing AI tools for forecasting and reporting, and handling data-privacy and ethics questions.
SustainabilitySustainable deliveryEnvironmental and social commitments affecting scope and risk. See sustainability in project management.
ValueValue deliveryConnecting outputs to business outcomes and benefits.
GovernanceGovernance and complianceWorking within organisational and regulatory frameworks.
Old PMP syllabus vs new 2026 syllabus
If your study material shows the right-hand column, it was written for the old exam.
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ElementNew ECO (from 9 Jul 2026)Old ECO (2021, until 8 Jul 2026)
Domain weights33% / 41% / 26%42% / 50% / 8%
Tasks2635
Agile / hybrid shareAbout 60%About 50%
New themesAI, sustainability, value, governanceNot explicitly covered
Exam time240 minutes230 minutes
The full story: PMP exam changes 2026 and the 2026 exam pattern.
How to cover the PMP syllabus in 8 weeks
A sample plan at about 1–2 hours a day for working professionals. Practise questions from week one.
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WeekFocusPractice
1ECO overview, exam pattern, agile basicsShort topic quizzes
2–3Process: planning, scope, schedule, finance20–30 scenario questions a day
4Process: resources, procurement, quality, closureFirst 60-question timed set
5People domainFirst full mock at the end of the week
6Business Environment domainCase-study and graphic-based sets
7–8Weak areas and revisionTwo more full mocks and error-log review
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PMP syllabus 2026: FAQs
What is the PMP syllabus in 2026?
PMI's July 2026 Exam Content Outline: 26 tasks across People (33%), Process (41%) and Business Environment (26%), tested in predictive, agile and hybrid settings.
What are the three PMP domains?
People (leading the team), Process (delivering the work) and Business Environment (governance, compliance, risk and change).
Has the PMP syllabus changed?
Yes. From 9 July 2026 the weights moved from 42/50/8 to 33/41/26, tasks dropped from 35 to 26, and AI, sustainability and value delivery were added to scenarios.
Does the PMP syllabus include agile?
Yes. About 60% of questions involve agile or hybrid approaches across all domains.
Is the PMBOK® Guide the PMP syllabus?
No. The ECO is the syllabus. The PMBOK® Guide (8th edition) is a reference for concepts and vocabulary.
How many hours does it take to cover the syllabus?
You need 35 hours of training to apply, and most candidates spend 80–150 hours in total including practice.
Do I need to memorise ITTOs?
No. The exam tests judgment in scenarios, not memorised inputs, tools and outputs.
Is the PMP syllabus suitable for beginners?
It's designed for people with project leadership experience. Beginners usually start with the CAPM® and project fundamentals.
Written by the PMP Academy training teamBased on PMI's PMP Examination Content Outline (July 2026). Last updated 14 October 2026. Spotted something outdated? Tell us on WhatsApp.
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