Enter your exam date and available study time. Get a phase-by-phase plan covering all domains with the dates and hours for each.
Most candidates need 80–150 hours of focused study on top of the mandatory 35 contact hours. Experienced project managers can aim lower; first-timers or those new to agile should aim higher. Consistency matters more than marathon sessions: 90 focused minutes daily beats a rushed weekend.
Read each concept page, do its Practice Q&A, then move on. Use the Formulas page weekly and the Quick Revise page the night before. The 2026 exam gives Business Environment 26% weight, so don't skip it.
A common range is 80 to 150 hours of study, depending on your experience and familiarity with agile and hybrid approaches.
Most people prepare for 2–3 months studying about an hour or two on weekdays and more at weekends.
No. It is a planning aid based on typical study patterns, not an official PMI schedule. PMP® is a registered trademark of PMI.