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Project Management Professional (PMP) exam topics — the 3 content areas by weight

The Project Management Professional (PMP) exam is built from 3 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. Weights reflect the official content outline.

People

33%

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Process

41%

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Business Environment

26%

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Content-area weights reflect the official Project Management Professional (PMP) content outline. Confirm current details with PMI. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.