PMP Study Guide 2026-2027: the visual exam prep book
An 824-page PMP book built on PMI's July 2026 Examination Content Outline that explains why, not only what: 16 illustrated modules mapped to the 26 ECO tasks, predictive, agile and hybrid side by side, worked math step by step, and 600 original practice questions with every answer explained.
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- Kindle $12.99
- Paperback $39.99
- 824 pages · 6 x 9 in
- Kindle Unlimited
What you get
Learn it visually
Diagrams, decision trees and step-by-step worked examples for earned value (CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI), critical path and float, PERT, expected monetary value, contract types, NPV and payback, and communication channels.
Check every module
15 practice questions close each module (240 in total), every option explained, plus exam traps and memory hooks. Then 26 review cards, one per ECO task, a formula sheet and a glossary.
Prove it twice
Two full-length 180-question practice exams with case sets and multiple-response items, an answer key and a domain score sheet.
What's inside: 16 modules, 3 ECO domains
The book follows PMI's July 2026 Examination Content Outline: People 33%, Process 41%, Business Environment 26%. Process carries every calculation, so it gets seven of the sixteen modules.
| # | Module | ECO tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 0 · How the PMP thinks · cross-domain | ||
| 01 | The 2026 PMP Exam and the PMP Mindset How the questions are built and the habits that turn two good answers into one | All 26 |
| 02 | Predictive, Agile and Hybrid The value delivery spectrum and tailoring | Process 1, 8 · BE 1 |
| Part I · People · 33% of items · 8 tasks | ||
| 03 | Vision and Leading the Team A common vision, servant leadership, leading the project team | People 1, 3 |
| 04 | Conflict and Ground Rules Managing conflict and team working agreements | People 2 |
| 05 | Stakeholders and Expectations Identify, analyze, align and manage stakeholders | People 4, 5, 6 |
| 06 | Communication and Knowledge Communication, reporting and knowledge transfer | People 7, 8 |
| Part II · Process · 41% of items · 10 tasks | ||
| 07 | Planning, Delivery and Scope Integrated planning, delivery strategy and scope | Process 1, 2 |
| 08 | Value-Based Delivery Delivering value and outcomes | Process 3 |
| 09 | Schedule and Agile Planning Critical path, estimating, agile planning | Process 8 |
| 10 | Finance and Earned Value Estimates, budget, reserves and EVM | Process 6, 9 |
| 11 | Resources and Procurement Resources, contracts and suppliers | Process 4, 5 |
| 12 | Quality and Sustainability Quality of deliverables and sustainability | Process 7 |
| 13 | Status, Artifacts and Closure Project status, artifacts and closure | Process 9, 10 |
| Part III · Business Environment · 26% of items · 8 tasks | ||
| 14 | Governance and Change Governance, compliance and change control | BE 1, 2, 3 |
| 15 | Risk, Issues and Impediments Risk, issues and impediments | BE 4, 5 |
| 16 | Improvement, Change and the Environment Continuous improvement, organizational change, external environment | BE 6, 7, 8 |
| Part IV · Final review · 26 task cards | ||
| IV | 26 review cards + what the PM does FIRST One card per ECO task: enablers in plain words, the rule the exam rewards, the two traps that cost most points | All 26 |
| Part V · Prove it · 360 questions | ||
| PE1 | Practice Exam 1 + every answer explained 180 questions with case sets, exhibits and multiple-response items, answer key and domain score sheet | |
| PE2 | Practice Exam 2 + every answer explained 180 more questions, full explanations | |
Look inside the book
Real pages from the book, shown in color. Click any page to see it full size.
Book or Udemy course? Best: both
They do different jobs. The book teaches; the course drills. The questions in the book were written for the book, so using both gives you more practice, not repeats.
| PMP Study Guide (book) | PMP Practice Exams (Udemy course) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Learning the material from the start | Timed practice in the final weeks |
| Teaching | 16 illustrated modules, worked math, 26 task cards | Explanations inside each question |
| Practice questions | 600 (240 by module + 2 full exams) | 1,080 in 6 full 180-question exams |
| Format | Kindle ebook or 824-page paperback | Online, timed exam mode, any device |
| Price | Kindle $12.99 · paperback $39.99 | See the current price on Udemy |
| Coming soon on Amazon | See the course → |
PMP book FAQ
What is in the PMP Study Guide 2026-2027?
824 pages: 16 illustrated modules mapped to the 26 tasks of PMI's July 2026 Examination Content Outline, 15 practice questions at the end of every module (240 in total) and 2 full-length 180-question practice exams, for 600 original questions with every answer explained. It also has 26 review cards, one per ECO task, a formula sheet and a glossary.
How much does the book cost?
The Kindle ebook is $12.99 (Amazon list prices can change) and the paperback is $39.99. The Kindle edition is enrolled in Kindle Unlimited, so members can read it at no extra cost.
Is the book available yet?
It is in review at Amazon. Until it is live, the buttons on this page search Amazon for the title; this page will link straight to the book once it is published.
What are the paperback details?
6 x 9 inches, 824 pages, black and white interior, published by SERÁ Academy.
Should I get the book or the Udemy course?
They do different jobs. The book teaches the material, with diagrams, decision trees and worked earned value and schedule math, then tests you. The course is 1,080 timed practice questions in 6 full 180-question mock exams for the final weeks. The questions in the book were written for the book. Many candidates use the book to learn and the course to drill.
Is the book current for the new PMP exam?
Yes. It is built on PMI's July 2026 Examination Content Outline, used for exams from July 9, 2026: People 33%, Process 41% and Business Environment 26%, with predictive, agile and hybrid approaches across all three domains and the themes PMI added: AI, sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
Does the book count toward the 35 hours?
No. PMI does not accept books or practice exams toward the 35 hours of project management education required for the exam.
Are these real PMI exam questions?
No. Every question is original and written for this book from PMI's public Examination Content Outline. Real exam content is confidential.
Is the book affiliated with PMI?
No. It is an independent study guide by SERÁ Academy and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Project Management Institute. PMI, PMP and PMBOK are marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.
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SERÁ Academy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Project Management Institute. PMI, PMP and PMBOK are marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. All questions in the book are original, written for the book; they are not actual exam questions. The book was written with AI assistance and reviewed and edited by SERÁ Academy; diagrams and charts are generated from code. Prices are Amazon list prices and may change; as an independent publisher, SERÁ Academy earns royalties on sales.