PMP® Exam Prep: Aligned with the PMBOK® Guide, Eighth Edition, and the current Exam Content Outline (ECO), 12/e

For more than 25 years, Rita Mulcahy’s PMP® Exam Prep has been helping project managers all over the world pass the Project Management Professional certification exam. This 12th edition has been updated extensively with comprehensive coverage of the new 2026 exam, thought-provoking exercises and case studies for practical skill application, and critical test-taking tips to help you earn your PMP certification.

This edition includes new content and illustrations to demonstrate key ECO tasks as they relate to the Focus Areas model and updated coverage of plan-driven, agile, and hybrid approaches. Prepare for test day and beyond with deeper coverage of exam subjects, including project process, integration, communications, stakeholders, agile tools, and more.

• Ensure that you pass the exam on your first try.
• Learn the latest exam details from RMC experts.
• Optimize your study time.
• Focus on learning rather than memorization.
• Study exam topics beyond those covered in the PMBOK Guide.
• Acquire valuable tools and techniques for the real world.

The exam and the field of project management are increasingly complex. Building on decades of PMP exam preparation experience and using data from project managers who have taken the exam, PMP® Exam Prep targets the crucial skills and knowledge that today’s project managers must have to succeed.