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    All you need to know for the 2026
    PMP® Exam in one place

    The PMP® exam is evolving in 2026 to better reflect current project management practices, and STS has updated its X-AM Simulator and e-Learning course so you can prepare with confidence.

    X-AM PMP® Simulator

    The new X-AM PMP® exam Simulator and e-Learning course, fully aligned with the PMP® Exam Content Outline 2026, will be available end of May 2026 as soon as PMI publishes the updated ATP (Authorized Training Partner) training material – ensuring you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.

    Key points

    1. Covers all three domains according to the updated PMP ECO
    2. Includes all question types that will appear on the exam
    3. Existing candidates can continue with the old simulator or switch to the new version once released
    4. Exercises reflect real project situations, making preparation realistic and reliable



    Changes in the PMP® Exam

    PMI has adjusted the exam to better reflect the realities of modern project management.

    Approach:
    The exam covers predictive (Waterfall) methods at approximately 40%, and agile and hybrid approaches at around 60%.

    Focus & Content:
    Includes new topics such as AI, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, with a greater focus on delivering outcomes and value.

    The PMP® exam domains have changed in weighting for 2026.

    Domain Weighting:
    People now account for 33% (down from 42%), Process for 41% (down from 50%), and Business Environment for 26% (up from 8%).



    New type of excerices & exam format

    Case or Scenario: Answer questions based on project situations

    Enhanced Matching: Drag-and-drop elements on diagrams or images

    Graphic-Based Questions: Combine visuals and text

    Point and Click:
    Select areas on charts or diagrams

    Pull-Down Lists: Choose the correct answer from multiple options

    185 questions to be completed in 240 minutes

    More interactive, scenario-based questions

    Questions reflecting real project environments

    Stronger focus on outcomes and value

    The e-Learning course PM according to PMI is continuously updated and remains fully aligned with the PMP Exam Content Outline. A revised version reflecting the PMP ECO 2026 structure will be available from eand of May 2026, with further updates ongoing. This reflects STS’s established way of working: all learning content is systematically reviewed and aligned with the latest standards and versions.