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PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide: 2026 Exam Update 11th Edition
Author(s): Kristian Bainey (Author)
- Publisher: Sybex
- Publication Date: November 17, 2026
- Edition: 11th
- Language: English
- Print length: 736 pages
- ISBN-10: 139443538X
- ISBN-13: 9781394435388
Book Description
Prepare to pass the 2026 PMP exam and lead projects with confidence
Now in its 11th Edition, PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide: 2026 Exam Update 11th Edition is a focused resource aligned to the current PMP Examination Content Outline and the PMBOK Guide, 8th Edition. Written by Kristian Bainey, this guide prepares candidates to pass the PMP exam on the first attempt while developing the judgment, stakeholder awareness, and adaptive thinking that effective project managers rely on daily.
This edition covers all three PMP exam domains―People, Process, and Business Environment―with scenario-based questions that train prioritization and decision-making under pressure. Review sections, real-world scenarios, and practice exams reinforce both exam readiness and practical project management skills. Updated throughout to reflect the 2026 exam objectives, aspiring and practicing project managers will also find:
- Coverage organized across the People, Process, and Business Environment domains defined in the 2026 PMP Examination Content Outline
- Scenario-driven exercises that build the adaptive thinking and stakeholder management skills required in professional project management roles
- Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with an online test bank, practice tests, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary
Designed for professionals preparing to earn their PMP credential, this study guide also supports CAPM exam candidates. Whether you are validating years of project management experience or building toward your first certification, this 11th Edition delivers the structured preparation needed to pass confidently and perform effectively on the job.
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From the Back Cover
Your complete guide to preparing for the PMP® certification exam
The PMP® Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide: 2026 Exam Update is your one-stop resource for complete coverage of the PMP exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the PMP domain competencies. Prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to accurate content including assessment tests, objective maps, real-world scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce and retain what you’ve learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the PMP Project Management Professional exam with Sybex.
Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Agile Project Delivery
- Digital Transformation Leadership
- Business Analysis
- Change Management
- Operations Management
- IT Project Management
ABOUT THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP®) PROGRAM
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification program validates your ability to lead and manage projects using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. It’s the gold standard credential for project managers across industries.
Interactive learning environment
Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:
- Interactive test bank with Full-Length PMP® practice exams to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
- More than 500 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
- Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared
About the Author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KRISTIAN BAINEY M.S., PMP, CSM, Prosci, AI/ML, ITIL, PM-AI, is an award-winning, bestselling author, senior leader, educator, and international speaker whose 20-year career spans information technology, artificial intelligence, project management, digital transformation, and analytics. He is the CEO of K-PIC Systems and a Canadian lecturer. He is the author of AI-Driven Project Management, a coauthor of PMI’s AI Essentials for Project Professionals, coauthor of Green PMO, and coauthor of The PMBOK v8 Application Playbook 2026. A former PMI Northern Alberta Chapter President and ASTech Award recipient, he has presented at more than 80 conferences and webinars worldwide.
