It is important to remember that the PMP exam is not based up the PMBOK^® Guide, as many people think. It is based on the tasks captured in the regularly updated ­role-delineation study (RDS) undertaken by PMI.

We strongly recommend downloading the latest version of the PMP Examination Content outline from PMI and studying these tasks. You can download a copy from the PMI web site at www.pmi.org/certification/project-management-professional-pmp.aspx . This site also has the latest information about all aspects of the exam and eligibility.