About the Book
This book is based on the current PMP® Exam Content Outline (ECO) and has been fully updated for the PMP Exam released July 9, 2026.
Studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam takes a significant amount of commitment and effort, but knowing what to study should be effortless. That’s where this book comes in! Andy Crowe’s The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, 8th Edition is a fully updated, comprehensive study guide covering everything candidates need to thoroughly prepare for today’s PMP exam, including predictive, agile, and hybrid project management approaches.
This comprehensive study resource includes:
- Complete coverage of predictive, agile, and hybrid project management reflecting the real balance tested on the current exam
- Foundational terms and concepts, project roles, organizational structures, and the project management plan
- In-depth coverage of planning, executing, monitoring & controlling on predictive projects
- A dedicated chapter on Agile Project Management including the Agile Manifesto, Scrum, Kanban, estimation techniques, coaching, and servant leadership
- An Exam Mindset chapter with insider strategies for thinking through and answering exam questions
- Practice test questions that mirror the real exam
- Insider secrets, test tricks, and tips
- A Glossary of terms and definitions for quick reference
The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, is clearly organized and presents the material in an easily understandable format providing a detailed overview of project management principles, methodologies, and effective exam strategies. It is structure to help readers understand both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management, making it a valuable resource or exam candidates and practitioners alike.
The most complete, concise, and up-to-date study resource, Andy’s book cuts down on the difficulty factors in obtaining the PMP certification and helps candidates pass the exam on the FIRST try.
About the Author
In 2002, Andy Crowe, a leader in the IT project management industry, left his high-profile career to combine his passion for writing with his in-depth knowledge and experience as a Project Management Professional (PMP)®. He wanted to empower others to learn project management in a simple, dynamic way that also encouraged personal and professional growth. As a result, Andy has published one of the most respected books in the industry, The PMP® Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, which has been reprinted 27 times in five editions and sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide.
Among other titles, Andy is also the author of The PMI-ACP® Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, and Alpha Project Managers: What the Top 2% Know That Everyone Else Does Not, which is based on his landmark Alpha Study of over 5,000 project managers and stakeholders in the U.S. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Andy is a prolific writer and speaker with a focus on project management theory, curriculum development, and instructional delivery. He has taught classes in C++ for Microsoft University and advanced technology courses for the U.S. government, and he has served on Microsoft’s .NET international advisory committee.
Andy is the founder and CEO of Velociteach, a project management training company based in Kennesaw, GA. He is a PMP® credential holder, a Program Management Professional (PgMP)®, an Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Erratas for The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try by Andy Crowe
Did you receive an earlier printing of the textbook? If so, please download our Errata that addresses minor editorial changes. Note that these Erratas pertain to specific printings of the textbook (refer to bottom of the copyright page of your book to confirm printing):
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