TOPIC: Should I wait for PMBOK 8th Edition to start studying?

Hi everyone. I’m new to PMP and just starting to look into study materials. I saw that PMBOK 8th Edition is coming out in January 2026, and now I’m wondering if I should wait for that before I start prepping.

Will the exam change right away when the new edition drops? Or can I still study with the current version and schedule my exam before anything shifts?

Would really appreciate some advice from folks who’ve been through this. Just trying to figure out the best time to start.

Richie,

On the last PMBOK change, the exam changes lagged the PMBOK edition by about a year. Also, the exam is based on the ECO (Exam Content Outline), not the PMBOK Guide alone. Always look at the ECO when looking for the references you need for the exam.

Good luck.