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Exam Information
Official specifications published by PMI
Exam Format
180 min
150
Not disclosed by PMI
Associate
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Earn 15 PDUs (Professional Development Units) per 3-year cycle; PDUs must align with PMI Talent Triangle; No re-examination required if PDUs maintained
CAPM Exam Topics and Domains
CAPM is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with PMBOK Guide, Agile Practice Guide, JIRA, Kanban, and more.
1
Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
36%
Project Life Cycles and Processes
Understanding Project Life CyclesProject Management Processes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes
- Identify the appropriate life cycle for a given project scenario
- Explain the relationship between process groups
Project vs Program vs Portfolio
Distinguishing Project Types
- Distinguish between a project, a program, and a portfolio
- Explain how projects support organizational strategy
Project Management Ethics
PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Apply the project management code of ethics to scenarios
- Identify ethical issues in project management
- Demonstrate professional conduct
Project as Vehicle for Change
Organizational Change Management
- Explain how a project can be a vehicle for change
- Understand change management in project context
Project Management Knowledge Areas
Core Knowledge Areas
- Describe the purpose and importance of cost, quality, risk, schedule, etc.
- Understand how knowledge areas support project success
2
Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies
17%
Integration Management Planning
Project Integration Management
- Apply an integration management plan
- Understand how to coordinate all project elements
Predictive vs Adaptive Approaches
Methodology Selection
- Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach
- Compare the pros and cons of adaptive and predictive methodologies
Traditional Project Planning
Planning Processes
- Develop comprehensive project plans using predictive methodologies
- Understand baseline management and control
3
Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
20%
Agile Planning
Iteration PlanningAdaptive Planning Components
- Determine how to plan project iterations
- Explain the components of an adaptive plan
Agile Documentation and Controls
Project Controls in Agile
- Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project
- Understand agile metrics and reporting
Agile Artifacts
Scrum Artifacts
- Identify artifacts that are used in adaptive projects
- Understand artifact lifecycle and usage
Task Management in Agile
Executing Agile TasksAgile Success Criteria
- Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps
- Interpret success criteria of an adaptive project management task
Agile Prioritization
Prioritization Techniques
- Prioritize tasks in adaptive project management
- Apply various prioritization techniques
4
Business Analysis Frameworks
27%
Business Case Development
Creating Business Cases
- Create comprehensive business cases
- Perform financial analysis for project justification
Requirements Management
Requirements ElicitationRequirements Documentation
- Elicit and track project requirements
- Create and maintain requirements documentation
Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
- Perform comprehensive stakeholder analysis
- Develop stakeholder engagement strategies
Solution Assessment
Solution Evaluation
- Assess and validate business solutions
- Track benefits realization
Process Improvement
Process Analysis and Optimization
- Analyze and improve business processes
- Apply process improvement techniques
Data Analysis for Business Analysis
Business Data Analysis
- Analyze business data for decision support
- Create effective data visualizations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CAPM earns the CAPM certification. It sits in the Project Management track.
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- CSM - Certified ScrumMasterComplementary agile skills
- CBAP - Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalDeep dive into business analysis
- ITIL-4-Foundation - ITIL 4 FoundationIT service management perspective
- CompTIA-Project+ - CompTIA Project+ Vendor-neutral PM certification
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for CAPM.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-07-25
- Announcement date: 2023-04-15
Updates
- Microsoft Project 2024 Basic MS Project knowledge helpful but not required • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Jira 9.x Agile tool examples may reference Jira concepts • Release date: 2024-03-01
- Monday.com Latest Cloud-based PM tools increasingly referenced • Release date: Continuous
Who should take this exam?
Secondary degree (high school diploma, GED, or global equivalent)
23 hours of project management education completed before taking exam
- Basic understanding of project management concepts
- Familiarity with project terminology
- Some exposure to project environments