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The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is PMI's entry-level certification for those beginning a project management career. It validates understanding of project management fundamentals across predictive, agile, and business analysis approaches. The 2023 exam is organized into four domains.
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About this exam
The CAPM demonstrates foundational knowledge of project management practices across predictive (plan-based), agile/adaptive, and business analysis approaches. Aligned to the 2023 CAPM Examination Content Outline, it covers four domains: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts (36%), Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies (17%), Agile Frameworks/Methodologies (20%), and Business Analysis Frameworks (27%).
Who should take this exam
Students, new project team members, project coordinators, and professionals seeking to start a project management career or strengthen their fundamentals. Candidates need a secondary degree (high school diploma or equivalent) and 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam.
Career benefits
CAPM is a recognized stepping stone into project management roles and a foundation for the PMP. It signals understanding of core concepts and modern delivery approaches to employers.
How to prepare
Complete the required 23 hours of project management education, study the CAPM Examination Content Outline, and practice questions across the four domains, including predictive, agile, and business analysis content. Focus on fundamentals, life cycles, schedule/variance basics, agile frameworks, and requirements.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD 225 for PMI members, USD 300 for non-members.
Valid forValid for three years; renew by earning 15 PDUs per cycle.
Length180 minutes
Questions on exam150
Passing scorePMI does not publish a fixed passing percentage; results are determined through psychometric analysis and reported as pass/fail with domain-level performance.
Format150 multiple-choice questions (a number are unscored pretest items). 180 minutes with one 10-minute break. Delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or via online proctoring.
Practice questions150
Objectives4
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What's covered
1. Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
36%- 1a Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes
- 1b Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning
- 1c Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities
- 1d Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks
- 1e Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques
2. Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies
17%- 2a Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach
- 2b Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule
- 2c Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects
3. Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
20%- 3a Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach
- 3b Determine how to plan project iterations
- 3c Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project
- 3d Explain the components of an adaptive plan
- 3e Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps
4. Business Analysis Frameworks
27%- 4a Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities
- 4b Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication
- 4c Determine how to gather requirements
- 4d Demonstrate an understanding of product roadmaps
- 4e Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes
- 4f Validate requirements through the lifecycle (testing and acceptance)
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