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CAPM Exam Preparation
Start your project management career with the CAPM. Learn what the exam covers, follow a simple study plan and practise with five free full-length CAPM simulators: 750 original questions on fundamentals, predictive and agile delivery, and business analysis.
- 150 questions (135 scored, 15 unscored)
- 180 minutes, with a 10-minute break after question 75
- 4 domains, including business analysis
- 750 free practice questions in five full PMPORT mocks
About the CAPM certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, awarded by Project Management Institute (PMI). Students, career changers and team members who want to show they understand project management fundamentals before they lead projects.
PMI requires a secondary degree and 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam. No project experience is needed. Check PMI's current CAPM handbook before applying.
What the exam covers
- Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts (36%): Life cycles and processes, planning, roles and responsibilities, following planned strategies, and problem-solving tools.
- Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies (17%): When to use a predictive approach, the project schedule, and documenting project controls.
- Agile Frameworks/Methodologies (20%): When to use an adaptive approach, iteration planning, adaptive controls, adaptive plans and task management.
- Business Analysis Frameworks (27%): BA roles, stakeholder communication, gathering requirements, product roadmaps, methodology influence and validating requirements.
Study plan
- Week 1: The basics: Learn life cycles, process groups, roles and the project management plan. Take a practice set to see where you stand.
- Week 2: Predictive planning: Study scope, WBS, schedules, critical path, baselines and change control. Practise schedule questions.
- Week 3: Agile: Learn Scrum roles and events, Kanban, XP, backlogs, velocity and burndown charts.
- Week 4: Business analysis: Study elicitation, requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, traceability and product roadmaps.
- Weeks 5–6: Full mocks: Take full timed CAPM mocks, review explanations and repeat until you score 75% or more consistently.
Frequently asked questions
Should I take the CAPM or the PMP?
The CAPM suits people early in their career with little project experience. The PMP requires several years of project leadership experience.
Does the CAPM include business analysis?
Yes. Business analysis frameworks are 27% of the exam, so study requirements, stakeholders and roadmaps as well as project management.