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CAPM® Exam Prep — Your Entry into Project Management

CAPM® is the right first credential when you do not yet have 36 months of project leadership. It requires no experience — only a secondary degree and 23 contact hours — and it waives the 35-hour training requirement when you later apply for PMP®.

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Exam Facts

Everything about the CAPM® exam

Questions
150 multiple choice
Exam duration
180 minutes
Domains
Fundamentals · Predictive · Agile · Business analysis
Training required
23 contact hours
Exam fee
$225 members · $300 non-members
Experience
None required
Eligibility
  • Secondary degree (high school diploma or global equivalent)
  • 23 contact hours of project management education
  • No project experience requirement
Why this credential
  • Fastest recognised entry point for fresh graduates and site engineers
  • Waives the 35 contact hours when you later apply for PMP®
  • Signals credibility on CVs before you have leadership experience
  • Covers agile and business analysis — not just classic waterfall
Study Plan

A realistic plan to pass CAPM®

  1. 1
    Week 1
    Project management fundamentals

    Lifecycles, roles, governance vocabulary. Build the mental model before memorising anything.

  2. 2
    Week 2–3
    Predictive delivery

    Scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and procurement in a plan-driven environment.

  3. 3
    Week 4
    Agile frameworks

    Scrum roles and events, Kanban flow, adaptive planning and iterative delivery.

  4. 4
    Week 5
    Business analysis

    Requirements elicitation, traceability and validation — a full CAPM domain most candidates underestimate.

  5. 5
    Week 6
    Mock exams

    Timed 150-question mocks until you consistently score above 75%.

Courses

CAPM® preparation courses

CAPM® Exam Full Prep Course: Videos, Practice Tests & Tips
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CAPM® Exam Full Prep Course: Videos, Practice Tests & Tips

Complete CAPM preparation with clear lessons, practice questions and exam strategies.

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FAQ

CAPM® frequently asked questions

Should I take CAPM or PMP first?

If you have 36 months of project leadership, go straight to PMP. If not, CAPM is the correct first step and later waives your 35 contact hours.

How much does CAPM cost?

$225 for PMI members and $300 for non-members, plus your training hours.

How long is CAPM valid?

Three years, renewed with 15 PDUs per cycle.

Is CAPM worth it for civil engineers?

Yes — it is the cheapest way to prove structured delivery knowledge before you have the years needed for PMP.

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