Show the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. The CAPM proves that you’re ready to take on a wide range of projects—with ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis.
Experience
No experience required
Exam length
150 questions
Exam time
180 minutes
Languages
08
- The CAPM is ranked #1 out of “The 9 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications” according to Entrepreneur Media, Inc.
- Earning your CAPM certification can help with career advancement, increase your earning potential and position you to pursue any of our major certifications including the GOLD Standard PMP Certification.
- Earning the CAPM certification can help you qualify for various project management roles.
- Here are some common paths that CAPM – certified professionals can pursue:
Before you apply, make sure you meet the following CAPM certification requirements
Eligibility Requirement
Secondary degree, High school diploma, GED, or global equivalent.
Project Management Education, At least 23 hours of project management education before the exam.
You can also meet this requirement with:
- PMI on-demand CAPM Exam Prep Course
- Instructor-Led CAPM® Course
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Follow the steps below for a smooth application process
Gather your application materials
- Enter your academic education and 23 hours of professional education courses.
Additional tips
- Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application.
- Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed.
Your application was accepted. What’s next?
First, congratulations!
You’re on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee.
Schedule your CAPM exam
- You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online.
- You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass.
Prepare for your CAPM exam day.
While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study are critical to passing the exam.
Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.
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Countdown to Exam Day
What to Expect
The examination will test the skills that entry- and associate-level individuals need in order to understand Project Management fundamentals as well as predictive, adaptive, and business analysis principles.
For more details about the CAPM exam and what to expect, check out the CAPM Exam Content Outline.
At a Glance
- 180 minutes
- 150 questions
- 15 unscored pretest questions, 135 scored questions
- Offered in 8 languages
Associated Exam Content
- Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts – 36%
- Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies – 17%
- Agile Frameworks/Methodologies – 20%
- Business Analysis Frameworks – 27%
- Earning your CAPM certification is a big achievement—we’re here to help you maintain it.
- Continuous skill growth that extends beyond certification is critical to fueling your career and your impact.
- CAPM certification holders need to:
- Earn 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification.
- Each PDU represents one hour spent on professional development activities.
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