About the CAPM Exam
PMP® Examination Details
In 2003 PMI began offering an additional certification called the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). The exam for the CAPM® is easier than the PMP® exam, requires less experience to qualify to take it, but covers the same topics as the PMP® exam.
There are two major differences; the CAPM® exam has only 150 questions and it is less situational than the PMP® exam (people going for the CAPM® do not have enough experience to answer situational questions). The qualifications for the exam are as follows:
| Category |
General Education |
PM Education | PM Experience | Experience within last | # of Questions | Exam Length | Sign Code of Ethics |
| One |
High School graduate |
- | 1500 hours | 3 years | 150 | 3 hours | Yes |
|
Two |
High School graduate |
23 contact hours |
- |
3 years |
150 |
3 hours |
Yes |
Applying for the ExamMore information on applying for the exam is available on PMI's website (www.pmi.org). Click the Quicklink on the homepage for CAPM Handbook.
PMI CAPM Exam Cost
Members: $225
Non Member $300
The Examination
The examination is computer or paber based and is comprised of 150 multiple-choice questions. The allotted time to complete the examination is three (3) hours. The examination is offered around the world at PMI-approved testing centers. To find a testing center in your area please visit the PMI website. The current fees for the examination are as follows:
How to Prepare
DPM International can assist you in preparing for the CAPM® exam by providing you with self-study products, classroom-based training or e-Learning courses. To prepare for the CAPM® exam, DPM recommends one of these three options:
- Enroll in DPM's new CAPM® Exam Prep e-Learning course;
- Take our 2-day CAPM ® Exam Prep classroom-based course; or
- Self-study using the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide , our CAPM Exam Prep system which includes: Hot Topics flashcards, our CAPM® Exam Prep book and our PM FASTrack® Exam Simulation Software for the CAPM Exam. Buy these online and save
PMI® Certifications
For information on all of PMI's project management certifications, be sure to check out our easy to read Quick Reference Guide to PMI® Certifications.
