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 Exam
More 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.
