Exam Details

The PMI CAPM certification exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions. 15 of these items are the pretest ones that will not affect one’s final score and are used in the test for research purposes. The unscored questions are placed throughout the exam content randomly. The students will have three hours to complete their test. The exam is currently available in numerous languages, including such options as Arabic, Brazilian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, English, German, French, Portuguese, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Korea, Turkish, and Spanish. While registering for the test, the individuals will be able to choose the language in which they would prefer to sit for it. The exam can be taken either online or at the nearest authorized testing center. Regardless of the delivery method, the exam will cost $225 for the PMI members and $300 for the non-members.

Exam Difficulty

When preparing for the CAPM certification exam, the real world experience is required to stand a reasonable chance of passing the CAPM exam. PMI recommended courses does not replace the requirement for experience. So, It is very difficult for the candidate to pass the CAPM exam without experience.

Reference: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm

Market Trends

The PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certification exam contains a high value in the market is the brand value of the PMI attached with it.

In addition to the PMBOK Guide, applicants may purchase one or more study guides from Amazon.com. Some of the notable handbooks found there include:

• CAPM Certification Full Preparation by Georgio Daccache

  This book passed a quality audit and business review and abided by the PMI REP program. It is designed for project managers preparing to acquire their PMI CAPM certification and project managers who want to pass the CAPM exam on the first attempt. The study guide provides quality information to help you in your role as a project manager. It is written by Georgio Daccache, a certified PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, Project+ contributor, and a Certified Technical Trainer. It is also based on the PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition.

• CAPM Flashcards by Belinda Goodrich

  This spiral-bound study guide helped a lot of CAPM examinees around the world. It contains comprehensive CAPM Exam Prep flashcards with over 350 concepts and terms. Also constructed based on the 6th Edition of the PMBOK Guide, it is authored by Belinda Goodrich, the first woman who has achieved five various PMI validations like the PMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, PgMP, and CAPM. An excellent study tool, it is one of the most well-put study aides today.

• CAPM Study Guide: Pass CAPM in 21 Days by Kavita Sharma

  This is an easy CAPM study guide that helps you understand the key concepts. It includes games, keywords, and easy to read instructions to train you in solving CAPM questions. Also, here, you will find hundreds of questions and a structured 21-day preparation plan to pass the final exam. The author was a significant contributor to the PMBOK Sixth Edition so she wrote this book to help you nail the test on your first attempt. Although such a study guide will not substitute the PMBOK Guide, it will help you better understand concepts and master all the related domains.

• CAPM Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy

  This guide has almost a 5-star rating on Amazon and is considered the best book to refer yourself to when it comes to efficient CAPM prep. This guide covers such topics as risk, quality, and resource management and also contains 180 sample questions to practice including some helpful exam tips to clear the CAPM test in one go. In addition, it also aligns with the PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition, and covers all the changes & updates regarding the CAPM exam.