What you're being assessed on
The CAPM® certification validates foundational knowledge of project management principles, predictive methods, Agile approaches and business analysis concepts.
How the exam works
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150 multiple-choice questions
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180 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 70%
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1 attempt included in the fee; retakes are $175.00
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Answers autosave as you go, and questions and options are shuffled per candidate
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Available immediately after payment — sit it whenever you're ready
Eligibility & prerequisites
- Secondary degree or equivalent + 23 hours of project management education before the exam.
What the exam covers
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Project Management Fundamentals
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Predictive Methods
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Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
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Business Analysis Frameworks
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Foundational project management knowledge
OUTCOME 2
Agile awareness
OUTCOME 3
Business analysis fundamentals
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Aspiring Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Project Analysts
- Project Team Members
- Students and Early-Career Professionals
What your fee covers
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CAPM certification exam
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Exam registration
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Exam delivery
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Official result processing
Your certificate
PMI currently lists the CAPM exam at 150 questions and 180 minutes.