CAPM® Exam Guide

Getting Started

• CAPM Introduction (2025)
• CAPM Application Process
• CAPM Reference Material

Study Plan

• CAPM Study Plan
• Week 1: Getting Started
• Week 2: PM Fundamentals
• Week 3: Predictive Project Management
• Week 4: Adaptive Project Management
• Week 5: Business Analysis Frameworks
• Week 6: CAPM Exam Content Outline (ECO)
• Week 7-8: CAPM Practice Exams
• Week 9-10: Revision and Consolidation

PM Fundamentals and Core Concepts

• 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes
• 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning
• 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities
• 1.4 Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks
• 1.5 Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques

Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies

• 2.1 Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach
• 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule
• 2.3 Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects

Agile Frameworks/Methodologies

• 3.1 Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach
• 3.2 Determine how to plan project iterations
• 3.3 Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project
• 3.4 Explain the components of an adaptive plan
• 3.5 Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps

Business Analysis Frameworks

• 4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis roles and responsibilities
• 4.2 Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication
• 4.3 Determine how to gather requirements
• 4.4 Demonstrate an understanding of product roadmaps
• 4.5 Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes
• 4.6 Validate requirements through product delivery

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