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Guide Index
  • CAPM Introduction (2025)
  • CAPM Application Process
  • CAPM Reference Material
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • CAPM Exam Tips
CAPM® Exam Guide

Getting Started

CAPM Application Process

CAPM application needs to be submitted online through PMI.org website. You need to provide your contact information, details of your educational qualification and formal project management education/training.

CAPM Application Overview

Completing the CAPM application is very simple and should only take about 15 minutes provided you have gathered all the information beforehand.

The minimum qualification criteria for CAPM cartification is:

  • Secondary diploma (high school diploma or global equivalent), AND
  • 23 hours of formal project management education or training.

CAPM Application Walkthrough

Refer to the following document for a complete step-by-step walkthrough of the CAPM application process on PMI Certification Site.

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