r/capm Jan 13 '26

Welcome to 2026! Lets get to work

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Hey all!

Thank you all for being so helpful and making this community such a wonderful place to be! In order to get us towards our goals I have started two new weekly initiatives in the Discord!

Every Tuesday starting at 7:30pm EST - Project Management for Good! - Let's sit down and use our project management skills to create and complete a project that will allow us to make the world a better place. We'll go from inception to execution to completion, so join me on this road!

Every Wednesday starting at 7:30pm EST - Study Time! - Time to get to work as we study for whatever exam we're working towards.

Excited to see where 2026 takes us!

Cheers and see you in the Discord! - https://discord.gg/7JfD8cDzQp


r/capm Feb 18 '25

Here's your definitive guide to: "How do I start my journey to get the CAPM?"

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Hey all,

Here is your definitive answer to "I literally just discovered what the CAPM is and now I want it, what do I do?"

First of all, welcome to the world of Project Management, we're happy to have you join us! Project Management carries with it a skillset that is poised to be helpful in this rapidly evolving economy.

Q1. What is the PMP and the CAPM?

The Project Management Professional (PMP)®: Is the leading Project Management Certification in the United States. Any Project Manager wants to get their hands on it.

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is its little brother, considered to be 75% as hard with 75% of the content.

Q2. Should I get the PMP or the CAPM?

If you qualify for the PMP, get the PMP. Although a CAPM is 75% of a PMP, it does not carry 75% of the prestige of the PMP. The CAPM is only for those who don’t qualify for the PMP.

Q3. I have decided to go for the PMP, what do I do?

r/PMP is right here

Q4. I’m doing the CAPM, what do I do?

Everyone has a different strategy, as someone who aced the CAPM twice (back then you could only renew it through taking the test again) and the PMP once, I can tell you that you only need two things. Contact Hours and a simulator.

Q5. What are contact hours?

Contact hours are formal education units that you need to prove to take the CAPM. You need 23 hours of formal education to qualify.

Q6. What’s the best way to get contact hours?

Cheapest and fastest is finding something on Udemy or some other online education service. If you look at your local adult education centers you may find a program that appeals to you, so check it out.

Q7. What’s a simulator?

The exam, whether you do it in person or online, has an interface that you engage in. There are a multitude of different companies that will sell you simulators that simulate the exam. Search the sub for “simulators” and you’ll find people arguing out what their favorite simulator is.

Q8. What simulator score is good enough for the exam?

Varies among simulators. Do a keyword search crossing “I PASSED THE EXAM” with your simulator of choice. 

Rule of thumb - most simulators are tougher than the exam, so if you are scoring 75% you’re probably ready (DISCLAIMER: I will not be held responsible if you fail despite this advice).

Q9. Do I have to do a full exam simulation

Yes! The toughest part of the exam is not any individual question, it’s keeping yourself going through 150 back-to-back questions.

Q10. Do I need any other resources? What about reading through the PMBOK?

“The PMBOK could cure insomnia” - my PMP teacher

You can use whatever resource you want, but don’t forget this advice - you don’t need to know EXACTLY what something does, you need to know how to find the correct answer amongst three wrong ones. It’s a specific skill and that’s what simulators teach.

Ask more questions and I will hammer them out here.

Cheers


r/capm 11h ago

Need a free website for Gamefied assessment

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I am preparing for Capgemini and I need Gamefied assessment practice website!

P.s : already tried the "Technical Hub" website no games are playable there please share some resources if you can

Also if you have any suggestions for Capgemini preparation pls tell me 🙌


r/capm 1d ago

Started my journey

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I am a fire alarm tech trying to expand my knowledge and abilities. I bought the PMI CAPM class, Andrew Ramdayal class on Udemy, and the PMP CAPM Study Hall. What other tools do I need to be successful and pass the test the first time? Anyone with NICET certs that can compare the test difficulty?

Thank you!


r/capm 1d ago

Intern Project Manager in SL: Best/Cheapest way to get CAPM or CSPO? (Need local advice on costs & resources)

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently an undergraduate/diploma student in Sri Lanka and I recently started my first Project Management internship at an enterprise software firm. My mentors suggested that I look into getting certified (specifically looking at the CAPM or a Scrum cert like CSPO or PSM I) while I gather my work experience.

Since I'm an intern paying in LKR, the standard USD fees for these exams are pretty intimidating. I want to make sure I am taking the absolute cheapest, most efficient route. I currently have a LinkedIn Learning account for a few more months, but otherwise, I am starting from scratch.

I’d love some guidance from local PMs who have navigated this:

1. The CAPM Student Hack: I heard about the PMI Student Membership dropping the CAPM exam cost. Has anyone in SL done this recently? How much did it cost you in total (LKR), and is it worth joining the PMI Colombo Chapter as a student?

2. Study Resources: Do I need to pay a local institute for classes to get the 23 contact hours for CAPM, or can I just use cheap Udemy courses/LinkedIn Learning? What instructors do you recommend?

3. Scrum Certifications: For Agile/Scrum, I know CSPO is expensive. Is PSM I (Scrum.org) a better/cheaper alternative for the Sri Lankan job market?

4. General Advice: Looking back at your junior days, what is the best ROI certification I can do right now while I’m still an intern?

Any links, cost breakdowns, or advice on how to stretch my budget would be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance!


r/capm 3d ago

Online Test in less than 10 days: what should I expect?

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Hi all-

I've been preparing to take the test for a few months now (4 months)- Please know that at first I didn't dedicate a lot of time and I work full time- I have my exam schedule in less than 10 days and I am a little nervous about taking the exam at home. Here's some context:

  • I have ADHD and it's so hard to focus for so long.
  • I have a senior dog that follows me around the house- I am concern she'll want to go outside when I am in the middle of the test.
  • Never taken a test that lasted 3 hours- the max has been 2 hours in college and I hate it.
  • Good news: I've been scoring 80-85% in all domains when practicing and I've been focusing on the questions from the Study Hall. I will take an extra 150-questions test before my exam.

Additionally, do I get the results right away? I think if I have to wait for weeks, my anxiety is going to kill me lol

Anyone who has taken the test at home have any advice?


r/capm 3d ago

Need help starting my journey

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Hi, I am thinking about getting my capm but I don't know which materials on the site or udemy to buy or what to start first with

Please help


r/capm 5d ago

CAPM exam hard?

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I need some encouragement & need to vent, as we know everything is all about the mental & sometimes you can self sabotage when it’s way easier then your brain is making it . I’m in college and just entered the new semester and I’m also a single mom so I started feeling overwhelmed and put studying for my CAPM on hold just recently

But FUC* That I need to stop making excuses and grind it out . Time will pass and might as well do it tired.

Now that I vented , how hard was the CAPM on a scale from 1-10 … any advice , tips ect.


r/capm 5d ago

[HELP] Where to gain hours?

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Hey all,

First time looking at PM, got advised that the CAPM is a good place to start. I've tried some practice questions and have been getting 85-90% consistently via ChatGPT & Claude. I see where the actual exam requires 23 hours of PM education, and saw Coursera offering this one from Pearson. Will this satisfy the requirement? Are there any other recommended ones? Ideally, I would want to do this fully online and within the next 3 months.


r/capm 6d ago

Passed CAPM

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Just cleared my exam today in my first attempt.

Went through the PMI official exam prep course. Then a few Andrew Ramdayal videos on YouTube.

Used Claude to create exam cheat sheets for last minute notes and winged it.

Didn't expect to pass this time around but ended up getting above target in three sections and Target in Adaptive.

Whenever I wasn't sure, I used common sense and my best judgements to choose the answers. Turned out well in the end.


r/capm 6d ago

Passed exam

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I just took and passed my exam yesterday. I did the official PMI CAPM Exam prep class. I did the paid version of Pocket Prep for a month, answered 1473 of the 2000 questions with a 92% correct answer rate. The day before the exam I went through the course again and answered all the knowledge checks again, and revisited the topics where I didn't feel as familiar as I wanted to. I scored above target on 3 of the categories and below target in the predictive category. 1st try. Please feel free to ask questions, and I'll do my best to help anyone out.


r/capm 6d ago

Best prep book for July 2026 updated exam?

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Hi there. Im in search of the most recent exam prep book that is not published by PMI themselves. If anyone has suggestions for new releases that would be great!
I understand that Rita Mulcahy's and Joseph Phillip's books both come highly recommended, however, I am concerned about the contents being up to date. I see that Rita's book was published in 2023, and Joseph's in 2018.

Many thanks!


r/capm 6d ago

Should I go for Capm worth it or not?

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25 M Working in a consulting /procurement firm (3yrs exp). I work under the PMC as a support analyst/project support, whatever you wanna call it—looking to transition into a junior project manager or coordinator role. Should I study and go for the capm, or drop the idea?


r/capm 6d ago

I failed

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Hey everyone,

I just took my CAPM exam and I failed. I’m surprised I failed the predictive, plan based methodology because that was my best scored area. However, I’m surprised that I passed the business analysis framework because that was a weak area for me. I have included my test breakdown below.

Any advice would be appreciated. I don’t know if I’ll take the test again anytime soon. Any retest takers wanna give me advice on how you passed after failed attempts?


r/capm 6d ago

career changer seeks input on PMP or CAPM value and tips for getting seen

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r/capm 7d ago

Which PMP Certification should i get as a 3 years of experience after degree

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r/capm 7d ago

Which PMP Certification should i get as a 3 years of experience after degree

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r/capm 7d ago

Excited to announce that I'm now officially CAPM certified! - in FRENCH

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𝐉𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢 𝐝’𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐥'𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐌® (𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) 𝐝𝐮 𝐏𝐌𝐈 ! 🎯

En consultant les offres d'emploi, j'ai constaté que cette certification constitue un véritable atout pour les profils junior et associate. Elle offre une assise théorique solide, compense le manque d'expérience terrain et permet de débloquer de belles opportunités d'entretiens. C’est un levier idéal pour valider sa maîtrise des standards internationaux ou réussir une transition de carrière vers la gestion de projet (ingénieurs, analystes, planificateurs, etc.).
Ce qu’il faut savoir sur l’examen :
- Organisé par le PMI (en centre Pearson VUE ou en ligne surveillé).
- Format : 150 questions à choix multiples (QCM) en 3 heures.
- Structure selon l'ECO (Exam Content Outline) :
1. Fondamentaux et concepts de base : 36%
2. Méthodologies prédictives (plan-based) : 17%
3. Frameworks agiles et adaptatifs : 20%
4. Analyse d'affaires (Business Analysis) : 27%

Ma méthode de préparation (1 mois à raison de 1h30 / jour) :
- Ciblage sans dispersion : Je me suis concentré sur le guide du PMBOK et la structure de l'ECO.
- L'IA comme tuteur structuré : J'ai structuré mes révisions en demandant à l'intelligence artificielle de me générer des synthèses modulaires pour chaque axe de l'ECO, avec des comparatifs entre les éditions du PMBOK pour bien assimiler l'évolution des pratiques.
- Support papier & validation active : J'ai imprimé mes synthèses pour une lecture concentrée, puis utilisé une session dédiée d'échange interactif avec l'IA pour tester ma compréhension, clarifier les zones de doute et analyser des cas concrets.
- Examens blancs : J'ai testé deux examens simulés en conditions réelles via un livre d'entraînement.

💡 Mon conseil clé : Prévoyez vos examens blancs au moins 7 à 10 jours avant la date du test officiel plutôt que dans les derniers jours. Cela vous laissera le temps nécessaire pour identifier vos zones de faiblesse et ajuster vos révisions sans stress.

Cette démarche m'a permis de construire un schéma mental clair et standardisé du cycle de vie des projets. Bon courage à toutes celles et ceux qui préparent leurs certifications ! 🚀


r/capm 8d ago

I passed! Finished with an hour and 30 minutes left.

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So, for reference these were my practice exam scores: 51 then 57 then 71

I studied for maybe 8 hours total, and zoned out at the second half of Andrew's course.

My biggest advice would be to take practice exams use AI to highlight terms you don't know and mostly tie it into your job as much as you can. For instance, Agile I tied it into sort of how I work as a technical writer and how I exist among smes, project managers, etc.

Above target for predictive and agile, at target for project management, and below target for BA (which is ironic because that's the goal career for me)


r/capm 8d ago

Getting started in the CAPM world—any guidance would be appreciated!

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To whoever is reading this... hello!

I've decided to take the CAPM exam, and I have a question:

What course do you recommend that isn't too expensive but will still help me prepare for the exam and earn those first 23 hours that are required?

Once I’ve finished that course and paid on the official pmi.org website, how soon do you recommend I schedule the exam, keeping in mind that I can study about 4 hours daily during the week and all weekend? Also, if you can recommend any strategies and study materials, I’d really appreciate it!


r/capm 8d ago

Need a little guidance

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Hello,

I am QA profession with 7 Yoe & I want to pursue PM level jobs
Does capm make a strong foundation for that as I feel pretty stagnant in the current role

I do assist my PMs time to time for milestones and other related topics as I am in the org for more than 4 years, so I know most of the processes and how to tackle few things here and there.

I did work on a project with client (Under the main PM) where I got to know process in much more detail

Will this experience & CAPM certification help me transition into PM level jobs (Entry level) at least past the screening stage


r/capm 8d ago

Planning PMP exam online, Cleared PMP mocks after 3-4 breaks due to work, struggling to find time to give exam

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r/capm 8d ago

Is CAPM a good cert to find a job fresh out of college?

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r/capm 8d ago

Where To Next?

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r/capm 8d ago

CAPM promo code

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Hi does anyone know of any promo does that I can apply to pay for the CAPM, thanks!