Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

No experience required

Show the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. The CAPM proves that you’re ready to take on a wide range of projects—with ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis.


Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

No experience required

Show the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. The CAPM proves that you’re ready to take on a wide range of projects—with ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis.


Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Download the CAPM Exam Content Outline for details about the exam, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

About the Exam

Exam length

150 questions

Exam time

180 minutes

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Path to a CAPM certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following CAPM certification requirements

Eligibility requirement

Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent.

At least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam. You can also meet this requirement with:

Not ready for certifications?

Check out our professional development programs for other ways to build your skills. 

Follow the steps below for a smooth application process:

Gather your application materials

Enter your academic education and 23 hours of professional education courses.

Additional tips

  • Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application.
  • Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed.

Your application was accepted. What’s next?

First, congratulations!

You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee.

Schedule your CAPM exam

After you pay, you can schedule your CAPM exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling:

  • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online
  • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass

Prepare for your CAPM exam day.

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.

Countdown to exam day.

At a glance:

  • 180 minutes
  • 150 questions
    15 unscored pretest questions, 135 scored questions
  • Offered in 8 languages

Associated exam content

  • Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts 36%
  • Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies 17%
  • Agile Frameworks/Methodologies 20%
  • Business Analysis Frameworks 27%
Before you apply, make sure you meet the following CAPM certification requirements

Eligibility requirement

Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent.

At least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam. You can also meet this requirement with:

Not ready for certifications?

Check out our professional development programs for other ways to build your skills. 

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    Maintaining your CAPM certification

    Earning your CAPM certification is a big achievement—we're here to help you maintain it. Continuous skill growth that extends beyond certification is critical to fueling your career and your impact. CAPM certification holders need to earn 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:

    • Learning
    • Teaching others
    • Presenting
    • Reading
    • Volunteering
    • Content creating