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Key facts for the Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM exam.
Exam cost
$225 USD (members) / $300 USD (non-members) / ~£180 / £240
Duration
150 minutes
Question count
150 questions
Passing score
Above the target score (pass/fail)
Validity
3 years
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Online proctored
Yes — available
Retake policy
100% free — no account required
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Courseiva provides free Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM (CAPM) practice questions with original exam-style questions, detailed explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics. Courseiva is an independent platform and is not affiliated with PMI.
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Question formats
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is PMI's entry-level project management credential. It validates foundational knowledge of project management concepts, terminology, and frameworks including predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid approaches. Unlike PMP, CAPM has no experience requirement — it is designed for people entering project management, students, and professionals in adjacent roles who want to formalise their PM knowledge.
Official prerequisite
Secondary school diploma (high school) + 23 hours of project management education
Recommended experience
Basic familiarity with project terminology; no PM experience required
No PM experience required. 23 hours of formal project management education (a short online course meets this requirement).
Should you skip this exam?
If you have 36+ months of documented project management leadership experience, go directly to PMP — it carries far more market weight and CAPM is redundant.
Courseiva study tip
CAPM tests PM knowledge conceptually. The PMBOK Guide and PMI's Agile Practice Guide cover the core content. Focus on understanding the project lifecycle phases, process groups, and the difference between predictive and agile approaches. Practice questions are the most efficient study tool.
UK salary range
£28,000–£45,000
US salary range
$48,000–$70,000
Job roles that cite CAPM
What certification to take next
CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) is PMI's entry-level project management credential. It validates foundational project management knowledge and is designed for people entering PM careers, students, and professionals without the extensive experience required for PMP.
$225 USD for PMI members and $300 USD for non-members. PMI membership costs $139/year and saves $75 on the exam fee while giving access to the PMBOK Guide.
CAPM requires a secondary school diploma (high school qualification) and 23 hours of formal project management education. There is no work experience requirement — this is what distinguishes CAPM from PMP.
If you have 36+ months of documented project leadership experience, take PMP directly — it carries far more salary impact and market recognition. CAPM is the right choice if you are entering project management, are a recent graduate, or do not yet qualify for PMP. Many professionals skip CAPM and go straight to PMP once they meet the experience requirement.
CAPM is worth it as a career entry credential if you are new to project management. It proves PM literacy and can open doors to coordinator and junior PM roles. However, it is not a substitute for PMP for experienced project managers — the market weight and salary impact are significantly lower.
See how CAPM stacks up against related certifications.
Practice modes
Choose a mode that matches your current study phase. Use topic practice early on and mock exams closer to your exam date.
All CAPM Questions
Browse the full question bank organised by domain and difficulty.
Practice Test
Start a session with detailed answer explanations after each question.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 10
A 10-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Full-length Simulation
Full exam simulation matching the real question count.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
How the topic appears in realistic exam-style scenarios.
Which detail in the question changes the correct answer.
How to eliminate plausible but wrong options.
How to connect the question back to the wider exam objective.
Related practice questions
Use these internal links to move from the exam guide into focused topic practice pages.
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Practice directory
Every practice set is a unique selection of questions — numbered tests, domain-focused sessions, and topic-specific quizzes.
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Timed mode
Official blueprint
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Free study guide
The Courseiva CAPM study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.
Sample questions
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Trap 1: Project manager's preference
Selection should be based on project needs, not personal preference.
Trap 2: Cost of the technique
Cost is secondary to effectiveness; technique selection focuses on fit.
Availability of stakeholders
Stakeholder availability influences technique choice (e.g., workshops vs surveys).
Project manager's preference
Why wrong: Selection should be based on project needs, not personal preference.
Type of information needed
Different techniques elicit different types of information (process, data, rules).
Cost of the technique
Why wrong: Cost is secondary to effectiveness; technique selection focuses on fit.
Level of detail required
Some techniques provide high-level overview, others detailed specifics.
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