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Practise Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM across all 4 official exam domains — Agile Frameworks and Methodologies, Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts, Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies, Business Analysis Frameworks — with original exam-style questions, full explanations, and wrong-answer analysis. Courseiva helps you prepare with realistic practice questions, topic-based revision, explained answers and structured study routes.
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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.
3 attempts within 1-year eligibility window
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.
Courseiva Exam Intelligence
Data confidence: BuildingDerived from Courseiva's continuously updated practice dataset: 487 exam-style questions. Updated 2 July 2026.
Question difficulty mix
Average time per question: 91s
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Exam domains
official blueprint domains covered by the bank
487
Questions
exam-style questions in the CAPM bank
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 20-question session with a full explanation after each answer.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 25
A 25-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.
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 spans 4 official exam domains (Agile Frameworks and Methodologies, Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts, Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies, and more). Questions test whether you can apply each objective in a realistic scenario, not just recall a definition.
Related practice questions
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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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Official blueprint
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Deep-dive questions
The most-searched CAPM questions — each with a detailed explanation, worked example, and full answer breakdown.
Learn the concepts
18 book-style chapters cover every CAPM objective in plain English. Read the theory here, then test it with practice questions.
Chapter 1
Understanding Project Management Fundamentals
12 min read
Chapter 2
Project Life Cycle and Organizational Influences
12 min read
Chapter 3
Process Groups: Initiating and Planning
12 min read
Chapter 4
Process Groups: Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing
12 min read
Chapter 5
Project Integration Management
12 min read
Chapter 6
Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management
12 min read
Chapter 7
Quality, Resource, and Communications Management
12 min read
Chapter 8
Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management
12 min read
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
Original exam-style questions — not copied from any exam or dump site. Open a question for the full answer breakdown.
Using the risk register entry shown, what is the expected monetary value (EMV) of this risk?
Which TWO of the following are examples of project constraints? (Choose two.)
A project manager is estimating activity durations for a software development project. The team has historical data from similar projects, but the current project involves new tech…
In a project to implement a new customer relationship management (CRM) system, the business analyst needs to understand the current workflows and identify areas for improvement. Wh…
A project is in the monitoring and controlling phase. The project manager calculates the cost performance index (CPI) as 0.8 and the schedule performance index (SPI) as 1.0. The pr…
A business analyst is using a requirements management tool to store and track requirements. During a review, the BA notices that two stakeholders have conflicting requirements for…
Related certifications
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