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CAPM Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (CAPM). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

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Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

180 min

Questions

150

Exam Code

CAPM

Domains

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1. Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts (36%)
2. Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies (17%)
3. Agile Frameworks/Methodologies (20%)
4. Business Analysis Frameworks (27%)

Domain 1

36%

Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

PM principles, project life cycle, roles, and organizational influences

Topics to Master

Project vs program vs portfolio
Project life cycle and development approaches
Project manager and team member roles
Organizational structures (functional, matrix, projectized)
Enterprise environmental factors and OPAs
Ethics and professional responsibility

Domain 2

17%

Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies

When and how to use predictive approaches, schedules, and controls

Topics to Master

Predictive vs adaptive selection criteria
Project management plan and schedule
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Critical path and schedule network diagrams
Change control and baselines
Performance measurement and reporting

Domain 3

20%

Agile Frameworks/Methodologies

Adaptive approaches, iterations, and agile planning components

Topics to Master

When to use adaptive approaches
Iteration and release planning
Adaptive project controls and documentation
Components of an adaptive plan
Task management and backlog refinement
Scrum roles, events, and artifacts

Domain 4

27%

Business Analysis Frameworks

BA roles, requirements, stakeholder communication, and product roadmaps

Topics to Master

Business analyst roles and responsibilities
Stakeholder communication techniques
Requirements gathering and elicitation
Product roadmaps and prioritization
Methodology influence on BA processes
Requirements validation through delivery

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CAPM Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (CAPM). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

Download PDF Notes

Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

180 min

Questions

150

Exam Code

CAPM

Domains

Quick Navigation

Jump to a specific exam domain

1. Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts (36%)
2. Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies (17%)
3. Agile Frameworks/Methodologies (20%)
4. Business Analysis Frameworks (27%)

Domain 1

36%

Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

PM principles, project life cycle, roles, and organizational influences

Topics to Master

Project vs program vs portfolio
Project life cycle and development approaches
Project manager and team member roles
Organizational structures (functional, matrix, projectized)
Enterprise environmental factors and OPAs
Ethics and professional responsibility

Domain 2

17%

Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies

When and how to use predictive approaches, schedules, and controls

Topics to Master

Predictive vs adaptive selection criteria
Project management plan and schedule
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Critical path and schedule network diagrams
Change control and baselines
Performance measurement and reporting

Domain 3

20%

Agile Frameworks/Methodologies

Adaptive approaches, iterations, and agile planning components

Topics to Master

When to use adaptive approaches
Iteration and release planning
Adaptive project controls and documentation
Components of an adaptive plan
Task management and backlog refinement
Scrum roles, events, and artifacts

Domain 4

27%

Business Analysis Frameworks

BA roles, requirements, stakeholder communication, and product roadmaps

Topics to Master

Business analyst roles and responsibilities
Stakeholder communication techniques
Requirements gathering and elicitation
Product roadmaps and prioritization
Methodology influence on BA processes
Requirements validation through delivery

Continue Your Prep

Free CertStud resources for CAPM

Study Notes Exam Study Plan Start Practice Test