Hello all! What is the best way to prepare to take the CAPM exam? So far I have gone through the whole Project Management Basics Course and keep failing the practice test. I have started making my own flash cards but the content is LONG so that is taking me forever. What worked for you? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Maggie
I highly recommend the following:
1) Go through the PMI Guide.
2) Purchase and Study Rita Mulcahy CAPM Exam Prep Book.
3) Do simulation exams. A good resource for this is PM Prep Cast.
In my opinion, the course alone won't be enough to prepare you for the exam.
RK
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1 reply by Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
Jan 27, 2025 1:00 AM
Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
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Maggie,
I agree with Rami K.
Golam
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Phil AkinwaleProject Management & Leadership Speaker, Coach, Trainer & Author| PRAIZIONMesa, Az, United States
Maggie - I have taken the CAPM exam TWICE. 2011 and 2016. I renewed in 2021 and have consistently trained CAPM differently from the PMP. I can tell you without a doubt, the PMBOK Guide SIXTH Edition will greatly help you. Saving Changes...
Maggie - Can you provide an update on what worked for you?
I am having the same issue. Completed the coarse (except the practice exam portion). I have read the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition. Have studied a stack of homemade flashcards.
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1 reply by Cian Camplisson
Jun 01, 2022 7:45 AM
Cian Camplisson
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Hi Rachael,
I passed my CAPM a few months back and wrote about it (https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...-experience--). I think the best thing to do is focus on the areas you aren't passing on and really go in depth with your study. Personally, I didn't use the PMBOK, however I watched Ricardo Vargas a great video covering the PMBOK 6th edition. I just took practice questions and reviewed my notes every day. I made notes on the areas I found hard and reviewed them constantly. I also used the PocketPrep app.
All the best with your exam!
Cian.
Maggie - Can you provide an update on what worked for you?
I am having the same issue. Completed the coarse (except the practice exam portion). I have read the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition. Have studied a stack of homemade flashcards.
Hi Rachael,
I passed my CAPM a few months back and wrote about it (https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...-experience--). I think the best thing to do is focus on the areas you aren't passing on and really go in depth with your study. Personally, I didn't use the PMBOK, however I watched Ricardo Vargas a great video covering the PMBOK 6th edition. I just took practice questions and reviewed my notes every day. I made notes on the areas I found hard and reviewed them constantly. I also used the PocketPrep app.
All the best with your exam!
Cian. Saving Changes...
David BowenSr. Cisco Collaboration Engineer| Non ProfitFl, United States
My CAPM plan consists of the following.
Feb 6-24 PMI Official CAPM Course
Feb 25-Mar 3 Read PMBOK 7th Edition
Mar 4-15 Exam Simulator Study and Fix weakest areas. (Rita Mulcahy 5th or Prep Cast)
MARCH 16-19 Exam Saving Changes...
Did you reach out your local chapter? Maybe they have some mentoring programs or study groups that can support your journey. Having a test prep buddy will help a lot.
Wishing you the best! Saving Changes...
Joshua NussbaumQuality Analyst| VerlandPittsburgh, PA, United States
Thanks for all the ideas! I'm just dipping my toe in the water and "I don't know what I don't know" at this point. Saving Changes...
I am planning to sit for this year's CAPM exam, and after reading the comments above it has given me some direction on how best to study. Thank you. Saving Changes...
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