Sam StevensOwner, Engagement Advisor, and Temperament Expert| Humble Pie SolutionsAustin, Texas, United States
I am looking to take my CAPM within the next 6 months. With the format overhaul of PMBOK, I was wondering if the most recent exam questions seek to capture the changed structure or still reflect the process group structure.
I simply do not know the level of impact the changes have on the current CAPM exam. Any informed recommendations are welcome.
I am aware that the PMP (and I assume CAPM) is not solely based on PMBOK. Thanks in advance. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I believe the current exam still heavily reflects the PMBOK 6th Edition so you should be good for your CAPM but as you said, it is not the only resource.
Another great and supplementary resource I would recommend is the Rita Mulcahy CAPM Exam Prep Book. Good Luck!
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1 reply by Sam Stevens
Jul 01, 2022 11:12 AM
Sam Stevens
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Thanks Rami - so in your opinion, studying PMBOK 6/Rita's book and taking CAPM exam this year, will my knowledge be "outdated" from a practical sense considering PMBOK 7 overhaul?
Hi Sam,
Personally, when I passed my CAPM earlier this year, I just used a CAPM prep course online. It covered exam specific material, and I found it a great way to get the 23 hours required. I then briefly read over the PMBoK to make sure I was confident with the material. As far as I can tell, the changes aren’t coming in until early 2023, so
you might be best trying to pass before then.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Beat of luck!
Cian.
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1 reply by Sam Stevens
Jul 01, 2022 12:34 PM
Sam Stevens
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Thanks Cian, I read your posts prior to taking the CAPM and found them quite useful for myself. Congrats on passing yours, I welcome any further recommendations.
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Sam StevensOwner, Engagement Advisor, and Temperament Expert| Humble Pie SolutionsAustin, Texas, United States
Jun 29, 2022 10:15 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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I believe the current exam still heavily reflects the PMBOK 6th Edition so you should be good for your CAPM but as you said, it is not the only resource.
Another great and supplementary resource I would recommend is the Rita Mulcahy CAPM Exam Prep Book. Good Luck!
Thanks Rami - so in your opinion, studying PMBOK 6/Rita's book and taking CAPM exam this year, will my knowledge be "outdated" from a practical sense considering PMBOK 7 overhaul? Saving Changes...
Sam StevensOwner, Engagement Advisor, and Temperament Expert| Humble Pie SolutionsAustin, Texas, United States
Jun 30, 2022 8:57 AM
Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani
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Rita's book
PMBOK
Thank you Abolfazi! Saving Changes...
Sam StevensOwner, Engagement Advisor, and Temperament Expert| Humble Pie SolutionsAustin, Texas, United States
Sam StevensOwner, Engagement Advisor, and Temperament Expert| Humble Pie SolutionsAustin, Texas, United States
Jul 01, 2022 10:39 AM
Replying to Cian Camplisson
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Hi Sam,
Personally, when I passed my CAPM earlier this year, I just used a CAPM prep course online. It covered exam specific material, and I found it a great way to get the 23 hours required. I then briefly read over the PMBoK to make sure I was confident with the material. As far as I can tell, the changes aren’t coming in until early 2023, so
you might be best trying to pass before then.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Beat of luck!
Cian.
Thanks Cian, I read your posts prior to taking the CAPM and found them quite useful for myself. Congrats on passing yours, I welcome any further recommendations. Saving Changes...
Sam StevensOwner, Engagement Advisor, and Temperament Expert| Humble Pie SolutionsAustin, Texas, United States
Thank you to each and everyone of your responses - just an update, I have a very clear understanding of how to move forward and am taking the advice you all gave here. With further research I saw that taking it by the end of the year is indeed the way to go. I'm excited and ready to get this milestone achieved!
Thank you to each and everyone of your responses - just an update, I have a very clear understanding of how to move forward and am taking the advice you all gave here. With further research I saw that taking it by the end of the year is indeed the way to go. I'm excited and ready to get this milestone achieved!
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