Hello, I am 75% through the CPMAI course and cannot help thinking about the exam. The course is so terminology laden that I am getting a bit panicked about what the exam will be like. Is there a comprehensive practice exam that is available? I plan on going through all of the quizzes again but I know that is not the same as a fresh practice exam. Are there many of the "select all that apply" types of questions? If so are those weighted in such a way that if you miss one out of the total correct options that you will not get the entire thing marked wrong? Example- 4 correct selections but I only selected 3-- would the entire question get marked wrong or only 25%. I am looking for some direction, as I am feeling a bit lost when it comes to preparing for the exam. I appreciate any help. Thank you Saving Changes...
Here is the prompt I used after I uploaded the slides. I did the slides in relelvant sections as if you upload all of them it won't reference all of them
Review the attached slides and create a exam of 25 questions that are comprised of True and False, Multiple choice, select all that apply questions and add real world scenarios with multiple choice answers to fully test my knowledge. Provide the correct answers separate from the questions in a study guide format that references or links to the slide
Hi Cherri,
Congratulations on passing the exam - that is fantastic! I am still deciding whether I want to take the course and the exam myself. Do you feel it has been valuable for your work?
Could you also share the ChatGPT prompt you used for your exam preparation - it would be really helpful! Thank you! Saving Changes...
I feel your panic. I'm 90% through and am worried about remembering everything I learned 4 weeks ago. I wrote out every slide and 12 pens and two books later and overwhelmed with having to read it all again.
Hi Cherri.
I am also preparing for the CPMAI. What textbooks did you use? Have you completed the exam>
Regards. Harvey Saving Changes...
Set Let AungPrinciple Lead of Data Science and AI| Data Science for Good AsiaMyanmar, Myanmar
Aug 01, 2025 8:27 AM
Replying to Mohmaed ElTawous
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you can find some exam questions on Udemy. I have purchased them and they seem helpful.
Below is the response from the Chatbot on the PMI page on how much time I have available to take to CPMAI exam after starting the course: You'll have 90 days from the purchase date to finish the course and take the exam. You'll also have access to the learning materials for those 90 days, plus 30 days after you're done with the course.
You can take the CPMAI exam once: • you finish the course and • score at least 70% in the course. If you do not pass the exam, you'll have 2 retake attempts at no cost within these 90 days. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jun 24, 2025 4:38 PM
Replying to Jennifer Giaimo
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I appreciate that you were able to take the exam under different conditions - without proctoring and with access to notes. While I agree that understanding core concepts is essential, I cannot ignore the many terms that exist in the course along with other topics that may stray away from the absolute core, that would be free reign to add in the exam
This course is exceptionally terminology-heavy, with many similar-sounding terms and concepts that can be easily confused under pressure. The shift to a proctored format creates additional challenges that weren't part of your testing experience. Having access to notes of course would be a great help as it isn't about searching for answers during the exam - it's about having that safety net to reduce anxiety and help maintain focus on demonstrating actual knowledge rather than fighting test anxiety.
The proctoring environment itself presents obstacles for me personally. Being monitored creates an initial adjustment period that eats into valuable exam time, and the unfamiliar setting adds unnecessary stress that can impact performance regardless of preparation level.
My main concern is the lack of clear study guidance for this terminology-intensive course. Without specific direction on which concepts to prioritize or focus areas to streamline my preparation, I'm struggling to study efficiently because now I feel like I need to know every detail since there is not any guidance. I'd appreciate any specific insights you might have about particular areas or types of terminology that proved most important, given the course's scope.
Jennifer, I totally understand your point of view and concern especially that you're not used to the PMI proctored exam environment so this could be challenging if it's your first time.
All I can say is you should have a deep understanding of all concepts. I don't think memorizing would have helped me a lot in the exam unless the exam questions changed since I took the exam. Keep us posted! Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 03, 2025 3:08 PM
Replying to Cornelius Johnson
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After studying all of July, I passed the exam yesterday.
Like Cherri and Navnit, I also used Generative AI (ChatGPT and Claude in my case) to study for the exam. I relied heavily on 20-25 question quizzes on each phase using the course slides and meditated on any areas my quiz results showed I was weak in.
Hope everyone currently in the study grind has success on test day.
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