CAPM Exam Prep Syllabus
Pre-work: Introduction and pre-class assessment:
- Receive PM Educate login credentials and instructions.
- Receive PMI membership login
- Login to PM Educate (https://www.pmeducate.com) and PMI.org platforms to verify access.
- Download syllabus from https://www.pmeducate.com
- Review introductory material and CAPM exam content outline at: https://www.pmeducate.com
- Download and review CAPM handbook: https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/generic-certification-handbook-sixteen-translations.pdf?rev=a60650e78a6c4b909694a93a2cbfb799&sc_lang_temp=en
- Review student walkthrough video at https://www.pmeducate.com
Week 1: Attend live instructor kickoff, complete assigned readings and related tests
- Read The Standard for Project Management all sections
- Complete Test 1
Week 2: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 1, Sections 2.1-2.3
- Complete Test 2
Week 3: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 2.4
- Complete Test 3
Week 4: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 2.5, 2.6
- Complete Test 4
Week 5: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 2.7, 2.8
- Complete Test 5
Week 6: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 3.1 – 3.6
- Complete Test 6
Week 7: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Sections 4.1 – 4.2
- Complete Test 7
Week 8: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Sections 4.3 – 4.6
- Complete Test 8
Week 9: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read PMBOK (R) Guide, 7th Edition, 2021, Sections Appendix X2-X4
- Complete Test 9
Week 10: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read the Agile Practice Guide
- Complete Agile Practice Guide test
Week 11: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read the Business Analysis for Practitioners Guide
- Complete the Business Analysis for Practitioners Guide test
Week 12: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read the Business Analysis for Practitioners Guide
- Complete the Business Analysis for Practitioners Guide test
Week 13: Complete assigned readings below and related test, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
- Read the PMI Guide for Business Analysis Chapters 4-9
- Complete the PMI Guide for Business Analysis test
Week 14: Complete comprehensive exams 1-4, attend live instructor office hours (optional)
Week 15: Complete class course survey. Apply for CAPM and schedule CAPM exam.
Week 16-17: Take PMI CAPM Exam.