

#CAPM AND PMP DIFFERENCE PROFESSIONAL#
Candidates will need to answer the questions based on the knowledge gained by studying the PMBOK® Guide as well as their professional experience. It consists of 200 multiple choice questions to be answered in 4 hours. Candidates are required to pick a correct answer from among 4 choices for each question.

This exam is generally considered as a difficult exam. Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing the project.Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing the project.The minimal requirements for a candidate to be eligible for the PMP Exam are: The PMP Exam syllabus is based on the PMBOK® Guide 5th edition together with a list of project management skills and knowledge as outlined in the PMP Examination Content Outline. The PMP credential is a very popular for project managers and practitioners in the US (where PMP originates) and the Asia. The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam is also administrated by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 1984. Read here for detailed CAPM® Certification cost and study resources. There is no PDU requirements for CAPM® holders. The CAPM® exam costs $225 / $300 for PMI members / non-PMI members. The CAPM® Certification credential is valid for only 5 years and the only way to renew the CAPM® credential is to take the CAPM® exam again. They will also be able to “pre-study” for the PMP exam as the PMP exam is also partly based on the PMBOK® Guide. Candidates will be able to pass the CAPM® exam by studying the PMBOK® Guide only.īy taking and passing the CAPM® Certification exam, holders will be able to demonstration their dedication in the field of project management. The CAPM® exam is generally considered to be much less difficult than the PMP exam. Candidates are required to pick a correct answer from among 4 choices for each question. The CAPM® exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions to be answered in 3 hours. – At least 1,500 hours experience OR – 23 hours of project management education The minimal requirements for a candidate to be eligible for the CAPM® Exam are:Ī secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent)

The CAPM® Exam syllabus is largely based on the project management publication by PMI – A Guide of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), currently in the 5th edition (published in January 2013). The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) Certification Exam is introduced by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2003 as an entry level certification for project management practitioners and students.
