How to Pass the New CAPM Exam

Introduction

• The presentation provides a study plan to become CAPM certified in 8 weeks.
• Study plan and resources available for free at alvinthepm.com.
• Encouragement to engage with a community for support.

Key to Passing CAPM Exam

• Focus on the "CAPM Exam Content Outline."
• Exam content divided into domains:
  • 35% on project management fundamentals
  • 27% on business analysis frameworks
  • 20% on agile
  • 17% on predictive approaches
• Apply the Pareto 80/20 rule:
  • Focus on project management fundamentals and business analysis (60% of exam).

Study Resources

• Free Notion study template available with:
  • CAPM certification visualization
  • Countdown to exam day
  • Study notes organized by domain
• Use color-coding in Notion for understanding concepts:
  • Green for understood
  • Red for needs review

8-Week Study Plan

Phase 1: Establishing the Groundwork

• Weeks 1-2:
  • Complete an exam prep course (e.g. Joseph Phillips' CAPM Course on Udemy).
  • Fast forward sections 23-44 in the course as they are irrelevant.
  • Use Notion template to organize study notes.
• Week 3:
  • Submit PMI application.
  • Read "Agile Practice Guide" and "PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition."

Phase 2: Practice and Pivot

• Weeks 4-6:
  • Start practicing questions using Pocket Prep:
    • Utilize modes such as "Question of the Day," "Quick 10 Quiz," and "Build Your Own Quiz."
  • Use PrepCast CAPM Simulator for full-length practice exams on weekends.

Phase 3: The Sprint

• Weeks 7-8:
  • Continue using Pocket Prep to refine knowledge.
  • Maintain an exam log for weaknesses.
  • Review all notes and refocus on weak areas.

Day of the Exam

• Exam is 3 hours long with 150 questions, over a minute per question.
• 10-minute break after the first 75 questions; review flagged questions before break.
• Consider taking the exam in a physical testing center to avoid technical issues.

Conclusion

• Following the plan should ensure success on the first attempt.
• Emphasis on the impact of CAPM certification on career.
• Encouragement to believe in oneself and use available resources.