Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Professional (PMP)

Number of Scored Questions 135 175

Number of pretest (unscored) 15 25

Questions

Question Type Multiple Choice

Time Allowed 3 hours 4 hours

Educational Background Secondary Diploma Four year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent)

Required Project Management 1500 hours of work on a project team OR Minimum 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during
Experience 23 hours of formal project management education which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing the project

Project Management Not Needed 35 hours of formal project management education

Education
Exam Fee for CBT 185 Pounds for PMI Members 340 Pounds for PMI members
250 Pounds for non members 465 Pounds for non members

Mainteance Requirement Re-exam after 5 years for recertification Collect 60 PDUs within 3-year cycle

Fifth Edition Chapter 3: Project Management Processes 15%

Fifth Edition Chapter 4: Project Integration Management 12%
Fifth Edition Chapter 5: Project Scope Management 11%
Fifth Edition Chapter 6: Project Time Management 12% Initiation 13%
Fifth Edition Chapter 7: Project Cost Management 7% Planning 24%
Topics covered Fifth Edition Chapter 8: Project Quality Management 6% Executing 30%
Fifth Edition Chapter 9: Project Human Resources Management 8% Monitoring and Controlling 25%
Fifth Edition Chapter 10: Project Communications Management 6% Closing 8%
Fifth Edition Chapter 11: Project Risk Management 9%
Fifth Edition Chapter 12: Project Procurement Management 7%
Fifth Edition Chapter 13: Project Stakeholder Management 7%

The main difference between the two exams is the focus. Most of the CAPM questions are from the surface of the subject and about the processes. You can expect a lot of direct questions related to process
Comments input, tools and outputs. In the PMP exam, questions are more difficult and delve deep into the subject. You can expect several situation-based questions, where PMI wants to see whether a candidate can apply
PMBOK guidelines when deciding on a course of action.