CAPM Exam
The PMI has recently released a revised Examination Content Outline (ECO) for the CAPM exam, outlining the domains that will be covered on the exam and the proportion of questions from each domain. This update marks the first change to the ECO since 2018, which emphasizes the significance of understanding and preparing for these updates before taking the exam.

What do these changes entail, and how can one prepare for them? This article will explore the current updates and provide tips on how to prepare for the revised exam.

Why is PMI making changes to the CAPM Exam?

Periodic assessments are conducted by the PMI to evaluate the job duties and responsibilities of individuals working in project management positions. These evaluations aim to ensure that the CAPM exam accurately assesses the skills and knowledge required for these roles. The assessment process involves gathering data through market research, job task analysis, and identifying emerging trends in the field. Based on these results, PMI may update the CAPM exam to ensure that it remains significant to both professionals and the firms which recruit them.

What are the changes in the New CAPM Exam?

With the latest update to the CAPM Exam, we can expect some significant changes. The previous version of the exam heavily focused on memorizing the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth edition, which may have put some candidates at a disadvantage.

This PMBOK guide term will come frequently so lets see what exactly ,

Let’s see the differences and similarities in old and new CAPM Exam
Differences:

Old Format:

The old CAPM content of 2018 used to have 4 chapters in the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition.

These were:

Introduction to Project Management
Project Environment
Role of the Project Manager
10 Project Management Knowledge Areas
New Format:

The CAPM ECO for January 2023 has undergone a format change. It now aligns with the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition and comprises four domains:

Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts,
Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies,
Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
Business Analysis Frameworks.
Similarities:

Despite the change in format, the number of questions and time limit for the exam remains the same for both the old and new versions. Each exam has 150 questions to be completed within three hours and can be attempted at testing center or online.

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