How to handle the 'Agile' section if I've only done Waterfall?
I have spent five years in construction management (all Waterfall). I am studying for the CAPM and the Agile section feels like a different language. How do I conceptualize 'sprints' and 'backlogs' wh...
Is the CAPM too theoretical?
Everything in the CAPM prep feels so theoretical. In my job, projects are chaotic, stakeholders change their minds daily, and budgets are cut without warning. Will passing this exam actually make me a...
My company won't pay for the CAPM
My boss thinks the CAPM is 'just for students' and refuses to cover the exam fee. Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you justify the cost to your employer? I want to frame it as something that w...
How much do I need to know about the PMBOK 7th edition?
I am hearing that the exam is heavily based on the 7th edition, but some people are still using guides from the 6th edition. Is it safe to just use the 7th? I do not want to spend money on books that ...
CAPM vs Google Project Management Certificate
I am confused. I finished the Google certificate on Coursera, but now people are telling me to get the CAPM. Are they the same thing? Should I list both on my resume or is the CAPM going to replace th...
Did you feel 'tricked' by the CAPM questions?
I am taking some practice exams and I feel like the questions are designed to trick me rather than test my knowledge. There are always two answers that look correct. Is the real exam like this? How do...
Finding a study buddy for CAPM
Does anyone want to form a study group for the CAPM? I am finding it hard to stay motivated on my own. Maybe we can do a weekly sync on Zoom to go over the tricky Agile vs Waterfall hybrid questions. ...
Is the CAPM enough for a remote PM role?
All the remote PM jobs I see require 3+ years of experience. Can I use the CAPM as a substitute for experience, or am I just screaming into the void? I really need to work remotely for family reasons,...
How long is the validity of a CAPM?
I just got my CAPM. Does it expire? Do I need to keep doing PDUs like the PMP folks, or is it a 'set it and forget it' situation? I am planning to move to the PMP in about three years, so I wa...
Dealing with scope creep in practice questions
I am finding that in the practice scenarios for the CAPM, the 'correct' answer usually involves documentation, but in my actual job, we just talk it out in Slack. How do I bridge that gap for the exam...
