Do I need to report PDUs for CAPM?
I am confused about the PDU (Professional Development Unit) system. Once I have the CAPM, do I need to constantly track hours? Is this the same system as the PMP? I want to know what I am signing up f...
How long should I study for CAPM?
I am working a full-time job and studying for the CAPM in the evenings. How many hours a week should I be putting in? I have been doing about 5 hours a week, but I feel like progress is extremely slow...
How many hours of study are realistic?
I am seeing numbers all over the place. Some say 50 hours, some say 200. What is a realistic number of hours for someone with basic project coordination experience? I want to set a goal that doesn't b...
Does the CAPM require a college degree?
I keep looking at the eligibility requirements and I am getting confused. Does the CAPM absolutely require a secondary degree, or is a high school diploma sufficient? I do not have a college degree, a...
How to handle Agile virtual team conflicts
I am practicing for the PMP and keep failing the Agile virtual team questions. Specifically, the scenarios involving dashboard issues and communication breakdowns between time zones. What is the stand...
Does the current CAPM cover Agile?
I am looking at the exam content outline and I am confused about the balance between Waterfall and Agile. Does the CAPM actually include Agile methodology in depth, or is it just a basic mention? I wa...
Is the 49 process chart necessary for 2026?
I know the 49 processes were a huge part of the old PMBOK. Is it still worth memorizing them for the 2026 exam, or is it better to focus on the mindset? I am finding it difficult to reconcile the proc...
How to get a company to pay for PgMP?
I have decided I want to go for the PgMP, but the exam fee and prep materials are expensive. Has anyone successfully convinced their employer to sponsor this? What arguments did you use? Did you frame...
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. ...
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...
