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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
How much math is on the CAPM?
I am honestly terrified of math. Is there a lot of heavy calculation on the CAPM? I know about EVM, but are there other complex formulas I need to memorize? I have a calculator phobia and I am really ...
Can I switch from CAPM to PMP mid-study?
I have enough hours for the PMP but I was going to do the CAPM first to build confidence. Now I am thinking maybe I should just go straight for the PMP. Is that a mistake? If I am already studying the...
What happens if I fail the CAPM?
The prospect of failing the CAPM exam is really stressing me out. Does PMI let you retake it immediately? Is there a waiting period? I just need to know what the worst case scenario looks like so I ca...
Is CAPM enough for a Junior PM role?
I have seen some posts saying that even for junior roles, people expect a PMP now. Is the industry inflating? Will the CAPM be ignored in a pile of resumes that have the PMP? I want to manage my expec...
How to memorize the ITTOs
The Inputs, Tools, Techniques, and Outputs are killing me. There are way too many to memorize by heart. Is there a trick to this, or is it just rote memorization? Please tell me there is a more logica...
