Passing CAPM in 3.5 weeks for $10 (+test taking tips!)
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- I just passed the CAPM exam, and it only took me 3.5 weeks and $10 (plus the test fee) to do so. In this video I'll go over some basics about CAPM, the study materials I used, what I would have done differently, my test taking experience, and lastly some general test-taking tips that are useful for both the CAPM as well as other standardized tests. Hopefully you'll find this useful, since there's no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to study strategies.
The CAPM certificate is an entry-level exam for those working in project management that is earned by passing the CAPM exam, a 3-hour long test. It mostly deals with project processes and terminology, which can seem intimidating at first. However, as long as you put in the time to learn and study, the CAPM test itself isn't terribly difficult.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Study materials
12:39 Taking the CAPM exam
17:44 Test-taking tips & tricks
23:16 Wrap-up
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They say third times a charm, am officially a Capm🎉🎉 for all my repeat test takers don't give up and don't be discouraged.
Passing the Capm is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself help like Mr Thomas
Really, you'll know him? I even thought i was the only one he has helped walk through the fears and falls of CAPM
Talking of help with Capm exams Thomas is a genius. I never believed it was possible to see my exam questions with the answer,his awesome🎉
I have sat for Capm for the 2nd time now and still failed, i guess Capm Certificate isn't meant for people like me😭
The exams are getting tougher everyday, i can't miss this opportunity I've heard a lot about his good works in the life of certified projects Managers across the states
I was really close to spending a lot of money on resources for CAPM Prep until I found this video. I followed your study plan instead. Paid $13 for the Joseph Phillips Course (took 4 weeks) and watched the Ricardo video a couple of times before the exam. Ended up passing above target in almost exam domain. Thank you so much for making this video, super helpful!
Congrats on passing! These kinds of exams always have super overpriced "trainings" and classes attached
Hi there did the course material not affect you since it is apparently based on the 6th edition ?
Do you reccommend that I wait for the new version of the CAPM exam or take this one?
@@BeconFire Hello,I was wondering if you had to memorize all terms mentioned at the end of the course by Joseph Philips.I believe there are like 600.
Thanks for posting this - very helpful summation and encouragement!
I'm currently going through the Joseph Philips course, finding it effective at 1.5 speed. I skip note-taking, instead downloading transcripts into Word. I search and highlight instances where he emphasizes, "You better know this for the exam!"
Congratulations, thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much for this video; you made this study process intuitive and easily digestible.
Thank you!
Amazing! Thank you! I work in mortgage currently & had to take the NMLS exam several months ago, passed first time, which was also 3 hrs & I hear a lot of commonalities here. Highly recommend to take multiple practice exams for endurance, like Bec said, also there was an audio I listened to consistently, so something I'll do here is make an audio for myself going over the terms & listening to that throughout the day. It was amazing to be able to make dinner, go for a walk, & just go about your day while passively letting things set in. I'd also made an entire doc & added comments etc. Literally all the tips she's giving I got for my NMLS exam, which many fail the first time, Bec speaks facts!
Thank you so much for sharing! I was about to spend $350 on the prep-course. Appreciate your videos :)
Thank you very much for this video. I have bought Joseph Phillips course and have already started it (other YT videos also recommended this course). I hope that I can get my certificate in a month or two following your guidance. I admit though that I have a leg up since I previously had my PMP in 2005-2008 timeframe. For those of you that don't know, if you do get your CAPM it is an advantage in getting your PMP as "Earning your CAPM certification means automatically meeting the 35 hours of project management education and training required to sit for the PMP exam."
Excellent proved information. Very precise knowledge to nail this exam. The best video for me so far in last 8 years. Great job.
Thank you :)
Thank you Bec for helping me to pass my CAMP exam Above Target on my first try and to save some money!
Happy to help!
Great insight, thank you!
Really nice video and also very good tips on how to evaluate and respond to the exam questions. I'm looking forward to take my CAPM exam soon. Keep up the great work 👍
Glad it was helpful!
You are really smart. Excellent job!
I passed last week. Your chill vibe really helped and thanks.
Congratulations! Glad this helped
Fantastic video!
Probably the most genuine video on CAPM, I have seen so far. Quite motivating and process oriented. Would it be possible for you to share some links on the resources for CAPM based on 7th edition for 2024?
thank you for the advice. very helpful
Thank you for your advice and tips.
First and foremost, thank you so much for this video. Also, congratulations on passing. I am in a situation where I have been working as a PM for about a year. I am interviewing for a new job a few days from now. During the phone interview they had mentioned that they would like to pay for my CAPM certification. This is good in a way but it also puts pressure on me because if I fail I would imagine it would look really bad. I usually score really high on exams where I have unlimited time but I am usually the last one to finish. I am a very slow test taker. It seems like if the test is timed my mind scrambles and I think about that throughout the exam rather than the content. My plan is to study tirelessly so everything is in my head thoroughly to give e more confidence when I actually take it. I haven't even gotten a job offer yet and I am stressing which indicates how my mind works. I really want this job and I like that they are willing to pay for my certification which I know will be beneficial to me. Are there any prerequisites to taking the exam? If you had opted to take the test in person how far away would you have to have traveled?
Thanks for this advice. I appreciate the time it took to do this and your knowledge and encouragement.
The CAPM has no prerequisites except I think you need a high school diploma or GED, so it's great for beginners. I don't think failing would look too bad - lots of companies sponsor much more difficult exams. Although the company might not pay for a second attempt, it really depends where you work
Thank You for that video, much appreciated! Hope You are doing well!
Thank you!
Thank you for this vid and info!
I am glad to find this video!!! Thanks for all those amazing tips…. Save not only money, but most important it saves time! Definitely the official PMI CAPM prep online course do not worth 350 dollars ! Maybe not even 10 dollars 😢
Thank you for the vid, take my CAPM exam tomorrow. Hopefully, all these tips work out and my studying will pay off. Congrats on your success as well!
how did you do? awesome i hope
Thank you for this valuable video.
Loved that "recommended" at 0:48.
fantastic video for me, thanks
Passed today! Thanks for the tips!
Congratulations!
What's the Pass mark for capm exam or how many questions have to be correct out of 150?
Great video- thorough but not overly detailed. It provided a great outline of what to expect and how to prepare. Question: Is this certification appropriate for mid-career types looking to change direction? Or is it for college grads / younger workers. Seems like it has broad application within various industries (healthcare, tech, construction, insurance etc). Thank you for taking the time to break it down for the rest of us and congrats on your success.
I'm not an expert, but I think it's more for younger/early career people. But if you're trying to show interest in project management it could still help
Exactly what i needed
Glad you found it helpful!
Ready to start studying
Very helpful. Greetings from Ireland
PMI has changed the pattern and I think syllabus as well. Kindly make a video again for CAPM. Thanks 👍🏻😊
Passing without PMBOK? That's Awesome!!!
Thank you!
Great videoooooo :)
Thank you!!
Thanks, helpful
Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for the great video, the advice helps!! May I ask, on the CAPM exam, are there any scenario questions or is it mainly understanding the concepts and terminology?
From what I remember there weren't many scenario questions
When bec makes a video she needs to add disclaimers that she's an undercover genius😂😂❤
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thanks for your video, you are 100% correct. this course is not so intutive and confusing. Mostly seems like bunch of terminology thrown with every concept without any explaination. Can you please share your notes?
Thanks
First of all, thanks a lot for the video. you really simplified the process of taking the CAPM and motivated me to go for it. Secondly, does the same technique work since they updated to the 7th edition PMBOK and the Joseph Phillips course is based around the 6th edition?
I'm honestly not sure when it comes to the 7th edition PMBOK. I would definitely take a prep course tailored to that one since there were pretty big changes
Passing the CAPM test is when you study hard, if you can’t study or you don't have time for your studies l'd advise you get yourself a help like Mr Willard
People keep talking about Willard all over
CZcams, he must be a very awesome help
I studied for months and couldn't pass, I guess passing is a blessing
CAPM TEST might seem so tough to pass but studying very hard is a very vital skill to win trust me
Everyone has their own way, Willard worked for me and studying didn't
I've taken the test for the 4th time and yet I
failed, I really studied hard enough each time,
please I need Mr Willard info😫
Thank you so much for the great vid! Can you please indicate if you were given a notepad and calculator either in application form or physical form for the online exam.
Also, are you able to go back on questions once answered? How much would you suggest spending on each question, a minute or two tops?
I don't remember if you get a notepad or calculator - there might be a simple online calculator. You can go back to questions once answered though, I think the test is design so you get 2-3 minutes per question.
Thanks for the advice! I am planning to take CAPM test, hopefully this week. Btw you look cute tho🥰
What are the benefits of passing? What kind of careers can I go into or what kind business could I start? Or what kind of job will it get me?
In the udmity course their so many flash card, would you say that they are super important to memorized?
thank you for this video, i was so confused on how to prep for the exam. i'm planning on taking the exam on jan 2023 but they're actually changing the exam and it's not based on the PMBOK Guide - Sixth Edition anymore! so do u still think that i should take the same course u did? or should i search more
It's important to take a course for the current exam, so the course I took may no longer be the best option. I'd do some research and see if you can find what other people have said about the new exam
Amazing video, Bec. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm taking my CAPM in 6 days. I'm having a hard time understanding whether I've done enough or not.
Particularly, what do you mean when you say "they will ask not the basics but the 2nd level questions?" Could you provide an example? Thank you again
Glad it was helpful! By 2nd level questions, I mean you won't be asked what an acronym stands for, but will be asked more about the steps of processes or what will/won't be included in part of a project
@@BeconFire thank you so much for replying! Makes sense. I’m doing the exams from the Udemy course now and I really hope the exam isn’t like this ahah
I don’t think I can get all these ITTOs in my head.
I found the quizzes with examples much better.
@@claudiasilva9318 Hi Claudia, I would be appearing for CAPM in 3 weeks. Could you recommend any book you preferred during your studies?
@@claudiasilva9318 hi claudia can you please guide how you prepare and which course and exam practice quizzes you took
Thanks for the video, do you think it is possible to complete the Google Project Management certificate course offered by Couresera and then take the CAPM exam straight after and have a good chance at passing?
did you do it?
Thanks for your video! I'm currently about 50% of the way thru Joseph's Udemy course. I'm honestly having a hard to connecting/learning some of the content. Do you have any other tips/resources?
Honestly my best tip is to power through and take thorough notes to review later. It's not the kind of material you really "connect" with, unfortunately
@@BeconFire Great video and information! I too found Joseph’s Udemy course and joined it a couple days ago. I’m just doing a little research before I get everything set up to start studying. I found that Alvinthepm had some good info as well. Thank you.
I get know about this course today what is the difference between 6 and 7 edition
Hi there. Thank you for the video, did you feel the need to take continuous notes during the Udemy course?
I'd recommend taking thorough notes - there's a lot of material covered quickly
thank you so much for the video, i'm new arrival to the US, have "no experiance" in project manegments, do you think i can pass the exam depending on the steps you recommended in the video? i want to prepare myself to work in this field after getting the certificate
CAPM is for beginners in project management, so I think you can pass. The exam is updating in January 2023 though, so make sure you take a course geared towards the new exam
@@BeconFire So, the course you advise in the video is not longer suitable? It is not longer usefull? is there an update of it? thanks
just curious, why did you take and pass the GMAT if you weren't going into law ? thanks for the crisp overview it was very helpful.
The LSAT is for law school. The GMAT is for graduate school in general. Mainly master degrees.
So the recommended course is on the 6th edition and now we’re on 7th and Udemy doesn’t have a lot of courses with many ratings yet. Now what?
Hi Will the Joseph Phillips Udemy course still up to date since now there is a seventh edition of the PMBOK and some exams have had changes. If it is not up to date can you recommend a course to me for the 7th edition for CAPM?
can any one guide if the course mentioned in the video is still relevant for 7th edition?
Thank you for the video and your experience, it is very useful. I have a question regarding joseph phillips course on udemy as it says it does cost 100 dollars not 10. Is there any promo codes you used?
Thank you
His course goes on sale randomly. I paid $12 for it.
What's the Pass mark for capm exam or how many questions have to be correct p
Out of 150?
which course i can choose?
How does the CAPM exam compare to the GMAT exam?
Were you able to land a job w a capm? & if so was a decent wage?
i got the capm but can you guide how to gain experience and start a career in pm
No physical certificate?
can u please pass the course link?
what about the compulsory "Project Management Basics - An Official PMI Online Course" ? because PMI mandates "Have at least 23 contact hours of project management education completed before the exam (PMI’s online Project Management Basics course can help fulfill this requirement)"
Have you taken the GMAT too?
Do you know anything about the capm course on pmi. I need 23 hours, I believe that is how I get them right? Or is the Udemy course good enough?
The Udemy course will fulfill the 23 PDU needed
@Bec On Fire Hi Bec.
Does 23hrs course of udemy by Philips will satisfy 23hrs of Pdu's right ?
Is it possible to use same course code
Me and my friend ??? Or we need to purchase seperate udemy courses of Philips
Not sure about separate course codes. But the Udemy course will fulfill the 23 PDUs needed
Did you do all the terms from the Udemy course?. There is a lot in each section and was wondering how you approached all the terms.
Definitely write the terms down, especially if the meaning isn't obvious - a lot of questions rely on knowing the vocabulary and terminology of the PMI
@@BeconFire Thank you so much
Hi Bec. Do you plan to take PMP? Any thoughts which is best, CAPM or PMP?
I plan to take the PMP test in a few months. They are very different - CAPM is for beginners and easier. PMP is much more difficult but also more respected
@@BeconFire if you pass the PMP then you have CAPM and PMP. Do you plan to maintain and renew both of them?
After passing the CAPM did you got a project manager job?
Please advice for me on which to take, CAPM or PMP?
@@jaiparwhat did you find out?
the Joseph Phillips course is $89 now. ahhh. good on him.
I'd check again in a few days, it's almost always on sale for $25 max
$15 for me 😊
now that the exam is based off of the 7th edition, do you think I can still use this method?
I don't know how much it changed for the 7th edition but I think so. Joseph Philips course should get updated and I believe Ricardo Vargas updates his videos as well
An eligibility criterion to take the CAPM exam is to have at least 23 contact hours of project management education completed before the exam (according to the PMI website). Do we not need to submit proof of that completion to take the exam? Does the Udemy course fulfill the requirement?
Hi sakar i have the same doubt
Do you think this will still be helpful since they changed the exam in middle 2023?
The Udemy course she recommends by Joseph Phillips, was updated to reflect the PMI CAPM exam changes in 2023. Everything she says in this video is still very much valid. Fantastic advice.
Do I need to make the exam fee payment right after submitting my capm exam application or do I need to wait to receive approval of my application and then do the payment ? Plz clarify
I think it's right after submitting the application. Most applications are approved right away (mine was), only a few get audited
@@BeconFire I have filled my application, but they haven't even asked to upload any document for proof .
Do we have pay fees for the 23 hours PDU course separately or it comes for free with the examination fee ? Plz clarify
You have to pay separately
@@BeconFire the 23hr course in udemy by Philips is eligible to satisfy CAPM exam right?
@@s20fe99 yes it is
How did you manage to pay just $10? I followed your link and it says $89.99 :/.
Does Udemy course satisfy the second pre requisite for CAPM exam? It says 23 hrs of project management education
Can anyone please help?
I believe it says it qualifies for 25 hours so I would say yes.
The course does - there's a course code you input on the PMI website
@@austinsullivan6609 thank you
@@BeconFire thank you
CAPM prep course by Joseph Phillips on Udemy costs €169.99 not $10!
If you wait a few days it will probably go on sale again. Udemy tends to have really high 'base' prices but then constantly sell courses at 80-90% off
lol why is the udemy course like $110 now-----
You passed CAPM exam and still do not know what PMBok stands for? This is what is wrong with certifications. Just because you get a certification, doesn't mean you know your shit! Paper certifications aren't a sign that you will be successful at your job.
example of questions you might get:
Which of the following is a tool or technique used in the "Develop Project Charter" process?
a) Decomposition
b) Project schedule network diagrams
c) Expert judgment
d) Resource leveling
The critical path in a project network diagram is the:
a) Longest path with the least amount of total float.
b) Shortest path with the least amount of total float.
c) Longest path with the most amount of total float.
d) Shortest path with the most amount of total float.
A stakeholder is best defined as:
a) A person or organization who is actively involved in the project or whose interests may be affected by the project.
b) The project manager's immediate supervisor.
c) A person or organization providing funding for the project.
d) A person or organization responsible for project quality control.
Which of the following processes involves identifying, documenting, and managing stakeholder expectations and requirements?
a) Control Stakeholder Engagement
b) Identify Stakeholders
c) Plan Stakeholder Engagement
d) Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
The formula for calculating the Earned Value (EV) is:
a) Planned Value (PV) multiplied by Actual Cost (AC)
b) Actual Cost (AC) divided by Planned Value (PV)
c) Budget at Completion (BAC) divided by Planned Value (PV)
d) Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) divided by Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS)
just incase:
Which of the following is a tool or technique used in the "Develop Project Charter" process?
Answer: c) Expert judgment
The critical path in a project network diagram is the:
Answer: a) Longest path with the least amount of total float.
A stakeholder is best defined as:
Answer: a) A person or organization who is actively involved in the project or whose interests may be affected by the project.
Which of the following processes involves identifying, documenting, and managing stakeholder expectations and requirements?
Answer: c) Plan Stakeholder Engagement
The formula for calculating the Earned Value (EV) is:
Answer: d) Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) divided by Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS)
Hi John, is this CAPM or PMP questions?
@@cutiepiesam5682 CAMP
who is Mr Willard?
Omg I am your 1000th subscriber. 🫡
Hooray! Thank you
@@BeconFire You are welcome 💚 keep up the good work.