CAPM is defined by PMI’s Exam Content Outline across four areas. This is a plain-English summary with approximate weightings; the official ECO is authoritative.
| # | Content area | Approx. weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts | ~36% |
| 2 | Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies | ~17% |
| 3 | Agile Frameworks and Methodologies | ~20% |
| 4 | Business Analysis Frameworks | ~27% |
1 — Fundamentals and core concepts
Roles, project lifecycles, key terminology (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, stakeholders), and the work breakdown structure.
2 — Predictive, plan-based methodologies
Planning and managing a traditional, plan-up-front project, including baselines and change control.
3 — Agile frameworks and methodologies
Iterative and adaptive delivery, common agile frameworks, roles and events, and when agile is appropriate.
4 — Business analysis frameworks
Requirements elicitation, stakeholder analysis, and evaluating whether a solution meets needs.