People keep talking about Willard all over KZfaq, 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😫

Hi Monica - that's awesome! I'm so glad your employer was able to subsidize your prep course because it's not cheap!

Where I should study for the CAPM exam

OMG!! Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you - I wish you the best with your career. As always, let me know how else I can help!

@@RecipeforSuccess1 thanks Emma. Just keep up the great content! I’m sure my fellow PMs in training appreciate the content as much as I do. It’s is refreshing to get a down to earth person speak about project management in a fun and easy to consume way.

Thanks for watching!

You're welcome!

Hi Felix, 1. It looks like the exam is changing in early 2023 (www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm). You're 6 months away from the new version, that's probably enough time to prep and take the exam if you feel comfortable with that. If not, then you could start working to learn for the new exam and plan to take it in early 2023. 2. I don't think so - my employer (when I took mine several years ago) cared because the latest version included Agile, but I'm not aware that there are that many differences today. Plus, I don't list which version I got certified on, just that I am PMP certified. 3. That's a great question and the answer is: I don't know. I suspect if you fail and they make the changes, you may have to take the new one. Something similar happened to a coworker of mine - they studied for an old version of the PMP, then the exam switched over and they ended up never taking the exam because it was overwhelming. Here's the link to the 2023 CAPM exam info: www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/capm20ecofinal.pdf?v=35b5b1ef-d82f-4393-a9fe-99d0f50955f3 I hope that helps! Good luck with your decision!

Thank you so much 🙂

You’re welcome 😊

Hi Filler Name - I would look at jobs you're interested in to see if they mention any PM skills. If they do want some PM skills then it would be complementary, but if not, then I'm not sure how much ROI there would be (other than for general education purposes).

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you

Hi Mark - they are approved as education hours for PMI CAPM. If it were me, I'd still make sure to read through PMBOK as well!

Hi Kia - I think it depends on how quickly you plan to take the test. PMI said on their website that they'll give 6 months advance notice before adjusting the exam to the 7th edition. So if you're taking the exam in the next 6 months and committing to that, then get the 6th edition, but if you're not sure, then you may want to wait. Best of luck!

@@RecipeforSuccess1 oh perfect! Thank you. Yes - definitely the plan to take within the next 6mos.

Hi Andon - I probably could/should make a video just on that topic (i.e. how to assess if you should take the CAPM). Thanks for the questions!

Hi Ashley - it's a good question! I think the benefit is both to your resume and your education. Realistically, you'll see that listings don't include the CAPM as much as the PMP, but if you're switching careers I think studying for the exam, understanding the basics of project management and being able to 'talk the talk' is going to really help you in the interviews. That's my personal opinion (of course, not a guarantee), but I hope that helps!

Hi Dante - I don't believe so, but you aren't required to have a 4 year degree to take the course.

Hi Esther, Thanks for watching! I'm glad it's been helpful! 1) Google says their course is the equivalent to over 100 hours. See here - "Google is an approved member of the Project Management Institute’s Authorized Training Partner Program, which ensures practitioners have access to consistent and high-quality training experiences. Those who complete the Google Project Management Certificate will qualify for over 100 hours of project management education that apply directly to requirements for globally-recognized PMI credentials, like the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification, at a discounted price.". If you want to sit for the exam, I would suggest you watch the content and go over the PMI methodology. While Google says their content is based on PMI, the PMI exams cover their own material and methodology, so you'll want to make sure you understand the jargon, etc. 2) It's definitely possible - I don't have a degree in IT and work in technology. I think the trick is finding companies that don't care - some companies do and some companies don't. 3) This one is tough. I don't have enough data on the future of product management to be able to make a call, but PMI has some good info on the future of project management here: www.pmi.org/learning/careers/job-growth Good luck with everything!

You'll find most job postings want a PMP. The CAPM is primarily for anyone who doesn't have the work experience to be eligible for the PMP. If you have the PM experience, I'd suggest focusing there (again, depending on your goals). If you begin studying and find it's a lot, then maybe consider switching to the CAPM or even working through the google PM course. Feel free to send me your resume!

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you so much for the quick reply! This was helpful--I think I'm undervaluing my experience. It doesn't hurt to take a course for the hours and then apply-if I am wrong and they reject my experience or the content seems overwhelming I could do like you say and jump down to the CAPM. I'm working on my resume now and then I'd love to send it over.

Hi Erick - It's not the same, it's a different certification, so if you want the CAPM as well, you will need to take the CAPM exam.

Hi Delisha - PMI says that the 2022 CAPM is currently based off of PMBOK 6th edition but will be changing. See here - www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm

Hi Healthy Coder - I generally suggest to anyone to at a minimum READ PMBOK and take a CAPM practice test. While I think the material/ideas are the same (or rooted in the same education), stylistically you might find some of the information to be slightly different (i.e. how questions are worded, jargon, etc). Good luck!

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you for the reply!