PMP vs CAPM
The published facts of both certifications side by side. Which one fits depends on your role, experience and goals; the Plan Advisor and Role readiness weigh them against your own profile.
| PMP PMI Project Management Professional |
CAPM PMI Certified Associate in Project Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | PMI | PMI |
| Level | Expert | Intermediate |
| Domain | Security & Risk Management | Security & Risk Management |
| Exam fee | Price not published by PMI | Price not published by PMI |
| Experience required | 3 years | None stated |
| Prerequisite certifications | None | None |
| Exam | 180 questions, 230 minutes | 150 questions, 3 hours |
| Passing score | — | — |
| Renewal | Every 3 years · 60 PDU per cycle | Every 3 years · 15 PDU per cycle |
| Annual fee | None | None |
| Career tracks that use it | 2 | 1 |
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