Short answer
No. You need a secondary degree and 23 hours of project management education.
CAPM vs. PMP
The PMP requires 36–60 months of project leadership experience and 35 hours of training. The CAPM requires no experience. Start with CAPM if you’re new to projects, and move to PMP once you have the experience.
USA CAPM Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- PMI
- Questions
- 150 (135 scored)
- Time
- 180 minutes
- Fee
- $225 member / $300 non-member
- Education
- 23 contact hours
Free practice test
Test what you know
Random questions, instant scoring and an explanation for every answer.
Start the USA CAPM Exam practice test →More USA CAPM Exam questions
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information. Rules, fees and procedures can change. Confirm the current requirements with the official agency listed in the sources. Read our editorial policy.