CAPM Syllabus & Domain Map

Use this page as the coverage map for CAPM®. On PMExams, the guide is organized around PMI’s current official domain weighting table so your reading path matches the exam structure.

Current CAPM domain weighting

• Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts: 36%
• Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies: 17%
• Agile Frameworks and Methodologies: 20%
• Business Analysis Frameworks: 27%

Chapter map

• Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts covers life cycles, planning logic, roles, ethics, and common problem-solving tools.
• Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies covers predictive fit, scheduling, WBS logic, integration, quality, and control artifacts.
• Agile Frameworks and Methodologies covers adaptive fit, iterations, adaptive artifacts, framework components, and task prioritization.
• Business Analysis Frameworks covers BA roles, stakeholder communication, elicitation, roadmaps, methodology influence, and validation.

How to study from the weighting

• spend the most time in Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts, because it is the largest domain and supplies the vocabulary and logic that other domains rely on
• treat Business Analysis Frameworks as a major scoring block rather than an appendix topic, because it carries more weight than either predictive or agile alone
• use Agile Frameworks and Methodologies to improve method-fit judgment rather than memorizing ceremonies in isolation
• use Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies to tighten sequence, scheduling, and control logic

Best supporting pages

1. Use Study Plan if you want pacing.
2. Use Cheat Sheet for high-yield review after each domain.
3. Move to Practice once you can explain why the stronger answer is the better next step.
4. Use Resources for the official PMI source list and current certification details.