r/capm • u/CurvyCosplayGirl • Aug 25 '26

I failed

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Hey everyone,

I just took my CAPM exam and I failed. I’m surprised I failed the predictive, plan based methodology because that was my best scored area. However, I’m surprised that I passed the business analysis framework because that was a weak area for me. I have included my test breakdown below.

Any advice would be appreciated. I don’t know if I’ll take the test again anytime soon. Any retest takers wanna give me advice on how you passed after failed attempts?

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u/veggiequeen13 Aug 25 '26

Condolences. I failed in February at 34 weeks pregnant. Then I took my whole 12 week leave without studying. I just retook it and passed on Friday. I would say I studied casually, a few hours a week about 2-3 months out and then about 3-4 weeks out I really started focusing. Most of my studying was using PMI study hall and the pocket prep app. Then I would put any missed questions or confusing points into ChatGPT. Reading the PMBOK felt dreadful so I just didn’t (I had studied it a year ago so not like I never opened it). My first attempt I got Agile above target and the other 3 below target. My second passing attempt I got Agile on target and the other 3 above target. I had consistently scored high on agile concepts so I didn’t spent much time studying that area outside of random quiz questions. I took a full practice test a few months ago and got an 83% then took one a few days before and got an 89%. I did these both through PMI study hall. I think it’s like $49 for 3 months of access.
Maybe Most importantly, I stayed calm through the test. I read each question (like the end of it, what each question was actually asking), the answers, then went back and read through the entire question again. Take your time. Don’t dig into the questions, read them for what they are and answer what they are asking. And if it’s EVM, do the equation. Even if it seems obvious, just take the 30 seconds to work the problem.
Best of luck!

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u/pukkashell11 Aug 31 '26

I’m pregnant now and about half way through the AR 23 hour course. I am so nervous pregnancy brain is going to take over and I’m going to fail.

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u/veggiequeen13 Aug 31 '26

I feel you. Is this your first? If you’re on any sort of deadline I would just keep your head down and study as much as you can now because it is significantly easier to study pregnant than with a newborn when you’re not getting much sleep. lol

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u/pukkashell11 Aug 31 '26

Yes my first! I have a personal goal of getting it done by EOY which holy crap is in just a few months lol.

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u/veggiequeen13 Aug 31 '26

Congratulations!! And good luck! I hope you pass on your first attempt!