CAPM Books
A focused shortlist of CAPM study guides, practice resources, and supporting references for candidates preparing for the current exam.
Jennifer Greene, Andrew Stellman
Head First PMP is a strong visual-learning companion for CAPM candidates. Its example-driven format makes it accessible alongside a CAPM-specific primary guide, particularly for readers who prefer explanation and repetition over dense reference text.
James Haner
A comprehensive CAPM-specific guide that covers the exam in one volume. It is the strongest primary choice here for candidates who want a book written specifically for CAPM.
Best for
Candidates who want a CAPM-only guide with one-book coverage of the current exam.
Vijay Kanabar, Arthur Thomas
A straightforward certification guide built specifically around the CAPM exam. It is a good fit for candidates who prefer a traditional exam-prep format.
Best for
Candidates who prefer a traditional certification guide with a direct CAPM framing.
Peter Landini
A focused practice-question book for candidates who already have a main study guide and want additional exam-style drilling.
Best for
Practice-heavy revision and checking weak spots late in a CAPM study plan.
Kim Heldman
Kim Heldman is written for PMP, but it remains a useful supplemental option for CAPM candidates who want broader explanations and additional practice material.
Best for
Candidates who want companion practice material and do not mind using a PMP-branded crossover book for CAPM.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMBOK Guide, 7th Edition remains the most relevant PMI reference for CAPM study and is useful for core concepts, terminology, and principle-level understanding.
Best for
Candidates who want the current PMI reference to support CAPM concepts, terminology, and principle-level study.
PMI, Agile Alliance
The Agile Practice Guide, First Edition is the current PMI agile reference and is one of the official CAPM reference materials. It covers agile frameworks, approaches, and lifecycle considerations required for the current CAPM exam.
Best for
Candidates who need to cover the agile portion of the CAPM exam and want the official PMI agile reference.
Business analysis carries more weight in the CAPM exam than it did in earlier versions. Use the dedicated business analysis guide alongside the books above.