What the CPPM exam looks like
The AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager assessment validates applied project management across the life cycle โ initiation and planning, execution and control, closure and benefits, and professional practice.
CPPM exam at a glance
| Certifying body | AIPM |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 60 |
| Time allowed | 90 minutes (1h 30m) |
| Question format | Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more) |
| Scoring | Fixed pass mark of 65%. |
| Open / closed book | Closed book |
CPPM syllabus & domain weighting
How the 60 questions are distributed across the exam content outline.
Question types on CPPM
- Single best answer (multiple choice)
- Multiple response (choose two or more)
How CPPM is scored
The AIPM CPPM assessment requires around 65% to pass.
How to prepare for CPPM
- 1Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above โ the heaviest domain (Initiation & Planning) carries the most marks.
- 2Practice timed questions
Rehearse at exam pace โ 1.5 minutes per question on average.
- 3Master the question types
Get comfortable with single best answer (multiple choice), multiple response (choose two or more) before test day.
- 4Take full mock exams
Sit at least a few full-length, timed mocks and review every explanation until your weak domains are green.
CPPM exam pattern โ FAQ
How many questions are on the CPPM exam?๏ผ
The CPPM exam has 60 questions.
How long is the CPPM exam?๏ผ
You get 90 minutes (1h 30m) to complete the CPPM exam.
What is the passing score for CPPM?๏ผ
The AIPM CPPM assessment requires around 65% to pass.
What question types are on the CPPM exam?๏ผ
Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more).
What topics does the CPPM exam cover?๏ผ
Project Management Foundations (20%); Initiation & Planning (25%); Execution & Control (25%); Closure & Benefits (15%); Professional Practice & Ethics (15%).