CBM Exam Content and Learning Objective Statements
The CBM CBKB is organized into 10 Learning Modules, 176 sub-modules/topics, and 949 Learning Objective Statements. The CBM candidate is required to demonstrate proficiency in all of the 10 Learning Modules according to the weights allocated to each module.
The CBM Exam consists of four parts:
Part 1 - The Core I Exam consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions
Part 2 - The Core II Exam consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions
Part 3 - The Integrated Exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Part 4 - The Capstone Exam consisting of a written analysis of a Harvard Business School case
The focus of the CBM Exam is on both hard skills (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and soft skills (Part 4). Examples of hard skills include analytical, technical/technological, mathematical/quantitative, problem solving, decision-making, deductive/inductive reasoning, and functional skills. Examples of soft skills include written/oral communication, interpersonal, qualitative (content and context analysis), implementation, listening, leadership, and teamwork skills.
If you register for all four CBM Exam parts, APBM will give you the new Apple 16G Wifi iPad as part of your CBM registration. We want to equip you with the best technology possible to facilitate your studying. With the iPad, you can download and listen to the many CBM podcasts and keep up to date with APBM news on Facebook and Twitter.*
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*An individual will have to pay the full-price of each exam part ($900) to qualify for the iPad. This offer does not apply to registrants from India. There are no refunds for any monies paid as part of this offer. There is no time limit to finish the CBM Exam. The Apple iPad has a value of $499.
Please note that The Core I Exam was previously called The Core Exam and that the Core II Exam was previously called the Functional Exam.
