Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Description

The CAPM certification is an ideal choice for recent college graduates or young professionals aiming to distinguish themselves in the field of project management. This comprehensive CAPM certification course prepares candidates for the 150-question multiple-choice exam while fulfilling the educational requirements necessary to take the test. Unlike the Proejct Management Professional (PMP) certification, there is no additional work experience needed to qualify for the CAPM exam, making it a suitable option 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Acquire a solid understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework, including the 10 knowledge areas and five process groups.
2. Learn the essential project management terminology, concepts and principles defined in PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
3. Develop skills in project planning, including defining project objectives, scope and deliverables, and creating work breakdown structures.
4. Gain knowledge in project scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation techniques.
5. Understand the importance of effective risk management, including risk identification, analysis and mitigation strategies.
6. Learn about stakeholder management and effective communication techniques throughout the project life cycle.
7. Acquire foundational knowledge in project quality management, procurement management and integration management.
8. Develop an understanding of the role of ethics and professional responsibility in project management.
9. Enhance teamwork and collaboration skills to contribute effectively to project teams.
10. Prepare for the CAPM certification exam by understanding its structure, format and strategies for success.

Target audience

All entry-level project practitioners or recent graduates who aim to be project managers.  

Active project managers who would like to eventually pursue their PMP credential but lack the necessary three or more years of work experience.

Anyone who would like to learn the fundamentals and terminology of project management based on the PMBOK Guide.

Prerequisites

Pre-requisites

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)

A minimum of 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam (satisfied by this course).

Exam format

The certification exam has 150 questions, to be completed within three hours.

To maintain your CAPM certification, you are required to earn 15 professional development units (PDUs) over a three-year certification cycle.

What is Included in the Course?

Course format and materials

All of our CAPM exam prep courses are taught by our expert instructors and fulfil the PMI-required 23 contact hours of project management training. In addition to the CAPM training course, you will also receive the following with six months of access to our online CAPM training portal immediately upon registration:

• Digital downloads of all course materials
• Project management quick reference guide
• Charts, graphs and formulas cheat sheets
• Primary inputs, tools and techniques and outputs (ITTOs) reference guide
• Exam prep exercise book
• Sample project documents
• Over 2,000 sample questions
• Full-length mock exam
• Additional CAPM exam prep exercises, games and training aids