CAPM | Certified Associate in Project Management Certification Review

With over 250,000 Project Management Professionals worldwide, the Project Management Institute’s certification program is now a standard across all industries. While the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is targeted at experienced project managers, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) does not require previous project management experience. The CAPM eligibility requirements are:

High school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent Plus
Either 23 hours of formal project management education or 1500 hours of project management experience

Having satisfied the eligibility requirements, a CAPM-candidate must sit a 3-hour 150 question exam. The exam tests the candidate’s knowledge of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Upon successfully passing the exam, the candidate becomes a CAPM for a period of five years. At the end of the five year period the individual must re-take the CAPM exam to retain their CAPM designation. (CAPM Certification Handbook from PMI)

The key to passing the exam is to understand PMI’s view of project management. This means reviewing and understanding PMI’s Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), but also becoming familiar with how PMI expects project managers to apply that knowledge.

Who should take this course?

Individuals wishing to obtain an international credential demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental, best practice, project management knowledge defined in the PMBOK.
Entry level individuals wishing to enter the project management profession.
Individuals looking to advance their standing as project management subject matter experts in their organizations.
Individuals working in support of a project management office.
Project stakeholders intending to serve as a sponsor, facilitator, liaison, or coordinator.
Project managers desiring a professional certification, but lacking the experience requirements for the PMP certification.
Part-time project managers looking to formalize their project management skill-set and be recognized for their project management knowledge.

Where is this course offered?

The course is offered on an open-enrollment basis at our Project Management Education Center in Bellevue, WA, (which also serves Seattle, Redmond, and Renton, Everett, Federal Way, Tacoma), as well as at our Project Management Education Center in Tucson, AZ, (which also serves the Greater Phoenix area, Oro Valley, and Sierra Vista / Fort Huachuca), and other select locations such as Spokane, Anchorage, Portland, Olympia, Boise, Fargo and Grand Cayman. We also provide it on an on-site basis anywhere in the country.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course you will:

Have a thorough understanding of PMI’s approach to project management.
Understand how the CAPM exam is structured, and what kinds of questions will be asked.
Be very familiar with all sections of the PMBOK.
Possess various tricks, tips, techniques, and templates to help you retain information for the exam.

Course Details

Focus: This course is solely focused on the CAPM credential. (While there are other courses available in the marketplace, most are PMP courses re-labeled as combined CAPM/PMP courses, and therefore include materials and techniques not required for the CAPM exam.)
Length: 40 hours.
Style: This interactive course is built around Rita Mulcahy’s, “CAPM Exam Prep” text, a widely used CAPM certification training tool. While participant input is encouraged, the focus of the course is kept on CAPM exam preparation, not on discussing the merits or drawbacks of PMI’s philosophies or testing procedures. The course meets the CAPM certification training requirement of 23 hours of formal training.
Texts: Participants receive a copy of PMI's PMBOK, RMC Publishing's "CAPM Exam Prep", and a course participant's manual.
Format: Classroom. No computers required.
Prerequisites: Some familiarity with project management concepts.