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
• 23 hours of formal project management education

Having satisfied the eligibility requirements, a CAPM-candidate must sit a 3-hour 150 question exam.  The exam tests the candidate’s knowledge of the Project Management Institute’s (Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)).   Upon successfully passing the exam, the candidate becomes a CAPM for a period of three years.  During those three years 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) must be earned to retain the CAPM designation.  (CAPM Certification Handbook from PMI)

The key to passing the exam is to understand the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) view of project management.  This means reviewing and understanding PMI’s PMBOK® Guide, but also becoming familiar with how PMI expects project managers to apply that knowledge.  In most cases, this requires CAPM-candidates to become familiar with new concepts during their preparation, and/or to “unlearn” practices that they have picked up over the years.

Who should take this CAPM Prep course?

• Individuals wishing to obtain an international credential demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental, best practice, project management knowledge defined in the PMBOK® Guide.
• Entry level individuals wishing to enter the project management profession.
• Individuals looking to advance their standing as project management subject matter experts.
• 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 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/Seattle, WA, (which also serves Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Everett, Federal Way, and 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 Grand Cayman.  We also provide it on an on-site basis anywhere in the world, and online using live instructors.

CAPM Exam Prep Course Objectives

By the end of the course you will :

• Understand 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® Guide.
• Possess various tricks, tips, techniques, and templates to help you retain information for the exam.

CAPM Prep Course Details

• Length 40 hours
• Credits 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs) (Fulfills the 23 contact hour requirement for the CAPM.)
• Prerequisites None
• Availability On-site at your location and select public locations
• Style Instructor-led, using PowerPoint presentations, facilitated discussions, individual and group exercises.
• Format Classroom environment—no computers required for in-person classroom training.

CAPM Preparation Course Content

• Introduction and Expectations
• The CAPM Exam and CAPM Exam Prep Techniques
• Project Management Framework
• Integration Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Resource Management
• Communications Management
• Risk Management
• Procurement Management

CAPM Training PDF Course Description

CAPM Certification Preparation course outline, suitable for saving or printing.