Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is designed for individuals who are new to project management or looking to build a strong foundation in the field.

The CAPM demonstrates that a person understands fundamental project management concepts, processes, and terminology as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge).

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Course Overview:
Certified Associate in Project Management

Key Details

Certification

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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Course Format

Self-paced learning with a 12-month licence

Course Duration

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Approximately 30 hours to complete

Pre-Requisites

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High school certificate or equivalent

Exam Information

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One exam take included. Exam is 150 multiple choice questions over 3 hours

Resources Required

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Skills Developed

Project Management Fundamentals
Predictive and Adaptive (Agile) Approaches
Communication
Business Analysis Basics
Stakeholder Management
Planning and Scheduling

Learning Objectives

✔️ Master the fundamentals of project management, from key concepts to project lifecycles


✔️ Understand project roles, responsibilities, and essential planning activities


✔️ Apply tools and techniques to communicate clearly, manage risks, and solve problems


✔️ Build project schedules and manage controls in predictive, plan-driven environments


✔️ Recognise when to apply adaptive methods like Agile or hybrid approaches


✔️ Plan and manage iterations, tasks, and changing priorities in adaptive projects


✔️ Communicate effectively with stakeholders and gather actionable requirements


✔️ Explore business analysis basics, including product roadmaps and requirements management

Who is this Course Suitable for?

Project Management Experience

No prior experience is required. This is an entry-level course suitable for anyone starting out or looking to transition into a career in project management.

Project Roles

Junior or Aspiring Project Managers

Project Administrators

Project Coordinators

Project Assistants

Business Analysts

Operations Coordinators

Project Support Officers

Team Leaders

Administrative Assistants (project teams)

Graduate Trainees (project teams)

Industries

This course is suitable for most industries. Contact us for more information.

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Certified by Industry, for Industry

Our Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® course is both accredited and assessed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The Project Management Institute is the world's largest project management body, comprising over 700,000 project professionals. There are over 1.7 million PMI-certification holders worldwide.

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Course Career Pathways

Project Coordinator

Junior Project Manager

Project Scheduler

Project Analyst

Business Analyst

Project Administrator

Operations Manager (entry-level)

Project Support Officer

IT Project Assistant

Marketing Project Assistant

Construction Project Assistant

Product Development Coordinator

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