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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)(r)

Gain project management skills for the CAPM® exam with career-focused training, aligned with the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition, enhancing certification and job prospects.

What you'll learn

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is an esteemed credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) that demonstrates your understanding of fundamental project management concepts and processes. Ideal for aspiring project managers and professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills, the CAPM certification validates your knowledge of project management principles as outlined in the PMBOK(r) Guide. After completing this journey you will be ready to take the CAPM certification exam.

Course info

Level

Beginner

Approx. 26 hours

Time to complete

Certificate of completion

Yes

Path to completion

1

Project management fundamentals and core concepts

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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes
  • Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning
  • Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

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CAPM®: Project Management Key Concepts

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CAPM®: Project Roles & Responsibilities

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CAPM®: Project Principles

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CAPM®: Project Lifecycles

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CAPM®: Project Performance Domains

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CAPM®: Stakeholder Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Team Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Team Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Planning Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Work Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Uncertainty Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Common Project Management Models

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CAPM®: Project Planning Artifacts - Part 1

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CAPM®: Project Planning Artifacts - Part 2

2

Predictive plan based methodologies

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  • Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule
  • Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects

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CAPM®: Project Functions

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CAPM®: Delivery Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Measurement Performance Domain

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CAPM®: Performance Measurement Metrics

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CAPM®: Project Tailoring

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CAPM®: Common Project Management Methods

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CAPM®: Common Project Management Artifacts

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CAPM®: Key Project Management Calculations

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CAPM®: Key Project Management Calculations

3

Agile frameworks methodologies

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  • Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach
  • Determine how to plan project iterations
  • Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project

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CAPM®: Agile Adaptive Project Management

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CAPM®: Other Adaptive Methodologies

4

Business analysis frameworks

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  • Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities
  • Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication
  • Determine how to gather requirements

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CAPM®: Business Analysis Framework

5

Take the practice exam

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Practice exams are designed to help you prepare for your exam and perform on exam day. Study at your own pace, whenever you want, and wherever you are most comfortable. Practice with exam-like questions.

6

Schedule your exam

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After completing your studies, schedule your exam with the third-party provider.

7

Upload certification

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After you receive notification that you’ve been certified, upload your certification to achieve completion.

62% of people with certifications say their work quality improved 

Did you know?

45% of people with certifications say they can do their work faster

Studies show earning certifications help you work better, earn more, and give you access to better job opportunities.

50% of tech professionals took certification-based training in the past year to grow their skills and increase their salary 

97% of leaders say certified staff adds value to their organization 

62% of people with certifications say their work quality improved 

45% of people with certifications say they can do their work faster 

97% of leaders say certified staff adds value to their organization 

50% of tech professionals took certification-based training in the past year to grow their skills and increase their salary 

Source: Skillsoft IT Skills and Salary Report 2023–2024

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