Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Issued by Project Management Institute

Earners of the globally-recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® have been formally evaluated for demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of the processes, terminology, and best practices in Project Management Fundamentals, Predictive Methodologies, Agile Principles and Business Analysis that are needed for effective project management

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Agile Principles
Business Analysis Framework
Communications Management
Cost Management
Integration Management
Predictive Methodologies
Project Management
Project Management Process
Quality Management
Risk Management
Scope Management
Time Management

Earning Criteria

Have a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent.
Have at least 23 contact hours of project management education completed before the exam.
Successfully complete the 150 question, 3 hour CAPM® certification exam
Earn 15 professional development units (PDUs) every three years to maintain the CAPM® certification.

Standards

PMBOK® Guide

Our flagship publication, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), serves as the foundation for the vast body of knowledge in the field.

ISO 9001

PMI's certification program maintains ISO 9001 accreditation, which focuses on quality management and ensuring that products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved.