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📗 CAPM® Certification – Certified Associate in Project Management

The CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) is an entry-level certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) designed for individuals who are new to project management. It proves your understanding of fundamental project management concepts, terminology, and frameworks — both predictive and agile.

This globally recognized credential is a great way to start your career in project management and demonstrate your commitment to the field.

✅ Why Earn the CAPM?

  • Gain a strong foundation in project management principles

  • Increase your credibility for project support and coordination roles

  • Stand out to employers across industries

  • Prepare for more advanced certifications like the PMP®

  • No professional project management experience required

🎯 Who Should Apply?

The CAPM is ideal for:

  • Recent graduates or students entering project-based roles

  • Team members looking to grow into leadership positions

  • Professionals transitioning into project management from other fields

  • Organizations training staff in structured PM practices

📝 CAPM Exam Overview

  • Number of questions: 150

  • Exam duration: 180 minutes

  • Format: Multiple-choice, Drag-and-Drop , Hot Spot/Hot Area , Animation Video, Comic Strip

  • Delivery: Online proctored exam or at a Pearson VUE test center

  • Validity: 3 years (renewable with PDUs)

📚 Exam Content Domains (with Percentages)

The updated CAPM exam includes four key domains:

  • Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts – 36%

  • Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies – 17%

  • Agile Frameworks/Methodologies – 20%

  • Business Analysis Frameworks – 27%

These domains ensure candidates are equipped to work in both traditional and modern adaptive project environments.

📋 Eligibility Requirements

To sit for the CAPM exam, you must:

  • Have a secondary degree (e.g., high school diploma or associate degree)

  • Complete 23 hours of project management education or training
    (Online CAPM prep courses or guided workshops meet this requirement)

No prior project management work experience is required.

🧠 How to Prepare

To boost your chances of success:

  • Study the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition

  • Review agile and business analysis topics

  • Take a structured online CAPM preparation course

  • Use realistic exam simulators for practice

  • Reinforce your learning with flashcards and summary reviews

  • Practice time management during full-length mock exams

📘 Recommended Resource

CAPM Exam Prep: All-in-One Study Guide: Agile, Predictive, Business Analysis, PM Fundamentals By Khaled G. Zabalawi

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