Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is considered a leading designation for project leaders and managers. This 100% online course will teach you the principles, skills, and practices of professional project management. Key topics include project components such as time, cost, risk and team communications. There are no prerequisites to take this course. Online, self-paced, 100 course hours, 6 months access. Find additional program information!

Cost/$1,195

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Course Objectives

• Understand concepts from The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
• Meet the educational prerequisites for the CAPM certification
• Understand the essential elements of a project management foundation
• Learn how to execute a project from start to finish
• Be familiar with most common project management concepts and terminology
• Master the creation of project-driven budgets and timelines
• Learn how to predict and prevent risks

Job Outlook for Project Managers

Demand for skilled project managers is strong, even during challenging economic times. Because project managers organize and streamline processes to conserve resources, demand for their services often increases when budgets for other activities suffer.

Current workforce trends indicate that approximately 2 million new project-oriented roles will be created annually through 2027.

According to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey, project management salaries average $90,260. Project managers with technical specialties such as IT or construction can earn significantly more.

Project Manager FAQs

• WHAT DOES A PROJECT MANAGER'S JOB INVOLVE?

Project managers accept responsibility for the completion of specified projects. A project is an organized sequence of events that lead to an outcome, which may be as diverse as a new automobile, a new house or a new song. Project managers bring together the talent, resources and energy to start, manage and finish projects.

• IS CERTIFICATION NECESSARY FOR A PROJECT MANAGER?

PMI certification is a widely understood and accepted designation for project managers. Employers, colleagues and customers recognize PMI-affiliated project managers for their commitment to quality and professionalism.

• IS THE CAPM DESIGNATION GOOD FOR NEW PROJECT MANAGERS?

While the CAPM can be earned by professionals in any career stage, its focus on the essentials of projects and project management makes it an ideal match for early career stages. The CAPM credential matches well with more specific or technical fields to create a formidable qualification for emerging project managers.

• WHAT DOES CAPM PREPARATION INVOLVE?

CAPM preparation focuses on the flow and sequence of project management from start to finish. It emphasizes project resources, risks and the process of executing successful projects.