📗 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
  
  

• 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

🚀 Ready to Begin?

• ✅ Access the Free CAPM Exam Simulator