CAPM® Certified Associate in Project Management

o Recent graduates exploring a career in project management.

o Professionals transitioning into project management roles.

o Team members who want to enhance their understanding of project management processes.

o Education: High school diploma, associate degree, or global equivalent.

o Training/Experience:

o 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam.

o Number of Questions: 150 (including 15 pretest questions that do not affect the score).

o Type: Multiple-choice.

o Duration: 3 hours.

o Passing Score: Determined by PMI through psychometric analysis.

o Cost:

PMI Member: $225

Non-Member: $300

Preparation time varies based on prior knowledge and experience. On average, candidates spend 4-8 weeks studying for the exam.

The exam content is aligned with PMI’s PMBOK® Guide and includes:

o Introduction to Project Management.

o Project Environment.

o Role of the Project Manager.

o Project Management Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.

o 10 Knowledge Areas: Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communications, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management.

Training typically includes the PMBOK® Guide, real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and mock tests to simulate the exam environment.