An Introduction To CAPM Certification

What is CAPM?

Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM®️) is an entry-level certification in the field of Project Management accredited by the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI®️) in 2003. If you are a junior level Project Manager and want to set the stage for a remarkable career, then CAPM is the right credential to pursue.

In this rapidly growing profession, CAPM can act as a stepping stone in the field of project management.

CAPM validates the knowledge of the globally recognized language of project management. CAPM is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

The PMBOK® Guide is developed by active practitioners and subject matter experts, then reviewed by the project management community before it is released. PMI ensures that it is updated as per the current state of the profession.

What is the eligibility criteria for CAPM?

To qualify the eligibility criteria you can either choose to record 1500 hours of project management experience or 23 contact hours of project management education.

If you choose to record 1500 hours of project management experience, then all the projects have to be individually recorded as per the five processes of project management. Then a brief description of the project is to be written in the application.

If you choose to record 23 contact hours of project management education, then you must record the formal education hours which includes the formal education on project management.

The course must include:

• Quality
• Scope,
• Time
• Cost
• Human resources
• Communications
• Risk
• Procurement
• Integration management.

You can take formal training on Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®️) from training institutes to fulfil the eligibility criteria of 23 contact hours of project management.

As mentioned in Certified Associate in Project Management Handbook, all applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected for audit. The educational qualification, project management experience and education are verified if your application is selected in the audit process. You need to send all the related documents to PMI for the completion of the audit process.

What are the exam pattern and exam format for CAPM certification?

Total Questions: 150

Pretest question: 15 (Not added to CAPM score)

Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Duration: 3 hours (No scheduled breaks mentioned)

Note: We do not know which 15 questions are pre-test questions so all the questions are to be attempted with equal importance. Pretest questions are generally experimental in nature and given to check the validity for further examinations.

The exam is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) with the following format:

Candidates are more likely to pass this exam if they have studied PMBOK® Guide well. The fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of project management aligned with PMBOK guide will help you to clear the exam.

What is the examination fee for CAPM certification?

CAPM is an entry-level certification. If you are a student and an aspiring CAPM certified professional, you can take up Student Bundle to get PMI Student Membership and CAPM exam fee into a single application.

It costs US$257: $32 for the cost of student membership and $225 for the member price of the CAPM exam.

How to apply for CAPM certification?

You can refer to Certified Associate in Project Management Handbook from PMI to fill the application. The overview of the application process can be understood by the following image:

Who can apply for CAPM Certification?

• Entry-level professionals in project management.
• Professionals who do not have any project management experience.
• Junior Project Managers
• Project team members
• Project members involved in one or more projects

Demand and Scope for CAPM certification

There is a huge demand for Project Managers in all sectors.

Did you know, according to PMI’s Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap Report (2017-2027),

By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented role.

(Source: Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027)

To meet this demand and skill gap, many professionals are taking up industry-recognized Project Management certifications to enhance their skills and stand out from the crowd.

According to Payscale.com, the average annual salary of certified CAPM certified professionals  are:

What are the advantages of getting CAPM Certified?

1. Global Recognition:  Credentials from PMI is considered as industry- standard in-demand certification which validates the knowledge on project management.

2. Stepping stone for PMP Exam Preparation: The familiarity with PMBOK and the experience you gain after implementing the skills acquired from CAPM Certification will act as a strong footing for PMP examination preparation.

3. Professional Credibility: Thorough Understanding of the fundamental concepts through CAPM makes an individual highly proficient and boosts professional credibility.

4. Enhance Project Management Skills:  CAPM Certification not only enhances your knowledge of Project Management, but it also helps to attain leadership quality and team management quality.

5. Career Advancement: CAPM accelerates the scope of your career as a Certified Associate Project Management professional with career advancement, professional growth, increase in salary and earning potential.

6.Higher Recruiter Visibility: Getting globally recognized professional certification captures the recruiter’s attention for a potential hiring requirement. The certification at the early stage of your career will make a path for better job opportunities.

7. Higher Pay: The certified associate in project management earns more than non-certified project management professionals.

8. Get more lucrative assignments: Certified professionals are more likely to get challenging Projects and opportunity to handle valued projects.

9. Professional Versatility: As a certified professional you might get a chance to lead the team, work in different projects and enhance your project management skill.

10. Recession-Proof your career:  CAPM certification helps you stand out as an accomplished professional as compared to other non-certified peers in your field. During an economic crisis or in a period of slow growth or recession, non-certified project managers are more likely to come in the line of fire than their certified peers.

What will be career growth for CAPM Certified professionals?

1. If you are planning to crack the PMP Certification exam in the first attempt, then having CAPM Credentials will prove to be an asset and help you for PMP exam preparation.

2. The job profiles that CAPM certified professionals can apply for are:

• Consultants
• Business Analyst
• Relational Administrator
• Operational Support associate
• PMO
• Senior Project Manager in IT
• Marketing Coordinator for Communications

For how many years CAPM certification is valid?

The CAPM certification is valid for 5 years from the date of clearing CAPM exam. For renewal of CAPM, you have to pursue CAPM certification again as a new candidate and go through the same application process. Your renewal period starts 12 months before your credential expiration date.

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