Course Summary

This CertPREP Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® course is focused on specific educational and experience attributes. There is a connection to the Project Management Institute (PMI) definitions and expectations for understanding of topics. The CAPM concept areas are traditional project management fundamentals: product life cycles and approaches to delivering project value using adaptive, predictive and hybrid approaches: and the role of business analysis in project management. Completion and of the course and passing the exam signifies an individual has the process knowledge, experience, and training required to practice the principles and standards prescribed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The goal of this course is to demonstrate real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented for the Certified Associate in Project Management — including foundation topics, exam preparations tasks, and a practice exam — to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Methodology:

  • Lessons
  • Video learning
  • Practice Test for Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM).

Duration: Approximately 32 hours of primary content. Each learner will progress at their own pace.

Audience:  

The audience for this training is anyone who wants to pass the CAPM ® Certification exam and advance their career in project management and those obtaining a bachelor’s degree or needing additional coursework for the Project Management Professional (PMP).

Prerequisites:  

  • A least 3 years of project work experience.

Required course materials:  One seat of self-paced CertPREP Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®.

Course objectives:  

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:   

  • Understand project management fundamentals
  • Describe the predictive approach
  • Explain how the adaptive approach is different from the predictive approach
  • Discuss the importance of business analysis

Course Outline:

Part I Project Management Fundamentals

  • Lesson 1: Becoming a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
  • Lesson 2: Projects and Project Management
  • Lesson 3: Organizing for Project Performance
  • Lesson 4: Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain

Part II Predictive Approach

  • Lesson 5: Planning, Project Work, and Delivery: Predictive Methodologies
  • Lesson 6: Project Work and Delivery

Part III Adaptive Approach

  • Lesson 7: Planning, Project Work, and Delivery: Adaptive Approaches
  • Lesson 8: Overview of Adaptive Frameworks
  • Lesson 9: Measurement, Tracking, and Measuring Uncertainty

Part IV Business Analysis

  • Lesson 10: Business Analysis Frameworks
  • Lesson 11: Business Analysis Domains

Lesson 12: Tailoring and Final Preparation