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The Certified Associate in
Project Management (CAPM®) Credential
Designed specifically for project team members, the CAPM credential is aimed
at improving overall project success by helping to ensure project management
knowledge. To become a CAPM credential holder, you must meet specific
guidelines designed to objectively measure experience, education and
professional knowledge. You must pass an examination that assesses your
knowledge of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide), and you must agree to adhere to the PMI Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
• Minimum of a high school diploma or the global equivalent
• 1,500 hours of work on a project team or 23 contact hours of project
management education
The CAPM Credential Examination
Applicants must pass a three-hour, 150-question, knowledge-based examination
that uses the PMBOK® Guide as its only source. The questions are developed
by individuals from around the globe who hold the CAPM credential and are
monitored to ensure that the examination continues to be a reliable and
valid assessment of project management terms and practices.
Examination preparation resources include:
• Review the
PMBOK® Guide—Third Edition
• Download and study the
CAPM credential
handbook — paying particular attention to the CAPM examination
blueprint.
• Attend Registered Education Provider courses developed specially for the
CAPM examination.
For more information see:
• Examination Locations and Scheduling
•
Examination and Re-examination Fees
• Certification Appeals Procedures in the
CAPM Handbook
Steps to Obtaining a CAPM Credential:
1. Complete an online application or download an application and submit via
mail (faxes not accepted).
2. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive an e-mail
explaining how to schedule the exam.
3. Individuals who attain a credential from PMI will be added to
PMI's
Online Credential Registry and may immediately use the credential
designation after their name.
In addition to these examination preparation resources,
PMI's Basic
Knowledge Assessment will help you measure your knowledge of project
management and identify areas to focus on in preparation for the exam.
Further Information
For more information on Project Management
Professional Designations visit www.pmi.org
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