Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Show the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. The CAPM proves that you’re ready to take on a wide range of projects—with ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis.

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The CAPM is ranked #1 out of "The 9 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications" according to Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Earning your CAPM certification can help with career advancement, increase your earning potential, and position you to pursue any of our major certifications including the gold standard in project management certification, the PMP.

Earning the CAPM certification can help you qualify for various project management roles. Here are some common paths that CAPM-certified professionals can pursue:

Assistant Project Manager.
Project Administrator.
Project Analyst.
Project Coordinator.
Project Manager.
PMI Technical Project Manager.

Path to a CAPM certification

Check Eligibility and Prepare

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following CAPM certification requirements

Eligibility requirement

Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent.

At least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam.
Complete the Application

Follow the steps below for a smooth application process :

Gather your application materials

Enter your academic education and 23 hours of professional education courses.
Study for the Exam

Prepare for your CAPM exam day.

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.
Take the Exam

Countdown to exam day.

The examination will test the skills that entry- and associate-level individuals need in order to understand Project Management fundamentals as well as predictive, adaptive, and business analysis principles. For more details about the CAPM exam and what to expect, check out the CAPM Exam Content Outline.

At a Glance

180 minutes.
150 questions 15 unscored pretest questions, 135 scored questions.

Associated Exam Content

Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts 36%

Maintaining your CAPM certification

Earning your CAPM certification is a big achievement—we're here to help you maintain it. Continuous skill growth that extends beyond certification is critical to fueling your career and your impact. CAPM certification holders need to earn 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent :