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CAPM - Certified Associate in Project management benefits individuals who contribute specialized skills such as scheduling, logistics,or cost estimating to a project team by allowing them to align their work with that of Project Managers. Yet others may use the CAPM to launch their carrer in project management or as a foundation from which to pursue the PMP credential. - Project Management Institute,USA

CAPMThe CAPM program is designed for project team members and entry-level project managers, as well as qualified undergraduate and graduate students who want a credential to recognize their value to project team performance.  

This Credential can benefit professionals from all disciplines by demonstrating clear direction to their work and by gaining knowledge of Project Management processes and terminology. A CAPM Credential can benefit professionals from all disciplines by demonstrating clear direction to their work and by gaining knowledge of project management processes and terminology.

You can benefit from a CAPM credential if you are a:

  • Project team member;
  • Junior project management practitioner or new to the project management profession;
  • Undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in project management.
The CAPM credential grants recognition to project specialists. Because the CAPM certification program requires individuals to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the processes and terminology that are outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide®) – Fourth Edition, individuals who carry the CAPM designation after their name enjoy a high level of credibility from PMP certificants, project managers, employers and peers. - PMI USA.

Professionals with project management skills are increasingly seen on the leadership track, and earning the CAPM from PMI is one of the best ways to advance your career. This credential can go a long way toward enhancing your employment and/or project assignment responsibilities — and getting you recognized in the workplace.

CAPM candidates must first meet specific educational and project management related experience requirements and then pass a comprehensive 150 question computer-based examination.  

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational BackgroundProject Management Experience OR

Project Management Education

High school diploma
or equivalent
1,500 hours of work on a
project team
 23 hours of
formal education

 

 *Source - http://www.pmi.org/