Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

Stand Out from the Crowd

Start your project management career with CAPM® certification.

What is CAPM Certification?

The CAPM® demonstrates to the world that you have the fundamental knowledge and abilities required by project teams. It demonstrates that you're prepared to take on a variety of projects as well, using methods such as agile principles, predictive project management, and business evaluation. Obtaining your CAPM gives you all the tools you need to begin a career in project management.
The most recent version of the three-hour, 150-question CAPM certification exam measures your proficiency with project management fundamentals and core concepts.
The CAPM Exam is accessible in the following languages: Italian, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), German, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and Japanese.
Updates to the exam include:
  • Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
  • Business Analysis Frameworks
  • Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies
To be eligible for admission and begin advancing your career as a project manager, you must hold the CAPM certification. It also positions you to seek any of our main certifications including the gold standard in project management certification, the Project Management Professional (PMP)®.

CAPM® is ranked #1 out of the 9 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications

How to Get Your CAPM Certification

Plan

Your career can reach new heights with the CAPM. Make a plan on how you're going to obtain the certification.

Prepare

We provide a variety of study materials to prepare you for success, ranging from Project Management Fundamentals to our Authorized Training Partner-conducted training sessions.

Take the Exam

With eligibility confirmed and the exam fee paid, you’ll be ready to schedule and take the exam.

Why Earn the CAPM now?

Possessing the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)® credential opens up employment options for entry-level and associate professionals, including project coordinators and junior project managers.
Obtaining your CAPM certification entails fulfilling the prerequisite of 35 hours of project management education and training in order to take the PMP test.
The CAPM identifies your skills and gives you the ability to develop the project management career of your dreams, regardless of whether you're trying to expand on your present skill set or explore an exciting new career.

25M

New project management oriented employees needed to meet global talent demands by 2030.

1.6M

PMI Certification holders worldwide including CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, and more

Am I Eligible for the CAPM Exam?

You have to fulfill the following CAPM prerequisites in order to take the exam:
  • possess a secondary degree, such as a high school certificate, a GED (general educational development), or an international equivalent
  • Prior to the exam, complete at least 23 hours of project management education (PMI's online Project Management Basics course might help with this prerequisite).

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Have advanced project leadership experience?

You may be eligible for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

How Much Does CAPM Certification Cost?

There is an exam fee required to earn the CAPM.

Member: ₹12,956.00 Non-Member: ₹17,220.00

Get Started With These Important Resources

You’ll find answers to your questions here.

CAPM Exam Content Outline

Learn details about the exam, including what to expect, what’s included, and how it is structured.

Certification Handbook

Understand requirements, the application process, and certification timeline.