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.
Experience
No experience requiredExam length
150 questionsExam time
180 minutesIs a CAPM right for you?
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
1.7M+
PMI certification holders worldwide, making PMI the leader in the field since 1969.
$72,000
Average salary for CAPM-certified project managers in the United States.
Source: Forbes
Path to a CAPM certification
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 (the PMI on-demand CAPM Exam Prep Course can help fulfill this requirement).
Not ready for certifications?
Check out our professional development programs for other ways to build your skills.
PMI® Authorized On-Demand Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep
PMI® Authorized Online CAPM® Practice Exam
Instructor-Led CAPM Courses
PMI-accredited training
Our Authorized Training Partner program connects you with PMI-aligned organizations that prepare you for the PMP certification exam.
PMBOK® Guide
PMI Standard
Our flagship publication serves as the foundation for the vast body of knowledge in the field. The Seventh Edition captures and summarizes the 12 principles of project management and the eight project performance domains critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes.
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The CAPM was exactly what I needed to get started. I was new to project management and didn't understand the language, the processes, the knowledge areas, it was the perfect foundation to my career.
The CAPM was exactly what I needed to get started. I was new to project management and didn't understand the language, the processes, the knowledge areas, it was the perfect foundation to my career.
The CAPM was exactly what I needed to get started. I was new to project management and didn't understand the language, the processes, the knowledge areas, it was the perfect foundation to my career.
The CAPM was exactly what I needed to get started. I was new to project management and didn't understand the language, the processes, the knowledge areas, it was the perfect foundation to my career.
My CAPM shows future employers that I have a growth mindset, I'm looking to learn, and I have a foundation in project management.
My CAPM shows future employers that I have a growth mindset, I'm looking to learn, and I have a foundation in project management.
My CAPM shows future employers that I have a growth mindset, I'm looking to learn, and I have a foundation in project management.
My CAPM shows future employers that I have a growth mindset, I'm looking to learn, and I have a foundation in project management.
My CAPM certification brings in the required skillset and mindset for me to lead the project and find a desired solution for the organization.
My CAPM certification brings in the required skillset and mindset for me to lead the project and find a desired solution for the organization.
My CAPM certification brings in the required skillset and mindset for me to lead the project and find a desired solution for the organization.
My CAPM certification brings in the required skillset and mindset for me to lead the project and find a desired solution for the organization.
Earning my CAPM took me from only being qualified for entry level positions into an actual career path; it was just what I needed to be considered for a senior level project management role at my organization.
Earning my CAPM took me from only being qualified for entry level positions into an actual career path; it was just what I needed to be considered for a senior level project management role at my organization.
Earning my CAPM took me from only being qualified for entry level positions into an actual career path; it was just what I needed to be considered for a senior level project management role at my organization.
Earning my CAPM took me from only being qualified for entry level positions into an actual career path; it was just what I needed to be considered for a senior level project management role at my organization.
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:
- Learning
- Teaching others
- Presenting
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Content creating