Certified Associate in Project Management

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As of November 2013, there were 24,196 active CAPM certified individuals worldwide. PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM is intended to demonstrate candidates' understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

The CAPM exam is based on the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (aka the PMBOK Guide).

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Credential Handbook, notes the distribution of questions from the PMBOK:

The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions with four answers per choice. The exam must be completed in three hours.

To be able to apply, one needs a secondary degree as well as a minimum of 1,500 hours of project experience or 23 hours of project management education.

the CAPM certificate is valid for 5 years from the time of exam passing. Re-exam is required for re-certification.

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