The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is an entry-level certification for project management professionals offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This course is designed to help aspiring project managers prepare for the CAPM exam by providing a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices. Through this course, participants will gain the foundational knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage projects and meet the standards set by PMI, making them more competitive in the job market and advancing their career in project management.

• ·       Aspiring project managers looking to start a career in project management.

  ·       Professionals with little to no project management experience who want to demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to the field.

  ·       Team members or support staff working in project-based environments and looking to gain a better understanding of project management practices.

  ·       Anyone preparing for the CAPM exam to earn PMI’s internationally recognized certification.

  ·       Project coordinators, administrators, and associates seeking to formalize their knowledge and advance in their roles.

·       Understand key project management processes: Gain a thorough understanding of the core principles and processes across all knowledge areas, including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.

·       Be equipped with tools and techniques: Learn to use the key tools, methodologies, and frameworks needed to successfully manage projects in real-world scenarios.

·       Be well-prepared for the CAPM exam: Have the confidence and knowledge to pass the CAPM certification exam on the first attempt by understanding exam structure, common question types, and effective test-taking strategies.

·       Enhance project management knowledge: Learn the language and terminology of project management, which will help in improving communication with stakeholders and team members.

·       Demonstrate competency in project management: Understand the fundamentals of project management processes and be able to apply them effectively in future project work.

• ·       Introduction to CAPM Certification:

  o   Overview of CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)

  o   Benefits of CAPM certification for career growth

  o   Eligibility requirements for CAPM exam

  o   Structure of the CAPM exam

  o   PMBOK Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge) Overview

  o   Key terms and definitions in project management

   

  ·       Project Integration Management:

  o   Definition and importance of project integration

  o   Develop Project Charter

  o   Develop Project Management Plan

  o   Direct and Manage Project Work

  o   Monitor and Control Project Work

  o   Perform Integrated Change Control

  o   Close Project or Phase

   

  ·       Project Scope Management:

  o   Define Project Scope

  o   Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  o   Validate Project Scope

  o   Control Project Scope

  o   Tools and techniques for scope management

   

  ·       Project Time Management:

  o   Define Activities

  o   Sequence Activities

  o   Estimate Activity Durations

  o   Develop Project Schedule

  o   Control Schedule

  o   Tools for time management (Critical Path Method, Gantt Charts, etc.)

   

  ·       Project Cost Management:

  o   Plan Cost Management

  o   Estimate Costs

  o   Determine Budget

  o   Control Costs

  o   Cost management techniques and tools

   

  ·       Project Quality and Resource Management:

  o   Plan, manage, and control Quality Management

  o   Quality management principles and tools (Six Sigma, etc.)

  o   Estimate Activity Resources

  o   Acquire Resources

  o   Develop and Manage Team

  o   Conflict resolution and team dynamics

   

  ·       Project Communications and Risk Management:

  o   Plan Communications Management

  o   Manage and Monitor Communications

  o   Plan Risk Management

  o   Identify Risks

  o   Perform Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis

  o   Plan Risk Responses

   

  ·       Project Procurement Management:

  o   Plan Procurement Management

  o   Conduct, Control, and Close Procurements

  o   Procurement strategies and contract types