Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification

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.

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, by increasing your earning potential and setting the foundation to pursue other gold-standard certifications. 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

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Average salary for CAPM-certified project managers in the United States. Source: Forbes

Exam length 150 questions Exam time 180 minutes Languages • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Spanish • Korean • Chinese (Simplified) • Chinese (Traditional)

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. You can also meet this requirement with: • PMI on-demand CAPM Exam Prep Course • Instructor-Led CAPM® course Not ready for certifications? Check out our professional development programs for other ways to build your skills.

Gather your application materials Enter your academic education and 23 hours of professional education courses. Additional tips • Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application. • Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed.

First, congratulations! You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee. Schedule your CAPM exam After you pay, you can schedule your CAPM exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling: • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam. Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.

At a glance: • 180 minutes • 150 questions 15 unscored pretest questions, 135 scored questions • Offered in 8 languages Associated exam content • Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts 36% • Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies 17% • Agile Frameworks/Methodologies 20% • Business Analysis Frameworks 27% View FAQs 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. You can also meet this requirement with: • PMI on-demand CAPM Exam Prep Course • Instructor-Led CAPM® course Not ready for certifications? Check out our professional development programs for other ways to build your skills. View FAQs

CAPM distinguishes your skills and empowers you to build the project management career of your dreams. Luckily, we know a thing or two about the most effective ways to prepare for the big day. PMI members receive exclusive savings on exam prep. • Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque sollicitudin magna sem, quis eleifend odio. Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque sollicitudin magna sem, quis eleifend odio. • Live Class Instructor-Led CAPM® Exam Prep Courses Expert training backed by PMI Get exam-ready with a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Choose online or in-person courses for structured guidance, real-time interaction, and accountability. Learn More

Expert training backed by PMI Get exam-ready with a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Choose online or in-person courses for structured guidance, real-time interaction, and accountability. • Publication Free for Members PMBOK® Guide PMI Standard Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management. Learn More

PMI Standard Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management.

• 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. Dawn Mixon IT Concepts Vienna, Virginia 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. Dawn Mixon IT Concepts Vienna, Virginia

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 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 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