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

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.

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