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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 required

Exam length

150 questions

Exam time

180 minutes

Languages

08

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Is 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 PMP Certification.
  • 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
PMI certification holders worldwide, making PMI the leader in the field since 1969.
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Average salary for CAPM-certified project managers in the United States.
$ 71000
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Path To a CAPM Certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following CAPM certification requirements

Eligibility Requirement

Secondary degree, High school diploma, GED, or global equivalent.

Project Management Education, At least 23 hours of project management education 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.

Follow the steps below for a smooth application process

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.

Your application was accepted. What’s next?

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

  • 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.

Prepare for your CAPM exam day.

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study are 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.

  • VR Global will share a study plan with you.
  • VR Global will add a service for you.

Countdown to Exam Day

What to Expect

The examination will test the skills that entry- and associate-level individuals need in order to understand Project Management fundamentals as well as predictive, adaptive, and business analysis principles.

For more details about the CAPM exam and what to expect, check out the CAPM Exam Content Outline.

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%
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How to prepare for the CAPM exam

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.

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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 on professional development activities.
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Thank you so much, Vasu Sir, for the wonderful CAPM training program. Over the sessions, you took us through every chapter of Project Management with real-life examples that actually made the concepts stick. I really appreciated how you made sure we understood everything and patiently cleared all our doubts. The insights on PMI features and guidance on how to use them for our career goals were a huge plus. This training really helped me plan my next steps.
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I joined CAPM course in VR Global. Mr.Vasu Rao is the trainer, he taught me the several roles of a project manager with real time examples.He focuses on the quality of teaching,study materials and personal progress. Quality of teaching is incredible. The environment between the teacher and student is friendly. Thank you sir
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Kamaleshraj R S
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Thank you, Mr. Vasu, for providing such wonderful experience throughout this CAPM and sharing your own experience to make us see through different lens as well as how to handle such situations.
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AKSHAY HON
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I recently earned my PMP® certification after completing the PMP preparation course with VR Global, and it was an excellent learning experience. The course was well-structured, comprehensive, and covered all the key concepts required for the PMP exam. The content was organized in a way that made it easy to understand and apply the PMI framework effectively. A special thanks to Vasu Sir for his exceptional guidance throughout the journey. His teaching style simplified complex concepts, emphasized the fundamentals, and provided valuable insights into the significance of the PMP certification. His practical approach and constant encouragement played a key role in building my confidence and preparing me for the exam. The overall learning environment was engaging, supportive, and highly motivating. I sincerely appreciate the effort and dedication of Vasu Sir. I highly recommend VR Global and Vasu Sir to anyone planning to pursue PMP® certification. His guidance and structured training can make a significant difference in your preparation journey.
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Balaji Vishwa
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I underwent the PMP training in June-July 2026 and Mr. Vasu's sessions were highly helpful. Lot of insights and great inputs. Thank you for your valuable course.
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Kalimuthu Gurusamy
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Dear Vasu sir, Thank you for being such a supportive PMP mentor. Your teaching style and clear explanations truly helped me understand the concepts thoroughly and with clarity. Over the last 10 days, I genuinely enjoyed every session and learned a great deal from your insights. I am sincerely grateful for your guidance and mentorship.
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puneeth v
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Vasu Sir has in-depth knowledge of Project Management, covering both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. I attended his PMP training sessions, which were exceptionally interactive and engaging. He gives individual attention to each participant, ensuring that everyone clearly understands the concepts discussed. After completing each topic or knowledge area, he provides exercise, which are then reviewed and discussed in the subsequent sessions. This approach really helps us assess where we stand and identify areas for improvement in our PMP/certification preparation. Overall, his training style is structured, insightful, and highly effective.
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ராஜா வேல்சாமி (RAJAVELSAMY)
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The 5-day project management training was very informative and engaging. The trainer explained concepts with practical, day-to-day examples, which made learning easier and more effective. Vasu San’s rich experience greatly enhanced the overall training and made it highly valuable.
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Very informative and thank you for onboarding us on PMP flight owned by prestigious PMI Airlines👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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Srinivas Srikanth
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I recently completed a PMP training program and found it to be extremely insightful and well-structured. The content was comprehensive, the trainer was highly knowledgeable, and the real-world examples made the concepts easy to apply. I would strongly recommend this training to anyone seeking to enhance their project management skills or prepare for the PMP certification

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