Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam Preparation

Course Description: 

This course is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification examination and applies the principles, methodologies, and theories used for project members, teams, and participants. It utilizes information, facts, and figures from “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide) -Third Edition and established best practices from the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Students attending this course will need to have a copy of the PMBOK® Guide. This course is the 2nd part of a two part course beginning with Part 1: Defining Project Management.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Eligibility Requirements:

·         High School diploma, associate’s degree OR Global equivalent

·         1,500 hours of professional experience OR 23 hours of Project Management education 

Who Should Attend

This course is for individuals who are or will be working on projects and would like to learn a standard-based approach to the project management and would like to obtain international credentials and recognition as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). 

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities for project associates and utilize the processes, inputs, outputs, tools and  techniques used during the project management process         
• Recognize and describe the five processes groups, nine knowledge areas, and forty-four competencies used in project management.
• Utilize the PMBOK® Guide, best practices, organizational process assets, and the tools and techniques for successful project contribution and completion.
• Obtain 23 hours of Project Management education and apply for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential.  

Outline

Lesson 10:   Project Execution
                                    Quality Assurance
                                    Information Distribution
                                    Requesting Seller Response
                                    Selecting Sellers           

Lesson 11:   Project Monitoring and Controlling
                                    Integrated Change Control
                                    Scope Verification and Control
                                    Schedule and Cost Control
                                    Quality Control
                                    Risk Monitoring and Control
                                    Contract Administration           

Lesson 12:   Project Closure
                                    Closing the Project
                                    Contract Closure           

Lesson 13:   CAPM Roles and Responsibilities
                                    Professional and Social Responsibilities
                                    Acquire and Develop Project Teams
                                    Project Participants
                                    Team Facilitation and Contributions
                                    PMI and the PMBOK                            

Lesson 14:   CAPM Exam Preparation
                                    Application Process
                                    Exam Structure and Revisions
                                    Exam Techniques
                                    Practice Exam              

Student Handouts:
                        PowerPoint slideshow
                        Project Management Framework
                        CAPM Study Material
                        Practical Exercise and Activities
                        CAPM Practice Examination