CertificationCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

No experience required

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

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, 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 Manager1.7M+PMI certification holders worldwide, making PMI the leader in the field since 1969.
$70,000Average salary for CAPM-certified project managers in the United States.
Source: Forbes

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About the Exam 


Exam length150 questions Exam time180 minutes

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

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