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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Specialization
Pearson

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Specialization

Project Management Fundamentals CAPM Certification. Learn CAPM fundamentals, predictive/agile methodologies, and business analysis frameworks.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the art of eliciting, analyzing, and managing requirements to ensure project success.

  • Gain expertise in tailoring business analysis approaches to both predictive and adaptive methodologies.

  • Develop a strategic understanding of the business analysis lifecycle and roadmap planning.

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Specialization - 8 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the fundamentals of project management across various methodologies, including predictive, hybrid, and adaptive approaches.

  • Understand and apply essential business analysis principles to enhance project success.

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of the CAPM Exam structure and requirements, including the online proctored exam process.

  • Access a wealth of resources and expert guidance to confidently prepare for and succeed in the CAPM Exam.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Project Management

What you'll learn

  • Understand the roles of projects, programs, and portfolios, and their strategic importance.

  • Master the "talent triangle" to develop technical skills, power skills, and business acumen.

  • Learn to navigate different project structures and adapt portfolios to agile approaches.

  • Develop leadership and emotional intelligence skills for effective team and stakeholder management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Decision Making
Category: Program Management
Category: Project Management Office (PMO)
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Leadership
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Portfolio Management

What you'll learn

  • Master the application of predictive, adaptive, and hybrid project management approaches.

  • Develop high-performing teams through effective communication and ethical leadership.

  • Tailor project management processes to suit specific project requirements.

  • Implement quality management techniques to enhance project outcomes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Quality Control
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Team Management
Category: Quality Management
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Team Building
Category: Project Performance
Category: Project Planning
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Project Management

What you'll learn

  • Develop comprehensive project scopes and manage scope changes effectively.

  • Master cost estimation techniques and budget management for accurate financial planning.

  • Construct and manage project schedules using critical path analysis.

  • Adapt planning techniques for hybrid and adaptive project environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Budgeting
Category: Project Estimation
Category: Scheduling
Category: Project Performance
Category: Project Planning
Category: Cost Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Schedules
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Work Breakdown Structure
Category: Timelines
Category: Estimation
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Dependency Analysis
Category: Scope Management
Category: Earned Value Management
Category: Project Controls
Category: Variance Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Master risk identification and analysis techniques to manage project uncertainties.

  • Develop strategies for effective risk response and contingency planning.

  • Navigate procurement processes and select appropriate contract types.

  • Deliver stakeholder value through strategic project management and governance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Change Control
Category: Vendor Management
Category: Contract Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Supplier Management
Category: Project Risk Management
Category: Procurement
Category: Contingency Planning

What you'll learn

  • Embrace the Agile mindset and implement servant leadership to enhance team performance.

  • Master the Scrum framework and effectively manage sprints, backlogs, and retrospectives.

  • Apply relative estimating techniques for accurate cost and schedule management in adaptive projects.

  • Tailor Agile frameworks to suit diverse project environments, including Kanban, Scrumban, and Extreme Programming.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Scaled Agile Framework
Category: Project Management
Category: Leadership Studies
Category: Backlogs
Category: Team Management
Category: Sprint Retrospectives
Category: Sprint Planning
Category: Change Management
Category: Estimation
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Kanban Principles

What you'll learn

  • Develop and manage precise requirements to prevent project failure.

  • Tailor business analysis approaches for both predictive and adaptive environments.

  • Utilize advanced tools and techniques for comprehensive requirements management.

  • Create adaptive roadmaps to strategically guide project timelines and content delivery.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Process Modeling
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Project Management Software
Category: Product Roadmaps
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Business Requirements
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Requirements Elicitation
Category: Timelines

What you'll learn

  • Navigate the CAPM certification process with ease and confidence.

  • Identify and apply personalized learning strategies for effective exam preparation.

  • Master test-taking techniques to enhance exam performance.

  • Access a wealth of resources tailored to support diverse learning styles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Personalized Service
Category: Test Planning
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Project Management
Category: Registration

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