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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Specialization

Excel in Project Management and CAPM Certification. Master project management principles, methodologies, and tools to excel in your career and pass the CAPM certification exam.

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Intermediate level

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Recommended experience

Intermediate level

No prerequisites are required; it's ideal for beginners and professionals seeking foundational project management knowledge and CAPM certification.

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

3 course series
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(22 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

No prerequisites are required; it's ideal for beginners and professionals seeking foundational project management knowledge and CAPM certification.

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Master the core concepts of predictive, adaptive, and hybrid project management methodologies

  • Develop practical skills in planning, scheduling, and stakeholder communication for projects

  • Gain expertise in business analysis, including requirements gathering and modeling techniques

  • Prepare effectively for the CAPM certification with targeted strategies and resources

Skills you'll gain

  • Performance Management
  • Communication Planning
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Project Management Software
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Product Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Documentation
  • Risk Management
  • Business Process
  • User Requirements Documents
  • Scaled Agile Framework

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Specialization - 3 course series

Gain the essential skills and knowledge to excel in project management with this comprehensive CAPM certification preparation course. Designed to align with the PMI framework, the course starts with an introduction to project management fundamentals and walks you through the principles, methodologies, and practices necessary for the CAPM exam. You’ll explore predictive, adaptive, and hybrid approaches while mastering key project management concepts.

The journey begins with an in-depth overview of project management basics, guiding principles, and core domains. Progressing further, you’ll learn predictive methodologies such as the Critical Path Method, Earned Value, and the Work Breakdown Structure. The course transitions into adaptive techniques, covering agile frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban, and emphasizes practical tools for iterative project management.

The final section focuses on business analysis, communication methods, and requirements gathering—crucial skills for project success. You'll conclude with targeted exam preparation strategies, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed in the CAPM certification exam.

Ideal for aspiring project managers, this course requires no prior experience, making it accessible to beginners while providing valuable insights for professionals looking to solidify their understanding of project management methodologies and certification standards.

Applied Learning Project

This course features hands-on projects where learners apply predictive and adaptive methodologies to real-world scenarios. Tasks include creating project plans, schedules, and risk strategies, along with managing stakeholders and crafting communication plans. Learners will also prioritize backlogs, run Agile sprints, and optimize resources, gaining practical skills for real-world challenges.

Foundations of Project Management

Foundations of Project Management

Course 1•8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master the PMI project management principles, methodologies, and performance domains

  • Build comprehensive project management plans, including schedules, risks, and stakeholder strategies

  • Understand Agile roles, servant leadership, and emotional intelligence in project settings

  • Develop practical problem-solving tools and communication management techniques

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Planning
Project Planning
Category: Project Management
Project Management
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Category: Risk Management
Risk Management
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Performance Management
Performance Management
Category: Agile Methodology
Agile Methodology
Category: Team Leadership
Team Leadership
Category: Project Risk Management
Project Risk Management
Category: Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management
Category: Communication
Communication
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Leadership Studies
Leadership Studies
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Project Management Life Cycle
Project Management Methodologies

Project Management Methodologies

Course 2•8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop expertise in predictive methodologies, including Critical Path Method and Earned Value Management

  • Master adaptive techniques like Scrum, SAFe, and iterative project progression

  • Compare and contrast predictive and adaptive methodologies to optimize project outcomes

  • Understand key project artifacts and deliverables in both traditional and agile frameworks

Skills you'll gain

Category: Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management
Category: Kanban Principles
Kanban Principles
Category: Scaled Agile Framework
Scaled Agile Framework
Category: Agile Methodology
Agile Methodology
Category: Project Planning
Project Planning
Category: Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure
Category: Earned Value Management
Earned Value Management
Category: Quality Management
Quality Management
Category: Project Documentation
Project Documentation
Category: Project Schedules
Project Schedules
Category: Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure
Category: Project Management
Project Management
Category: Waterfall Methodology
Waterfall Methodology
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Project Management Life Cycle
Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

Course 3•5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master business analysis techniques and communication strategies for project success

  • Gain expertise in elicitation, modeling, and managing requirements for various project types

  • Learn to create and use tools like Product Roadmaps and Requirements Traceability Matrix

  • Understand CAPM exam processes and develop a clear preparation strategy

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Analysis
Business Analysis
Category: Product Roadmaps
Product Roadmaps
Category: Requirements Elicitation
Requirements Elicitation
Category: Business Requirements
Business Requirements
Category: Agile Methodology
Agile Methodology
Category: Product Management
Product Management
Category: Requirements Analysis
Requirements Analysis
Category: Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management
Category: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Category: Registration
Registration
Category: Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Category: Team Building
Team Building
Category: Project Management Software
Project Management Software
Category: Business Modeling
Business Modeling
Category: Business Communication
Business Communication
Category: User Story
User Story
Category: Project Coordination
Project Coordination
Category: Business Process
Business Process
Category: Communication
Communication
Category: User Requirements Documents
User Requirements Documents

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

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