What you'll learn

Prepare for the CAPM certification by taking a simulated exam consisting of 150 questions
Learn effective strategies and techniques to optimize your exam results, such as time management, question prioritization, and leveraging strengths
Understand the CAPM exam format, duration, topics, and objectives, enabling you to focus on the topics that matter most
Receive guidance on locating course resources to refresh your learning on specific exam topics

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There are 2 modules in this course

Are you ready to ace the CAPM Exam and take a leap in your project management career? In this course you will learn about the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and have the opportunity to take our carefully designed practice exam.

Preparing for the CAPM Exam can be overwhelming, but this course provides you with in-depth insight into the exam format, duration, coverage, and objectives. You'll gain a clear understanding of the exam’s key topics, ensuring you maximize your study efforts. We also share proven strategies to optimize your exam results. From time management techniques to tackling questions strategically, we provide tools and tips you need to achieve your best score. Then, leveraging the information gathered in course, your prior project management program work, and personal experience, you will take a 150-question mock exam, designed to prepare you to pass the real thing and gain your CAPM Certification. This course assumes you are familiar with the project management knowledge that the CAPM exam tests. If you do not, we recommend you complete one of the following programs prior to taking this course: - IBM Project Management Professional Certificate - IBM IT Project Management Professional Certificate - SkillUp Modern Project management Specialization

In this module, you will begin preparation for the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) exam. This includes descriptions of the domains tested, an overview of the question types on the exam, a review of testing strategies, and additional study tips. Four practice quizzes, organized by domain, will help you decide whether you are ready to take the full 150-question practice test in module 2.

What's included

3 videos8 readings4 assignments

3 videosTotal 11 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutesPreview module
Information on the CAPM Exam2 minutes
Exam Taking Strategies5 minutes

8 readingsTotal 18 minutes

How to Make the Most of this Course2 minutes
Syllabus1 minute
CAPM Certification Exam Eligibility2 minutes
Overview of CAPM Exam Domains2 minutes
Breakdown of CAPM Exam Domains 5 minutes
Additional Study Resources and Tips 2 minutes
Summary: CAPM Certification Test Overview2 minutes
Check your readiness2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 118 minutes

Domain 1 Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts52 minutes
Domain 2 Predictive Plan Based Methodologies20 minutes
Domain 3 Agile Framework and Methodologies 20 minutes
Domain 4 Business Analysis Frameworks26 minutes

In this module, you will complete a 150-question CAPM practice exam. This 3-hour test is designed to have questions similar to that which you will find on the actual CAPM exam. There are 4 domains addressed, just like the real exam, with the same distribution of items from each domain. The items are NOT ordered by domain, they are mixed together. Good luck!