Who can take it
Certified Associate in Project Management Eligibility
Whether you can sit the Certified Associate in Project Management certification exam: prerequisites, who the exam is for, and the skills it assesses.
- 2 prerequisites
- associate level
- 5 skills
Prerequisites and requirements
Published requirements for this certification.
- Secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent)
- 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam
Who this exam is for
Skills assessed
What the exam actually tests, beyond the domain names.
The domains you will be assessed on
Eligibility is not only about paperwork. These are the areas you have to actually know.
| Domain | Weight | Topic count |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analysis Frameworks | 27% | 4 |
| Agile Frameworks/Methodologies | 20% | 4 |
| Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies | 17% | 4 |
| Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts | 36% | 5 |
How demanding this exam is
Our focus for this certification: Our training aligns with the latest CAPM exam content outline, emphasizing key concepts across all domains to maximize pass rates.
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Frequently asked questions
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