Program Overview

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam Preparation

The Penn State Great Valley Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam preparation course satisfies the 23 contact hours of project management education requirement to apply for the CAPM certification.

Course Details

• The course includes the “Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide” and the “Agile Practice Guide” workbooks to better prepare students for the CAPM exam.
• Taught by subject matter experts who work in the project management industry, the course is delivered remotely to give added convenience and flexibility to busy schedules.

Schedule

• BUSAD 5590: 7 sessions, 23 hours (2.3 CEUs, 23 PDUs)
• The course is no longer offered as an open enrollment class; it is offered for predetermined cohorts.

What is CAPM Certification?

Earning the CAPM credential shows that one holds the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. It also shows that one is ready to take on a wide range of projects, including predictive (waterfall) project management, agile project management, and business analysis.

Benefits of CAPM Certification

• The CAPM certification can be an essential first step in building a career as a project manager.
• It allows individuals to position themselves to pursue other key certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• According to PMI, being CAPM certified creates opportunities for entry-level project management roles like project coordinator associate and junior project manager.
• Earning the CAPM certification means automatically meeting the 35 hours of project management education and training required to sit for the PMP exam.

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded based on a standard of one unit per ten (10) hours of classroom contact.

Customized Programs

Companies and organizations can have these programs conducted at Penn State Great Valley or elsewhere. Program content can be customized to meet the needs of the company.

Instructors

• Ruth Anne Guerrero: Adjunct Instructor, Continuing Professional Education

Program Location

• Penn State Great Valley, conveniently located less than 30 miles from Philadelphia, offering master's degrees, graduate certificates, professional development programs, corporate training, and conference services.