CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)
Lowest barrier PMI credential; ideal entry point for beginners that counts toward future PMP eligibility.
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Sitio web oficial →Fundado
2003
Sede
Newtown Square, PA, USA
Público objetivo
Entry-level professionals, career changers, and students seeking PMI recognition without experience.
Características principales
- 150 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours
- Covers PMBOK fundamentals — predictive and agile
- No prior PM experience required
- Stepping stone to PMP certification
- 5-year validity with renewal via PDUs or retake
Cómo obtener esta certificación
Prerrequisitos
High school diploma/GED + 23 hours PM education.
Por qué certificarse — ROI
Impacto salarial
Modest salary premium; primarily serves as career accelerator toward PMP.
Beneficios profesionales
- Lo que la distingue
- Lowest barrier PMI credential; ideal entry point for beginners that counts toward future PMP eligibility.
- Reconocimiento del sector
- ANSI/ISO 17024 accredited
Reconocimiento laboral
ANSI/ISO 17024Quién debería obtener esta certificación
Ideal para:
- Entry-level professionals
- career changers
- and students seeking PMI recognition without experience.
Considere alternativas si:
- Limited standalone career value compared to PMP
- 5-year expiration requires renewal or upgrade
Cómo mantener esta certificación
- Ciclo de renovación:
- 5 años
Precios
| Concepto | Precio |
|---|---|
| Exam Fee Member | $225 |
| Exam Fee Nonmember | $300 |
| Pmi Membership Annual | $129 |
| Training Range | 200–500 |
| Retake Member | $150 |
| Retake Nonmember | $200 |
| Renewal Fee | 150–200 |
| Total Budget Path | 300–600 |
| Total Premium Path | 1000–2000 |
Debilidades
- Limited standalone career value compared to PMP
- 5-year expiration requires renewal or upgrade
- Not widely requested in job postings vs PMP
- Overlaps heavily with Google PM Certificate at lower cost
Mercados disponibles
Global
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