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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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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 17024

Quién 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

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