The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) program equips aspiring project professionals with foundational, in‑demand project management skills aligned to the PMBOK® Guide. Delivered through our accredited university and college partners, this program blends time‑tested methodologies with emerging, research‑driven practices to prepare learners for greater responsibility, career advancement, and certification success.
Module 1: Overview of Project Management
Project success, roles, governance, life cycles, and organizational structures
Module 2: Organizational Structures and the Project Office
Projectized and matrix organizations, PMOs, staffing, and functional teams
Module 3: Management Functions and Communications Management
Authority, team development, communication models, meetings, and facilitation
Module 4: Conflicts and Variables for Success
Conflict management, performance measurement, partnerships, and best practices
Module 5: Executives and Planning
Sponsorship, stakeholders, portfolio management, business cases, and WBS
Module 6: Network Scheduling Techniques and Pricing
Network planning, dependencies, scheduling challenges, pricing, and risk
Module 7: Cost Control and Metrics
Budgeting, cost baselines, reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics
Module 8: Trade‑Off Analysis and Risk Management
Trade‑offs, contracts, risk planning, analysis, and response strategies
Module 9: Learning Curves and Contract Management
Learning curves, procurement, contract types, administration, and closure
Module 10: Quality Management and Modern Developments
Quality systems, Six Sigma, maturity models, methodologies, and scope control
Module 11: Microsoft Project
Project setup, task and calendar management, reporting, and project delivery
Module 12: Capstone Simulation – Global Project Management
Applied project leadership through an integrated project management simulation
By the end of the program, learners will be able to:
Apply core project management principles aligned with PMBOK® knowledge areas and processes
Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects using industry‑standard tools and techniques
Measure project value, ROI, and organizational impact
Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the project lifecycle
Build a professional project portfolio to support job interviews and career growth
Use Microsoft Project to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in real‑world scenarios
Prepare confidently for the CAPM® exam and lay the groundwork for future PMP® certification
Upon completion of this program, the learner will be prepared to pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI), demonstrating foundational project management knowledge and readiness to contribute effectively to project teams.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.