$799
Total certificate cost
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
29 hours to complete
7 courses
Overview
The CAPM® Exam Prep Certificate is a beginner-friendly, intentionally designed program created by expert faculty at ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA). It’s ideal for early-career professionals, career changers, or those already working in project environments without formal training who want to earn a globally recognized credential and advance their career. It also works if you're already CAPM®-certified: PMI® requires 15 PDUs every three years to keep the credential active, and this certificate delivers 29, with 14 to spare.
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), is the leading entry-level certification for project professionals. It signals to employers that you understand core project management principles, frameworks, and processes, including Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
This flexible, self-paced program includes seven structured courses aligned to the latest PMBOK® Guide and PMI®’s CAPM® Exam Content Outline (ECO). Developed by experienced CISA faculty who hold advanced project management credentials—including PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PgMP®, PMI-PMOCP®, and GPM-bTM—this program reflects both academic rigor and real-world industry relevance. As a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, ASU delivers instruction that meets the highest standards for quality and exam alignment.
Through interactive modules, downloadable tools, and a full-length mock CAPM® exam simulation, you’ll build both the confidence to pursue certification and the skills to launch or grow a successful project management career.
Important: This program prepares you for the CAPM® exam but does not include the official certification or exam fee. The exam must be scheduled and taken separately through the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
Key Benefits
- No prior experience required — ideal for emerging professionals
- Prepares you to sit for the CAPM® exam with confidence
- Learn to communicate with stakeholders, manage risk, and ensure project value and quality
- Distinguish between Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid project methodologies
- Designed by certified ASU faculty with real-world project leadership experience
- Meets the full 15-PDU CAPM® renewal requirement in one certificate, with room to spare
- Flexible, self-paced format built for working professionals
What’s Included
- 7 structured courses aligned to PMI®’s 2023 CAPM® Exam Content Outline
- Step-by-step breakdowns of core project management processes
- Downloadable templates, checklists, and memory aids
- Digital flashcards, knowledge checks, and retention tools
- Full-length mock CAPM® exam simulation to measure readiness
Earn PMI PDUs while you prepare for the CAPM® exam
Whether you're new to project management, changing careers, brushing up on core skills or renewing an existing CAPM® certification, this certificate meets you where you are. The CAPM® exam prep certificate now qualifies for professional development units (PDU) through the Project Management Institute. Every course in the series maps to a PMI® Talent Triangle® area, so the work you put into passing the CAPM® exam also counts toward keeping an active PMI® credential in good standing. Complete all seven courses and earn 29 PDUs total, spread across business acumen, ways of working and power skills. Each course lists its own PDU value, so partial progress still counts.
PMI Talent Triangle® breakdown
- Business acumen | 3.5 PDUs
- Ways of working | 24.0 PDUs
- Power skills | 1.5 PDUs
CAPM® and PMI® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Courses within certificate
Project success depends on more than managing tasks, it requires clear strategy, strong governance, and an accurate understanding of business needs. This course trains you in the integrative and analytical skills project managers need to ensure alignment, authorization, and clarity across every stage of the project lifecycle.
You'll learn to create a project charter, develop integrated management plans, and manage change control across predictive and hybrid environments. You’ll also explore business analysis and requirements management techniques, gaining the skills to translate vague requests into measurable, testable project requirements that drive real value.
Key Benefits
- Learn to write and authorize a project charter
- Build and align integrated project management plans
- Practice stakeholder-driven business analysis
- Trace, validate, and manage evolving project requirements
- Strengthen project alignment with strategic goals
What’s Included
- Project charter and change control form templates
- Integrated project management plan structure
- Requirements documentation and traceability matrix
- Business needs assessment and root cause analysis tools
- Case studies in digital transformation and stakeholder alignment
Earn PMI PDUs in this course
This course qualifies for 4 PMI® PDUs:
- 2 in Business Acumen
- 2 in Ways of Working
Log the hours in your PMI® account toward a new CAPM® or an active renewal cycle.
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Who this certificate is designed for
- New or aspiring project managers seeking a recognized credential
- Professionals seeking to earn the CAPM® credential
- Team leads or subject matter experts managing projects without formal training
- Career changers transitioning into project-based work across industries
- Anyone seeking practical, PMI®-aligned skills for real-world application
Outcomes
By the end of this certificate, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently prepare for and pursue the CAPM® certification exam
- Apply project management principles across the full project lifecycle
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage risks, and control project scope
- Distinguish between Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies and know when to use each
- Use PMI®-aligned tools, templates, and techniques in real-world scenarios
- Demonstrate foundational project management knowledge to employers and teams
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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