Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Online Course

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Online Course

Course Overview

This comprehensive online course is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in project management and pass the CAPM certification exam. You'll begin by exploring the PMI project management framework, gaining insights into core methodologies and best practices. The course covers every phase of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, with focused modules on risk planning, stakeholder engagement, and critical path analysis.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, integrated with traditional project management techniques
• Exploration of team dynamics, emotional intelligence, and effective communication in project environments
• In-depth study of advanced tools including earned value analysis, work breakdown structures (WBS), and business analysis frameworks
• Comprehensive CAPM exam preparation strategies to help you succeed on the first attempt

Who Should Enroll?

• Aspiring project managers seeking to begin or grow their careers in project management
• Professionals preparing for the CAPM certification in alignment with PMI standards
• Individuals looking to blend Agile approaches with traditional project management methods
• Prerequisite: A basic understanding of management concepts is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Learn?

• Understand and apply the PMI framework and project management best practices
• Implement Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies within project teams
• Build effective risk management and mitigation strategies
• Enhance leadership skills through emotional intelligence
• Use essential tools like WBS, Gantt charts, and earned value management
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans using both Agile and traditional methods

Course Outline

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Online Course covers the following topics - 

Domain 1. Project Management Basics 

• Overview of the PMI Approach to Project Management
• Understanding the CAPM Exam
• Tools for CAPM Exam Success

Domain 2. Project Management Foundations

• Project Management Methodologies
• Guiding Principles of Project Management
• The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Project Management Terminology
• Building a Comprehensive Project Management Plan
• Balancing Competing Constraints

Domain 3. Planning and Execution

• The Planning Performance Domain
• Schedule Planning
• Risk Planning Strategies
• Stakeholder Management Plans
• Closing Projects Effectively

Domain 4. Agile Methodologies and Leadership

• Agile Roles and Servant Leadership
• Building and Managing the Project Team
• Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
• Effective Communication Management
• Tools and Techniques for Problem-Solving

Domain 5. Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies

• Organizational Structures in Predictive Projects
• Deliverables and Processes
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and Scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Quality and Integration Management

Domain 6. Adaptive Methodologies

• Adaptive vs. Predictive Environments
• Iterative Progression in Projects
• Defining Agile Scope and Tracking Progress
• Adaptive Artifacts: Scrum, SAFe, XP, and Kanban
• Criteria for Agile Success

Domain 7. Business Analysis

• Roles of Business Analysts in Projects
• Effective Communication Tools and Techniques
• Requirements Gathering and Modeling
• Building a Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Creating and Refining Product Roadmaps
• Acceptance Criteria and Validation Techniques