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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Syllabus
PMI's entry-level project management certification for those with less experience than PMP requires. The full Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) syllabus: 7 subjects, 28 chapters, 135 topics and 144 sub-topics, with 380 flashcards written against it.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) subjects
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
- Projects, Programs, Portfolios, and Operations · 5 topics
- Project Life Cycles and Development Approaches · 6 topics
- Organizational Structures and the Environment · 5 topics
- Value Delivery and Performance Domains · 5 topics
- Key Roles and Documents · 6 topics
Predictive (Plan-Based) Project Management Methodologies
- Integration and Scope Management · 7 topics
- Schedule Management · 6 topics
- Cost Management · 4 topics
- Quality, Resource, and Communications Management · 4 topics
- Risk, Procurement, and Closing · 5 topics
Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
- Agile Mindset and Foundations · 5 topics
- Scrum Framework · 4 topics
- Other Agile Approaches · 5 topics
- Agile Planning and Estimation · 4 topics
- Agile Tracking, Metrics, and Ceremonies · 5 topics
Business Analysis Frameworks and Practices
- Business Analysis Foundations · 5 topics
- Stakeholder Engagement in Business Analysis · 4 topics
- Requirements Analysis and Documentation · 4 topics
- Solution Evaluation and Product Roadmaps · 5 topics
Hybrid Approaches and Tailoring
- Selecting and Tailoring the Approach · 4 topics
- Designing Hybrid Models · 4 topics
- Implementing and Sustaining Hybrid Delivery · 5 topics
People, Leadership, and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership and Team Dynamics · 5 topics
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement · 5 topics
- Ethics and Professional Conduct · 4 topics
Exam Preparation and Test-Taking Strategy
- Understanding the CAPM Exam · 4 topics
- Question Types and Strategy · 5 topics
- Study Planning and Resources · 5 topics
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) flashcards
380 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts — 52 cards
- Predictive (Plan-Based) Project Management Methodologies — 53 cards
- Agile Frameworks and Methodologies — 67 cards
- Business Analysis Frameworks and Practices — 57 cards
- Hybrid Approaches and Tailoring — 51 cards
- People, Leadership, and Professional Responsibility — 50 cards
- Exam Preparation and Test-Taking Strategy — 50 cards
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) syllabus?
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) covers 7 subjects: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts, Predictive (Plan-Based) Project Management Methodologies, Agile Frameworks and Methodologies, Business Analysis Frameworks and Practices, Hybrid Approaches and Tailoring, People, Leadership, and Professional Responsibility and Exam Preparation and Test-Taking Strategy.
How many chapters and topics are in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) syllabus?
28 chapters and 135 topics, broken down further into 144 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts is the largest subject, with 27 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) flashcards?
Yes — 380 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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