CAPM® Certification Program

CAPM® Certification — Build Your Foundation in Project Management

What is CAPM®?

The CAPM is ranked #1 out of "The 9 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications" according to Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Earning a CAPM certification can help with career advancement, increase earning potential, and position learners to pursue any of the major certifications, including the gold standard in project management certification, the PMP.

Earning the CAPM certification can help learners qualify for various project management roles.

Why CAPM®?

The PMI CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification is for individuals starting in project management to gain credibility by demonstrating foundational knowledge of project management principles, terms, and processes. It can help you stand out to employers for entry-level roles, increase your employability, and serve as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications like the PMP. 

If you want to know more about CAPM visit PMI.org

About the CAPM® Program at EMIC

  • Official CAPM®-developed curriculum delivered by EMIC Training (ATP #C018480).

  • Ideal for individuals with little or no prior experience.

  • Delivered by PMI-authorized EMIC trainers.

  • Includes 23 contact hours of professional education.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will:

  1. Understand PMI’s fundamental frameworks and principles.

  2. Learn core project management processes and terminology.

  3. Gain practical exposure to initiating, planning, and monitoring projects.

  4. Prepare effectively for the CAPM® exam.

Course Structure

Duration: 23 hours (live sessions + assignments)

Format: In-person (Bahrain)

Who Should Attend

  • New or Aspiring Project Managers

  • Project Coordinators / Project Administrators

  • Fresh graduates or interns entering project-based roles

  • Professionals transitioning into project management from technical or support roles

  • Anyone looking to gain a solid foundation in project management principles

What Will You Learn?

    • Overview of PMI & Certification Process

    • Exam Structure & Application Tips

    • Project vs. Operations

    • Organizational Influences and Environmental Influences (EEFs, OPAs)

    • Benefits Realization

    • PM Process Groups & Knowledge Areas

    • Project Life Cycles: Predictive, Agile, Hybrid

    • Principles and Performance Domains

    • Tailoring Models and Artifacts

    • PMO Nature and Roles

    • Develop Project Charter

    • Project Management Plan Development

    • Direct & Manage Project Work

    • Monitor & Control Project Work

    • Manage Project Knowledge

    • Change Requests & Integrated Change Control

    • Change Control Board

    • Collect Requirements

    • Define & Validate Scope

    • Create WBS

    • Estimate Activity Durations and Cost

    • Precedence Diagraming and Critical Path Methods

    • Develop Project Schedule (CPM, Gantt, Network Diagrams)

    • Develop Project Budget and Control Costs

    • Earned Value Management (EVM)

    • Plan & Manage Quality (QA/QC)

    • Quality Tools (Pareto, Control Charts, etc.)

    • Resource Planning

    • Acquire & Develop Team

    • Team Motivation Theories (Maslow, Herzberg)

    • Conflict Resolution & Team Management

    • Communication Models & Channels

    • Communication Management Plan

    • Stakeholder Identification

    • Stakeholder Engagement Strategy

    • Influence & Power Dynamics

    • Identify & Assess Risks (Qualitative & Quantitative)

    • Risk Responses (Mitigate, Transfer, Accept, Exploit)

    • Risk Register & Risk Audits

    • Procurement Planning & Contract Types

    • Seller Selection & Contract Management

    • Make-or-Buy Analysis

    • Decision Trees

    • Agile Manifesto & Principles

    • Scrum, Kanban, XP Basics

    • Agile Roles: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Etc.

    • Kanbans, Sprints,

    • Backlogs, and Burn Charts

    • Hybrid Environments
      Tailoring Practices to Fit Projects

    • Communication Models & Channels

    • Communication Management Plan

    • Stakeholder Identification

    • Stakeholder Engagement Strategy

    • Influence & Power Dynamics

    • Question Types & Traps

    • Time Management During Exam

    • Practice Tests with Explanations

    • Test-Taking Techniques

    • Recap of Key Formulas & Concepts

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