15 Topics
5 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring project managers and project coordinators
- Project management assistants and administrators
- Project team members
- Business analysts and operations professionals
- Professionals transitioning into project management
- Recent graduates seeking project management careers
- Supervisors and team leaders involved in projects
- Professionals preparing for the CAPM certification examination
- Individuals seeking a recognized foundation in modern project management
Session Objectives
- Understand the foundational concepts of project management.
- Learn the key project management processes and knowledge areas.
- Apply concepts from the PMBOK® Guide to real-world scenarios.
- Master the skills required to effectively contribute to a project team.
- Gain confidence in project planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Develop an understanding of agile and hybrid methodologies.
- Acquire the knowledge needed to pass the CAPM certification exam.
- Build a solid foundation for a long-term career in project management.
- Become a valuable asset on any project team.
About the Course
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Training Course is designed to equip aspiring and early-career project professionals with the essential knowledge, tools, and techniques required to contribute effectively to projects across different industries. The course provides a structured foundation in project management principles, predictive approaches, Agile practices, business analysis, project planning, execution, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
Participants will develop practical project management capabilities while preparing for the CAPM certification examination. The training combines theory with practical exercises, case studies, project scenarios, and exam-focused preparation.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 5 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
The definition of a project and its lifecycle
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Subtopic 1.2:
The role of the project manager and their key responsibilities
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Subtopic 1.3:
Understanding project, program, and portfolio management
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Subtopic 1.4:
Key foundational terms and concepts from the PMBOK® Guide
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Subtopic 1.5:
The importance of a strong project foundation
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Subtopic 2.1:
Understanding the various project management office (PMO) structures
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Subtopic 2.2:
The role of the project manager and their key competencies
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Subtopic 2.3:
The importance of leadership and emotional intelligence
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Subtopic 2.4:
Understanding the project's strategic alignment
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Subtopic 2.5:
The role of enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) and organizational process assets (OPAs)
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Subtopic 3.1:
The importance of integrated change control
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Subtopic 3.2:
Developing the project charter
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Subtopic 3.3:
Creating the project management plan
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Subtopic 3.4:
Directing and managing project work
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Subtopic 3.5:
Closing the project or phase
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Subtopic 4.1:
The process of planning and defining scope
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Subtopic 4.2:
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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Subtopic 4.3:
Validating and controlling project scope
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Subtopic 4.4:
Avoiding scope creep and managing changes
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Subtopic 4.5:
The importance of a clear and detailed scope statement
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Subtopic 5.1:
Planning and defining activities
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Subtopic 5.2:
Sequencing activities and estimating their durations
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Subtopic 5.3:
Developing a project schedule and baselines
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Subtopic 5.4:
Controlling the schedule and managing delays
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Subtopic 5.5:
An introduction to schedule compression techniques
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Subtopic 6.1:
Planning and estimating project costs
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Subtopic 6.2:
Determining the project budget
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Subtopic 6.3:
Controlling costs and managing cost variances
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Subtopic 6.4:
An introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)
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Subtopic 6.5:
The importance of financial planning for projects
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Subtopic 7.1:
The importance of quality in project outcomes
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Subtopic 7.2:
Planning for quality and quality metrics
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Subtopic 7.3:
Performing quality assurance
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Subtopic 7.4:
Conducting quality control inspections
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Subtopic 7.5:
Conducting quality control inspections
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Subtopic 8.1:
Planning and estimating project resources
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Subtopic 8.2:
Acquiring, developing, and managing project team members
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Subtopic 8.3:
Managing physical project resources
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Subtopic 8.4:
The importance of a strong resource management plan
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Subtopic 8.5:
The role of a project manager in team building
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Subtopic 9.1:
Planning and managing project communications
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Subtopic 9.2:
The importance of effective communication channels
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Subtopic 9.3:
Understanding different communication styles
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Subtopic 9.4:
The role of the project manager in stakeholder communication
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Subtopic 9.5:
The importance of a communications management plan
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Subtopic 10.1:
Planning for and identifying risks
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Subtopic 10.2:
Performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
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Subtopic 10.3:
Developing risk response strategies
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Subtopic 10.4:
Implementing risk responses
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Subtopic 10.5:
Monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle
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Subtopic 11.1:
Planning for procurement and managing contracts
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Subtopic 11.2:
Conducting procurements and managing sellers
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Subtopic 11.3:
Controlling and closing out procurements
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Subtopic 11.4:
Understanding different types of contracts (e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursable)
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Subtopic 11.5:
The role of the project manager in procurement decisions
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Subtopic 12.1:
Identifying project stakeholders and their influence
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Subtopic 12.2:
Planning for stakeholder engagement
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Subtopic 12.3:
Managing stakeholder expectations and involvement
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Subtopic 12.4:
Monitoring stakeholder engagement
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Subtopic 12.5:
The importance of building strong relationships with stakeholders
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Subtopic 13.1:
An overview of the Agile Manifesto and its principles
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Subtopic 13.2:
Understanding the Scrum framework
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Subtopic 13.3:
The role of the Scrum Master and Product Owner
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Subtopic 13.4:
Agile project artifacts (e.g., sprint backlog, burn-down chart)
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Subtopic 13.5:
An introduction to hybrid project management approaches
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Subtopic 14.1:
A comprehensive review of all PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas
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Subtopic 14.2:
Understanding the CAPM exam structure and format
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Subtopic 14.3:
Deconstructing question types and identifying key terms
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Subtopic 14.4:
Time management techniques for the exam
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Subtopic 14.5:
Mental and physical preparation for exam day
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Subtopic 15.1:
A full-length, timed mock exam
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Subtopic 15.2:
Comprehensive review of all exam questions and answers
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Subtopic 15.3:
Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
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Subtopic 15.4:
Customizing a final study plan
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Subtopic 15.5:
Tips for managing exam day anxiety
