- Increased earning potential: Currently PMP/CAPM earn more than other project managers. Worldwide 2007 salary survey shows that PMP salaries average $126,217 (N16Million) per annum. There is also increased financial recognition, bonuses and raises from employers after becoming a PMP.
- Faster job promotion: Many who have achieved the PMP/CAPM certification have received promotion as a result.
- The PMP/CAPM designation following your name demonstrates to present and potential employers that you possess a solid demonstrable foundation of experience and education in Project Management that can have positive impact on bottom line result.
- Increased marketability: Since it is a globally recognized and prestigious certificate, it increases your marketability both locally and internationally.
- It increases productivity of work and shows you can successfully handle projects from different industries on time, on budget and to specification.
- The CAPM is designed for aspiring project managers that want to secure their future and establish their credibility to apply Project Management best practices. It leads to higher level of work performance.
Category |
General Education |
PMP Education |
PMP Experience |
Number of Questions |
Sign Code of Conduct |
One |
Bachelors Degree |
35 contact hours |
4500 hours |
200 |
Yes |
Two |
Secondary School Graduate (SSCE) |
35 contact hours |
7500 |
200 |
Yes |
CAPM is the Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM). The exam for CAPM is easier than PMP exam, requires less experience, has only 150 questions that is less practical than the PMP exam but they both cover the same topics i.e. the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and can be taken by undergraduates and new graduates.
CAPM® REQUIREMENTS
More information on applying for the exam is available on PMI website (www.pmi.org)
THE EXAMINATION
The examination is computer-based and is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions. The allotted time to complete the examination is four (4) hours. The examination is offered around the world at PMI-approved prometric testing centers. To find a testing center in your area, please visit the PMI website.
The current fees for the examination are as follows
Applicant Status |
Examination fees (US dollars) |
PMI member |
$405.00 |
PMI non-member |
$555 |
Project Management Process groups
Project Management Processes (44 processes)
Project Management Framework
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Human Resources Management
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Professional and Social Responsibilities
Practice in Sample Projects
Entrance Exam and Exit Exam Simulation questions test
It takes minimum of 5 full days to complete training on weekdays – Mondays to Thursdays
3 Saturdays and 2 Sundays consecutively
JK Michaels CAPM/PMP Exam Prep Rate:
Fees are net of all tax deductions. |
