Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
A starting credential for aspiring project professionals who do not yet qualify for PMP.
What this credential focuses on
Who should consider it?
No project experience is required; build foundational project knowledge.
Eligibility comes first.
Secondary education and 23 hours of project-management education are required. Check PMI for accepted equivalents.
How to register
Create or sign in to your PMI account and select the credential.
Check the credential’s education, training and experience requirements; prepare the application or required learning route.
Complete the applicable eligibility review and any audit or panel steps. Follow the approved payment and scheduling instructions.
Confirm your exam appointment and identification requirements. After certification, follow the credential’s renewal requirements.
Requirements differ across PMP, CAPM, programme, portfolio and specialist credentials. The selected credential’s official instructions take priority over this overview.
PMI certification applicationMake it count in your career.
Document a real project with a charter, stakeholder plan, risk register, delivery approach and measured outcomes.
The career guidance here is editorial. A certification can support your profile, but its value depends on your practical ability, your employer’s technology and the role you are targeting.
Official exam source reviewed 13 September 2026. Confirm current details and availability with the provider before booking.