Exam Preparation Course for Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)®

What Will I Benefit? ALTAWAIL Consulting & Training, as a PMI Authorized Training Partner (PMI ATP), offers the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) course to equip participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals based on the latest PMI standards and methodologies. The program covers the full project life cycle, starting with initiation and planning, followed by execution, monitoring and control, and finally project closure. It also emphasizes predictive approaches, Agile practices, and business analysis techniques. Participants who complete the course can earn the 23 contact hours required to apply for the CAPM® exam.

• Understand the core processes, governance, and structural elements of project and product life cycles.
• Apply business analysis frameworks, requirements-gathering techniques, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Develop proficiency in predictive planning techniques such as the WBS, critical path analysis, risk management, and quality control.
• Master essential adaptive frameworks, including Scrum mechanics, backlog refinement, iterative delivery, and velocity tracking.

1. Fulfill the Eligibility Requirements

   Hold a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED, or global equivalent, and complete at least 23 hours of project management education before taking the exam.

2. Complete the Exam Preparation Course

   Attend all live training sessions and complete the required assessments to receive a certificate confirming completion of 23 hours of project management education.

3. Submit the Certification Application to PMI

   Create an account on PMI.org, complete the application with your educational qualifications and project management education details, and submit it for review.

4. Schedule and Take the Exam

   Schedule and take the exam securely online or at an authorized testing center.

5. Earn and Maintain the Certification

   Pass the exam to earn the CAPM® certification. To maintain the certification, earn 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) during each three-year renewal cycle and complete the renewal process.

Target Audience: Entry-level project managers, project coordinators, PMO administrators, project assistants, junior analysts, professionals transitioning from fields outside project management, recent graduates, and anyone seeking an official preparation course to help them prepare for the CAPM® exam.

• PMI Process Groups.
• Predictive planning.
• Business analysis and the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Scope decomposition using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• The Agile mindset and core Scrum mechanics.
• Risk and stakeholder management.
• Performance tracking and variance control.

• Practical case studies.
• Workshops and group activities.
• Role-playing.
• Experiential learning and brainstorming.
• Mental challenges and team competitions.
• Training videos and demonstrations.
• Simulation-based learning and games.

• Ways of Working: 23 PDUs.
• Power Skills: 0 PDUs.
• Business Acumen: 0 PDUs.
• Total: 23 PDUs.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities.
• Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques.

• Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach.
• Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule.
• Determine how to document project controls for predictive, plan-based projects.

• Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach.
• Determine how to plan project iterations.
• Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project.
• Explain the components of an adaptive plan.
• Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps.

• Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities.
• Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication.
• Determine how to gather requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of product roadmaps.
• Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes.
• Validate requirements through product delivery.