The PMI
Certified Associate of Project Management
(CAPM) Certification Examination measures the general knowledge and concept
used in PMBOK, 3rd Edition of PMI and the basic practice of project
management. The CAPM Certification is designed for certifying project
team members and entry-level project managers. The examination is comprised of
computer based multiple-choice questions that are developed and validated by PMPs. The examination is reviewed and revised annually to satisfy the
examination test specifications and to ensure that each question has a
referenced source. The course content is prepared according to the latest
PMBOK, 3rd Edition of PMI.
Course Content:
1. Introduction
- Projects vs. Operations
- What is Project Management
- Project Management and Management
- Expertise
- Project Management Context
- Project Life Cycle and Organization
- Project Life Cycle
- Project participants
- Organizational Influences
2. Project Management Processes
- The processes of P.M.
- The five main process groups of P.M.
- Interactions between processes
- P.M. process mapping
- Process flow diagrams
- Major project documents
3. Project Integration Management
- Develop project charter
- Develop preliminary Project Scope Statement
- Develop Project Management Plan
- Direct and manage Project Execution
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Integrate Change Control
- Close Project
4. Project Scope Management
- Scope Planning
- Scope Definition
- Create WBS
- Scope Verification
- Scope Control
5. Project Time Management
- Activity Definition
- Activity Sequencing
- Activity Resource Estimating
- Activity Duration Estimating
- Schedule Development
- Schedule Control
6. Project Cost Management
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Budgeting
- Cost Control
7. Project Quality Management
- Quality Planning
- Perform Quality Assurance
- Perform Quality Control
8. Project Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Planning
- Acquire Project Team
- Develop Project Team
- Manage Project Team
9. Project Communications Management
- Communications Planning
- Information Distribution
- Performance Reporting
- Manage Stakeholders
10. Project Risk Management
- Risk Management Planning
- Risk Identification
- Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Risk Response Planning
- Risk Monitoring and Control
11. Project Procurement Management
- Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
- Plan Contracting
- Request Seller Responses
- Select Sellers
- Contract Administration
- Contract Closure
12. Exam Review
- Structure of exam
- Exam strategy
- Useful exam tips
- Important exam tips
Training Time: 24 Hours, in
eight
3-hour sessions, or 3 days
Lecturer:
Mr. K.K. Chan,
PMP, MBA
Course Fee: HK$2,500
CAPM Exam Prerequisites:
Higher Diploma holders with 1,000 hours of
project management experience within 1 to 2 years.
Validity of CAPM: 5 years
