Introduction

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a globally recognized credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for individuals starting their careers in project management. This 12-day intensive training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, prepares participants to master foundational project management concepts and pass the CAPM exam with confidence. The program is aligned with the latest PMI exam content outline and the PMBOK Guide, incorporating both process-based and principle-based approaches.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key principles, domains, and life cycle of project management.

• Apply project management knowledge areas and process groups.

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of project managers and stakeholders.

• Use essential tools, techniques, and documentation for project success.

• Apply agile and predictive methodologies appropriately.

• Prepare effectively for the CAPM exam with real practice questions and simulations.

Organizational Impact

• Increased project management competency at the foundational level

• Enhanced collaboration and communication across project teams

• Improved ability to support complex projects in various industries

• Establishment of a PMI-aligned project culture

• Identification and development of future project managers

Target Audience

• Entry-level project professionals

• Project coordinators, team leads, and administrators

• Recent graduates and interns in project environments

• Professionals preparing for the CAPM exam

• Employees aspiring to start a career in project management

Training Program Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management & PMI Framework

• Overview of PMI and the CAPM credential

• Introduction to project management and project life cycle

• Projects vs. operations vs. programs

• Organizational structures and the role of the PM

Day 2: PMBOK Guide – Principles & Domains Overview

• Project management principles (stewardship, team, risk, etc.)

• Performance domains: stakeholder, team, life cycle, planning

• Deliverables and value delivery system

• Tailoring and modeling project approaches

Day 3: Project Integration Management

• Develop project charter

• Develop and manage project plan

• Manage project knowledge

• Monitor and control project work

• Perform integrated change control

Day 4: Project Scope and Schedule Management

• Collect requirements and define scope

• Create work breakdown structure (WBS)

• Define activities, sequence them, estimate durations

• Develop and control schedule (Gantt, CPM, etc.)

Day 5: Project Cost Management

• Estimate costs and determine budget

• Cost baseline and performance measurement

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Forecasting and cost control

Day 6: Project Quality and Resource Management

• Plan and manage quality

• Quality tools and standards

• Estimate, acquire, and develop team

• Resource calendars and conflict resolution

Day 7: Project Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

• Plan and manage communications

• Communication models and methods

• Identify and analyze stakeholders

• Stakeholder engagement strategies

Day 8: Project Risk Management

• Identify risks and perform risk analysis

• Qualitative vs. quantitative techniques

• Plan and implement risk responses

• Monitor risks throughout the project

Day 9: Project Procurement Management

• Plan procurement and select sellers

• Procurement documents and contracts

• Manage procurement relationships

• Contract types and legal considerations

Day 10: Agile and Hybrid Project Management

• Agile manifesto and principles

• Scrum, Kanban, and Lean overview

• Hybrid project life cycle

• Roles in agile (Scrum Master, Product Owner)

Day 11: Exam Preparation & Mock Exams – Part 1

• Review of key exam topics and formulas

• Sample CAPM exam questions

• Time management strategies

• Gap analysis and knowledge refresh

Day 12: Exam Preparation & Mock Exams – Part 2

• Full-length practice exam simulation

• Answer analysis and review

• Exam day tips and registration guidance

• Final Q&A and closing session