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at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand core project management principles and their application to real-world projects.

  • Learn to manage project scope, schedule, quality, and risks to ensure project success.

  • Master the PMBOK® Guide's 49 processes and how to implement them effectively in various project settings.

  • Build and lead high-performing teams, using both traditional and Agile project management methodologies.

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April 2026

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This course is part of the CAPM Exam Prep: Master PMBOK and Project Management Skills Specialization
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There are 15 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Prepare for the CAPM exam with this comprehensive course that covers essential project management principles, processes, and frameworks. Learn how to apply the PMBOK® Guide and Agile methodologies effectively, alongside strategies for managing scope, schedule, costs, quality, and risk. Throughout the course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of project management concepts and develop practical skills to succeed in your CAPM exam. With expert guidance, you'll be equipped to master project management tools, techniques, and industry best practices. As you progress through the modules, you will navigate the key domains of the CAPM exam, starting from understanding the fundamental concepts of project management, then advancing to topics like stakeholder management, quality management, and resource management. Each section will equip you with essential tools and knowledge to confidently approach exam day. Additionally, the course offers study tips, downloadable resources, and practice exams to ensure your readiness. This course is designed for professionals looking to take the CAPM exam or anyone interested in building a solid foundation in project management. No prior project management experience is required, but a basic understanding of general management concepts will be helpful. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and manage project risks, create a project schedule, manage costs and budgets, build high-performing teams, and use Agile principles for project execution. You will also be well-prepared to confidently sit for the CAPM certification exam.

In this module, we will introduce you to your CAPM certification journey, covering the structure and objectives of the course. You’ll gain insights into the differences between CAPM and PMP certifications, understand the exam format, and explore key resources and study strategies to maximize your preparation.

What's included

7 videos2 readings

7 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • Introduction to the Specialization1 minute
  • CAPM vs PMP – Which Project Certification Is Right for You?2 minutes
  • CAPM Exam Format, Eligibility, and Domain Breakdown2 minutes
  • Study Strategy and How to Use This Course1 minute
  • Introduction and Exam Readiness - Course Resources Downloadable Format3 minutes
  • Understanding the ECO 2023 Blueprint3 minutes
  • Section 1 - Notes and Take Out2 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course 'CAPM Exam Training – Project Management Foundations'10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will lay the foundation for understanding core project management concepts. You’ll explore key definitions, roles, and processes, including the relationship between projects, programs, and portfolios. By the end, you'll have a solid grasp of project governance and stakeholder engagement.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

11 videosTotal 31 minutes
  • What Exactly Is a Project? Key Definitions Explained4 minutes
  • Programs, Portfolios, and How Projects Fit In3 minutes
  • Projects vs Operations: What's the Real Difference?2 minutes
  • Why Project Management Matters More Than Ever2 minutes
  • Project Governance & Phases: The Full Lifecycle3 minutes
  • Milestones, Deliverables & Constraints Explained3 minutes
  • Organizational Structures: Functional, Matrix & More3 minutes
  • Stakeholders in Projects: Roles, Types & Power3 minutes
  • The Project Manager's Role: Leader, Integrator, Strategist3 minutes
  • Key Supporting Roles: Sponsor, Initiator & Managers3 minutes
  • Quick Review – Project Management Basics Recap2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Project Management Basics & Key Concepts (Domain 1 – Fundamentals) - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into the PMBOK 7 framework, focusing on its principles and performance domains. You’ll learn how to engage stakeholders, manage teams, plan projects, and handle risk effectively. This module prepares you to apply these principles in real-world project management scenarios.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • What's New in PMBOK 7: From Processes to Principles3 minutes
  • 12 Project Management Principles You Must Know5 minutes
  • Stakeholder Domain: Engage the Right Way3 minutes
  • Team Domain: Building High-Performance Teams3 minutes
  • Planning & Work Domains: From Roadmap to Execution3 minutes
  • Delivery & Measurement Domains Simplified3 minutes
  • Risk & Uncertainty Domains: Managing the Unknown3 minutes
  • Quick Review – PMBOK 7 Summary2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • PMBOK 7 Principles & Performance Domains (Domain 1 – Fundamentals) - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the five process groups and how to apply the PMBOK 6 framework in predictive project environments. You’ll also learn to tailor processes to meet specific project needs, track performance, and effectively manage changes and risks.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Process Groups – Initiating to Closing4 minutes
  • 49 Processes Explained Simply4 minutes
  • Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs4 minutes
  • Process Tailoring: What You Really Need to Know3 minutes
  • Enterprise Environmental Factors and Organizational Process Assets3 minutes
  • Work Performance Data vs Information vs Reports3 minutes
  • Change Requests and PMIS3 minutes
  • Quick Recap Notes on This Section2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Process Groups & PMBOK 6 Framework (Domain 2 – Predictive Projects) - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through the essential processes of scope management. You will learn how to define, validate, and control project scope, as well as manage scope in Agile environments, ensuring that your project stays focused on the right deliverables.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 21 minutes
  • Introduction to Project Scope Management2 minutes
  • Scope Management Plan – Collect Requirements3 minutes
  • Define Scope – Creating the Project Scope Statement2 minutes
  • Create WBS – Structuring Scope into Manageable Components3 minutes
  • WBS Finalization – Verifying Work Packages and Deliverables2 minutes
  • Validate Scope – Gaining Formal Acceptance of Deliverables3 minutes
  • Scope Baseline & WBS Dictionary – Controlling Project Clarity3 minutes
  • Agile Scope Management – Flexibility Over Fixed Deliverables2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Scope Management – Defining and Controlling What Matters - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover how to plan, develop, and control the project schedule. You’ll learn to apply key scheduling techniques, including float, leads, and lags, while also exploring how Agile approaches contribute to adaptive and flexible project timelines.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • Define Activities – Breaking Down the Work for Scheduling2 minutes
  • Sequence Activities & Network Diagrams – Building Logical Project Flow2 minutes
  • Estimate Activity Durations – Using PERT, Analogous & Expert Judgement3 minutes
  • Develop Schedule – Critical Path, Float & Compression Techniques3 minutes
  • Float, Leads, Lags – Forward & Backward Pass Explained3 minutes
  • Schedule Compression – Crashing, Fast Tracking & Optimization Techniques3 minutes
  • Control Schedule – Monitoring Progress and Staying on Track2 minutes
  • Agile Scheduling – Iteration Planning, Timeboxing & Flexibility2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Schedule Management – Planning and Controlling Time Effectively - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the key concepts of cost management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and control. You will learn how to use EVM and forecasting techniques to track performance and manage costs effectively, including in Agile environments.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 23 minutes
  • Introduction to Cost Management – Planning and Controlling Project Budgets2 minutes
  • Estimate Costs – Choosing the Right Techniques for Accurate Budgeting2 minutes
  • Determine Budget – Creating the Cost Baseline for Project Control2 minutes
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) – Monitoring Cost & Schedule Performance2 minutes
  • EVM Formulas – SPI, CPI & Variance Analysis Made Simple3 minutes
  • Forecasting Techniques – EAC, ETC, TCPI & Future Cost Predictions3 minutes
  • Control Costs – Managing Budget Variances and Corrective Actions3 minutes
  • Agile Costing – Managing Budgets in Adaptive Environments2 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Cost Management Summary & Key Takeaways2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Cost Management – Estimating, Budgeting & Controlling Project Costs - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on quality management in projects. You will learn how to plan, manage, and control quality to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards. Agile quality management will also be explored, emphasizing continuous improvement.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 16 minutes
  • Plan Quality Management – Defining Standards for Project Excellence3 minutes
  • Manage Quality – Driving Process Excellence and Assurance3 minutes
  • Control Quality – Inspecting Deliverables for Compliance and Defects2 minutes
  • The 7 Basic Quality Tools – Visualizing and Solving Quality Problems4 minutes
  • Agile Quality – Building In Excellence Through Iteration and Feedback2 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Quality Management Recap & Key Points2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Quality Management – Ensuring Project Deliverable Excellence - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore resource management strategies, focusing on aligning people and assets to meet project goals. You will learn how to acquire resources, build and manage teams, and effectively control resources to keep the project on track and ensure efficiency.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • Introduction to Resource Management – Aligning People and Physical Assets2 minutes
  • Estimate Activity Resources – Planning for People, Materials & Equipment3 minutes
  • Acquire Resources – Securing the Right People and Tools for the Job2 minutes
  • Develop Team – Building High-Performing Teams with the Tuckman Model2 minutes
  • Manage Team – Leading with Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution2 minutes
  • Control Resources – Monitoring Physical Assets & Addressing Variances2 minutes
  • Agile Team Roles and Structures – Leading in Adaptive Environments3 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Resource Management Summary & Key Insights2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Resource Management – Leading, Developing & Optimizing Teams - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into the fundamentals of communication management. You will learn how to craft and execute an effective communication plan, ensuring clear and timely messaging to stakeholders, with a focus on Agile techniques that support collaboration and real-time updates.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • Plan Communications – Crafting an Effective Information Strategy3 minutes
  • Manage Communications – Executing the Plan & Ensuring Clarity2 minutes
  • Monitor Communications – Evaluating Effectiveness and Making Adjustments2 minutes
  • Communication Methods, Channels & 5Cs – Delivering Clear and Effective Messages3 minutes
  • Agile Communication – Sync-Ups, Feedback Loops & Real-Time Collaboration2 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Communication Management Recap2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Communication Management – Delivering the Right Message to the Right People - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the essential aspects of risk management. You will learn to identify, analyze, and respond to risks, while also discovering how to adapt risk management practices in Agile environments for greater flexibility and adaptability.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 17 minutes
  • Plan Risk Management – Laying the Groundwork for Risk Preparedness2 minutes
  • Identify Risks – Uncovering Threats and Opportunities Early2 minutes
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis – Prioritizing and Measuring Uncertainty3 minutes
  • Plan Risk Responses – Strategizing for Threats and Opportunities3 minutes
  • Implement & Monitor Risks – Executing Responses and Staying Alert2 minutes
  • Agile Risk Planning – Iterative Risk Management for Adaptive Projects2 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Risk Management Essentials at a Glance2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Risk Management – Identifying, Evaluating & Responding to Project Uncertainty - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through procurement management, from planning and sourcing to managing stakeholders and contracts. You’ll also explore how Agile procurement practices enhance collaboration and adaptability in acquiring goods and services for your project.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • Plan Procurement – Building a Sourcing Strategy for Project Success3 minutes
  • Procurement & Stakeholder Management – Aligning Buyers, Sellers, and Expectations3 minutes
  • Conduct Procurements – Selecting the Right Seller and Sealing the Deal2 minutes
  • Procurement Stakeholder Engagement – Managing Expectations Through the Contract2 minutes
  • Control Procurements – Monitoring Contracts and Managing Performance3 minutes
  • Agile Stakeholder Collaboration – Co-Creating Value in Flexible Procurement3 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Procurement Management Summary & Final Takeaways2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Procurement Management – Acquiring Goods, Services & Contracting Wisely - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to Agile and Hybrid environments, emphasizing their flexibility and adaptability. You’ll learn to apply Scrum principles, measure progress using Agile metrics, and determine the best life cycle approach to suit your project’s needs.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 20 minutes
  • Foundations of Agile & Hybrid Environments – Embracing Adaptive Delivery3 minutes
  • Scrum Framework – Roles, Events & Artifacts Explained3 minutes
  • Agile in Practice: Tools, Ceremonies, and Team Roles2 minutes
  • Agile Metrics: Velocity, Burndown Charts & Lead Time Explained2 minutes
  • MVP, User Stories & Timeboxing: Agile Concepts for CAPM Success3 minutes
  • Agile, Predictive & Hybrid Life Cycles – Choosing the Right Approach for Project2 minutes
  • Tailoring Agile Projects: Adapting Practices Without Losing Value2 minutes
  • Quick Notes – Agile & Hybrid Project Environments Recap2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Agile & Hybrid Environments – Adapting Projects with Flexibility and Flow - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the role of business analysis in project management. You’ll learn essential techniques for requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and the creation of business cases, all vital for successful project delivery in the context of CAPM.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 17 minutes
  • What Is Business Analysis? Foundations for CAPM2 minutes
  • Business Analyst Roles & Responsibilities in Project Environments2 minutes
  • Requirements Gathering & Documentation – Techniques for CAPM Success2 minutes
  • Facilitate the Roadmap & Build a Business Case That Gets Approved2 minutes
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Planning for Business Analysts2 minutes
  • Business Analysis – Elicit, Document, and Trace Requirements Across the Lifecycle2 minutes
  • Define Acceptance Criteria & Clarify the "Definition of Done"2 minutes
  • Monitor Product Performance & Evaluate Business Outcomes2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Business Analysis Frameworks (Domain 4) - Assessment15 minutes

In this final module, we will equip you with strategies to boost your confidence and perform your best on exam day. You’ll also engage in a quick review of key concepts through flashcards and learn how to plan your career following the successful completion of the CAPM exam.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videosTotal 8 minutes
  • Final Tips for Exam Day: Boost Confidence & Beat the CAPM2 minutes
  • Rapid Flashcard Recap: ITTOs, Formulas & Definitions for CAPM3 minutes
  • What to Do After CAPM: Career Planning & Next Steps2 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'CAPM Exam Training – Project Management Foundations'10 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes
  • Practice Exam, Exam Strategy & Final Readiness - Assessment15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes

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The CAPM Exam Training – Project Management Foundations is a comprehensive program designed to prepare individuals for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. This course focuses on the essential concepts and practices of project management, guided by the latest standards such as PMBOK 7. It is highly relevant as project management is a critical skill in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, helping professionals ensure that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget.

This course provides in-depth coverage of the key principles and practices necessary for passing the CAPM exam. It explores fundamental project management topics, the PMBOK 7 principles, and Agile methodologies, along with practical tools and techniques for managing projects. Through this course, learners gain the knowledge and strategies required to pass the CAPM exam and apply project management skills in real-world scenarios.

After completing this course, you will be fully prepared to take the CAPM exam. You will have a strong understanding of project management principles and the skills to plan, execute, and control projects effectively. You will be able to manage projects across various domains such as scheduling, cost, quality, and risk, and be equipped to work in both traditional and Agile project environments.

No prior project management experience is needed to enroll in this course. It is designed for individuals new to project management or those seeking to formalize their understanding of the field. A basic understanding of business practices will be helpful, but the course starts with the fundamentals and progressively covers more advanced topics, making it accessible to all learners.

This course is ideal for those interested in entering the field of project management, aspiring project managers, and team members who want to formalize their knowledge in preparation for the CAPM exam. It’s also a great option for professionals looking to boost their project management credentials with the CAPM certification.

The course contains 5 hours of video content. The time to complete it will depend on the individual learner's pace, as it is a self-paced course. You can take the course at your own speed, allowing you to absorb the material and prepare for the CAPM exam thoroughly.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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