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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep

About This Course

Today’s businesses rely on skilled project managers to ensure that complex projects are delivered on time and on budget. Professionals who can demonstrate they have the skills employers need to manage the intricacies of projects can stand out in a competitive job market.

This course will help you begin your project management journey and prepare you to pass the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam. We’ll use the Project Management Institute (PMI)® certified curriculum to study and practice key concepts and scenarios covered on the exam. We’ll cover foundational topics such as project integration, scope, timing and cost management, which will give you the knowledge to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects.

With CAPM® certification, you can showcase your skills and launch your career in project management. It will also prepare you for additional PMI certifications as you advance in your career. 

Designed For

Professionals who want to enter the field of project management and pass the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.

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What You'll Learn

  • The different life cycles of a project and tips for effective project initiation, planning and execution

  • How to apply predictive approaches, critical path methods and document control for efficient project scheduling and execution

  • Strategies for using adaptive approaches, planning project iterations and managing documents in dynamic project environments

  • Fluency in business analysis roles, stakeholder communication, requirements gathering and product roadmap application for successful project outcomes

  • Test-taking preparation

Get Hands-On Experience

You'll apply core project management concepts to scenarios that mimic real-world challenges.

Prepare for CAPM® Certification 

University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education is a PMI® Authorized Training Partner and is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to issue contact hours and professional development units (PDUs) for this course. The contact hours fulfill the education requirements for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification, while the PDUs can help you maintain PMI® certifications. Instructors are authorized by PMI® to teach the official CAPM® Exam Prep curriculum.

Note: Course fees do not include the CAPM® exam fees. There are no refunds on or after the first day of class; you’ll receive nonrefundable PMI® content access codes on the first day.

 

 

(PMI, CAPM and PMI ATP seal are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

Attend an info session

Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the program, curriculum and instructors.

Upcoming Session

Tue, Jun 23 at 12:00 p.m. – Online

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Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

October 2026
Dates Oct 6 - Nov 5
Location Online
Cost $845
Register Starting Jul 8, 2026
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Oct 6, 2026
Tue
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 8, 2026
Thu
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 13, 2026
Tue
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 15, 2026
Thu
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 20, 2026
Tue
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 22, 2026
Thu
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 27, 2026
Tue
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Oct 29, 2026
Thu
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Nov 3, 2026
Tue
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online
Nov 5, 2026
Thu
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 2.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.