Thursday, November 29, 2007

Examination

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification examination is a knowledge based exam that uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition as its only source. The CAPM examination comprises 150 multiple-choice questions. Of the 150 questions, 15 questions are considered pretest questions. Pretest questions do not affect the candidate’s score and are used in examinations to increase the number of future CAPM examination questions. The pretest questions are randomly placed throughout the exam. The allotted time to complete the examination is three hours. The three-hour examination is preceded by a 15-minute computer tutorial, which is not part of the allotted three hours.

1.CAPM credential examination questions are developed and independently validated by global groups of CAPMs
2.They are referenced solely to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition.
3.They are monitored through psychometric analysis

The passing score for the CAPM examination is determined by a criterion-referenced approach called the Modified Angoff Technique, a certification industry standard practice relying on the collective judgments of groups of CAPMs from around the globe.

overview

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) Credential is considered an essential step for project team members, the CAPM credential can benefit a wide range of individuals who want to demonstrate a comprehensive and consistent understanding of the application of their work. By gaining knowledge of project management processes and terminology, project team members can enhance their contributions to the team’s success.
The CAPM is designed for project team members who:
• Provide subject matter expertise (e.g. marketing, finance, customer care, processing, fulfillment)
• Serve as project team sponsors, facilitators, liaisons or coordinators

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Eligibility Criteria

A Certified Associate in Project Management has demonstrated a common base of knowledge and terms in the field of project management. It requires either 1,500 hours of work on a project team or 23 contact hours of formal education in project management.