Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Master the terminology, concepts, and processes required to successfully pass the **CAPM® exam**.
• Understand the relationships and integration between the **10 Knowledge Areas** and **5 Process Groups**.
• Identify the key inputs, tools & techniques, and outputs (**ITTOs**) for each core process.
• Develop a comprehensive, time-bound **Study Plan** tailored for the CAPM® exam content.
• Grasp the fundamentals of agile, hybrid, and adaptive approaches in project environments.
• Comprehend the roles of key project stakeholders and the project manager in various organizational structures.
• Effectively utilize practice questions and mock exams to build confidence and reinforce learned concepts.
• Apply the ethical and professional conduct guidelines expected of project practitioners.

• Entry-Level Project Practitioners and Coordinators
• College Graduates seeking a career in Project Management
• Team Members and Subject Matter Experts with limited project experience
• Professionals seeking foundational knowledge to transition into Project Management
• Students and Interns who need the education hours for the CAPM® application

• Extensive Quizzes and Practice Questions covering CAPM® content areas
• Mock Exam Simulations to build confidence and time management skills
• Individual Exercises: Mapping ITTOs for core project processes and vocabulary review
• Group Discussions: Analyzing simple project scenarios and defining key deliverables
• Memory Technique Workshop for mastering complex terminology

Unit 1: The Project Management Environment and Framework

• Definition of project management, organizational structures, and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Review of the core concepts of the **PMBOK® Guide** and the project life cycle.
• Understanding the project manager's role and the importance of professional and ethical conduct.
• Overview of agile, iterative, and adaptive project environments.

Unit 2: The Five Process Groups and Integration

Initiating and Planning Foundation
• Detailed review of the 5 **Process Groups** (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing).
• Focus on the **Integration Management** Knowledge Area and the development of the Project Charter.
• Key activities and outputs of the Project Initiation and Planning processes.
• The concept of progressive elaboration and the importance of baselines.

Unit 3: Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management

Technical Core
• Mastering requirements gathering, scope definition, and creating the **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)**.
• Techniques for developing and controlling the project schedule (CPM, activity sequencing).
• Understanding different cost estimation techniques and establishing the cost baseline.
• Fundamentals of **Earned Value Management (EVM)** terminology (PV, EV, AC).

Unit 4: Quality, Resources, and Communications Management

Execution and People
• Fundamentals of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Planning for and acquiring project team resources and developing the team.
• The importance of the **Communications Management Plan** and performance reporting.
• Understanding stakeholder identification, analysis, and basic engagement strategies.

Unit 5: Risk, Procurement, and Exam Readiness

External Factors and Final Review
• Identifying and analyzing project risks (qualitative analysis focus).
• Planning risk responses and implementing risk strategies.
• Basic principles of project procurement management (Plan, Conduct, Control).
• Effective **CAPM® Exam Study Techniques** and time management.
• Review of key terminology through focused quizzes and **Mock Exam Simulations**.