• This course is designed for aspiring project managers, entry-level professionals, and team members involved in project environments who wish to gain a foundational understanding of project management practices and prepare for the CAPM certification exam.

• No prerequisites
• Recommended: 23 hours of project management education or equivalent experience.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Definition of Projects and Project Management
• Benefits of Project Management
• Overview of PMI and PMBOK® Guide
• Understanding the Five Process Groups
• The Ten Knowledge Areas

Hands-On:

• Mapping project processes to knowledge areas
• Case Study: Identifying project phases

Module 2: Project Environment and Role of a CAPM Professional

• Understanding Organizational Structures
• Project Lifecycle and Stakeholders
• Role of a CAPM in Project Teams
• Interpersonal Skills for Project Professionals

Hands-On:

• Identifying stakeholders and their impact on projects
• Activity: Assessing project environments

Module 3: Project Integration and Scope Management

• Developing the Project Charter
• Project Management Plan Creation
• Directing and Managing Project Work
• Scope Definition and Validation

Hands-On:

• Drafting a project charter
• Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)

Module 4: Time and Cost Management

• Project Schedule Management
  • Defining Activities
  • Sequencing Activities
  • Estimating Durations
  • Developing and Controlling Schedules
• Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Hands-On:

• Building a Gantt chart for a sample project
• Budget calculation for project phases

Module 5: Quality, Resource, and Communication Management

• Quality Planning and Assurance
• Resource Planning and Management
• Effective Communication in Projects
• Communication Management Plan

Hands-On:

• Creating a RACI matrix
• Drafting a communication plan

Module 6: Risk and Procurement Management

• Identifying and Analyzing Risks
• Planning Risk Responses
• Procurement Management Overview
• Contracts and Procurement Best Practices

Hands-On:

• Risk assessment and mitigation exercise
• Creating a procurement plan

Module 7: Exam Preparation and Review

• CAPM Exam Overview and Eligibility Requirements
• Exam Strategy and Tips
• Mock Tests and Practice Questions
• Building a Personalized Study Plan

Hands-On:

• Mock CAPM exam with detailed feedback
• Reviewing answers and understanding common pitfalls

Training Material Provided:

• Course workbook and notes
• PMBOK® Guide reference material
• Access to online practice tests and question banks
• Exam preparation roadmap