Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification define your effectiveness and credibility of working with project management teams. The project management field is one of the rapidly growing industries and qualified practitioners are always in demand. MSys CAPM certification training gives you knowledge about preeminent global standard, which keeps you ahead of the competitors. With CAPM professional training, you will be on the fast track to job opportunities. We offer the best project management courses for beginners who are looking to pursue their career in project management. Our CAPM training helps participants to get knowledge about the fundamentals of project management. The MSys CAPM study guide is designed and developed by highly-experienced instructors to ensure that participants clear their CAPM® certification exam in the first attempt. Our training gives participants understanding of the 5 process groups and 10 knowledge areas defined by the 6th edition of PMBOK Guide. Our master trainers also assist participants to improve the skills required to execute, deliver and manage projects successfully. On completion of the CAPM training, you will:

• Develop skills and knowledge of project management methodologies to keep you ahead of non-certified professionals
• Have knowledge on project management processes (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control, Close) defined in the PMBOK® Guide V6
• Prepare to clear the CAPM® certification exam in first attempt
• 23 PDUs required to appear for the certification exam
• Aware of tricks and hints to answer the exam questions

CAPM Certification is Suitable for: The CAPM® training is the best opt for Project Management aspirants looking forward to take their newly developed skills to a next level on a global platform. The CAPM certification is best suited for Project Executives, Project Associates and any professional aspiring to be a Project Manager.

Prerequisites for CAPM: To appear for CAPM certification exam, applicant should have:

Education	Project Experience
Secondary diploma (high school diploma / global equivalent)	1,500 hours of professional experience on a project team OR 23 contact hours of formal education

CAPM Exam Format: CAPM certification is a computer based, closed book examination with 150 multiple-choice questions that need to be answered within 3 hours. Among 150 questions, 15 questions are pretest questions that don’t draw score for you and are included in the examination to test the validity of future questions. CAPM Certification Cost Member: $225 Non-members: $300

What is 100% money back guarantee? At MSys, we trust the expertise of our trainers and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Our 100% money-back guarantee is applicable on courses like PMP®, PMI-PBA, Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM®, CSM®, ITIL®, CSPO®, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt® Who can claim 100% money back?

• In case, participant does not clear the certification exam, they get refunds for the remaining amount after deducting the re-examination fees.
• To apply for 100% money back, applicants need to appear for the CAPM® exam within 30 days from the date of classroom training completion.
• If participant doesn’t clear the CAPM® examination in 1st attempt; they can apply for a reimbursement for the $150 CAPM® re-examination fees. Participant needs to take the re-exam within 30 days from the 1^st attempt result.
• Even if the applicant does not clear the exam in the 2nd attempt; they can appear for re-exam within 30 days from 2^nd attempt result without paying any fees.
• However, if applicant is not able to clear the CAPM® exam in the 3rd attempt, which is the maximum number of attempts allowed by PMI® in a year; applicants get refund of the balance of enrollment fees paid during enrollment for the CAPM course after deducting $150 * 2 times.
• Applicant needs to submit their CAPM scorecards of all three attempts in order to claim reimbursement for course fee.
• Applicant has to pay the CAPM® re-exam fees directly to the PMI® and payment invoice to get the refund.

Reimbursement Process

• To get a refund, applicants need to e-mail scanned copies of their CAPM® scorecards of all three attempts and re-exam fee payment invoice to [email protected] along with the CAPM® Boot Camp location and date.
• After receiving required documents from the applicants, we will process the refund that may take upto 30 days.
• The mode of reimbursement payment will be same as the mode of payment for enrollment.
• 100% money back is only applicable for the MSys CAPM® Online classroom and Instructor-led classroom courses.
• Only PMI member re-examination fee will be reimbursed.

When Money Back Guarantee is void?

• Applicants not appearing for the CAPM® examination within 30 days of training completion date.
• Participants not taking the re-exam within 30 days of the previous attempt result date.
• Non maintenance of 100% attendance in the 4-day CAPM® training.
• Participants not going through the online content at least 8 hours/day.
• Failing to score at least 80% in any 3 of the 5 simulation tests by MSys Training.
• Applicants not following the instructions and completing the exercises given during the 4-day CAPM® training.
• Participants not submitting the essential documents to MSys Training.

How do you ensure I will pass my exam in 1st attempt? We strongly believe our instructor’s expertise that help participants to achieve the success. Our deep research, instructors and participant’s feedback helps us to give 100% assurance. To succeed in CAPM exam, you should be prepared to:

• Put 100% effort and commitment
• Fill the PMI application within 7 days of course completion
• Attend the complete online course before appearing for the exam
• Prepare and follow a schedule for entire training and examination duration
• Score at least 80% in 3 out of the 5 CAPM® Simulation tests.

What is 7 days money back guarantee on online self-learning? We share our CAPM course material with participants to review and confirm their enrollment with MSys Training. The courseware comes with 7 days money back assurance and the guarantee voids in the following circumstances:

• After accessing more than 30% of the content
• No refund requests after 7 days of enrollment
• All refund requests need to be sent us through email at [email protected]

How can I attend online classroom and talk to instructor and fellow participants? Our online classrooms are interactive sessions that enable you to see, talk and chat with the instructor and other participants. We also provide you downloadable links of recorded session for future reference. MSys online classroom training conducted via www.Gotomeeting.com and all our instructors are familiar with this platform. Our dedicated Learning Consultant will walk you through the GoToMeeting platform prior to the class. How can I enroll for the training? You can enroll for the training through the company website or by calling us at +1-408-878-3078. Payment can be made using any of the following given options and a receipt of the same will be issued automatically via email.

• Visa debit/credit card
• American express
• Master Card
• Diners
• PayPal
• Check
• Purchase Order
• Wire Transfer

  What do I get along with the training? You will have access to the online e-learning course material and practice tests along with the training. Will I be able to cancel my enrollment? Would I get a refund? Yes, you can cancel the enrollment prior to the class. We provide a complete refund after deducting the administration fee. To learn more about payment and refunds, read our Refund Policy. Will I be able to extend the access period? Yes, by paying an additional fee, you can extend the access period. Please raise a request via our Help and Supportportal.

Introduction to CAPM Course Certification

• CAPM® Exam Application Requirements
• Completing the CAPM® Application Guidelines
• About the CAPM® Exam
• CAPM® Exam Syllabus
• About this Tutorial

Project Management Framework

• Project
• Characteristics of a Project
• Project Management and Activities
• Features of Program Management
• Portfolio Management
• Relationship between Programs, Portfolios, and Projects
• Project Management Office
• Stakeholder Management
• Managing the Triple Constraints
• Functional Organization
• Matrix Organization
• Organization Structure
• Projectized Organization
• Organizational Structures - Advantages and Disadvantages
• Product Lifecycle vs. Project Lifecycle
• Project Lifecycles

Project Management Processes

• Project Management Process vs. Project Lifecycle
• Project Management Process Group and Map
• Process Group Interactions
• Planning Process Group
• Initiating Process Group
• Executing Process Group
• Controlling and Monitoring Process Group
• Closing Process Group

Project Integration Management

• Project Integration Management Defined
• Role of Project Team, Project Manager and Sponsor
• Project Selection Methods
• Economic Value Add (EVA)
• Return on Investment (ROI)
• Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)
• Present Value (PV)
• Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Net Present Value (NPV)
• Opportunity Cost
• Payback Period Linear Programming
• Key Terminology
• Reading a Process Diagram
• Project Integration Management Processes
• Develop Project Management Plan
• Develop Project Charter
• Perform Integrated Change Control
• Change Management Process
• Direct and Manage Project Work
• Monitor and Control Project Work
• Close Project or Phase

Project Scope Management

• Key Terminology
• Project Scope Management Defined
• Project Scope Management Processes
• Project Scope versus Product Scope
• Collect Requirements
• Plan Scope Management
• Requirement Types
• Group Decision Making Techniques
• Group Creativity Techniques
• Requirements Traceability Matrix Sample
• Define Scope
• Create WBS
• Product Analysis Terminology
• WBS Sample
• Control Scope
• Validate Scope

Project Time Management

• Key Terminology
• Project Time Management Defined
• Project Schedule
• Dependency Definitions
• Network Diagram
• Gantt Chart / PDM Relationships
• Project Time Management Processes
• Define Activities
• Plan Schedule Management
• Sequence Activities
• Estimate Activity Durations and Resources
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) with Example
• Beta versus Triangular Distribution
• Develop Schedule
• Schedule Network Analysis Technique
• Resource Optimization Techniques
• Types of Float (Slack)
• Calculate Float
• Network Diagram Example
• Schedule Compression with Example
• Control Schedule

Project Cost Management

• Key Terminology
• Project Cost Management Defined
• Control Account
• Depreciation Defined
• Plan Cost Management
• Project Cost Management Processes
• Estimate Costs
• Control Costs
• Reserve Analysis & the S-Curve
• Develop Budget
• Earned Value Management with Example
• Performance Reviews
• ETC and VAC
• BAC and EAC
• To Complete Performance Index (TCPI)
• Forecasting

Project Quality Management

• Key Terminology
• Optimal Level of Quality
• Project Quality Management Defined
• Cost of Quality (CoQ)
• Project Quality Management Processes
• Quality Management Concepts
• Quality Assurance vs. Quality Planning vs. Quality Control
• Perform Quality Assurance
• Plan Quality Management
• Quality Management and Control Tools Defined
• Seven Basic Tools of Quality
• Control Quality
• Flow Charts
• Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
• Pareto Diagram
• Check Sheets
• Histograms
• Scatter Diagram
• Control Charts
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
• Beta versus Triangular Distribution
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) with Example

Project Human Resource Management

• Project Human Resource Management Defined
• Project Human Resource Management Processes
• Functional Manager vs. Project Manager
• Organizational Charts and Role Descriptions
• Plan Human Resource Management
• Resource Histogram
• RACI (RAM) Charts
• Organizational Theories
• Forms of Power
• Develop Project Team
• Sources of Conflict
• Acquire Project Team
• Manage Project Team
• Constructive Team Roles
• Stages of Team Formation
• Conflict Resolution Techniques
• Leadership Styles
• Destructive Team Roles
• McKinsey’s 7S Framework

Project Communications Management

• Key Terminology
• Project Communication Management Defined
• Stakeholder Defined
• Communication Defined
• Communication Technology and Methods
• Plan Communication Management
• Communication Channels
• Project Communication Management Processes
• Manage Communications
• Basic Communication Model
• Control Communications

Project Risk Management

• Key Terminology
• Project Risk Management Defined
• Calculation of Risk with Example
• Project Risk Management Processes
• Categorization of Risks
• Decision Trees
• Impact Scale Defined
• Risk Reserves
• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Plan Risk Management
• Identify Risks
• Probability and Impact Matrix
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Strategies for Positive Risks or Opportunities
• Strategies for Negative Risks or Threats
• Control Risk

Project Procurement Management

• Key Terminology
• Contracts Define
• Centralized versus Decentralized Contracting
• Contract Type Advantages and Disadvantages
• Types of Contracts
• Project Procurement Management Defined
• Cost plus Incentive Fee Contract
• Cost plus Fixed Fee Contract
• Fixed Price Incentive Fee Contract
• Fixed Price Contract
• Project Procurement Management Processes
• Point of Total Assumption
• Plan Procurement Management
• Control Procurements
• Conduct Procurements
• Close Procurements

Project Stakeholder Management

• Stakeholder Defined
• Project Stakeholder Management Defined
• Identify Stakeholders
• Project Stakeholder Management Processes
• Plan Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder Classification Models
• Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix
• Analytical Techniques
• Control Stakeholder Engagement
• Manage Stakeholder Engagements

Project Process and Process Group Interactions

• Process Group Interactions
• Project Management Process
• Planning Process Group
• Initiating Process Group
• Executing Process Group
• Controlling and Monitoring Process Group
• Closing Process Group
• Data Flows

Professional and Social Responsibility

• Contribute to the Project Management Knowledge Base
• Enhance Professional Competence
• Ensure Individual Integrity
• PMI Ethical Decision Making Framework
• Promote Stakeholder Collaboration

CAPM Practice Exams