Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification Track

Begin a career in Project Management with the CAPM^® Certification

Ensure you are prepared to take the CAPM® exam! Montgomery College is an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to provide industry leading preparation towards the certification exams. Training with an Authorized Partner is the only way to ensure you are learning from PMI-vetted instructors.

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification is designed for individuals looking to get into project management, entry level project managers or those with less than 3 years’  project team experience and project management.

A CAPM® Certification can help you move forward in a career in project management and get you on the path towards potentially obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification.

CAPM^® Certification Exam Eligibility Requirements

To obtain a CAPM® Certification you must meet the requirements of the Project Management Institute (PMI), which includes a general educational requirement and Project Management education requirement. Based on these three factors (a table is below), you can determine whether or not you qualify for the PMP®. If you are not eligible, you may look to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification Exam

To apply for the CAPM^®through the Project Management Institute,  you need to meet the following prerequisites:

CAPM^® Preparation Schedule, Spring 2025:

Structured Remote class are online courses that will meet at a designated meeting date and time, live with your instructor. 

Students must complete the following required prerequisites in order to register for and complete the CAPM® Exam Preparation course:

1. PM101: Methodology and Overview (PMC036)
2. PM102: Practical Application of Predictive Project Management (PMC037)
3. PM103: Practical Application of Agile Project Management (PMC038)

Upcoming course schedule can be found on the Project Management Flyer (PDF, ) . More specific information on these courses can be found on the Project Management Certificate webpage.