This course designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of project management. This course will guide you through the intricacies of business analysis, from understanding and eliciting requirements to mastering the tools and techniques necessary for effective analysis across various knowledge areas. Whether you are preparing for the CAPM exam or aiming to enhance your business analysis capabilities, this course offers tailored learning strategies and test-taking techniques to suit your personal learning style and schedule.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Specialization
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Specialization
Project Management Fundamentals CAPM Certification. Learn CAPM fundamentals, predictive/agile methodologies, and business analysis frameworks.
Instructor: Pearson
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Master the art of eliciting, analyzing, and managing requirements to ensure project success.
Gain expertise in tailoring business analysis approaches to both predictive and adaptive methodologies.
Develop a strategic understanding of the business analysis lifecycle and roadmap planning.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Project Risk Management
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Learning Styles
- Technical Management
- Agile Methodology
- Personalized Service
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Cost Estimation
- Requirements Elicitation
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Agile Project Management
- Cost Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Quality Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Schedules
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Project Scoping
What’s included
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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Specialization - 8 course series
What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of project management across various methodologies, including predictive, hybrid, and adaptive approaches.
Understand and apply essential business analysis principles to enhance project success.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the CAPM Exam structure and requirements, including the online proctored exam process.
Access a wealth of resources and expert guidance to confidently prepare for and succeed in the CAPM Exam.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Project Management
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Project Risk Management
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Change Management
What you'll learn
Understand the roles of projects, programs, and portfolios, and their strategic importance.
Master the "talent triangle" to develop technical skills, power skills, and business acumen.
Learn to navigate different project structures and adapt portfolios to agile approaches.
Develop leadership and emotional intelligence skills for effective team and stakeholder management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Management Office (PMO)
Category: Leadership
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Decision Making
Category: Program Management
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Technical Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Portfolio Management
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Motivational Skills
What you'll learn
Master the application of predictive, adaptive, and hybrid project management approaches.
Develop high-performing teams through effective communication and ethical leadership.
Tailor project management processes to suit specific project requirements.
Implement quality management techniques to enhance project outcomes.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Project Planning
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Project Management
Category: Quality Control
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Team Building
Category: Team Management
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Quality Management
Category: Process Improvement
What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive project scopes and manage scope changes effectively.
Master cost estimation techniques and budget management for accurate financial planning.
Construct and manage project schedules using critical path analysis.
Adapt planning techniques for hybrid and adaptive project environments.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Work Breakdown Structure
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Project Schedules
Category: Variance Analysis
Category: Project Planning
Category: Dependency Analysis
Category: Project Controls
Category: Estimation
Category: Cost Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Change Control
Category: Scope Management
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Earned Value Management
Category: Scheduling
What you'll learn
Master risk identification and analysis techniques to manage project uncertainties.
Develop strategies for effective risk response and contingency planning.
Navigate procurement processes and select appropriate contract types.
Deliver stakeholder value through strategic project management and governance.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Contract Management
Category: Change Control
Category: Vendor Management
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Solution Delivery
Category: Procurement
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Risk Management
What you'll learn
Embrace the Agile mindset and implement servant leadership to enhance team performance.
Master the Scrum framework and effectively manage sprints, backlogs, and retrospectives.
Apply relative estimating techniques for accurate cost and schedule management in adaptive projects.
Tailor Agile frameworks to suit diverse project environments, including Kanban, Scrumban, and Extreme Programming.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Kanban Principles
Category: Scaled Agile Framework
Category: Backlogs
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Sprint Retrospectives
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Sprint Planning
Category: Team Leadership
Category: User Story
Category: Project Estimation
What you'll learn
Develop and manage precise requirements to prevent project failure.
Tailor business analysis approaches for both predictive and adaptive environments.
Utilize advanced tools and techniques for comprehensive requirements management.
Create adaptive roadmaps to strategically guide project timelines and content delivery.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Requirements Elicitation
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Business Process
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Business Requirements
Category: Product Roadmaps
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Analysis
Category: Business Communication
Category: Project Management Software
Category: Agile Methodology
What you'll learn
Navigate the CAPM certification process with ease and confidence.
Identify and apply personalized learning strategies for effective exam preparation.
Master test-taking techniques to enhance exam performance.
Access a wealth of resources tailored to support diverse learning styles.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Registration
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Quick Learning
Category: Educational Materials
Category: Personalized Service
Category: Learning Strategies
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Test Tools
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