August 01 2023 at 03:00PM
August 2023 President's Corner
A message from our 2023 President, Eric McKendall:
This is the month that we get into the “Back to School” mode, and we provide encouragement for our college students and young professionals to consider preparing for the new CAPM exam offered by PMI.
What is CAPM Certification?
The CAPM® shows the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. It proves that you’re ready to take on a wide range of projects, too—with ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles, and business analysis. Earning your CAPM equips you with all you need to start a career in project management.
The newly updated, 150-question CAPM certification exam tests your aptitude in Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts.
Updates to the exam include:
- Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
- Business Analysis Frameworks
- Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies
The CAPM certification is an essential first step in building a career as a project manager. It also can position you to pursue many of our major certifications, including the gold standard in project management certification, the Project Management Professional (PMP®).
Certified Associate in Project Management | PMI
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https://community.pmi.org/blog-post/75070/stay-relevant-and-resilient---become-a-lifelong-learner
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