{"id":68331,"date":"2018-12-04T10:54:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T10:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=68331"},"modified":"2022-10-30T22:46:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T04:16:43","slug":"is-capm-certification-worth-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is CAPM Certification Worth Investment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you dedicated to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management career<\/a>? Are you eager to earn credibility as an aspiring project manager by learning desired knowledge? If yes, then CAPM Certification (Certified Associate in Project Management) could help you to climb the corporate ladder quickly. CAPM Certification works as an essential stepping-stone for the project managers as well for the executive-level professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">As per the market research, project management skill is in higher demand in almost all organizations, and by 2020, nearly 1.57 million new positions will be created globally. Thus, qualified project management practitioners are in need. To meet this rising demand and skills gap, experienced and new project management professionals are advised to take the industry-recognized certifications and PMI\u2019s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is one among them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/certified-associate-in-project-management-capm\/capm-free-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68359 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/100-FREE-CAPM-PRACTICE-QUESTIONS.jpg\" alt=\"FREE CAPM PRACTICE QUESTIONS\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/100-FREE-CAPM-PRACTICE-QUESTIONS.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/100-FREE-CAPM-PRACTICE-QUESTIONS-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/100-FREE-CAPM-PRACTICE-QUESTIONS-640x79.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/100-FREE-CAPM-PRACTICE-QUESTIONS-681x84.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">However, when PMP and PRINCE2 certifications are there, it must be an essential doubt in your mind that &#8211; is CAPM Certification worth it? To answer this, let\u2019s take a deep dive into the details by evaluating the benefits of CAPM certification, CAPM certification cost, CAPM certification requirements, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Hence, let\u2019s go through this blog to unveil these important facts and figures of this Certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/#What_is_CAPM_Certification\" >What is\u00a0CAPM Certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/#Benefits_of_CAPM_Certification\" >Benefits of CAPM Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/#CAPM_Certification_Exam_Information\" >CAPM Certification Exam Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/#CAPM_Certification_Salary_%E2%80%93_A_Positive_Boost_for_Career\" >CAPM Certification Salary \u2013 A Positive Boost for Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/#Is_it_worth_considering_CAPM_vs_PMP\" >Is it worth considering CAPM vs. PMP?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CAPM_Certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">What is\u00a0CAPM Certification?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The CAPM Certification is an entry-level certification organized by PMI for associates who want to become a certified associate in project management. This globally recognized certification provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI) covers all the fundamental knowledge, processes, terminology associated with effective project management. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Moreover, CAPM certification is designed based on the PMI framework and follows the standards as mentioned in the PMBOK Guide (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge). The exam tests a candidate&#8217;s knowledge of different project management knowledge areas and process groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Successful completion of CAPM Certification ensures that a candidate possesses the necessary skills and knowledge about the principles of project management. Besides, this certification enables individuals to handle the primary challenges of project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The CAPM Certification course outline is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Knowledge Areas Covered<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Percentage of Exam<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to Project Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">6%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Environment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">6%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Role of the Project Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">7%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Integration Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Scope Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Schedule Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Cost Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">8%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Quality Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">7%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Resource Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">8%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Communication Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Risk Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">8%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Procurement Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">4%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Project Stakeholder Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_CAPM_Certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Benefits of CAPM Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The best reply to the dilemma \u201cis CAPM certification worth it?\u201d Is understanding the benefits of CAPM certification. Gaining a CAPM certification can advance your career in multiple ways. Let\u2019s have a look at the benefits of CAPM certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Establishes Project Management Credibility and Knowledge<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM certification assesses a candidate with PMI specified stringent guidelines which require the candidate to meet specific measures of the candidate\u2019s experience, professional knowledge, and education. The evaluation process of CAPM certification enforces the candidate to abide by the industry-standard ethics and code along with the professional conduct. Thus, CAPM certified associate is highly proficient and trained on project management disciple. Consequently, this certification undoubtedly boosts the professional credibility of a candidate.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Help You Become a Confident Project Lead<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM certification not only boosts the project management knowledge of a candidate but also infuses the leadership skills into them to lead in the workplace. As this is an entry-level project management certification, it also helps new bees in project management to learn how to manage a team effectively in a variety of working environments. A CAPM certified associate in project management can thus play as a vital resource in any business function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Understand the Best Project Management Practices<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The PMI PMBOK guidelines as provided through the CAPM certification makes a professional get acquainted with the best project management skill sets practices. It offers professionals to obtain necessary skills related to project management activities like project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling a project towards successful completion.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 10 Project Management Certifications<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Better Career Opportunities<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Like all the professional fields, project management is also a field of competition. As the demand for the certified associate in project management is on a continuous rise so as the CAPM certification around the world. CAPM certification is a globally recognized certification and recognized by all major companies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The most exciting part of this certification is even if a candidate has little project management experience, this certification helps to meet the gap of project management skills and have understanding related to managerial roles. Hence, a CAPM certified professional gets increased opportunities in the job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Opportunity in Versatile Job Profiles<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM is an entry-level certification in project management which is designed for professionals with little or no experience in the project management field. As the CAPM curriculum explains the fundamental concepts of project management, its terminologies, and best practices. Thus, it opens up many job profiles for them beyond project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Some of the job profiles that a CAPM certified professionals can apply for are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Consultants<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Business Analyst<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Relational Administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Operational Support associate<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">PMO<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Senior Project Manager in IT<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Marketing Coordinator for Communications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Increased Salary Prospects<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">As the CAPM certification proves a candidate\u2019s project management credentials with PMI standards, no doubt, it works as a bonus and sometimes helps to increase the salary up to 25%. Even in the same organization, a CAPM certified professional can demand a higher salary than the non-certified professionals due to the increased demand for CAPM certification among the employers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Additionally, as accredited by PMI, CAPM certification is considered as one of the highest paying certifications in project management stream.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, have you decided to take the CAPM certification exam? Just go through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/capm-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAPM Exam Preparation Guide<\/a> and go ahead.<b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAPM_Certification_Exam_Information\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">CAPM Certification Exam Information<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The next immediate question that comes into a candidate\u2019s mind is &#8211; what is the eligibility criteria and cost to take CAPM certification? Here are the details:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM Certification Requirements:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">As guided by PMI to appear for CAPM certification a candidate must meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">An educational background with a secondary degree that could be a high school diploma, an associate degree or the global equivalent<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">1500 hours of professional experience on a project team which consists of 5 process groups &#8211;<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Initiating Process, Planning Process, Executing Process, Monitoring\/Controlling Process, and Closing Process<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Or have 23 contact hours of formal project management education to fulfill the prerequisite requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM Certification Exam Pattern:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Number of questions in the exam: 150 multiple choice questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Duration: 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Maintenance period: The candidate must retake the exam every five years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">No negative marking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM Certification Cost:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CAPM certification cost can be evaluated in two categories \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Training cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam cost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Training cost:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If a candidate does not meet the 1500 hours professional experience criteria, then he needs to take online training from PMI which costs for \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Non-member: $400<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">PMI member: $350<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Moreover, this training cost may vary based on the locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam cost:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">According to PMI\u2019s CAPM Handbook, the CAPM is a computer-based training (CBT) test which costs<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">For PMI members: $225<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">For non-PMI members $300.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Additionally, the candidate might also have to pay renewal charge for CAPM certification in every five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Preparing for CAPM certification? Check your current level of preparation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/certified-associate-in-project-management-capm\/capm-practice-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAPM practice tests<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAPM_Certification_Salary_%E2%80%93_A_Positive_Boost_for_Career\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">CAPM Certification Salary \u2013 A Positive Boost for Career<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">As mentioned earlier, PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is considered as one of the highest paying certifications in the industry. As per the PayScale report, a CAPM associate can draw an average annual salary of up to $101,103.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68332 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary.jpg\" alt=\"CAPM Salary\" width=\"1005\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary-741x420.jpg 741w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/CAPM-Median-salary-681x386.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><br \/>\nHowever, the salary of candidates varies based on their job role and experience. A CAPM certified candidate with less than one year experience will have a median annual salary of $45,611.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Eventually, this increases to $77,914 within ten years or even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_considering_CAPM_vs_PMP\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Is it worth considering CAPM vs. PMP?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">From the above-mentioned discussion points, we can conclude that from the job, salary and career perspectives CAPM certification is a positive move for the project management career. However, when we talk about project management certification, no doubt PMP is the most powerful one. Hence, considering PMP if you still have doubt whether CAPM certification is worth investment, then also we would say, yes, it is.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Also Read: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmp-capm-prince2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMP vs CAPM vs PRINCE2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Though we are not saying CAPM is a substitute for PMP, however, it adds a positive impact in your project management career. Additionally, it has the following advantages over PMP &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">PMP may not be within your reach when you are in the starting phase of your project management career. Not only PMP is a huge undertaking, but also it needs continuous education like 60 professional development units along with every three years to maintain the PMP. Additionally, you should have 35 hours of project management education and 4500 hours of project management experience as an eligibility criterion for PMP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Hence, if you are a professional who needs to prove your project management skill but doesn&#8217;t have the eligibility as mentioned above; will you wait till that long? In this scenario, CAPM certification works best. So, even with a less project management experience, you can show your dedication towards project management within the same PMI framework. A CAPM certification in a resume definitely gives an edge over a non-certified candidate in the job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Furthermore, PMP is a tough exam which tests a candidate with many tricky questions, and that much complexity level is not present in the CAPM exam. However, as the CAPM is designed based on the same PMI framework as PMP, it will leave you one step ahead if you plan for PMP in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"> Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Which PMI certification to choose?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Final Words<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"> Are you still in dilemma whether you should go for CAPM certification? Well, from knowledge and career perspective, it is an advantage at any level of project management profession. However, like any other certifications, CAPM certification also need good preparation as you are going to invest a good amount of money and cover a broad curriculum. Besides PMBOK guide, good training along with sample questions make sense in this perspective. Also, time-bound exam simulators like practice test series can be very much helpful to qualify the exam without much trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Have any query regarding CAPM or any other project management certifications? Just write in the comment below and we&#8217;ll get back to you in no time.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you dedicated to your project management career? Are you eager to earn credibility as an aspiring project manager by learning desired knowledge? If yes, then CAPM Certification (Certified Associate in Project Management) could help you to climb the corporate ladder quickly. CAPM Certification works as an essential stepping-stone for the project managers as well for the executive-level professionals. As per the market research, project management skill is in higher demand in almost all organizations, and by 2020, nearly 1.57 million new positions will be created globally. Thus, qualified project management practitioners are in need. 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