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
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Specialization
Project Management Fundamentals CAPM Certification. Learn CAPM fundamentals, predictive/agile methodologies, and business analysis frameworks.
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1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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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
- Agile Methodology
- Project Scoping
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Project Schedules
- Requirements Elicitation
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Risk Management
- Cost Management
- Personalized Service
- Project Planning
- Business Analysis
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Technical Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Cost Estimation
- Learning Styles
- Quality Management
- Agile Project Management
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
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Change Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Business Analysis, Project Management, and Project Management Life Cycle
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
Project Management, Business Acumen, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Management, Project Controls, Change Management, and Stakeholder Management
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
Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Project Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Communications, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Process Improvement, and Team Management
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
Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Variance Analysis, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Management, Network Analysis, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Change Control, Project Management, Dependency Analysis, Estimation, and Project Controls
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
Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Contract Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Vendor Management, Project Risk Management, Change Control, and Procurement
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
Agile Project Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Project Estimation, User Story, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, and Team Leadership
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
Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Agile Methodology, Business Communication, and Business Process
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
Learning Strategies, Quick Learning, Learning Styles, Educational Materials, Personalized Service, Test Tools, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, and Registration
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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