The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is PMI's foundational credential — the on-ramp to a project management career, taught at CSU by a PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner.

Why CAPM®, why now

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Who CAPM® is for

• Students & recent graduates — add a globally recognized credential before your first role
• Early-career professionals — formalize skills you're already using
• Career changers — signal commitment to project-oriented work
• No project experience required — CAPM® is designed as the entry point

Why CSU

• PMI-authorized instructor-led prep — official content only ATPs can teach
• On-campus testing center — train where you test
• University-backed — credible on a résumé, supportive in the classroom
• A path that continues — CAPM® today, PMP® when you're ready

“Earning my CAPM took me from only being qualified for entry level positions into an actual career path; it was just what I needed to be considered for a senior level project management role at my organization.”

PMI, the PMI logo, PMP, and CAPM are marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.