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Professional Development & Continuing EducationProject Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep Course

This course exposes students and practicing project managers to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK™) processes and standards and prepares students to take either the Project Management Profession (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM™) certification exam.

Deadline to Register: May 1, 2026

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About the Course

The PMI^® Authorized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® Exam Prep Course is the official PMI course for the CAPM exam. This instructor-led course ensures you’re ready for exam day by going beyond the fundamentals of project management and into predictive plan-based methodologies, agile frameworks and methodologies, and business analysis frameworks.

Enhance your project management knowledge and skills to deliver projects on time and within budget. Gain practical understanding of workplace applications while fulfilling the 23-hour study requirement for the CAPM exam in this comprehensive course.

Not only is Harrisburg University a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI™), but through our long partnership with the PMI™, our Project Management Master of Science program is accredited through the PMI™’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC). Both ATP and GAC status assure our students that we have been externally reviewed by the PMI™ to provide instructional and educational excellence.

As an ATP, we are able to provide PMI™-developed PMP exam preparation materials. Our instructors were evaluated by the PMI™ and had to pass PMI™ instructor training prior to being certified to deliver this course.

CAPM™ Exam Preparation – This course exposes students and practicing project managers to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK™) processes and standards and prepares students to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM™) certification exam.

Target Audience

Anyone preparing for (CAPM)® certification will benefit from this preparation course.

Learning Methods

This course is facilitated by

PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructors

The course will be provided through live lecture and both group and individual exercises.

Quizzes and evaluations will be conducted throughout the course to ensure students fully understand the material.

Schedule and Topics Covered

Module 1: Course Overview

Get a concise overview of the CAPM preparation course and broaden your understanding of project management fundamentals.

Module 2: Projects and Project Management

Learn the fundamental principles of project management, its structure, and critical significance of executing projects.

Module 3: Organizing for Project Performance

Learn about project performance by exploring project team roles, stakeholder engagement, and ethics in project management.

Module 4: Business Analysis Framework

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business analyst’s role, the intricacies of requirement gathering, and the dynamics of stakeholder collaboration within the business analysis framework.

Module 5: Business Analysis Domains

Learn about business analysis processes and requirements through various models and approaches.

Module 6: Life Cycles, Development Approaches, and Common Elements

Delve into the intricacies of project and product life cycles, explore various development approaches, and master key project performance areas such as scope, scheduling, and risk management.

Module 7: Predictive Methodologies

Learn how to select and apply predictive methodologies for strategic project planning and execution, encompassing team development and risk identification.

Module 8: Project Work and Delivery

Gain insight into predictive methodology principles and enhance your ability to manage project communications, risks, quality, and stakeholder interaction effectively.

Module 9: Adaptive Approaches

Discover how to strategically manage projects and teams using adaptive methodologies to effect delivery in adaptive project environments.

Module 10: Measurement Tracking and Managing Uncertainty

Deepen your understanding of measurement tracking and uncertainty management to pinpoint challenges, assess adaptive project performance, and proactively mitigate risks.

How to get your (CAPM)® Certification

How to get your PMP or CAPM Certification

Prepare
- Enroll and complete the (CAPM)® Exam Prep Course with Harrisburg University
- Upon completion of the exam prep course, you may apply for the certification exam directly through the Project Management Institute (see below). Please note that the exam fee is not included in the Exam Prep Course fee and must be paid separately to the Project Management Institute.
Apply
Take the Exam

Please see the PMI™ site for information on how to apply for the exam:

Continuing Education Credits

Eligible for 35 PDU’s upon completion of the course.

Total number of class hours = 24 (total hours includes class time)

Materials

PMI ATP Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep Student course materials are included

Course Location/Format

In-Person at Harrisburg University, 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

$1,099 (price includes light breakfast, lunch, and parking)

INCLUDED – (for in-person/on-campus attendees only):

Food and beverages will provided for in person class days only.
- Attendees may bring their own food and beverages to class if needed for dietary needs.
Parking
- Parking fees are included with your registration fee. Attendees are responsible for having parking validated or requesting a parking pass for in class days. There are many options for parking near the University but only parking in the Harrisburg University main campus building at 326 Market Street will be included. For more information, please visit the Park Harrisburg site at: https://parkharrisburg.com/

“All aspects of the course were presented with real-life examples. I expect to add a significant level of professionalism to my existing position in regard to project management.”

PMP-CAPM Exam Prep Student

Upcoming Offerings

Tuesday-Thursday, May 12-14, 2026

Format: In-Person at Harrisburg University
Class Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (includes an hour lunch break)
Price: $1,099 (price includes light breakfast, lunch, and parking)

Harrisburg University The Center for Project Management for Innovation

The Center for Project Management for Innovation (CPMI) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology aims to significantly improve business and project outcomes for state and local governments as well as local and global businesses through professional development, certificates and academic offerings of efficient agile and lean business processes used for Product Development, Software Development, Manufacturing, Business Process Improvement and Value Centered Project/Portfolio Management.

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ADA Statement: HU is committed to providing equal education opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is HU’s policy that no qualified person be excluded from participating in any HU program or activity, be denied the benefits of any HU program or activity, or otherwise be subject to discrimination regarding any HU program or activity. Should you potentially require an accommodation under the ADA to participate in this program, please email ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu. Please send your request for an accommodation at least 5 business days in advance of the event or program.