There are many advantages and benefits of doing CAPM certification.
CAPM certification can give you a platform to start your career in project management. If you are already have a project management job then this credential is well worth your time and money. It can increase your salary and push you towards higher job responsibilities.
If you have requisite qualification for appearing in the PMP exam then I would advice you to pursue PMP certification as the value of PMP certificate outweigh the benefits of CAPM.
Many professionals do not meet the PMP requirements but most of them are eligible for the CAPM credential test because eligibility requirements for the CAPM exam are far less stringent than the PMP exam. CAPM credential can act as a stepping stone for pursuing PMP later in your life.
Let us discuss the reasons for pursuing CAPM certification in greater detail.
Benefits of CAPM Certification
CAPM can be a stepping stone for your career as a project manager. It has many advantages.
1. Get Global Recognition
PMI is known globally for its project management literature and certifications. CAPM is an entry level project management credential. It is widely accepted across the globe by various organizations. By gaining this credential, you are recognized as a knowledgeable professional.
2. Enhance your Project Management Knowledge
By studying for the CAPM exam, you will learn about various project management tools & techniques. In addition, you will learn about proven project management practices that are known to improve success rate of the projects. Someone might say that knowledge can be gained without preparing for a test. True! But everyone knows that real knowledge comes only when you seriously prepare for an exam.
3. It Is A Professional Achievement
CAPM is a relatively difficult exam to pass. The credential gives you instant recognition and respect among your peers.
4. Increase in Self-Confidence
Passing a global certification exam level in itself is a challenge. You would feel a pleasant relief and sense of satisfaction after passing the exam. It would give an immense boost to your self-confidence.
5. Better Career Opportunities
Since CAPM is a well-recognized certification that enhances your knowledge, it might open doors to entry-level project management jobs. Even if you do not have commensurate professional experience or are not completely eligible for a job, companies may give you preference over more qualified candidates.
6. Get Higher Job Responsibilities
After doing CAPM, you are recognized as more knowledgeable and skillful than your peers. Organizations tend to utilize you additional knowledge for greater project responsibilities. This can further lead to managing more complex and difficult projects.
7. Improve Project Success Rates
The credential gives you wisdom to apply project management tools & techniques to your project activities. This improves the overall efficiency of project management and is likely to result in more successful projects.
8. Improve Customer Satisfaction
CAPM enhances the fundamental knowledge of a person about project management that shows in your commitment towards the work. It increases the customer’s confidence in your abilities and skills.
9. Enhance your Organizations’ Marketability
CAPM comes with global recognition. It can be used as a marketing tool by your organization to potentially win more contracts from customers.
10. Platform For Pursuing PMP Certification
The examination content for CAPM and PMP is almost same. CAPM is solely based on the PMBOK Guide while PMP is mostly based on it. After becoming CAPM certified, you are almost ready to take the PMP exam. Once you become eligible for the PMP exam, you can immediately apply for it. You can save precious time in obtaining the PMP credential.
Final Thoughts
CAPM is an entry level project management certification. Its value is not equivalent to PMP. But it certainly has some advantages. It is definitely beneficial for those who want to get into project management but do not have the requisite experience to sit for the PMP exam. You can start by passing the CAPM exam, gain some invaluable project management experience, and after few years go for the PMP credential.
If you still have a doubt then you should head over to a top job search engine and search for project mnanagement jobs. You will notice thousands of high paying project management jobs.
Over To You
Do you think there are enough benefits to pursue CAPM credential? Would it help in the PMP exam prep? What are the other ways to start your project management career?
Please leave a comment.
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Great explanation. Thank you. After reading this post, I applied for CAPM and passed. I got a new job.
Congrats Kathy.
Did you get a raise in salary?
BR, Praveen.
Thank you for the valuable information. Though I have over 15 years experience in project management, I have prefered to obtain CAMP certification and later apply for PMP.
Khalid, Any particular reason why you want to do PMP later? Did you know that PMP exam is going to change shortly?
BR, Praveen.
Your write answer all of my questions regarding CAPM. I am a stay at home parent with a huge career gap and planning to re-launch my career soon in the US after moving from India. I have a feeling that this certification will certainly help me with that. I am planning on taking an instructor led online training for the preperation. Could you please recommend some which will not break the bank? Thank you!
Hi Aboli, thanks for your appreciation. Instructor led training courses are usually costly and not many are available but I think you can invest in Greycampus course – https://www.pmbypm.com/go/greycampus-capm/.
Alternatively, you can look at self-learning online courses. I have written a article titled ‘Best CAMP Online Training’. It compares the leading online CAP courses – https://www.pmbypm.com/capm-certification-training/.
All the best.