CAPM courses
To build a successful career in project management, it is essential you start on your learning journey with a CAPM online course.
The CAPM course is awarded by the PMI® Project Management Institute who are the leading Project Management world accrediting body and globally recognised by national and international companies.
CAPM Certification Course
CAPM stands for 'Certified Associate Project Manager'. This capm online course is awarded by PMI when you have successfully attended 25 hours of live online classes and passed a 3-hour computer-based test. After completing the course, the test can be done in an exam centre or remotely through PMI and PearsonVue at a time and date of your choosing.
CAPM Certification Ireland - Syllabus
This is an ideal entry level Project Management course which covers the core basics of how to plan, implement and evaluate a project from start to finish. Using proven CAPM prep course concepts, you will be able to apply what you learn in a structured manner to achieve success with projects every time.
The following identifies the proportion of questions out of 100% that represents each section that will appear on the examination.
Registering for the CAPM course exam
CMI will provide a Certificate of attendance for the minimum 23 contact hours of instruction that addressed the learning objectives on the CAPM course in project management. You can become a student member of PMI prior to registering for the exam which will save you on exam fees. The coursework however must be completed at the time of taking your examination.
You are granted a 1-year eligibility period in which to pass the examination. During the eligibility period, you may take the examination up to three times should you fail. The good news is CMI students consistently achieve a 92% pass rate.
A unique approach that gets you the result
CMI's unique incremental approach to learning allows you to apply what you learn each week over a 10-week timeframe. This CAPM ® course online deliberately avoids the intensive "boot camp 3-4 day approach", offered elsewhere which results in higher failure rates and additional repeat costs. CMI's incremental approach ensures you are well prepared to pass the CAPM® test on first attempt.
Globally recognised
CMI was previously a Recognised Education Partner (REP) and then an Authorised training partner (ATP) of the PMI Project Management Institute. For a number of years, we have delivered officially recognised courses developed by the PMI Project Management Institute (USA).
We offer our own unique CAPM® Project Management Certification course which adopts a proven CMI approach to ensure you pass the difficult CAPM® test on first attempt. All our certification courses in project management in Ireland are delivered by experienced PM professionals who have completed official PMP® training.
CMI® Virtual Learning platform
Gain access to the CMI® unique learning platform which includes:
Exam Simulation Online
CMI has up to 200 real CAPM® exam questions and further practice questions.
Achievement Certificate
Receive the Achievement certificate for 30 contact hours.
Formula Guide
Look up any formula you may need for the exam in this handy 100 quiz questions and answers study guide.
QQI Award
You have the option to pay a top-up fee to be put forward for a bonus award after 10 weeks: Project Management level 6 Minor Award 6N4090, Further Education and Training awarded by QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland.
What is involved is doing a practical project Management assignment and CAPM test. Those students that chose the top up option see the value that the practical QQI assessment adds to the CAPM® exam preparation.
CAPM Certification eligibility
This CAPM certification Ireland course is ideal for beginners and is open to applicants from all backgrounds. If you don’t have the relevant qualifications and PM experience, you will be eligible to apply for this CAPM® Certified Associate Project Management course through CMI. You must have:
Why us?
Yes both the PMP and the CAPM Certification courses from Ireland, will qualify you to become a project manager.
When you qualify as a PMP Certified professional then you will be eligible for senior project manager roles, team leader or assistant project management positions.
If you pass the entry level CAPM Certification online course, then you are eligible for a junior role as a project administrator or project coordinator .
Any One or more of the following courses are needed to become a Project Manager in Ireland
Project Management Professional® :PMP® certification is the gold standard in project management. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PMP validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager. It is an internationally recognized certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) through Providers such as CMI.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® : CAPM® certification demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management.
Degree: You can do BSc degree in Business Management with Project management from any number of undergraduate and graduate education programs.
Agile/Scrum: Organizations, such as the Scrum Alliance or PMI, offer training and certification in these newer project management practices.
PRINCE2® (Projects In Controlled Environments) is a broadly used method in project management widely used. PRINCE2® certification courses will allow individuals to clearly understand the roles and responsibilities of an effective project manager
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) The APM Project Management Qualifications are knowledge-based qualifications. It enables you to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management.
IPMA® (International Project Management Association) was founded in 1965 and is the world’s first professional project management association. They offer 4 levels of Certificate, IMPA level A, B, C & D.
Yes you will. The CAPM course covers all the core areas of the new CAPM Exam content outline (July 2023) and some elements but not all of the PMBOK 7th Edition Guide (2021) . It does cover essential PM concepts and techniques which you can apply in the workplace.
The short answer is Yes. There is a big demand for qualified project managers in the areas of IT, Software development, Construction and 1000's of other roles where the project management skillset is needed
In Ireland, the demand for project managers is continuing to grow as the sectors most in need of project managers also grow such as Pharmaceutical, Software, Engineering and Construction sectors.
An official PMI study reported that by 2027 the demand for project managers would grow so much that employers will need 87.7 million individuals in this profession. And if you have the necessary skills and qualification, you must consider going down this career path.
Construction and infrastructure
Construction and infrastructure project managers are in big demand . Knowledge of construction principles, building legislation and legal requirements is necessary for this field .
Engineering
The field of engineering provides opportunities for project managers who have experience with blueprints and mechanical drawing and CAD and BIM is a plus. Civil engineering is in big demand on public infrastructure projects.
Technology
Projects are delivered quickly in the software development business. Software developers must have a background in writing code and can easily become project managers/ team leaders to manage teams of software developers. Keys aspects of the job is managing timelines, communicating with stakeholders and clients and solving problems on the level of product development. Many are also trained in Agile methodologies
Salary levels for project managers in Ireland reflect the role and experience and roles are typically paid +/- 10% of below figures:
Director of project management: €145,000
Portfolio manager: €140,000
Program manager: €127,100
Senior project manager: €104,770
Project Manager : €65,000 - €75,000
Construction Project Managers : €75,000
Project management specialist: €84,500
Project management consultant: €120,000
Project coordinator €53,869
Assistant project manager: €66,683
(Source: Global recruitment specialists)
