The PMI Melbourne Chapter offers the following courses to help practitioners prepare for the CAPM.

For course times, costs and booking details please refer to the Training Schedule on this web site.

Introduction to PMI and Certifications Session
A half-day introduction to the PMI and its PMP and CAPM certification processes is held prior to each certification training series. It is designed for those interested in finding out about the benefits of PMI membership and its certifications. The session also explains how a Melbourne Chapter training series may help you if you’re considering a PMI certification. 
 
CAPM preparation and Foundation course 

This one course provides both a foundation of Project Management principles and a preparation course for PMI's CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) examination. The attendee may decide if they wish to sit the CAPM examination after completion of the course (if they satisfy the experience requirements).
 
The course is structured to provide each student with a thorough understanding of the project management processes needed to successfully deliver projects "on time and on budget". In addition to providing a thorough introduction to the art and science of project management the course syllabus is designed to cover all of the knowledge areas required for a candidate to sit for PMI's CAPM credential. The 5 day preparation series is based on the globally accepted framework, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). 

All courses are held on a Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm. Registrations commencing at 8.30am. To register, please e-mail the Professional Development Director.

Topics covered include:
 

	TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
1	PMP Certification Planning	Everything you needed to know about planning for PMP Certification including the application criteria and process. Includes an exercise that measures your current knowledge against the PMBOK benchmark and a session that is an invaluable insight to the PMBOK “context”.
2	Planning	The important areas of Scope, Cost and Time management are covered. Including understanding WBS, schedule analysis, Earned Value and other fundamental project management techniques and processes
3	Executing	Risk and Quality management are the major focus of this session together with HR and Communication Management. Time is allowed for reviewing Session 2 topics.
4	Controlling	This session covers the remaining knowledge areas of Procurement and Professional Responsibility before moving onto the major topics of Integration Management (the key role of a Project Manager) and how “projects” fit into general business management and business programs
5	Closing	This session will review and revise the course, test students knowledge with a dummy exam, provide opportunities to expand on areas of interest to students and assist those taking the CAPM examination with helpful hints, strategies and tricks.