Do I need experience to take the CAPM?

No. The CAPM requires no project leadership experience. You need a secondary school diploma and 23 hours of project management education, to complete before the exam.

What is the difference between the CAPM and the PMP?

The CAPM is PMI's entry certification: no experience required, it validates the fundamentals. The PMP targets people who already lead projects and requires several years of experience. Many start with the CAPM before aiming for the PMP.

Where can I sit the CAPM exam in Senegal?

In Dakar, at the authorised Pearson VUE test centre operated by Atypix (ID 90280), since the CAPM is a PMI certification. The exam can also be taken online with proctoring.

How long does it take to prepare for the CAPM?

The official training represents 23 hours. Then allow a few weeks of revision depending on your pace. Being focused on fundamentals, the CAPM is generally quicker to prepare than the PMP.

Is the CAPM internationally recognised?

Yes. It is a PMI certification, recognised by employers worldwide, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.

CAPM Certification: the complete guide (eligibility, exam, price)

What is the CAPM certification?

The CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) is PMI's entry-level project management certification. It attests mastery of the fundamentals: vocabulary, processes, predictive and agile approaches. It is the first recognised milestone for those starting out or structuring their practice.

The CAPM is often the first step before aiming for the PMP: it opens the door to the profession without requiring the project leadership experience the PMP demands.

Who is the CAPM for?

The CAPM is for people starting out in project management, or taking part without yet leading projects.

Students and recent graduates targeting a first project role
Project team members who want to formalise their basics
Professionals reskilling into project management
Future PMP candidates who want a first certification

Eligibility requirements

The CAPM is far more accessible than the PMP: it requires no project leadership experience. The conditions below are those in force at the time of writing; PMI remains the authoritative source.

A secondary school diploma (or equivalent) at minimum.
23 hours of project management education, to complete before the exam (exactly what our course covers).
No prior project leadership experience required.

The CAPM exam

The CAPM exam has 150 questions to complete in 3 hours. It covers project management fundamentals, including predictive, agile and business analysis. It is taken online with proctoring or in an authorised Pearson VUE test centre.

Once earned, the CAPM is maintained with 15 PDUs (professional development units) every 3 years.

How much does the CAPM cost?

The cost splits in two: the preparation training and the exam fee paid to PMI. At Atypix, the training price depends on the country of enrolment:

Senegal	F CFA 500,000
Benin	F CFA 450,000

Price of the training and support. The examination fee paid to PMI is invoiced separately.

How to prepare, and why in Dakar or Cotonou

Atypix is a PMI Authorized Training Partner at Premier level: the training covers the 23 hours required for eligibility, with official PMI material. As the CAPM is a PMI certification, its exam runs through the Pearson VUE network: you can therefore sit it at the authorised Dakar centre (ID 90280) operated by Atypix, without leaving Senegal, or online.

23 hours of official training, satisfying the eligibility requirement
Bilingual French / English training, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely
Exam available at the Dakar Pearson VUE centre (ID 90280) or online
PMI Authorized Training Partner Premier status

Sitting the CAPM exam in Dakar

As the CAPM is a PMI certification, its exam runs through the Pearson VUE network. Since Atypix operates the authorised Dakar centre (ID 90280), you can schedule and sit your exam on site, without travelling abroad.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience to take the CAPM?: No. The CAPM requires no project leadership experience. You need a secondary school diploma and 23 hours of project management education, to complete before the exam.
What is the difference between the CAPM and the PMP?: The CAPM is PMI's entry certification: no experience required, it validates the fundamentals. The PMP targets people who already lead projects and requires several years of experience. Many start with the CAPM before aiming for the PMP.
Where can I sit the CAPM exam in Senegal?: In Dakar, at the authorised Pearson VUE test centre operated by Atypix (ID 90280), since the CAPM is a PMI certification. The exam can also be taken online with proctoring.
How long does it take to prepare for the CAPM?: The official training represents 23 hours. Then allow a few weeks of revision depending on your pace. Being focused on fundamentals, the CAPM is generally quicker to prepare than the PMP.
Is the CAPM internationally recognised?: Yes. It is a PMI certification, recognised by employers worldwide, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.

Official source and up-to-date requirements: PMI, CAPM certification

CAPM Certification: the complete guide