CAPM® Exam Prep
The first certification for a project manager. The one that opens the door.
23 PDUs | Online · Ukrainian | English
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is PMI's entry-level certification - the credential that signals foundational knowledge and commitment to the profession. It requires no prior project experience, making it the right starting point for career changers, recent graduates, NGO staff entering project roles, and anyone who manages project work informally and wants to formalize that capability.
For anyone starting a project management career - or formalizing one
- Career changers who coordinate, manage, or participate in project work and want a recognized credential.
- Recent graduates or junior professionals entering project-facing roles.
- NGO and non-profit staff managing donor-funded programs who need recognized PM credentials.
- Professionals in operational roles who are increasingly responsible for project delivery.
- Anyone planning to pursue PMP in 2–3 years who wants a structured foundation first.
Why train with INSTAR
- Official PMI CAPM materials - no third-party shortcuts.
- Authorized CAPM Instructor with 15+ years of consulting and education experience.
- Foundations taught with practical exercises, not abstract memorization.
- Direct path to PMP later - your CAPM hours and habits transfer.
PMI fundamentals · Official materials
CAPM uses official PMI exam materials. The curriculum covers PMBOK principles and the standard knowledge areas, with practical exercises connecting theory to real situations.
Project Management Fundamentals
What is a project - and what isn't
The project lifecycle: phases, gates, and what happens in each
Project management frameworks: predictive, adaptive, and hybrid
The PM role: responsibilities, authority, and accountability
- •What is a project - and what isn't
- •The project lifecycle: phases, gates, and what happens in each
- •Project management frameworks: predictive, adaptive, and hybrid
- •The PM role: responsibilities, authority, and accountability
After this course you will be able to
- Pass the CAPM exam and hold a globally recognized entry-level PM credential.
- Apply project management fundamentals to your actual work from the next day.
- Understand the language and frameworks used by project managers globally.
- Build the foundation for PMP certification when you have the required experience.
- Demonstrate PM competence to employers, donors, or clients.
- Hold 23 PMI PDUs applicable to future certifications.
What's in the program
23 hours of instructor-led live sessions (PMI-required contact hours).
Official PMI CAPM exam prep materials.
Questions aligned to the current exam.
INSTAR PMI ATP certificate + 23 PDUs .
Group chat access with instructor for the course duration.
Exam application guidance.
Natalia Starynska: authorized CAPM Instructor with 15+ years in practice
Natalia has prepared hundreds of practitioners for their first PMI certification, with a focus on clear structure and patient support throughout the cohort.
Natalia Starynska
PMP, CAPM
Practical details
- Format
- Online, live · Ukrainian · English
- PDUs
- 23
- Instructor
- Natalia Starynska, PMP, CAPM Authorized Instructor
Upcoming cohort
Reserve your spot and we will confirm the next start date as soon as the cohort is formed.
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