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PMI Certified Associate in Project Management

PMI Certified Associate in Project Management

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Exam fee
$405
Ongoing
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Study time
40–80 hrs
Delivery
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Validity
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› Quality score

25.0 / 40

Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.

Blueprint rigor
How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.
Certified Associate in Project Management — entry-tier PMI ECO.
7.0/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Largely MCQ recognition.
3.5/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Refreshed alongside PMBOK 7th edition.
7.5/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Common stepping stone before PMP. [Holders: 70k, 2024-12]
7.0/10

› Market signals

public, citable inputs to the recognition score
Holders worldwide
70,000
as of 2024-12 · source

› NICE Framework work roles

The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.

OG-WRL-014OG-WRL-007OG-WRL-011OG-WRL-010
Recognition
Global
Exam languages
en

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A18Security Leadership

Cyber risk quantification, board communication, security program development, budget & ROI.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Recommended: 1-2 years of relevant security or IT experience.

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