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The Project Management Institute (PMI), certifies project managers globally and offers the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation to those who have been trained in project management and can pass a test on the subject.  No work experience is needed for this certification.

CAPM is widely recognized as a valuable certification across a variety of industries – it is a critical addition to a resume in today’s competitive market place. CAPM leads to career opportunities in project management; including project management in marketing, HR, legal, operations, IT or other areas.

The Marketing and Supply Chain Management Department will offer all Fox students the opportunity to acquire this certification while still in school.  During the Summer I session of 2012, the course MKTG 3580, a special topics course, will be offered.  This course will prepare the student to pass the PMI certification exam.  The course will be offered in an online format, providing maximum flexibility to fit into student’s schedule.

The course textbook will be the PMBOK, the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (4^th edition), published by PMI and the basis for the exam.  The course outline will follow the nine Areas of Knowledge for the exam, and simultaneously look at the five phases of projects.

For more information, contact your advisor or Professor Mark Gershon at 1-8130 or mgershon@temple.edu.  MKTG 3580 will count as a marketing elective or as an upper division elective for non-marketing students.

Note: PMI charges an examination fee of $300 for the test.  Depending on enrollments, we may be able to negotiate a lower fee for a group, but be aware that this fee is separate from your tuition for the Temple course that prepares you for the exam.