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Author: Amit Patel

Top CAPM Jobs

Becoming a Certified Associate in Project Management is a terrific first step toward a long and financially stable career in project management.

The benefits to pursuing this certification over other project management certifications are that the requirements are more easily attainable for students and less experienced professionals. CAPM Courses are less intensive and less expensive than PMP courses. With lower requirements, a cheaper exam cost, and a less strenuous course load, this is an excellent certification for students currently pursuing a four-year degree to obtain in their free time.

Obtaining CAPM certification is an excellent way to open up many potential job opportunities in the realm of project management, and can help you get your foot in the door with many high-profile companies. To help you understand what kind of benefits you can receive from pursuing CAPM certification, here are some of the top jobs offered to Certified Associates.

Analytics

There are many positions available with a plethora of companies in the realm of analytics. These analysis-based jobs are available to candidates that have achieved CAPM certification, or any other project management based certification. The dual education you receive in data analysis and research can serve as an incredibly useful asset to many institutions in banking, medicine, and information technology. These positions usually involve many responsibilities outside of data analysis as well, such as communication, scheduling, and leadership, which are also covered in the CAPM certification process.

For some of the more tech-oriented positions, knowledge of coding is incredibly helpful. Upward mobility is viable in many of these positions, dependent on your ability to perform the tasks expected of you as well as continuing your education and obtaining more certifications. The average salary for entry level data analysts is around $50,000 a year, but it is possible to make over $70,000 a year over time.

CAPM Jobs in Analytics:

  • Quantitative Analytics Consultant
  • Project Management Analyst
  • Project Support Analyst
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Project Controls Analyst
  • Data Programmer Analyst
  • IT Business Analyst

Project Management

Project Management is an obvious career move for anyone pursuing CAPM certification. Usually, the higher paying project management positions will require a great deal of experience and a higher education than just CAPM certification, but many companies offer entry level positions in project management that accommodate those with just CAPM credentials.

Starting as an Associate Project Manager or Jr. Project Manager is possible in some companies, and will often lead into a full Project Management position over time. Project Management is the most common career path for those with CAPM certification, as it can garner you the experience necessary to take exams for more advanced project management certifications. Some important skills for applicants to these positions are scheduling, multitasking, coordination, and clear communication between your internal team and with clients. Depending on the field in which you find a job as a Project Manager, your average salary should be around $45,000 to $50,000 a year, with the potential to grow into upwards of $100,000 a year.

CAPM Jobs in Project Management:

  • Jr. Project Manager
  • Associate Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Scheduler
  • Program Manager
  • Tech Project Manager

Engineering

One of the most lucrative career choices for individuals with CAPM certification is in an engineering position. These jobs are highly coveted, and will usually require additional education. However, those with CAPM certification are often considered for engineering positions at some companies. These jobs are highly technical, so additional skills that will increase your viability for these positions are a degree in a STEM field, as well as experience with coding or computer science.

The majority of your work as an engineer in this field will involve logistics, such as ensuring that the demands of a client are feasible within your team. Your clients will require the project management experience that comes with CAPM certification, as well as the engineering skills you can learn from a STEM education. As a high skill position with a great deal of demand, upward mobility is highly likely, and the salaries offered are substantial. The average salary for an engineer is around $80,000, with the potential to reach upwards of $130,000 as you advance.

CAPM Jobs in Engineering:

  • Systems Planning Engineer
  • Packaging Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Application Engineer
  • Control Engineer
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Project Engineer
  • Cost Engineer

Are there any top CAPM jobs that are missing? What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments below.