How are GAQM exams delivered?

Most GAQM exams are delivered online through ProctorU or at authorized testing centers, and GAQM also discloses open-book or non-proctored delivery for some programs.

Do GAQM certifications expire?

Many GAQM certifications are valid for life, but some senior tracks use a published renewal cycle.

Do I need to complete an e-course first?

Requirements vary by certification. Some programs require e-course completion, while others recommend it but do not make it mandatory.

How many attempts come with a voucher?

GAQM says vouchers usually include two attempts.

When are results and e-certificates available?

GAQM says results are instant and e-certificates are available within 2 business days.

Are digital badges available?

Yes. GAQM says eligible packages include a digital badge.

Is GAQM affiliated with Scrum Alliance?

No. GAQM states that its CSM credential is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or approved by Scrum Alliance.

GAQM Practice Tests 2026

GAQM Exam Catalog

4 Available Exams

APM-001

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GAQM Certification Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to expert.

Foundation to executive

Entry-level project management to software project leadership

Associate in Project Management (APM)

APM-001

Entry-level project management foundation.

Professional in Project Management (PPM)

PPM-001

Professional-level project management with a five-year validity cycle.

Certified Project Director (CPD)

CPD-001

Senior project director track for experienced leaders.

Certified Agile Project Manager (CAPM)

CAPM-01

Agile project management track; GAQM publishes the code as CAPM-01.

Certified Program Manager (CPM)

CPM

Program management for multiple related projects.

Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)

CSPM-001

Software project management for technical delivery teams.

Yellow to master black belt

Lean Six Sigma from introductory belt to enterprise leadership

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)

CLSSYB-001

Introductory yellow belt for DMAIC basics.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CLSSGB)

CLSSGB-001

Green belt for part-time improvement work.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)

CLSSBB-001

Black belt for full-time improvement leadership.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CLSSMBB)

CLSSMBB-001

Enterprise-level mentoring, strategy, and transformation.

Foundation to operations leadership

Data centre credentials from infrastructure basics to facilities management

Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)

CDCP-001

Foundation physical infrastructure credential.

Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS)

CDCS-001

Advanced specialist step after CDCP.

Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager (CDCFOM)

CDCFOM-001

Facilities operations and resilience leadership.

Analysis to process management

Business analysis foundation and workflow optimization

Certified Business Analyst (CBA) - Foundation

CBAF-001

Foundation business analysis credential.

Business Process Manager (BPM)

BPM-001

Workflow monitoring, evaluation, and process optimization.

Leadership and agile delivery

IT leadership and Scrum Master roles

Certified Information Technology Manager (CITM)

CITM-001

IT management and technology assurance.

Scrum Master (CSM)

CSM-001

Scrum Master role for agile team facilitation.

Recent Changes

2025-06-10

Authorized training and testing center: GAQM announced RRP & EDU Consulting, LLC as an authorized...

August 8, 2025

CDEIP certification launch

2025-08-22

Security alert: GAQM warned that a fraudulent site copied its content and said gaqm.org is the on...

2025-10-30

CFCP launch: GAQM launched Certified Financial Consultant Professional (CFCP) as a new finance cr...

2026-01-02

CSPM launch: GAQM launched Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) for software project leaders...

2026-01-02

CLSSC launch: GAQM launched Certified Lean Six Sigma Champion (CLSSC) to support enterprise impro...

2026-02-07

CAPM launch: GAQM launched Certified Agile Project Manager (CAPM) for agile project leadership.

March 3, 2026

CASTP launch

GAQM certification portfolio map

graph TD GAQM[GAQM] GAQM --> PM[Project Management] GAQM --> LSS[Lean Six Sigma] GAQM --> BA[Business Analysis] GAQM --> PROC[Business Process] GAQM --> DC[Data Centre] GAQM --> MAN[Management] GAQM --> AGILE[Scrum Agile] PM --> APM[APM-001] PM --> PPM[PPM-001] PM --> CPD[CPD-001] PM --> CAPM[CAPM-01] PM --> CPM[CPM] PM --> CSPM[CSPM-001] LSS --> YB[CLSSYB-001] LSS --> GB[CLSSGB-001] LSS --> BB[CLSSBB-001] LSS --> MBB[CLSSMBB-001] BA --> CBAF[CBAF-001] PROC --> BPM[BPM-001] DC --> CDCP[CDCP-001] DC --> CDCS[CDCS-001] DC --> CDCFOM[CDCFOM-001] MAN --> CITM[CITM-001] AGILE --> CSM[CSM-001]

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Business analysts and requirements engineers

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Process improvement and Lean Six Sigma practitioners

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Data centre operations and facilities teams

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IT managers and technology leaders

Professionals focused on it managers and technology leaders within this certification portfolio.

Scrum Masters, team leads, and delivery managers

Professionals focused on scrum masters, team leads, and delivery managers within this certification portfolio.

Corporate training and L&D teams

Professionals focused on corporate training and l&d teams within this certification portfolio.

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