Certified Associate in Work Management™ (CAWM™)
A professional certification in clarity, coordination and completion
Show the world that you have the essential skills modern teams rely on. The CAWM™ certification validates your ability to bring clarity, structure, and coordination to any work environment using proven Work Management principles.
Strengthen visibility, streamline execution, and elevate collaboration across teams.
CAWM™ is currently in early access as we finalize the certification with feedback from our founding cohort.
Tuition will be announced to early access members.
What is the CAWM Certification Program?
What is the CAWM™ Certification Program?
The Certified Associate in Work Management™ (CAWM) is the foundational credential offered by the Work Management Institute™ — designed for professionals who want to learn the principles, systems, and practices that drive clarity, alignment, and execution in modern teams.
Work Management is rapidly becoming a recognized discipline across business operations. The CAWM certification validates your ability to structure work, manage workflows, reduce friction, and apply modern collaboration practices in real-world environments.
If you want to stand out in operations, project coordination, people management, workflow design, or collaboration systems — CAWM is your competitive advantage.
Modern organizations are drowning in complexity — too many tools, unclear ownership, invisible work, and constant context switching. Professionals who know how to structure, optimize, and orchestrate work are becoming essential.
The CAWM certification proves you can:
✔ Bring clarity to chaos
✔ Improve team productivity
✔ Build scalable workflows
✔ Drive cross-functional alignment
✔ Implement a modern work operating model
✔ Leverage AI, automation, and collaboration tools effectively
CAWM demonstrates to employers that you are equipped to elevate how work gets done.
Who Is CAWM For?
This certification is ideal for:
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Project and program coordinators
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Operations and business managers
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Workflow designers and WorkOps specialists
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Team leads and department managers
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HR, marketing, and operations professionals
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Asana, Monday, ClickUp, Notion power users
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Anyone who wants to grow in the future of work
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Early-career professionals looking to build strong organizational skills
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Individuals transitioning into work management, operations, or process roles
No prior experience is required — only the desire to learn and improve how people work.
What You Will Learn
The CAWM program covers the essential foundations of modern work management, including:
• Work Management Core Principles
Master clarity, flow, prioritization, and visibility across teams.
• Workflow Architecture
Understand the basics of what workflows involve.
• Collaboration Systems & Tool Strategy
Learn how to create a unified work operating system and reduce tool chaos.
• Work Visibility & Reporting
Gain the ability to measure activity, progress, and outcomes.
• AI & Automation in Modern Work
Use AI to reduce manual work and accelerate execution.
• Work Cadences & Governance
Establish rhythms, standards, and operating models.
• Organizational Alignment & Change Management
Drive adoption and influence team behavior.
This curriculum equips you with practical skills you can apply immediately.
Certification Requirements
To earn the CAWM credential, learners must:
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Complete the CAWM course
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Pass the final CAWM certification exam
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Agree to the WMI Code of Conduct & Integrity Policy
There are no prerequisites or degree requirements.
Everyone is welcome to begin their work management journey.
The CAWM Exam
The exam is designed to validate your understanding of the principles and ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Exam details:
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60 questions
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Multiple choice & scenario-based
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90 minutes
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Passing score: 70%
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Exam administered online
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Retake allowed
You will receive your results immediately upon completion.
Digital Credential & Certificate
Upon passing the exam, you will receive:
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A digital certificate issued through Accredible
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A verifiable credential you can share on LinkedIn
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A unique credential ID and verification link
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(Future feature) A listing in the WMI Credential Registry
Your CAWM credential signals to employers that you are certified in a fast-growing discipline and equipped to elevate how work gets done.
Recertification
To maintain an active CAWM credential, certificates are renewed every 2 years.
The Work Management Institute will provide flexible renewal options as the discipline grows.
Renewal activities may include:
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Completing a short refresher module
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Taking a brief renewal assessment
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Participating in a WMI webinar or workshop
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Demonstrating relevant professional experience
Full recertification guidelines will be published as WMI expands its continuing education offerings.
This approach ensures CAWM holders stay aligned with the latest Work Management practices without requiring additional coursework today.
Why the CAWM Credential Matters
Work Management is becoming the operating system of modern organizations.
Those who earn the CAWM credential represent a new generation of professionals who understand how to bring clarity, structure, and alignment to teams in an era of increasing complexity.
CAWM demonstrates that you have mastered the foundational principles of Work Management and can apply them to real-world environments — elevating delivery, improving coordination, and reducing friction.
Earning your CAWM is more than completing a course —
it’s a commitment to advancing the discipline of modern work.
Level 2: Work Management Professional™ (WMP™)
Launching in 2026.
Available first exclusively to CAWM™ certificate holders.
Ready to Start?
Begin your journey toward becoming a Certified Associate in Work Management.
👉 Join the CAWM Program
👉 Download the State of Work Management 2025 Report
Your future in modern work begins here.