75%
JOB PLACEMENT RATE
150+
EMPLOYER PARTNERS
2
PMI CERTIFICATIONS
$200
COMPLETION BONUS
CAVALRY Veterans Certification Accelerator
CAVALRY's Veterans Apprenticeship Program is a DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program built specifically for Military Veterans and Transitioning Service Members. We combine world-class project management training with cutting-edge AI certification, connecting you to a national employer network — and we cover your exam fees, PMI membership, and provide a completion bonus when you cross the finish line.
CERTIFICATIONS
Two Global PMI Credentials
CAVALRY prepares you for and covers the cost of two of the most in-demand credentials in project management — the industry gold standard PMP® and the emerging leader in AI project management, PMI-CPMAI™.
PMI CERTIFICATION
Project Management Professional
PMP® · The Gold Standard
PMI CERTIFICATION · NEW
Certified Professional in Managing AI
PMI-CPMAI™ · Future-Ready Credential
Training Required
Experience Required
Exam Format
Exam Fee (Member)
Domains
Renewal
Salary Potential
35 Contact Hours
36 Months (with degree)
180 Questions / 230 min
$405 — Covered by CAVALRY
People · Process · Business
60 PDUs every 3 years
$122K-$200K annually
Training Required
Experience Required
Exam Format
Exam Fee (Member)
Methodology
Renewal
Salary Potential
21-Hr Exam Prep Course
None Required
120 Questions / 160 min
$600 — Covered by CAVALRY
6-Phase CPMAI Framework
30 PDUs every 3 years
$115K–$165K annually
CURRICULUM
What You Will Master
Our integrated curriculum covers the full spectrum of modern project management — from foundational PM methodology to AI lifecycle delivery.
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PMP® Track — Core PM
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Project scope, schedule, budget & risk management
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Predictive, Agile & Hybrid delivery methods
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Stakeholder engagement & team leadership
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PMBOK® Guide (8th Edition) standards
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Quality assurance & performance measurement
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Business environment & governance alignment
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OJT & Hands-On Experience
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Real project work with nonprofits & Title I schools
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150+ employer partner network placements
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Healthcare, IT, construction & finance sectors
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Moodle LMS progress tracking & milestone reviews
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Employer-led RAP workshops & site visits
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PMI-CPMAI™ Track — AI Projects
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Business understanding & AI feasibility
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Data strategy, compliance & governance
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ML model development & Generative AI
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Model evaluation, drift monitoring & testing
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AI operationalization & continuous improvement
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Responsible AI ethics, fairness & transparency
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Career & Transition Support
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Military skills-to-PM career matching
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Resume writing & interview coaching
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One-on-one personalized career counseling
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Peer veteran mentorship pairing
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Quarterly networking & employer events
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Wrap-around support services available
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
What CAVALRY Covers for You
CAVALRY covers exam fees, membership, and rewards you for completing the program. All fees below reflect PMI member pricing — your membership is included.
PMI Individual Membership
Annual · First Year (incl. $10 application fee)
PMI Chapter Membership
Local PMI Chapter · Annual
PMP® Exam Fee
Pearson VUE or Online Proctoring
Full PMI membership with PMBOK® Guide, webinars, job board, PDU tracking & member exam discounts
Access to local networking events, study groups, chapter workshops, and professional community
Project Management Professional certification exam. Up to 3 attempts within 12-month eligibility window. 180 questions.
PMI-CPMAI™ Exam Prep Course
21-Hour Self-Paced · Required to Schedule Exam
PMI-CPMAI™ Exam Fee
Online Proctored
PMP® Exam Prep Training
35 Contact Hours · Required for PMP Application
OJT & Mentorship
Throughout Apprenticeship
Official PMI exam prep covering all 6 CPMAI methodology phases. Earns 21 PDUs. Required for exam eligibility.
Certified Professional in Managing AI certification exam. 120 questions / 160 minutes. Pass/fail scoring. Up to 3 attempts.
Comprehensive exam preparation including practice exams, PMBOK Guide study, and coaching to meet PMI's mandatory 35-hour requirement
Hands-on project management experience, peer mentor assignment, quarterly networking events, and employer placement support
MEMBERSHIP
Your PMI Membership Benefits
CAVALRY covers both your global PMI membership and your local PMI chapter dues — giving you access to a worldwide professional network from day one.
PMI Global Membership
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Free digital PMBOK® Guide (8th Edition) — a $48 value
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Access to PMIstandards+™ with templates & case studies
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Discounted PMP exam fee
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Discounted PMI-CPMAI exam & prep course pricing
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Free webinars & PDU earning opportunities
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PMI Study Hall & practice exam resources
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Global job board for project management roles
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700,000+ member community worldwide
PMI Chapter Membership
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Local San Antonio / Alamo area PM community access
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In-person networking events & professional meetups
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Chapter-hosted study groups & exam prep sessions
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Mentorship connections with local PMP-certified professionals
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Discounted rates on workshops & chapter events
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Earn PDUs through chapter meetings & presentations
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Direct connection to local employer network
$200
PROGRAM COMPLETION BONUS
Complete the CAVALRY Veterans Apprenticeship Program and earn a $200 cash completion bonus. This reward honors your service and commitment, and gives you a head start as you launch your new project management career.
ELIGIBILITY
Who Qualifies
The CAVALRY Veterans Apprenticeship Program is designed for Military Veterans and Transitioning Service Members. If you've served, you qualify to apply.
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Honorably discharged Veterans of any branch
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Active-duty Transitioning Service Members (TSMs)
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DoD SkillBridge-eligible service members
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Reservists and National Guard members
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No prior PM experience required for CPMAI track
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PMP track: 36 months PM experience with Bachelor's Degree + 35 training hrs
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Residents of the Alamo Workforce Development Area
