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CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

Join our CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) training course, designed to make you feel more secure in your project management skills with a certificate.

(PK0-005.AB1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-468-1
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About This Course

This CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 course walks you through various project characteristics, methodologies, and frameworks, including Agile and Waterfall approaches. It covers vital modules such as team & resource management, change control process, risk management, schedule management, quality assurance, and vendor management. By the end of this CompTIA Project+ Certification training, you’ll gain skills to earn industry certification, gain better job opportunities, manage projects effectively, make informed decisions, and drive project success.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets
  • Implement project change control processes to handle modifications
  • Analyze and mitigate risks with advanced issue-resolution techniques
  • Evaluate and select vendors with well-structured procurement methods and contract management practices
  • Communicate project updates to manage stakeholders' expectations
  • Monitor and control performance with KPIs and quality standards 
  • Utilize project management tools and software, such as Gantt charts and Kanban boards 

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1

Introduction

  • Goals of the Project+ Certification
  • Value of the Project+ Certification
  • Project+ Objectives
  • Steps to Becoming CompTIA Project+ Certified
  • How to Use This Course
  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • Strategies for Exam Preparation
2

Project Characteristics, Methodologies, and Frameworks

  • Characteristics of a Project
  • Methodologies and Frameworks Used in IT Projects
  • Review All Key Topics
3

Team and Resource Management

  • Organizational Structures
  • Resource Life Cycle
  • Resource Types and Criticality
  • Gap Analysis
  • Team Performance Considerations
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Review All Key Topics
4

Change Control Process Throughout the Project Life Cycle

  • Project-Specific Change Control
  • Project Change Management
  • Review All Key Topics
5

Risk and Issue Management

  • Overview of Risk Management
  • General Risks
  • Risk Analysis
  • Common Risk Responses
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Overview of Issue Management
  • Issue Resolution Plan
  • Review All Key Topics
6

Schedule Development and Management

  • Overview of Project Schedule Development
  • Story Estimation/Story Points
  • Upcoming Milestones and Activity Identification
  • Sequencing
  • Resource Loading
  • Estimating Techniques
  • Schedule Baselining
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Revise Baseline vs. Rebaseline
  • Review All Key Topics
7

Quality, Cost, and Performance Management

  • Overview of Quality, Cost, and Performance Management
  • Key Performance Indicators and Objectives and Key Results
  • Cost and Schedule Performance
  • Verification and Validation
  • Sprint Review
  • Retrospective/Lessons Learned
  • Audits and Inspections
  • Test Plan and Testing Cycles
  • Post-Implementation Support/Warranty Period
  • Service Level Agreement
  • Review All Key Topics
8

Communication and Meeting Management

  • Assess Methods of Communication
  • Develop Communication Platforms/Modalities
  • Manage Project Communication
  • Control Project Communication
  • Meeting Roles
  • Meeting Tools
  • Meeting Types
  • Review All Key Topics
9

Project Procurement and Vendor Selection

  • Resource Procurement Overview
  • Resource Procurement Methods
  • Exploratory Documents
  • Vendor Evaluation Techniques
  • Contract Considerations and Types
  • Review All Key Topics
10

Project Life Cycles, Discovery/Concept Preparation Phase, and Initiating Phase Activities

  • The Project Life Cycle
  • Discovery Phase Activities
  • Initiating Phase Activities
  • Review All Key Topics
11

Planning Phase Activities

  • Plan the Project Scope
  • Define Units of Work
  • Develop a Project Schedule
  • Plan Resource Management
  • Determine Budget Considerations
  • Develop a Quality Assurance Plan
  • Plan Risk Management
  • Plan Project Communication
  • Develop a Project Management Plan
  • Develop a Transition/Release Plan
  • Review All Key Topics
12

Executing Phase Activities

  • Execute Tasks According to the Project Management Plan
  • Monitor and Control Project Work
  • Manage Vendors
  • Conduct Project Meetings and Updates
  • Tracking/Reporting
  • Update the Project Budget
  • Update the Project Timeline
  • Manage Conflict
  • Coordinate a Phase-Gate Review
  • Implement Organizational Change Management
  • Review All Key Topics
13

Closing Phase Activities

  • Project Evaluation
  • Deliverable Validation
  • Contract Closure
  • Access Removal
  • Resource Release
  • Project Closure Meeting
  • Project Closeout Report
  • Stakeholder Feedback Collection
  • Documentation Archival
  • Budget Reconciliation
  • Rewards and Celebration
  • Project Sign-Off
  • Review All Key Topics
14

Project Management Tools

  • Tracking Charts and Diagrams
  • Project Management Tools
  • Scheduling and Ticketing/Case Management Tools
  • Communication Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Documentation and Office Production Tools
  • Review All Key Topics
15

Quality and Performance Charts

  • Histogram
  • Pareto Chart
  • Run Chart
  • Scatter Diagram
  • Fishbone/Ishikawa Diagram
  • Control Chart
  • Burnup/Burndown Charts
  • Velocity Chart
  • Decision Tree
  • Review All Key Topics
16

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Fact...iance, Data Security, and Privacy Considerations

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors
  • Corporate IT Security Policies and Restrictions
  • Physical Security
  • Operational Security
  • Digital Security
  • Data Security
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Impact of Compliance and Privacy Considerations on Project Management
  • Review All Key Topics
17

Foundational IT Concepts and Operational Change Control for IT Project Management

  • Infrastructure
  • Cloud Models
  • Software
  • IT Infrastructure Change Control
  • Software Change Control
  • Cloud Versus On-Premises Change Control
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Process
  • Tiered Architecture in Software Development
  • Review All Key Topics
18

Final Preparation

  • Take Advantage of the Tools in This Course
  • Ready, Set, Test!

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There are no formal prerequisites for the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) exam. However, it is recommended that candidates have at least 12 months of project management experience or a background in PM. 

The salary for a CompTIA Project+ certified professional can vary based on factors, such as job role, experience, and location. On average, individuals with Project+ certification can expect to earn between $60,000 and $80,000 per year.

The cost for the PK0-002 exam is $369.

It depends on your academic background and prior experience in the IT industry. We recommend committing 6-12 months for the preparation of the CompTIA Project+ certification.

No, it does not. It is good for life and does not require renewal.

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