CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

(PK0-005.AE1)/ISBN:978-1-64459-401-8

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Get certified for the CompTIA Project+ certification exam with the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) course. Assessment questions, test sets, and Interactive chapters with knowledge checks and quizzes comprehensively cover PK0-005 exam objectives. It provides knowledge about the basic terminology of project management, infrastructure, cloud models, and software, the elements of the project charter,  quality management concepts,  basic techniques of estimating and then tracking costs, along with risk analysis and planning, and so on.

Here's what you will get

The CompTIA Project+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential that certifies the knowledge and skills of professionals in all the domains of project management. It will test your knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in project management. It validates a candidate's ability to initiate, manage, and support a project or business initiative. The CompTIA Project+ certification is designed not only for IT technicians but for any individual who wants to validate their project management experience.

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12+ Lessons | 461+ Exercises | 200+ Quizzes | 119+ Flashcards | 119+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

95+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 100+ Post Assessment Questions | 200+ Practice Test Questions

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79+ Videos | 00+ Minutes

Here's what you will learn

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Lessons 1: Introduction

  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • How to Use This Course
  • Project+ Exam Map
  • 1.0 Project Management Concepts
  • 2.0 Project Life Cycle Phases
  • 3.0 Tools and Documentation
  • 4.0 Basics of IT and Governance

Lessons 2: Introducing the Project

  • Defining the Project
  • Project Life Cycle Phases
  • Performing the Discovery/Concept Preparation Phase
  • Project Selection Methods
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 3: Understanding IT Fundamentals

  • Understanding the Role of the Project Manager
  • Factors That Influence Project Management Activities
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 4: Creating the Project Charter

  • Identifying and Assessing Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities
  • Assessing Stakeholders
  • Creating the Preliminary Scope Statement
  • Creating the Project Charter
  • Creating the Records Management Plan
  • Determining Access Requirements
  • Holding the Kickoff Meeting
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 5: Planning the Project

  • Defining the Planning Phase
  • Documenting the Scope Management Plan
  • Writing the Scope Statement
  • Documenting the Requirements
  • Determining a Project Methodology
  • Using the Waterfall Methodology
  • Using Agile Methodologies
  • Determining Scope on Agile Projects
  • Agile Team Members
  • Determine a Solutions Design
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 6: Creating the Project Schedule

  • Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
  • Documenting the Project Management Plan
  • Schedule Planning
  • Defining Tasks
  • Task Sequencing
  • Assigning Resources
  • Determining Task Durations
  • Developing the Project Schedule
  • Scheduling Techniques Using Agile Methodologies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 7: Resource Planning and Management

  • Understanding Organizational Structures
  • Determining Resource Needs
  • Personnel Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Project Kickoff Part Two
  • Procurement Planning
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 8: Defining the Project Budget and Risk Plans

  • Understanding Information Security Concepts
  • Estimating Costs
  • Creating the Project Budget
  • Expenditure Tracking and Reporting
  • Risk Planning
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 9: Communicating the Plan

  • Communications Planning
  • Methods of Communicating
  • Factors That Influence Communications
  • Communication Triggers
  • Holding Effective Meetings
  • Reporting Project Information
  • Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Communication Needs
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 10: Processing Change Requests

  • Executing Phase Activities
  • Reviewing the Project Management Plan
  • Managing Vendors
  • Implementing Change Control Systems
  • Project Change Management
  • Implementing Organizational Change
  • Operational Change Control on an IT Project
  • Agile Frameworks
  • Projects in Control (PRINCE2)
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 11: Managing Quality and Closing Out the Project

  • Controlling Quality
  • Managing Issues
  • Using Performance Measures
  • Project Endings
  • Steps in Closing Out a Project
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Appendix

Exam FAQs

Equivalent to at least 6–12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in an IT environment

USD 358

Pearson VUE

Multiple-choice (single and multiple response) and performance-based

The exam contains 90 questions.

90 minutes

710

(on a scale of 100-900)

In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Project+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:

  • In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Project+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:If a Candidate has passed an exam (or multiple exams) and achieved a certification, he/she cannot take the exam again, using the same exam code, without prior consent from CompTIA.
  • CompTIA beta examinations may only be taken one (1) time by each candidate.
  • A test found to be in violation of the retake policy will be invalidated and the candidate may be subject to a suspension period. Repeat violators will be permanently banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
  • Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer any free re-tests or discounts on retakes.

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