The CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) exam is designed for individuals with practical hands-on experience managing projects, whether in Information Technology (IT) or some other discipline. This course will cover all the objectives divided into the 4 domains that CompTIA has determined are most valuable for managing projects: project management concepts, project life cycle phases, tools and documentation, and basics of IT and governance.
CompTIA Project+
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
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January 2025
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will dive into a variety of objectives related to Domain 1: Project management concepts. First, we will explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects and compare and contrast Agile vs. Waterfall concepts. Then we will cover what to do when given a scenario, how to apply the change control process throughout the project life cycle, perform risk management and issue management activities, and apply schedule development and management activities and techniques, apply effective meeting management techniques and perform basic activities related to team and resource management. Next, we will compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts and communication management concepts. Finally, we will explain important project procurement and vendor selection concepts.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
Module 2 will help you manage stakeholder expectations within project constraints and understand important project procurement and vendor selection concepts. We'll also explain how to develop contingency plans to address project constraints, project procurement and vendor selection concepts, the value of artifacts in the discovery/concept preparation phase for a project. You will learn to perform activities during the project initiation, planning, and execution phase. Finally, we'll explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
In this module, you will learn about facilitating stakeholder engagement and communication, how to assess the impact of changes on project objectives, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle, as well as project management productivity tools. Finally we'll analyze quality and performance charts that can help inform project decisions.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
Our final module in the Project+ path will summarize basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors related to project management activities, as well as explain relevant information security concepts impacting project management concepts, compliance and privacy considerations impacting project management, basic IT concepts relevant to IT project management and operational change-control processes during an IT project.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
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