Overview
CompTIA Project+ Opens the Door to Your Project Management Career!
With a median annual salary of $104360 for Project+ certified professionals in the United States and Canada, CompTIA Project+ is ideal for IT professionals who manage smaller, less-complex projects as part of their job duties but still require foundational project management skills. Project+ is versatile because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
Skills Covered
- Project Basics -The properties of project, phases, schedules, roles and responsibilities, and cost controls, as well as the basic aspects of Agile methodology
- Project Constraints -The impact of various constraint variables and influences throughout the project and the importance of risk strategies and activities
- Communication and Change Management -The appropriate communication methods of influence and change control processes within the context of a project
- Project Tools and Documentation -Various project management tools and project and partner-centric documentation
Who Should Attend
CompTIA Project+ is ideal for IT professionals who manage smaller, less-complex projects as part of their job duties but still require foundational project management skills. Project+ is versatile because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
Course Curriculum
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.
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Course Modules
Topic 1A: Understand Project Management Basics
Exam objectives covered:
- This topic covers the foundational concepts of project management and does not address a specific exam objective
Topic 1B: Develop the Business Case
Exam objectives covered:
- 2.1 Explain the value of artifacts in the discovery/concept preparation phase for a project.
- 4.1 Summarize basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors related to project management activities.
Topic 1C: Identify Project Characteristics
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.1 Explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects.
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management
Topic 2A: Identify Project Methodologies
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.1 Explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects.
- 1.7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
- 4.5 Explain operational change control processes during an IT project.
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management
Topic 2B: Compare Agile and Waterfall Projects
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.2 Compare and contrast Agile vs. Waterfall concepts
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management
Topic 3A: Build a Project Team
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 2.2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 3B: Prepare Project Initiation Documents
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
- 2.2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
Topic 4A: Lead Effective Meetings
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.8 Compare and contrast communication management concepts.
- 1.9 Given a scenario, apply effective meeting management techniques.
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
Topic 4B: Use Project Management Tools
Exam objectives covered:
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
- 3.2 Compare and contrast various project management productivity tools.
- 3.3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 4C: Create a Communication Plan
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.8 Compare and contrast communication management concepts.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase
Topic 5A: Create a Solution Design Document
Exam objectives covered:
- 2.2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 3.3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 5B: Evaluate IT Infrastructure Needs
Exam objectives covered:
- 2.2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 4.2 Explain relevant information security concepts impacting project management concepts.
- 4.3 Explain relevant compliance and privacy considerations impacting project management.
- 4.4 Summarize basic IT concepts relevant to IT project management.
Topic 6A: Describe the Resource Life Cycle
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
Topic 6B: Conduct a Needs Assessment
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
- 3.3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions.
Topic 7A: Identify and Analyze Risk
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.4 Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
- 1.5 Given a scenario, perform issue management activities.’
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 7B: Treat and Monitor Risk
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.4 Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
Topic 8A: Define Units of Work
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 8B: Sequence the Activities
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 9A: Refine the Timeline
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
Topic 9B: Establish Project Baselines
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 9C: Create a Quality Assurance Plan
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
- 2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
- 4.5 Explain operational change control processes during an IT project.
Topic 10A: Compare Procurement Options
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.11 Explain important project procurement and vendor selection concepts
- 2.1 Explain the value of artifacts in the discovery/ concept preparation phase for a project.
Topic 10B: Evaluate and Select Vendors
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.11 Explain important project procurement and vendor selection concepts.
- 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
Topic 11A: Document Progress
Exam objectives overed:
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 11B: Communicate Progress
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 1.10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
- 3.3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 12A: Resolve Issues
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.4 Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
- 1.5 Given a scenario, perform issue management activities.
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 3.3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 12B: Control Changes
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.3 Given a scenario, apply the change control process throughout the project life cycle.
- 4.5 Explain operational change control processes during an IT project
Topic 13A: Measure Performance
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 1.7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management
concepts. - 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 13B: Maintain the Project Schedule
Exam objectives covered:
- 1.6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 14A: Prepare for Project Closure
Exam objectives covered:
- 2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 2.5 Explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.
Topic 14B: Close the Project
Exam objectives covered:
- 2.5 Explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.
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Training Options
- ILT: Instructor-Led Training
- VILT: Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Exam & Certification
Entry-level PM skills for IT pros have become necessary as the industry becomes more regulated and more emphasis is placed on risk management. In addition, agile and waterfall methodologies are used more frequently for a wider variety of IT projects. Hiring managers need their staff to manage projects, determine project risk, and communicate with project teams.
This makes CompTIA Project+ the ideal certification for IT pros looking to learn those hands-on, entry-level project management skills. The Project+ exam ensures the candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Manage the project life cycle
- Coordinate small-to-medium-size projects
- Establish an appropriate communication plan while managing resources and stakeholders and maintaining project documentation
- Support the completion of larger projects within an IT environment
Training & Certification Guide
- Exam Description: CompTIA Project+ is ideal for IT professionals who need to manage smaller, less-complex projects as part of their other job duties but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is versatile because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
- Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 questions
- Type of Questions: Multiple-choice (single and multiple response) and performance-based
- Length of Test: 90 Minutes
- Passing Score: 710 (on a scale of 100-900)
- Recommended: Experience Equivalent to at least 6–12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in an IT environment
- Launch Date: November 8, 2022
- Retirement: Usually three years after launch
- Languages: English, Japanese, Thai
Frequently Asked Questions
CompTIA Project+ was updated to ensure that skills are relevant and up to date on the latest methods and technologies to meet the needs of the industry and ensure that IT pros have the project management skills necessary for any job they choose. Like its predecessor, CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) still provides the essential baseline knowledge and skills required of project management professionals.
CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) is ideal for IT professionals looking to learn hands-on, entry-level project management skills. CompTIA Project+ is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework. CompTIA Project+ gives IT pros the basic concepts to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects.
In addition to topics you might traditionally associate with project management, the new version of CompTIA Project+ emphasizes the skills needed to manage smaller, less complex projects and ensures the candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Manage the project lifecycle
- Coordinate small- to medium-size projects
- Establish an appropriate communication plan while managing resources and stakeholders and maintaining project documentation
- Support the completion of larger projects within an IT environment
CompTIA Project+ is a vendor-neutral and performance certification.
A vendor-neutral exam means that each exam covers multiple technologies and methods, without confining the candidate to any single one. Vendor-neutrality is important because it ensures IT professionals can perform important job tasks in any environment. IT professionals with vendor-neutral certifications can consider multiple solutions in their approach to problem-solving, making them more flexible and adaptable than those with training in just one methodology.
CompTIA performance certifications validate the skills associated with a particular job or responsibility. They include simulations that require the test taker to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to complete a task.
How much time you’ll need to prepare for your CompTIA Project+ certification exam depends on your background and prior IT experience or knowledge. Although there are no prerequisites to taking the CompTIA Project+ exam, we recommend at least 6-12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in an IT environment.
If you have no prior project management experience, you’ll want to allot additional study time to learn the skills covered on the exam. You can do this on the job, on your own or with a tool like CompTIA CertMaster Labs.
If you already have project management experience, you may not need as much time to prepare as someone who has less experience.
