CompTIA Project+ Online Course (Exam PK0-004)

Project+ Certification and Related Examinations

To achieve Project+ certification, you'll need to pass the following exam:

• CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 - project management skills and knowledge

Our live online Project+ course covers the PK0-004 examination syllabus and we provide additional preparation materials and examination succcess guidance.

Audience

Project+ is recognised worldwide as a foundational certification for project managers. Here's a list of just some of the job roles where Project+ may be applicable:

• Project Coordinator/Manager
• Project Team Member
• Business Analyst
• Manager, Director, Team Leader

Contact us for an informal chat about the value of the CompTIA Project+.

At Course Completion

After completing this Project+ Online Course, students have covered the CompTIA Project+ exam syllabus (exam PK0-004) which is presented under the follow domains:

• 1.0 Project Basics
• 2.0 Project Constraints
• 3.0 Communication and Change Management
• 4.0 Project Tools and Documentation

In particular, this will include the knowledge and skills to:

• Manage the project life cycle
• Coordinate small-to-medium-size projects
• Ensure appropriate communication
• Manage resources and stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation
• Support the completion of larger projects

You will be able to apply recognised project management practices and understand a project’s life cycle and roles and have the skills to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close a project.

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Prerequisites

The course is suitable for professionals with an interest in project management. In addition, the learner may wish to achieve Project+ a worldwide recognised certification.

In common with project management courses such as PRINCE®2, there is a short pre-reading requirement. In this case around 90 minutes before the course.

Please contact us for further information and an informal discussion about Project+.

Project+ Course Materials

The Project+ courseware adheres to CompTIA's strict quality standards and is CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC) for the PK0-004 examination.

TrainX provide additional supporting material to help you prepare for the course and the examination.

Course Outline - Days One through Four

The public course duration is four days - for onsite and weekend courses this may be varied.

Below is the overview of the 4 Domains (knowledge and skill areas). The course design is based on the listed domains and provides in-depth concepts and hands-on skill development for each.

• 1.0 Project Basics
• 2.0 Project Constraints
• 3.0 Communication and Change Management
• 4.0 Project Tools and Documentation

Lesson 1: Defining Project Management Fundamentals

• Topic A: Identify Project Management Basics
• Topic B: Describe the Project Life Cycle
• Topic C: Identify Organizational Influences on Project Management
• Topic D: Define Agile Methodology

Lesson 2: Initiating the Project

• Topic A: Identify the Project Selection Process
• Topic B: Prepare a Project SOW
• Topic C: Create a Project Charter
• Topic D: Identify Project Stakeholders

Lesson 3: Planning the Project

• Topic A: Identify Project Management Plan Components
• Topic B: Determine Stakeholder Needs
• Topic C: Create a Scope Statement

Lesson 4: Preparing to Develop the Project Schedule

• Topic A: Develop a WBS
• Topic B: Create an Activity List
• Topic C: Identify the Relationships Between Activities
• Topic D: Identify Resources
• Topic E: Estimate Time

Lesson 5: Developing the Project Schedule

• Topic A: Develop a Project Schedule
• Topic B: Identify the Critical Path
• Topic C: Optimize the Project Schedule
• Topic D: Create a Schedule Baseline

Lesson 6: Planning Project Costs

• Topic A: Estimate Project Costs
• Topic B: Estimate the Cost Baseline
• Topic C: Reconcile Funding and Costs

Lesson 7: Planning Human Resources and Quality Management

• Topic A: Create a Human Resource Plan
• Topic B: Create a Quality Management Plan

Lesson 8: Communicating During the Project

• Topic A: Identify Communication Methods
• Topic B: Create a Communications Management Plan

Lesson 9: Planning for Risk

• Topic A: Create a Risk Management Plan
• Topic B: Identify Project Risks and Triggers
• Topic C: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Topic D: Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Topic E: Develop a Risk Response Plan

Lesson 10: Planning Project Procurements

• Topic A: Collect Project Procurement Inputs
• Topic B: Prepare a Procurement Management Plan
• Topic C: Prepare Procurement Documents

Lesson 11: Planning for Change and Transitions

• Topic A: Develop an Integrated Change Control System
• Topic B: Develop a Transition Plan

Lesson 12: Executing the Project

• Topic A: Direct the Project Execution
• Topic B: Execute a Quality Assurance Plan
• Topic C: Assemble the Project Team
• Topic D: Develop the Project Team
• Topic E: Manage the Project Team
• Topic F: Distribute Project Information
• Topic G: Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations

Lesson 13: Executing the Procurement Plan

• Topic A: Obtain Responses from Vendors
• Topic B: Select Project Vendors

Lesson 14: Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance

• Topic A: Monitor and Control Project Work
• Topic B: Manage Project Changes
• Topic C: Report Project Performance

Lesson 15: Monitoring and Controlling Project Constraints

• Topic A: Control the Project Scope
• Topic B: Control the Project Schedule
• Topic C: Control Project Costs
• Topic D: Manage Project Quality

Lesson 16: Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks

• Topic A: Monitor and Control Project Risks

Lesson 17: Monitoring and Controlling Procurements

• Topic A: Monitor and Control Vendors and Procurements
• Topic B: Handling Legal Issues

Lesson 18: Closing the Project

• Topic A: Deliver the Final Product
• Topic B: Close Project Procurements
• Topic C: Close a Project

Appendix A: Taking the Exams

Appendix B: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004