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CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

This CompTIA Project+ certification training prepares you to become a certified project manager. You’ll learn to think like a project manager by grasping essential project frameworks and best practices. You'll complete hands-on exercises for breaking down complex projects into manageable, measurable tasks. You’ll also develop the ability to communicate clearly, managing stakeholders and timelines with ease. With unlimited practice exams included, this course prepares you for the PK0‑005 exam while reinforcing real-world application. Earn your Project+ certification and advance your project management career across any industry.

Updated March 2023

14Skills
103Videos
11h 56mTotal
103 videos11h 56m

Who This Course Is For

This CompTIA Project+ training is considered foundational-level CompTIA training, which means it was designed for project coordinators and project managers. This project management skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with project management and experienced project coordinators looking to validate their CompTIA skills.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Develop clear schedules using Gantt charts and critical path analysis
  • Effectively manage stakeholders and communication with tools like RACI matrices
  • Break down projects into actionable tasks using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Apply risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks
  • Implement project security and compliance best practices to align with regulatory requirements
  • Develop accurate cost estimates and budgeting strategies to control project expenses and resource allocation

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Explain the Project+ Certification and Basic Concepts51m
  • Premium skill.Compare Different Project Management Approaches51m
  • Premium skill.Understand the Discovery/Concept Preparation Phase53m
  • Premium skill.Understand the Project Initiation Phase49m
  • Premium skill.Manage Scope and Project Changes53m
  • Premium skill.Develop and Manage a Project Schedule58m
  • Premium skill.Examining Security, Privacy, and Compliance in Project Management58m
  • Premium skill.Perform Risk and Issue Management Activities49m
  • Premium skill.Manage the Project Team and Resources49m
  • Premium skill.Apply Communication and Meeting Management Techniques49m
  • Premium skill.Understand the Project Execution Phase48m
  • Premium skill.Understand Project Closing Activities49m
  • Premium skill.Review Project Tools and Documentation50m
  • Premium skill.Exploring Basic IT Concepts in Project Management49m

Certification

Project+

The CompTIA Project+ certification validates the skills and knowledge required to plan, execute, and close projects. It is designed for project managers, team leaders, and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in project management...

Exam PK0-005Level AssociateDifficulty Intermediate
Project managementProject lifecycle managementResource managementStakeholder communicationRisk managementAgile methodologies
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  • Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes

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