CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included)

Project management skills are needed in almost every field and mastering the roles and responsibilities of project management can separate you from the rest of the workforce. Successful project management means leading your team through the completion of a project on time, within budget, and aligned with your company's goals –and even the smallest projects can benefit from these processes.

In this online project management course, you will learn project management techniques and become prepared to take the CompTIA Project+ certification exam. Although the CompTIA Project+ credential is primarily an IT project management certification, it validates project management skills to employers, both inside and outside the IT profession. The CompTIA Project+ certification also validates the communication and business skills you need to lead projects with confidence, complete projects on time, and make sure you stay within budget.

During this course, you will start with an overview of CompTIA Project+ exam and then dive into project management fundamentals and review project life cycle phases. You will understand the factors influencing project management activities and be able to analyze business cases, project selection, project charter, and stakeholder identification.

You will expand your understanding of Agile frameworks and hybrid frameworks and explore scope management on waterfall projects and Agile projects. The curriculum will cover best practices of planning and management, how to manage your team by defining ground rules, and a lesson on emotional intelligence. The course also covers many other crucial factors such as data security, quality control, budget planning and management, communication techniques, software selection and how to track performance and manage issues, impediments, and blockers.

This CompTIA project management course offers a voucher with your enrollment, which is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

What you will learn

• Purpose of a project charter
• Different Agile hybrid frameworks
• Project process groups
• Waterfall and Agile project lifecycle
• Define team ground rules
• Determine the critical path
• Establish a schedule baseline
• Quality assurance and quality control processes
• Create a quality baseline
• Assess and manage risks Better understand the different software options for project management

How you will benefit

• Acquire the skills required to plan and manage a small-to-medium-size project through to successful completion
• Gain the knowledge to manage the project life cycle, manage resources and stakeholders, and display appropriate communication
• Identify the basic aspects of the Agile methodology
• Prepare to pass the CompTIA Project+ certification exam

1. CompTIA Project+
1. Welcome to CompTIA Project+
2. Project Management Fundamentals
3. Project Life Cycle Phases/Overview
4. Factors the influence project management activities
5. Business Case and Project selection
6. The Project Charter and Stakeholder Identification
7. Agile Frameworks
8. Agile Hybrid Frameworks
9. Scope Management on Waterfall Projects
10. Scope Management on Agile Projects
11. Plan Quality Management
12. Plan And Manage a Waterfall Schedule
13. Scheduling Management on Agile Projects
14. Resource Management Planning
15. Define Team Ground Rules
16. Emotional Intelligence
17. Procurement Planning
18. Data Security
19. Plan and Manage Budget
20. Execution and Performance Tracking
21. Assess and Manage Risks
22. Managing Issues, impediments, and blockers
23. Manage Communications
24. Manage Project Changes
25. Manage Organizational Changes
26. Control Quality
27. Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure
28. Software Options for Project Management

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Virtual Labs included with course
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• CompTIA Project+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam PK0-005), 1st Edition

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites:

CompTIA recommends that Project+ certification exam takers have at least 12 months of cumulative project management experience or equivalent education.

Certification Requirements:

CompTIA recommends that Project+ certification exam takers have at least 12 months of cumulative project management experience or equivalent education. To learn more about the CompTIA exam requirements.

Ashley Hunt

Ashley Hunt is a world-recognized project management instructor who has authorship of books on PMP, ACP, and Project+. Ashley has helped over 10,000 individuals get their PMP certification.

How much do IT project managers make?

According to Lightcast data, an IT project manager salary is $116,000 annually.

What is an IT project manager? What does an IT project manager do?

According to CompTIA, an IT project manager sets timelines for group projects and keeps the group on task and budget. They are the liaison between those who ordered the project and those who bring it to life. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, and a project manager must relay the goals of the project to the team and the issues that arise back to the stakeholders. They also may have the following job duties:

• Coordinate project phases and schedules
• Select the right people to serve on the project team
• Delegate assignments
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders in the project
• Organize project plans and prepare reports and other tools to detail the specific budget, time, and projected outcomes of the project
• Track the progress of the project and adjust plans as needed

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

This course will prepare you for the CompTIA Project+ exam and you will receive an exam voucher after successful completion of the course and financial obligation. Learn more about the certification requirements.

Which version of the exam is the course based on?

The CompTIA Certification exams typically update every few years. Please check with an Enrollment Representative to confirm the version listed in the description is current or if a new version is upcoming.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

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