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CompTIA Project+ Certification Training (PK0-004)

This CompTIA Project+ training takes students through a project’s lifecycle, introducing them to the knowledge and skills that are required to collaborate in project environments. Upon Completion, students will be prepared to pass the Project+ certification exam.
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Course Content

Software Packages

5m

Tools of the Trade
Project Constraints

9m

Constraints and Risks
Communication Management

10m

Managing Communications and Change
Course Introduction

4m

Introduction to Project Management
Project Influences

6m

Constraints and Risks
Communication Challenges

8m

Managing Communications and Change
Basics of Project Management

11m

Introduction to Project Management
Risk Management Part 1

10m

Constraints and Risks
Procurement Management

8m

Managing Communications and Change
Module 4 Review

4m

Tools of the Trade
Organizational Structures

6m

Introduction to Project Management
Risk Management Part 2

7m

Constraints and Risks
Change Management

9m

Managing Communications and Change
Roles and Responsibilities

10m

Introduction to Project Management
Module 2 Review

3m

Constraints and Risks
Quality Management

10m

Managing Communications and Change
Project Initiation

10m

Introduction to Project Management
Module 3 Review

8m

Managing Communications and Change
Project Planning

6m

Introduction to Project Management
Project Execution

9m

Introduction to Project Management
Project Monitoring and Controlling

7m

Introduction to Project Management
Project Closing

5m

Introduction to Project Management
Course Description

Welcome to CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004). This course covers the necessary competencies professionals need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties. This CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) course also covers a project’s lifecycle and will introduce the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to collaborate and complete in project environments. This course maps to the CompTIA Project+ certification exam, which certifies the knowledge and skills required to manage the project life cycle, ensure appropriate, communication, manage resources, manage stakeholders, and maintain project documentation.

This CompTIA Project+ training discusses the importance of effective Project Management in the enterprise. Project Management is a field that is rapidly expanding beyond IT considerations. There are many schools of thoughts, philosophies, and methodologies on Project Management, and there are many things Project Managers can do to be more efficient and effective.

Leveraging your technical expertise in order to move into a project management role is simple once you grasp the stages of project planning. Utilize the proven methodologies used by IT professionals to ease your transition into leadership.

What is a Technical project manager? Technical project managers assess technical risks, assist with technical problem solving, and cut through the layers of any given project to determine what the core needs and issues are. What will I learn? All stages of project management including initiating, planning, execution, and monitoring/controlling in the context of IT projects.

Prerequisites for this CompTIA Project+ Training

This course is recommended to individuals with one (1) year minimum of managing or participating in small to medium scope projects.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Develop, plan and manage small-to-medium sized projects
  • Understand how to manage the life-cycle of a project
  • Create, write and maintain project-related documentation ❏ D - Identify basic aspects of the Agile methodology
  • What is CompTIA Project+ Certification?

    The Project+ certification is offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to demonstrate validated learning and skills in project management. The certification allows hiring managers and employers to easily recognize qualified professionals looking to become project managers for organizations.

    The CompTIA Project+ certification shows employers that a job candidate is knowledgeable, skilled, and has the ability to manage projects for their company. Hiring decisions for project management jobs can potentially be made on credentials such as this certification.

    What is Involved in this CompTIA Project+ Training?

    This CompTIA Project+ training is designed for individuals who need the knowledge to manage small, less complex projects in their workplaces. The course covers the same subject areas as the certification exam, so upon completion, students will be prepared to take and pass the exam.

    The subject areas of the Project plus training and the exam are: * Managing the project lifecycle * Ensuring appropriate communication * Managing resources and stakeholders * Maintaining project documentation

    The course will take students through a project’s lifecycle, from beginning to end, so they can learn the intricacies of the skillset need to manage projects.

    Which Jobs Use CompTIA Project+ Certified Employees?

    There are many jobs and roles that require employees to have knowledge and skills in project management that Project+ certification validates. Some of those jobs are: * Project Team Member * Project Coordinator * Project Manager * Business Analyst * Team Leader * Manager * Director

    This CompTIA Project+ training may be useful for any professional who wants to learn about project management or become proficient to apply for project management jobs.

    What are the Benefits of a CompTIA Project+ Certification?

    Earning certifications, including the Project+ credential, can provide professionals with numerous benefits. Some of these benefits include: * Improved communication skills – Many professionals who have earned the Project+ certification say that improved communication is the biggest benefit of becoming certified. Communication is improved among team members, project planning is more specific, and they are able to communicate more effectively with management and vendors. * Globally recognized credentials – CompTIA certifications are recognized and sought-after around the world. Certified professionals are seen as knowledgeable and competent employees. * Validation of skills – The Project+ certification validates an individual’s ability to manage projects from the initiation and planning stages through executing the project, gaining acceptance, providing support, and ultimately, completing the project. * Increased job opportunities – The Project+ certification is one that can mean the difference between be hired and being passed over for a new position. Certified employees are more likely to be hired or promoted than their noncertified counterparts. * Increased responsibilities – When employees earn their Project+ certification, they often see an increase in their responsibilities in the workplace, either in the number of projects they are assigned to, or in the scope of their duties.

    How is it Best to Prepare for the Project+ Certification Exam?

    The CompTIA Project+ certification exam (PK0-004) requires that candidates have a good grasp on all subject areas. The topics that are tested are: * Managing the project lifecycle * Ensuring appropriate communication * Managing resources and stakeholders * Maintaining project documentation

    The exam has a maximum of 95 questions that are multiple-choice (single and multiple response) and drag and drop. Candidates taking the exam have an hour and a half to complete it. A passing score of 710, on a scale of 100-900, must be achieved to earn the certification.

    Passing the CompTIA Project+ certification exam requires that test takers are able to show they have the abilities to manage all aspects of the lifecycle of a project, including effective communication with project team members as well as manager and executives and documenting all the necessary project details.

    Having the right type of preparation for the certification exam is critical, and it isn’t something that students should ignore. One of the best ways to prepare for this and other certification exams is by taking a training course that teaches all the relevant subjects.

    At Cybrary, we offer students the opportunity to prepare for certification with CompTIA Project+ training. Students who take this course will learn skills and information that are needed to successfully pass the certification exam. Enrolling for the course is simple, just click on the Register button in the top right corner of the screen.

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    Instructed by

    Instructor
    Humberto Hilario

    My name is Humberto Hilario, I have 30+ years of experience in Information Technology and Security, starting off as a data entry technician and progressively growing through different roles in network support, server management, infrastructure engineering and security administration.

    Together with experience, I have a M.S. in IT Management and also hold several security certifications from vendors like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, EC-Council and (ISC)2.

    Currently I hold the roles of Information Security Managerand Director of Education. As Security Manager, I oversee the compliance and implementation of the security program, providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure security is an integral part of IT and all related business processes. As Director of Education, I lead the technology program and develop strategies that align its objectives with the educational goal sas well as deliver classes on the advanced track.

    I consider myself a cinephile and enjoy sharing plot parts during my classes as part of the context of the topic covered. My favorite movies usually have a cerebral plot or represent a futuristic view of society.

    Provider
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    Certification Body
    CompTIA
    Certificate of Completion

    Complete this entire course to earn a CompTIA Project+ Certification Training (PK0-004) Certificate of Completion