CompTIA Project+

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 more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.

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After completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Manage the project life cycle
  • Ensure appropriate communication
  • Manage resources and stakeholders
  • Maintain project documentation
  • CompTIA Project+ is designed for business professionals who coordinate or manage small-to-medium-size projects, inside and outside of IT. It is recommended that you have at least 12 months of cumulative project management experience or equivalent education.

     

  • Project Coordinator
  • IT Project Team Member
  • IT Project Manager
  • Manager, Director, Team Leader
1.1 Explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects.
1.2 Compare and contrast Agile vs. Waterfall concepts.
1.3 Given a scenario, apply the change control process throughout the project life cycle.
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.
1.7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
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.
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.
2.2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
2.3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
2.4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
2.5 Explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.
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.
4.1 Summarize basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors related to project management activities.
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.
4.5 Explain operational change-control processes during an IT project.
Length of exam 90 minutes
Number of questions Maximum of 90 questions
Question format Multiple-choice (single and multiple response) and performance-based
Passing grade 710 (on a scale of 100-900)
Exam availability English, Japanese, Thai
Testing center Pearson VUE Testing Center