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CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)
Exam Code : PK0-005
The CompTIA Project+ certification is designed for individuals seeking to develop foundational project management skills. It covers essential topics such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. This certification is ideal for those who want to gain a solid understanding of project management principles and best practices, making it suitable for roles such as project coordinators, managers, and analysts across various industries. It provides a strong foundation for managing projects effectively, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Why Join this Program
✅ Kickstart or Advance Your Project Management Career – Project+ provides foundational and practical knowledge that helps both beginners and experienced professionals manage projects more effectively.
✅ Industry-Agnostic Certification – Unlike other certifications tied to specific frameworks, Project+ is versatile and recognized across multiple industries including IT, healthcare, finance, and construction.
✅ Enhances Communication & Leadership Skills – Learn how to manage teams, stakeholders, budgets, and timelines—key soft and hard skills needed in any project environment.
✅ Globally Respected Credential – CompTIA certifications are recognized worldwide, increasing your employability and earning potential in both local and international job markets.
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Program Overview
The CompTIA Project+ certification is designed for professionals managing smaller, less complex projects as part of their job responsibilities but still require foundational project management knowledge and skills. Unlike other project management certifications that focus strictly on one methodology, Project+ covers essential project management concepts such as project life cycle, resource and stakeholder management, documentation, and communication—all within the context of business needs.
This certification is ideal for individuals who coordinate or manage projects in IT and business environments. It emphasizes real-world project scenarios, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical professionals. Project+ ensures that candidates are equipped to plan, execute, manage, and complete projects on time and within budget while effectively communicating with stakeholders.
Key Features
✅ Vendor-Neutral Certification – Applicable across industries and methodologies, not tied to a specific framework like PMI or PRINCE2.
✅ Covers Full Project Lifecycle – Includes initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure phases.
✅ Blends IT and Business Focus – Tailored for both IT professionals and business managers.
✅ Real-World Scenarios – Emphasizes practical project management skills relevant to the workplace.
✅ Globally Recognized – Trusted by employers worldwide as a proof of project management capability.
✅ No Formal Prerequisites – Suitable for beginners and mid-level professionals entering project roles.
✅ Comprehensive Content – Covers risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
✅ Boosts Cross-Functional Skills – Enhances your ability to manage teams, timelines, and client expectations.
✅ Ideal for Hybrid Roles – Perfect for team leads, coordinators, or tech professionals handling project tasks.
✅ Career Advancement – Helps open doors to roles in project coordination, management, and administration.
Learning Path
1.0 Project Management Concepts (33%)
Subdomains:
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 – Apply the change control process throughout the project life cycle.
1.4 – Perform risk management activities.
1.5 – Perform issue management activities.
1.6 – Apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
1.7 – Compare and contrast quality management and performance management concepts.
1.8 – Compare and contrast communication management concepts.
1.9 – Apply effective meeting management techniques.
1.10 – Perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
1.11 – Explain important project procurement and vendor selection concepts.
2.0 Project Life Cycle Phases (30%)
Subdomains:
2.1 – Explain the value of artifacts in the discovery/concept preparation phase.
2.2 – Perform activities during the project initiation phase.
2.3 – Perform activities during the project planning phase.
2.4 – Perform activities during the project execution phase.
2.5 – Explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.
3.0 Tools and Documentation (19%)
Subdomains:
3.1 – Use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
3.2 – Compare and contrast various project management productivity tools.
3.3 – Analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions.
4.0 Basics of IT and Governance (18%)
Subdomains:
4.1 – Summarize basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors related to project management.
4.2 – Explain relevant information security concepts impacting project management.
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.
What Skills Will You Learn?
Project Management Fundamentals – Understand the basic principles of project management, including defining project scopes, goals, and deliverables.
Project Planning and Scheduling – Learn to create effective project plans, define milestones, and establish timelines using tools such as Gantt charts.
Risk Management and Problem Solving – Develop skills to identify, assess, and manage project risks while solving problems to keep projects on track.
Budgeting and Cost Management – Gain knowledge in managing project budgets, forecasting costs, and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently.
Stakeholder and Team Communication – Master communication techniques to interact with stakeholders, manage expectations, and lead project teams effectively.
Project Execution and Monitoring – Learn how to track progress, handle changes during the project, and ensure that objectives are met on time and within budget.
Project Closing and Documentation – Understand how to formally close a project, evaluate outcomes, and document lessons learned for future reference.
Jobs You Can Land with the CompTIA Project+ Certification:
Project Coordinator – Help manage project schedules, resources, and communication between team members, ensuring projects are on track.
Project Manager – Oversee projects from initiation to completion, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Project Analyst – Analyze project data and performance metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improving project outcomes.
Operations Manager – Handle operational processes, improve efficiency, and oversee the successful execution of various projects within an organization.
Business Analyst – Work with stakeholders to define business requirements, analyze processes, and ensure projects align with organizational goals.
Program Manager – Manage multiple projects, ensuring they align with the company’s strategy, and supervise project managers to ensure successful outcomes.
PMO (Project Management Office) Analyst – Support the Project Management Office by tracking project progress, ensuring compliance with company standards, and reporting project statuses.
Exam Details
| Course Name | CompTIA Project + | |
| Course Number: | PK0-005 | |
| Required exam | PK0-005 | |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 questions | |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice and performance-based | |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes | |
| Passing Score | 710 (on a scale of 100-900) | |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch | |
| Languages | English |
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