CompTIA Project+

Course Overview:

CompTIA Project+ is a five-day, instructor-led course designed to provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage projects effectively or to be a valued, high-performing member of a project team. This entry-level project management certification validates core capabilities in managing projects, timelines, budgets, and team communication. It demonstrates professionals’ ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope, while ensuring strong communication and efficient resource management.With the global economy projected to require 25 million new project management professionals by 2030, CompTIA Project+ is an ideal starting point for individuals pursuing roles such as project coordinator or project manager. The course delivers a solid foundation for building a successful career in this dynamic, high-demand field across a wide range of industries.

Target Audience:

• Individuals in various job roles who are involved in leading, managing, and participating in small to medium scale projects.
• Individuals seeking a structured introduction to project management fundamentals and best practices
• Professionals involved in planning, coordinating, or delivering small  to medium scale projects across any industry
• Project Coordinators and aspiring Project Managers
• Team members who contribute to project activities and outcomes
• Senior Managers, Directors, and Team Leaders responsible for project oversight and execution

Course Objectives:

 By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:

•  Identify the fundamentals of project management.
•  Perform the pre-project setup.
•  Initiate a project.
•  Plan project strategies.
•  Develop project schedules.
•  Plan project staffing, communication, and quality.
•  Plan project risk management.
•  Plan project costs.
•  Plan project procurements.
•  Plan for change management and transitions.
•  Manage project execution.
•  Manage project procurement.
•  Control project performance.
•  Monitor and control the triple constraints.
•  Monitor project risks and procurements.
• Perform the project closure processes.

Course Content:

 Exploring Project Management Fundamentals

• Examine the Basics of Project Management
• Describe the Project Life Cycle
• Examine Organizational Influences on Project Management

Performing the Pre-Project Set Up

• Create a Project Concept Definition Statement
• Examine Project Selection
• Determine Strategic and Operational Relevance
• Perform Project Feasibility
• Determine Technical Requirements

Initiating a Project

• Prepare a Project Statement of Work
• Create a Project Charter
• Identify Project Stakeholders

Planning Project Strategy

• Identify Elements of the Project Management Plan and Subsidiary Plans
• Determine Stakeholder Needs
• Create a Scope Statement
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure

Developing the Project Schedule

• Create an Activity List
• Create a Project Schedule Network Diagram
• Identify Resources
• Estimate Time
• Develop a Project Schedule
• Identify the Critical Path
• Optimize the Project Schedule
• Create a Schedule Baseline

Planning Human Resources, Communication and Quality

• Create a Human Resource Plan
• Create a Communications Management Plan
• Create a Quality Management Plan

Planning Project Risk Management

• Examine a Risk Management Plan
• Identify Project Risks and Triggers
• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Develop a Risk Response Plan

Planning Project Costs

• Estimate Project Costs
• Estimate the Cost Baseline
• Reconcile Funding and Costs

Planning Project Procurements

• Plan Project Procurements
• Prepare a Procurement Statement of Work
• Prepare a Procurement Document

Planning for Change Management and Transitions

• Develop an Integrated Change Control System
• Develop a Transition Plan

Managing Project Execution

• Direct Project Execution
• Execute a Quality Assurance Plan
• Assemble a Project Team
• Develop a Project Team
• Manage a Project Team
• Distribute Project Information
• Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations

Managing Project Procurement

• Obtain Responses from Sellers
• Determine Project Sellers

Control Project Performance

• Monitor and Control Project Work
• Manage Project Changes
• Report on Project Performance

Manage and Control the Triple Constraints

• Control Project Scope
• Control Project Schedule
• Control Project Costs
• Manage Project Quality

Monitoring Project Risks and Procurements

• Control Project Risks
• Managing Vendors and Procurements

Performrng the Project Closure Processes

• Deliver the Final Product
• Close Project Procurements
• Conduct a Closeout Meeting

Close a Project

Prerequisites:

 Familiarity with project-based work, including participation in or support of projects, ideally with some hands on experience in an IT or business context.

Certification / Exam:

This course is recommended for the preparation for the newest CompTIA's IT Project+ Certification exam PK0-005.

Further Information:

 For more information or to book this course, please contact our Course Enquiries Team on 0117 370 1970 or send us an email us at enquiries@skilltec.co.uk

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