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CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage projects from initiation through closure.

Duration · 5 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$2,450

Course Description

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage projects from initiation through closure. Participants learn project management concepts, methodologies, communication strategies, resource management techniques, risk management practices, and stakeholder engagement principles aligned with the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) certification objectives. Through practical exercises, case studies, and project simulations, students develop the competencies needed to contribute to and manage projects in a variety of organizational environments.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Project Coordinators
  • Project Managers
  • Team Leads
  • Business Analysts
  • IT Professionals
  • Operations Managers
  • Functional Managers
  • Professionals seeking project management certification

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • Basic business or workplace experience
  • Familiarity with organizational processes and team collaboration
  • No prior project management certification required
  • Interest in managing projects and organizational initiatives

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • 1Understand project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • 2Initiate and plan projects aligned with organizational objectives.
  • 3Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • 4Manage project teams, communications, and stakeholders.
  • 5Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  • 6Monitor project performance and manage changes effectively.
  • 7Successfully close projects and document lessons learned.
  • 8Prepare for and confidently attempt the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) certification exam.

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1: Project Management Foundations and Initiation

Module 1

Introduction to Project Management

  • Project management concepts and terminology
  • Characteristics of projects and operations
  • Project lifecycle phases
  • Project management methodologies
  • Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid approaches

Module 2

Organizational Influences on Projects

  • Organizational structures
  • Governance and oversight
  • Business drivers and strategic alignment
  • Project management offices (PMOs)
  • Project success criteria

Module 3

Project Initiation

  • Business case development
  • Project charter creation
  • Defining project objectives
  • Identifying assumptions and constraints
  • Establishing project scope

Module 4

Stakeholder Identification and Analysis

  • Stakeholder identification techniques
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Communication needs assessment
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies

Day 2: Project Planning

Module 5

Scope Management

  • Scope definition techniques
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Deliverable identification
  • Scope validation
  • Scope change considerations

Module 6

Schedule Management

  • Activity definition and sequencing
  • Estimating project duration
  • Milestone planning
  • Critical path concepts
  • Schedule development techniques

Module 7

Resource Management

  • Resource planning
  • Team development
  • Resource allocation
  • Skills assessments
  • Capacity management

Module 8

Budget and Procurement Planning

  • Cost estimation techniques
  • Budget development
  • Procurement considerations
  • Vendor selection processes
  • Contract fundamentals

Day 3: Project Execution and Team Management

Module 9

Project Execution Processes

  • Executing project plans
  • Managing deliverables
  • Coordinating project activities
  • Managing dependencies
  • Tracking project progress

Module 10

Leadership and Team Management

  • Leadership styles
  • Team development stages
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Motivation strategies
  • Collaboration best practices

Module 11

Communication Management

  • Communication planning
  • Project status reporting
  • Meeting management
  • Escalation procedures
  • Executive communications

Module 12

Quality Management

  • Quality planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control processes
  • Continuous improvement practices
  • Acceptance criteria validation

Day 4: Monitoring, Controlling, and Risk Management

Module 13

Project Monitoring and Control

  • Performance measurement
  • Variance analysis
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Project reporting and dashboards
  • Change management processes

Module 14

Risk Management

  • Risk identification techniques
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Risk response planning
  • Risk monitoring and control

Module 15

Issue and Change Management

  • Issue identification and tracking
  • Escalation procedures
  • Change request management
  • Impact analysis
  • Change approval workflows

Module 16

Compliance and Governance

  • Regulatory considerations
  • Organizational policies
  • Documentation requirements
  • Audit readiness
  • Governance reporting

Day 5: Project Closure and Exam Preparation

Module 17

Project Closure

  • Project closeout activities
  • Deliverable acceptance
  • Contract closure
  • Administrative closure
  • Transition to operations

Module 18

Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement

  • Conducting project retrospectives
  • Capturing lessons learned
  • Knowledge transfer processes
  • Organizational process improvements
  • Project documentation archiving

Module 19

Project Management Case Studies

  • Predictive project scenarios
  • Agile project scenarios
  • Hybrid project environments
  • Stakeholder management challenges
  • Risk and change management situations

Module 20

CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) Exam Preparation

  • Review of all exam domains
  • Scenario-based project management exercises
  • Practice assessments
  • Exam readiness evaluation
  • Test-taking strategies and time management

— Additional Details —

What else is included

Hands-On Activities Included

  • Creating a project charter
  • Conducting stakeholder analysis
  • Defining project goals and objectives
  • Selecting an appropriate project methodology
  • Building a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Developing a project schedule
  • Estimating project costs
  • Creating a resource plan
  • Managing project communications
  • Resolving team conflicts
  • Conducting project status meetings
  • Applying quality management techniques
  • Developing a risk register
  • Performing risk assessments
  • Managing project changes
  • Creating project performance reports

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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